Horse Riding Snowy Mountains

Horse riding in the Australian Snowy Mountains has been made famous by stories of wild horsemen, a poem by Banjo Patterson and the movie and the wild horsemen are still here today.  Nev from Thedbo Valley Horse Riding is one of those is one of those Snowy Mountains horsemen and he is at your service.  At Alpine Habitats we can arrange a total horse riding holiday for you (including a massage after your ride if you need one!).  Try our Horse Riding Getaway for 2 – includes a FREE 1 & 1/2 hour trail raide when you stay with us at Alpine Habitats.  You can book this online NOW (http://www NULL.thebookingbutton NULL.com NULL.au/properties/ALPHINEHABITATDIRECT)

Nev offers a range of horse riding experiences that can suit beginners or experienced riders and he even has pony rides for the kids.  He is situated on the Alpine Way just a few kilometers up the road from Alpine Habitats.  His horse riding treks can take in some of the spectacular views of Mount Crackenback, Thredbo Valley, Lake Jindabyne and Thredbo river.

If you want the real Snowy Mountains horse riding experience, try Nev’s “from the ground up” package.  Learn how to saddle and prepare the horse before your trail ride.

Nev really is a Snowy Mountains horse riding character and a day on the horse is a great way to spend a day while staying at Alpine Habitats.  Management at Alpine Habitats can book you in with Nev or you can book online NOW  (http://www NULL.thebookingbutton NULL.com NULL.au/properties/ALPHINEHABITATDIRECT)and select from any of the trail rides on offer.

Rates:

Pony Rides $10 – Take the kids for a ride around the home paddock on a pone or small (and very tame) horse.

1 Hour Trail Ride $50 - Great For Kids and Non- Riders, just a nice quiet stroll in the bush!

1.5 Hour Trail Ride $60 - Ideal for the beginner or for those that want a gentle easy ride. We will give you some pointers allowing you to get the best out of your ride.

2 Hour Trail Ride $70 - Great ride for all standards, fabulous views of the Thredbo Valley. Depending on the riders ability, the trek can be vertically challenging.

Half Day Trail Ride $140 - Around four hours on the trail including morning or afternoon tea. Recommended minimum 50 hours riding experience.

Full Day Trail Ride $250 (including stockmans lunch) - Approx. 6 hours, includes lunch and a snack for morning and afternoon tea, nice quiet creeks and great meadow riding, accomplished riders only.  Ride can include traversing Crackenback Ridge with spectacular views of the main range, Wollondibby Valley, lake Jindabyne and Thredbo River