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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- When shall we arrive at your place?
- How much time do we need to plan in from start to finish?
- What happens when the weather is bad?
- What shall we wear?
- Do you take beginners?
- Can children come on your treks?
- Am I too heavy or too tall for your horses?
- What payment options do you have?
- Are you open all year round?
- Do you sell vouchers?
- Is there any public transport to your place?
- Can I work at Christchurch Icelandic Horse Treks?
When shall we arrive at your place?

How much time do we need to plan in from start to finish?

What happens when the weather is bad?

What shall we wear?
Please wear long comfortable pants and closed in shoes. There can be a cold wind at the beach, so you might need a light jacket even on warm days. Ladies are advised to wear a sports bra so they can truly enjoy the tölt.
We will supply you with a riding helmet and gaiters/chaps that you can wear over your shoes if you don't have riding boots.

Do you take beginners?

Can children come on your treks?
Children have to be at least 6 years old to come for a ride. Up to the age of 12 they can only do the lagoon trek. If they are a beginner they have to be on a lead rope and have to be accompanied by an experienced adult rider. I can only take one child per ride on a lead rope.
Children from 12 years of age can come on the beach rides if they have enough riding experience to confidently direct and stop their horse and to trot for longer periods of time.

Am I too heavy or too tall for your horses?
Icelandic Horses are small but very strong. They can carry adults up to 85 kg. Even if you are tall you can ride an Icelandic Horse- it might look unusual, but your feet will not touch the ground!

What payment options do you have?
You can pay either cash or with Eftpos or Credit Card on the day of your ride.

Are you open all year round?
Yes, we are open all year round from 9.30am until 4.30pm. You do need to make a booking before you come out for a ride.
You can do this via the contact form on this website.

Do you sell vouchers?
Is there any public transport to your place?
Unfortunately there is no public transport to our place.
If you do not have a car the best option is to take an Uber.
Our address is:
870 Lower Styx Rd,
Brooklands,
Christchurch 8083