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Longspur Lodge - CHCH, Canterbury | |
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Price(s)/Ride
Reviewed: (Aug 2000) $40 1.5 -2 hrs (dependent partly on how fast you
ride)
Other options - 1 1/4 hour - $30 or 2 1/2
- 3 hours + BBQ - $60
Horses:
Something to suit everyone. A wide variety of sizes and 'styles'
to suit all abilities of riders. I rode a standardbred called
President who I can't rave enough about. Highly responsive, even
when cantering or galloping and yet sensible and can be ridden on a
loose rein. The other horses in our group were also liked by their
riders and certainly gave us a very enjoyable ride out, without the
hassles of some trekking horses.
Equipment: Riding helmets
were provided.
Mounting: a
mounting block is available in the mounting enclosure.
Guide(s):
Originally we were booked in with a large'ish tourist group, but once we
arrived and explained that we had some riding experience we were taken
out as a separate group (3) so that we could enjoy ourselves and our
horses.
The first part of the ride, in a paddock
close to the yards is used to assess riders abilities. A trot and
canter first up, sorts out those who overestimate or underestimate their
riding abilities. (I always find it very hard to describe my own level )
There's also a small paddock where you
ride through, up and over small gullies and embankments - I suspect this
is also part of the assessment period since riding over terrain is
vastly different from a flat riding school or pony club paddock.
Its good fun, get's you used to your horse and is an excellent way for
your guide to assess the group.
Scenery /
Trails: Rolling Canterbury farmland and tracks. From the tops
of the hills you get fantastic views of the Alps, Lake Ellesmere and the
surrounding farmland of Banks Peninsular. The neighbouring farm
has Alpaca, Llamas assorted odd breeds of sheep and cattle and miniature
horses to look at.
General Comments:
A great ride!! Whether you are a first timer or beginner wanting a
gentle walk or a more adventurous rider wanting some fast and furious
fun (There is a high speed gallop through the Lake Ellesmere
lakeside\marshland for the real thrill seekers!) you'll enjoy this trek.
Safety is taken seriously and so is fun. As well as the riding,
there's other friendly animals to meet and a barbeque area available for
those who do the twilight ride.
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