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Mountain Horses Outfitters · Aotearoa
Half-Day Trek

Day Rides · St James

Half-Day Trek

Great for first-timers too

3.5–4 hoursDuration
$350Price / person
10+Minimum age
110 kgMax rider weight

This set loop takes you through beautiful mountain valleys, with mostly flat terrain and little elevation change — giving plenty of opportunity for trotting and cantering for those who want to pick up the pace. Groups are kept small, with a maximum of 5–6 riders.

Please note this is not a private ride, so the group travels at the pace of the slowest rider — a great excuse to relax into the scenery if you’re newer to riding, or enjoy some faster stretches if you’re more experienced.

Helmets are provided and must be worn at all times. For everyone’s safety, and the wellbeing of our horses, guides may stop or adjust a ride if safety guidance isn’t followed.

Great for
Riders with a bit of practice, fit beginners, small groups
Duration
3.5–4 hours (varies with group speed and trail conditions)
Pace
Mostly flat terrain with opportunities for trot and canter
Fitness
Basic fitness recommended
Note
Group ride — pace set by the slowest rider

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A morning like this

A day ride through the St James high country, New Zealand
A day ride through the St James high country, New Zealand
A day ride through the St James high country, New Zealand
A day ride through the St James high country, New Zealand

The mountains are waiting

When the road ends,
the real story begins.