Rees River Trail - High Country Horses - Susan Miller Photography

COVID UPDATE...
At 24 August 2021: We are waiting to hear more about moving out of Level 4 Lockdown. Once we have this information we will be open as outlined below. Stay safe everyone.

Deana.

IMPORTANT WINTER INFORMATION

From 3 May until Monday 6 September 2021 we will only be offering our Mid Rivers - one hour ride, our Rees River Trail and Rees River Pro half day rides, and Mountain High, River Deep full day rides on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

However, if you are part of a group of four or more please contact us and we will attempt to schedule the trek you would like to do on the day that works for you.

We appologise for any inconvenience this may cause otherwise and hope that this will change as our bubbles extend and we can operate at full capacity soon.

Thanks from the Team at High Country Horses.

Rees River Trail

For Beginner to Experienced Riders

Taking the best of the Rees Valley and showcasing it to you. A perfect half day option for Experienced and Novice riders. Enjoy the stunning scenery at the head of the lake with picturesque mountain views, and glacial fed river-crossings. Be captivated by stories of the area, rich history and many filming locations from Lord Of The Rings. A magical ride with experienced riders having the opportunity to canter and beginners have the chance to learn. Come and have a REAL Kiwi experience!

Season:	All Year Round. We are closed all public holidays
Duration:	Allow 2.5 hours in the saddle
Min Age:	7 years old. All children 14 years old and under MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Max Weight:	95kg
We Provide:	Helmets and wet weather gear if required
Please Bring:	Long trousers, suitable sturdy footwear, sunglasses, sunscreen. During winter please bring warm layers including socks, gloves, scarf
Rider Level:	Beginner, Intermediate and Experienced – (Click here to find out what rider level best describes you.)
Cost:	Was $200 adult \| $190 NOW $180.00 adult \| $171.00 child self-drive with our 10% Explore Your Backyard discount. All children 14 years old and under MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Departures:	9:00 am & 2:30 pm – Mid Rivers Farm, 243 Priory Road, Glenorchy
Information:	Allow 1 hour drive time from Queenstown to High Country Horses, Mid Rivers Farm, Glenorchy. See How To Find Us here. Transfers from Queenstown can be arranged, minimum numbers apply.
Base:	Mid Rivers Farm, 243 Priory Road, Glenorchy
Booking Cancellation Policy	All booking cancellations 7 days prior to your trek date will be refunded in full. 50% of the booking cost will be refunded between 7 days and 24 hours of your cancellation request. No refund is available within 24 hours of your departure time.

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Please contact us direct.
Email us on: info@highcountryhorses.nz or hit the BOOK NOW button below to go to our contact from.

“What a stunning place. We had an amazing time on our afternoon trek today.

I just wanted to Thank you all.

Sue was very friendly and welcoming.

Sean our guide was great. The lady helping us on the horses was great too.

Everyone made us feel comfortable on the horses.

Thanks again.

Nga mihi kia koutou katoa

Naku noa na”

Marina
NZ

“A fantastic riding experience, thanks to our guide Suzie who gave me some of my old confidence back. Beautiful views and great river crossings. Will be back if I ever visit New Zealand again.”

Shelia

UK

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Rees River Trail

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Mountain High, River Deep

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RIDING LEVELS

WE LOVE OUR HORSES AND WE WANT YOU TO LOVE THEM TOO!

SAFETY: The safety of our horses, staff and clients are paramount. While every effort is taken to match one of our horses temperaments with the riders ability, it is important to remember that a horse has a mind of its own and so a good account of your riding experience and ability is imperative to ensure you have an enjoyable time. We have a variety of horses that are suited to different riding levels, please consider the guide below before selecting your riding level.

What Rider Level Best Describes You?

(A) EXPERIENCED		Someone who has ridden for a number of years and is confident on any horses with any temperaments. A person who will enjoy a forward responsive horse.
(B) INTERMEDIATE		Someone who can rise to the trot and sit to a canter comfortably, and can control their horse within, and independently, of the group. A person who will enjoy a more responsive horse.
(C&D) BEGINNER		Someone who has never ridden before or has only ridden a few times in a controlled environment. Or someone who has lost their nerve and just wants to go quietly to enjoy the view and be with their quiet natured horse.

ALL CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 14 YEARS OLD AND UNDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN.

TRACK AND RIVER CONDITIONS: Weather in the high country can be extremely changeable and therefore cause river and track conditions to become dangerous to ride across or to ride at a faster pace. Therefore it is imperative each rider adheres to the direction of our qualified guide during the trek. While every effort is made to accommodate the intermediate and experienced rider's wishes we must consider yours and our horse's safety first.

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