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Horse trekking and instruction using natural horsemanship in Christchurch, New Zealand!
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Horse trekking with instruction from 2 hours to 6 days. We teach and apply the principles of natural horsemanship to build a bond horse beyond belief.

Australia/New Zealand > New Zealand > South island > Christchurch - Mt Lyford Alpine Resort

Mt Lyford is in the heart of the Pacific Alpine Triangle at the foothills of the Amuri Range, North Canterbury, South Island, NZ. It is at 1500 feet or 500 meters, and is on the main route between Hanmer Springs and Kaikoura, both in themselves popular tourist resorts.

 
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Excursions:


There is a range of excursions within an hour from Mt Lyford, 6 golf courses, jet boating and fishing guides, hunting, mountain biking, skiing on Mt Lyford, Horse Riding, 4 Wheel Driving
 

Our location and how to find us
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Traveling by car:
It is easiest to have your own car. There is limited private transport available, and public transport to within 40 km of Mt Lyford.
A car is necessary

Traveling by plane:
Christchurch International Airport is 1.5 hours away and Sherwood Lodge will pick up guests from there. Otherwise cars are available for hire from here.
Pickup service is possible

Traveling by train:
Train service goes to Kaikoura from Christchurch and Picton

Traveling by boat/ferry:
The Picton Ferry meets the train at the top of the South Island at Picton
 

Leisure and sports activities available near the property
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  nearby /
on the property		 Not more
than a 15 min.
walk away		 Not more
than a 15 min.
drive away		 Not more
than a 90 min.
drive away
Restaurants ok      
National Historic Sites     ok  
Theater       ok
Galleries / Museum       ok
Shopping       ok
Lake/river for swimming   ok    
Beach       ok
Fishing     ok  
Diving       ok
Water skiing       ok
Surfing       ok
Canoeing / Kayaking       ok
Skiing downhill     ok  
Skiing cross-country     ok  
Golf course       ok
Tennis court   ok    
Biking ok      
Mountain biking ok      
Inline skating   ok    
Hiking   ok    
Mountain climbing     ok  
Wildlife Viewing   ok    
Birding ok      

Other types of leisure activities


Horse trekking on site and a buffalo herd that has a guided commentary as part of the riding.
 


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Category


Horse Trekking Station
     
Opening: all-year  
Guest Capacity: 8  
Minimum age for guests: no limitation  

General description:


Horse trekking with instruction from 2 hours to 6 days. We teach and apply the principles of natural horsemanship to build a bond horse beyond belief.

Amenities/equipment of the riding facility

  • Riding facility
  • Round pen
  • Sea / River / Ocean for horses
  • Riding area / bridle-path

Details of the Riding area


We cover hundreds of Kms of high trails in the foothills of the Amuri Range in North Canterbury through native beech forest and open tussock farmland. A round pen and riding area is used for teaching.

More details of the property


We are situated opposite Mt Lyford Lodge. We have accommodation available in our log cabin (sleeps 8)3 km from the treks which is all set amongst stunning mountain scenery.
 

What we have to offer
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  • Bring Your Own Horse
  • Horses for guests available
  • Riding lessons - Riding classes
  • Short Term stays (2-5 days)
  • Weekend stays
  • Long Term stays
  • Family Trips
  • Group activities
  • Honeymoon Packages
  • Weddings
  • accommodation for Non-Riders too
  • Supervised Children's Activities
    (no limitation)
  • Riding holidays for unaccompanied kids
    (no limitation)
  • Help wanted / desirable
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Sightseeing Tours

Other offers and explanations


We run small groups and learn about horses and how to build rapport, communication and leadership with them. This is most often followed by trekking by the day or overnight trips to huts and lodges.
 

Horses available in our riding program
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Number of Horses:
in all 7 Horses are available.

Kind of Horses:
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, Ponies

Riding
(Trained for / Saddle):
For guided Trail Rides, also Ride on your Own

More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.)


We have local breeds suited to the steep long days, some ponies, medium and larger horses. All trained in natural horsemanship, kind and strong and ridden without bits (natural halters)and barefoot.
 

Riding program
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  • with horses for rent
  • also with your own horse
  • Ride on your own
  • Guided Trail Rides
  • by the hour rides
  • All-day Rides
  • Pack Trips / Horse Trekking
  • Weekend Rides
  • Short Week 3-5 days
  • 5-8 days
  • Trailrides on request
  • Horse Trekking with solid Station
  • Handicapped Riding
  • Therapeutic Riding

Minimum age for Trail Rides:
Children age 6 & up

Riding experience:
No restriction

Demand on rider:
little demands

Big/Heavy Riders:
max. 120 kg - 260 lbs

Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program


We teach and apply the principles of natural horsemanship in a partnering up session that precedes your riding activity, usually trekking. We have budget and luxury options, small groups and flexible.
 

Accommodations for guest horses
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Number of Guest Horses:
in all 10 Guest Horses are welcome

Distance to the Accommodation:
The Riding stables are on the property directly.

Kind of accommodation:
Paddock - Pasture


Other Details and Conditions for bringing your own Horse


We have one acre paddocks with water and shelter separate from the main trekking herd. We supply hay and all else is the responsibility of the rider.
 

Training - Riding lessons - Riding classes
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General information of the Training:
with the own Horse, Trained Horses available, Private Lessons, Group Instruction

Riding Lessons for:
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, especially for Children, especially for older Riders

Minimum Age for Riding Classes:
no limitation

Training qualifications:
Our guides have NZQA of horse trek guiding and level 2 in Australian Natural Horsemanship with 5 to 8 years experience in this business, and much more previously.

Riding Classes / Lessons
Training to sit the horse well, Recreational riding, Trekking, Ground Training Courses, Training for Young Horses, Therapeutic Riding

Special Classes
Our partnering up session precedes all activities and is designed to build rapport, communication and leadeship.
 

Guest lodgings
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Lodge accommodation next door and log house 2-8 people 3 km from horse riding

1 Vacation home:
Our log cabin is made from local pondarosa pine. It has an efficient log fire, drying room, linen provided, all amenities, large bath, decks and views to the mountain. It is tastefully set out and set amongst native beech forest. You hear nothing but bird song and creek sound. It sleeps 2 to 8 comfortably, has one caport and other room for parking

6 Holiday flats / apartments:
Mt Lyford Lodge is NZ's largest log building, made of 4km of local douglas fur. At Mt Lyford Lodge there are 6 self contained units on the ground floor that sleep four and are fully serviced. They have Queen and single bunks with kitchenette and bathroom.

6 Single / double room(s) :
Upstairs at Mt Lyford Lodge are double rooms that have shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. Lovely views with lots of sun. Extra beds can be bought in.

3 Multi-bedded room(s):
Mt Lyford Lodge has three bunkrooms, one with 9 beds, and two with 12 beds. Shared bathroom and kitchen facilities, all centrally heated and comfortable.

Amenities - special features:
Sheets

6 Parking space for Motor Homes / Campers:
Beside the Lodge amongst native planting are the spaces for campervans. Again access to shared kitchen and bathroom facilities are available and handy.

Amenities - special features:
Toilet and wash room, Showers, Electricity supply
 

Catering
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Catering
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Kind of Catering:
Breakfast on request possible, Half-board on request possible, Full-board on request possible, Vegetarian Meals, Wholesome food

More information of the Catering:
Mt Lyford Lodge has a fully operational restaurant with excellent local cuisine all prepared in house.
 

General information of the accommodation
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Special features:
Handicap accessible, No smoking, Whirlpool/hot tub, Phone, Washing machine, Internet access, Safe

More information of the accommodation:
Set with Mt Lyford in the foreground and the Mason River near by Mt Lyford Lodge is an ideal destination with many activities near by and half way between Kaikoura and Hanmer Springs
 

Rates and contact

Rates of the accommodation

Rates of the Holiday Homes:

 120,00  Dollar / Day
 

Rates of the Holiday Flats / Apartments:

 110,00  Dollar / Day
 

Rates of the single / double bedroom:

 80,00  Dollar / Day
 

Rates of the mult-bedded room:

 30,00  Dollar / Day
 

Rates of the Parking space for Motor Homes / Campers:

 35,00  Dollar / Day

Rates of the Horses for rent

Rates for renting a Horse:

 Included in the Rates of the accommodation.

Notes to the rental costs:
Our fees have a budget and exclusive rate. All our riding is guided, but with flexibility and fun as our small groups allow.

Rates Guest Horses

Boarding fee:

 Included in the Rates of the accommodation.

Feeding fee:
Included in the Rates of the accommodation.

Notes about the cost:
Riders who bring their own horses for trekking pay half the usual fee. We offer livery for $80.00 per week per horse. We have no stables but have a forested valley with a stream where the horses live.

Rates Riding Classes

Rates for riding lessons:

 Included in the Rates of the accommodation.


Contact

  Company: Kate Tapley Horse Treks Ltd
  First name: Kate
  Last name: Tapley
  Country: New Zealand
  Phone: + 64 329 0160
  Phone 2: + 64 027 2 473 541
  Fax: + 64 366 7099

You can contact us with the following languages:
English

 
  E-Mail address: Inquiry