Karen Casey

‘To say that The River Valley Ride is a magical experience doesn’t seem enough. It was a real privilege to spend eight days riding such beautifully trained horses over such amazing countryside. From carefully manoeuvering over steep grassy hillsides, to navigating river valleys and deep water crossings, to fast canters on a totally loose rein, the horses did not miss a beat. The views from the top of those steep slopes seemed to go on forever; it felt like we were on top of the world. Our guides and the whole crew were so friendly and did a great job looking after us. Being welcomed into the local Marae was an incredible experience, surpassed only by the sheer magic of coming across wild Kaimanawa horses and riding alongside them. This really is a special – perhaps once in a lifetime – ride.’