EQUINE SERVICES / PROGRAMS:
New Zealand Horse Trek & Clinic

Welcome,
Thank you for choosing to join us on an adventure of a lifetime through the remote and spectacular high country of southern New Zealand. Please read the following information carefully.

What to wear:

• Comfortable trousers for riding in.(jodhpurs,riding jeans, trackpants, etc). Men may like to wear lycra cycle shorts under their pants.
  
• chaps
  
• Cotton socks
  
• Warm woollen socks
  
• Riding or Tramping/hiking boots with a heel and good ankle support
  
• Hat with wide brim
  
• Comfortable clothes for the evening.

What to bring:
Maximum baggage weight allowed is 12kg (26lbs).

• A warm change of clothes; polyprop / thermal underwear is a good idea on all treks.
  
• Lunch for the first day
  
• personal toiletries, face cloth and towel.
  
• insect repellent
  
• gloves
  
• swimsuit
  
• sunblock and sunglasses
  
• Drink bottle
  
• Hip flask
  
• camera and plenty of spare film
  
• small torch and batteries.

What we provide:

• Horse, tack & guide
  
• Meals and accommodations (double or twin share)
  
• Oilskin riding coat
  
• Saddle Bags

General Notes

• On our rides we prefer to treat you as our guests rather than tourists.
• The land we will be riding over is mainly private land where we travel as a privilege rather than as of right.
  
• As guests we have responsibilities to our hosts along the way, to the environment and to each other to help ensure that your adventure is all that you want it to be.
  
• Getting involved is one of the key elements of these rides and for most people adds much to their experience.
  
• You will be responsible for the grooming and saddling of your own horse each day.
  
• Your guides will instruct and assist you in this and check your horse before you set out each day.

For safety and courtesy please observe the following:

• Walk and lead your horse out of camp in the morning.
• Stay at the pace set by the trek leader. Pace is mainly walk; we may trot or canter but this will be solely at the discretion of the trek leader, based on terrain, weather conditions, rider experience level, presence of livestock, etc
• Let your horse drink when he wants to
• Always wear footwear you would be comfortable walking a long distance in
• Listen to your guide’s instructions and respect them
• Use environmentally friendly soaps & shampoos
• Use wash bowls provided and empty onto ground away from rivers and lakes.
• Respect the homes of our hosts along the way and remove your shoes when entering.
• Please do not bring cellphones as there is no cell phone coverage in the area
• Please ask for clarification if you do not understand any instruction from your guides
• Should you need to adjust your girth while mounted please ask a guide to assist.
• Do not follow too closely to the horse in front.
• Ride alongside by all means but keep at least a horse length between you and any horse in front.
• Do not ride off before the last rider is mounted or the last horse has drunk at a water stop
• Do not hold your horse back so you can trot / canter up to the rest of the group
• Do not drop rubbish along the way; Our motto is “If you take it in, you take it out”
• Do not smoke on your horse. If you must smoke at other times please consider your fellow travellers.
• Cigarette butts must be handed to the guide as there is always a fire risk.
• Do not leave a campsite without informing a guide of your intentions

Thank you for riding with us, we hope you enjoy your adventure.

Liam & Heather
Directors
Hurunui Horse Treks