No experience needed · half-day to full-day
In the saddle
by morning.
Never ridden before? Perfect. Our day rides are made for first-timers and passing travellers alike — gentle horses, easy country, big views. Pick your hours and we’ll do the rest.
Choose your
hours in the hills
All rides leave from the St James Homestead, 20 minutes from Hanmer Springs. Morning and afternoon departures, weather permitting.
Want to stay out overnight? The Natural Hot Springs Wilderness Trip — One Night is an easy ride to a private hot-pool camp, and it suits first-timers too.
Good to know
Built for the
first-timer.
Our horses are calm, sure-footed and used to the country. We start slow, check you’re comfortable, and read the pace off you — not the other way around.
Bring sturdy shoes, a warm layer and a camera. We’ll cover boots-in-stirrups, reins and the rest before we leave the gate.
A morning like this
