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'EASY RIDING TREKS'...



EXPERIENCE THE ULTIMATE KIWI HORSEBACK ADVENTURE

 

Experience the beautiful sandy beaches, natural bush and vast sand dunes, with our experienced local guides.

View the magnificient scenery of Aotea and Kawhia harbour by horseback.

Treks Available:

The 2 hour "Beach" horse ride @ $75

The 3 hour "Magical Forest n Beach" ride @ $95

The 1day "West Coast" trek @ $195 (includes lunch) 

2 Day "Weekender" trek @ $500 (all inclusive) 

(includes: horse, accommodation, food and refreshments)

6 Day "Ultimate" horseback experience, trekking the fantastic wild west coast...only $1995 - all inclusive

includes: reliable horse, all food, accommodation and refreshments.

The ultimate horse back experience, with six days of trekking the West coast trails by horse back and boat, whilst enjoying the beaches, natural bush and pine forests of North Islands rugged West coast.

The "Ultimate" also includes a cruise on Kawhia and Aotea harbours and if the tidal conditions are right, a visit to the local natural hotpools

Other highlights are: visiting Waingaro hot springs, viewing the Bridal Veil Falls, having a meal with the options of beer and wine at Raglan, a day trip by bus to checkout the Waitomo caves and maybe even having a go at Black water rafting.

.And if the interest is there...flounder fishing by spear, to catch your breakfast, is an excellent and enoyable way to tune more into nature and "good ole" Kiwi culture.

The last evening of the trek, is where you have an opportunity to let your hair down and rock with the "Band"...

Ideal team building, family and friends, or couples.


EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME

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What to Bring:

Safety helmets are provided.

Suitable long pants, raincoat, foot wear, hat, sleeping bag, small tent, torch, towel, swimmers and warm clothing, is required.

A good camera would also be priceless to catch those awesome scenic shots and memorable moments.

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horseback-ridingAdditional Activities:  Kayaking, natural hotpools, bush walking, beachcombing,

       Bookings essential.

       Half deposit of cost price to ensure place

       Contact Craig @

      E-mail: adventure@woosh.co.nz

       Phone: 021 023 54945


 

 

 

Horse Video

 

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Horse Video Training Secrets

"Natural Rider" : Five Horseback Riding Lessons on Video (by Eric Bravo)

- Video One: Prepare for Riding

- Video Two: Natural Riding

- Video Three: Safe Riding

- Video Four: Advanced Techniques and Sidepassing

- Video Five: Riding Bareback and Bridleless

- Bonus video-Starting Your Horse

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Recommend book:

Ride with Your Mind ESSENTIALS: Innovative Learning Strategies for Basic Riding Skills Ride with Your Mind ESSENTIALS: Innovative Learning Strategies for Basic Riding Skills
Table of Contents:
Introduction - How to use this book The basic position - Alignment The essential connection - The seatbones Sitting still in the saddle - Plugging in Security, strength and power - Bear down Breathing - How to bear down and breathe Firming up the body - Muscle tone, and the learning process Sitting lightly - Supporting your own bodyweight Using the back - Narrowness (the pinch) Turns and circles demystified - An introduction to steering Leg, leg, leg? - Lower legs, the physical challenge Discovering a contact - Contact and the walk/halt transitions An independant seat - Matching the forces acting on your body On the bit? - Shaping the horse The rider/horse partnership - An overview of the interaction Resources Glossary Index ....arrowOrder here