Our team
Meet Your Guide
Michelangelo Tajani
Michelangelo Tajani brings a lifetime of passion for horses and the outdoors to Mountain Horses Outfitters. With guiding experience across New Zealand, Australia, Europe, and the USA, he combines professional skill with a love for true wilderness adventure. Known for his calm, confident approach, Michelangelo makes riders feel safe and inspired whether crossing rivers, climbing high passes, or exploring hidden valleys.
On the trail, his focus is on creating authentic, small-group experiences that allow guests to fully immerse themselves in the stunning landscapes of the St James Conservation Area. More than just a guide, Michelangelo is a storyteller and adventurer who ensures each trek is a memory of freedom, connection, and discovery.
When you ride with Michelangelo, you are riding with someone who lives and breathes the wild beauty of the mountains and takes pride in sharing it with every guest.
Meet Your Guide
Michelangelo Tajani
Michelangelo Tajani brings a lifetime of passion for horses and the outdoors to Mountain Horses Outfitters. With guiding experience across New Zealand, Australia, Europe, and the USA, he combines professional skill with a love for true wilderness adventure. Known for his calm, confident approach, Michelangelo makes riders feel safe and inspired whether crossing rivers, climbing high passes, or exploring hidden valleys.
On the trail, his focus is on creating authentic, small-group experiences that allow guests to fully immerse themselves in the stunning landscapes of the St James Conservation Area. More than just a guide, Michelangelo is a storyteller and adventurer who ensures each trek is a memory of freedom, connection, and discovery.
When you ride with Michelangelo, you are riding with someone who lives and breathes the wild beauty of the mountains and takes pride in sharing it with every guest.
Meet Your Guide
Michelangelo Tajani
Michelangelo Tajani brings a lifetime of passion for horses and the outdoors to Mountain Horses Outfitters. With guiding experience across New Zealand, Australia, Europe, and the USA, he combines professional skill with a love for true wilderness adventure. Known for his calm, confident approach, Michelangelo makes riders feel safe and inspired whether crossing rivers, climbing high passes, or exploring hidden valleys.
On the trail, his focus is on creating authentic, small-group experiences that allow guests to fully immerse themselves in the stunning landscapes of the St James Conservation Area. More than just a guide, Michelangelo is a storyteller and adventurer who ensures each trek is a memory of freedom, connection, and discovery.
When you ride with Michelangelo, you are riding with someone who lives and breathes the wild beauty of the mountains and takes pride in sharing it with every guest.
Meet Your Guide
Jurgen Schwanecke
Jurgen is another guide leading trails for Mountain horses outfitters. Jurgen is a mountain man and obsessed outdoorsman.
Having worked in conservation and guiding since he left school. He's guided horseback adventures in Colorado and packed mules in Montana. He loves photography, always having his trusty camera by his side.
He'll make sure you don't just leave with an amazing experience, but photos to keep forever.
Meet Your Guide
Jurgen Schwanecke
Jurgen is another guide leading trails for Mountain horses outfitters. Jurgen is a mountain man and obsessed outdoorsman.
Having worked in conservation and guiding since he left school. He's guided horseback adventures in Colorado and packed mules in Montana. He loves photography, always having his trusty camera by his side.
He'll make sure you don't just leave with an amazing experience, but photos to keep forever.
Meet Your Guide
Jurgen Schwanecke
Jurgen is another guide leading trails for Mountain horses outfitters. Jurgen is a mountain man and obsessed outdoorsman.
Having worked in conservation and guiding since he left school. He's guided horseback adventures in Colorado and packed mules in Montana. He loves photography, always having his trusty camera by his side.
He'll make sure you don't just leave with an amazing experience, but photos to keep forever.
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