Backcountry Saddle Expeditions

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Backcountry Saddle Expeditions The Hidden Valley is as special as it sounds. Come and explore it with Debs and her Appaloosa horses. The treks leave once daily at either 10.00am or 1.30pm.
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Backcountry Saddle Expeditions operates all year round with quiet, well mannered Appaloosa horses. They are equipped with western saddles which offer comfort and security, especially for children or beginner riders. The western saddle is designed to be sat in for long periods of time, and helps minimize discomfort. (You are required to arrive 30 minutes prior to the departure time.) The Winter ride departs at 11.00am only (May-September). Please check with Debs the daily departure time. Rates:
Adults and Children 10 and over: $150.00

Children (Under 10 years MINIMUM AGE 5 years): $125.00
NB: All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All people requiring to be led for either safety or who are aged 5/6 years an extra: $25.00

Bookings are essential. Minimum of 2 people required. "Bespoke Ride" options are available. Please talk to Debs about different options. The trek route winds through the stunning Hidden Valley in Earnscleugh near Alexandra and Clyde. The area is steeped with gold mining history and as we wind through the valley and up into the high country farm plateaus, Debs shares facts about the interesting flora and fauna of a truly beautiful part of Central Otago.

Road block 🐑 🐑 🐑
05/10/2026

Road block 🐑 🐑 🐑

Another amazing Central Youth Group ride… what a great bunch of capable young people 🤗🤠🐴
01/10/2026

Another amazing Central Youth Group ride… what a great bunch of capable young people 🤗🤠🐴

Expelliarmus ⚡️💥☄️Hogwarts would have been sooooo impressed with my girls today 🧙
30/09/2026

Expelliarmus ⚡️💥☄️

Hogwarts would have been sooooo impressed with my girls today 🧙

Cloud tossing 💥☁️
10/09/2026

Cloud tossing 💥☁️

Blossoms AND… 😩
07/09/2026

Blossoms AND… 😩

Blossoms 🌸🌸🌸
06/09/2026

Blossoms 🌸🌸🌸

25/08/2026

The crew 🐴🐴🐴

30/07/2026

Big cities London and Hong Kong meet the country 🤠🐴

29/07/2026

Fun in the sun 🌞

27/07/2026

Awesome family memories 🤩🤠🐴

Address

153 Fraser Dam Road
Earnscleugh
9391

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