Half day horse Treks only 50 minutes from Christchurch.

Come for a half day horse trek at Kowhai and you can enjoy riding a well schooled horse in the country.
Expect 1.5 - 2 hours trekking, allow 3 hours total.

No minimum number.

Only 10 minutes drive from Oxford.

Help out with the horses and save $35*

Treks departing 2:00pm daily.

Qualmark endorsed visitor activity.

Great views of the Canterbury Plains all the way back to Christchurch

Treks available for different levels - flat farm land, willow trees and river, hill country

Complete beginners to advanced riders are welcome.

Over 80 well schooled horses available.

Open 7 days.

All treks include basic instruction.

Riding hats & whips are provided for your use.

Transfers from Christchurch or Oxford available.

Groups welcome.

Directions from Christchurch

Maximum rider weight is 100kg

Horse treks cost NZ$ 85.00 each adult (or $50* if you help out with grooming and cleaning up after!)
$75.00 each child (or $40* if helping out) - (child is under 18 years)

Price is for treks pre-paid at the time of booking, if paying on arrival please add $10 per person and you will need to arrive 15 minutes before the arrival time to make payment.

Long trousers, not jeans - track pants would be ideal.
Shoes with a small heel- runners or track shoes are OK or you can hire jodhpur boots for $5 day
Your camera
Money! (EFT-POS or credit cards are fine) small shop available that sells cold drinks, chocolate, chips etc.

Safety Helmets
Wet weather gear
Toilet facilities
Professional staff
Well schooled horses
A relaxed and friendly atmosphere

Bookings are fully transferable if you give us more than 24 hours notice.

We reserve the right to cancel treks on days where circumstances beyond our control would affect the safety of horses and riders, the fee is then transferable or will be fully refunded.

No shows or failure to arrive within 30 minutes of the trek departure time will result in the total loss of the fee paid

No refunds will be given for clients that do not arrive.

* helping out may include catching, grooming and tack cleaning after.