Briars Seaside Horse Rides - Horse Riding and Treks in Maketu

Horse Rides Near the Breach in Matatu New Zealand

Pony Rides at the Sea Near Tauranga and Rotorua

Horse Riding for Beginners in Bay of Plenty

Pony Rides Over Farm Land in the Country

		Horse and Pony Rides With Unsurpassed Coastal Views Ride your horse and gaze in awe at gorgeous Bay of Plenty New Zealand coastal views

		New Zealand Horse Riding With Awesome Farm Views Horse Ride over rolling green dairy farm land with breath taking views. Then drop down to ride right beside the Beach.

		Beach Horse Back Riding Beside The New Zealand Ocean Ride your horse beside the Sparkling Sea...

News

Flint Retires

Many visitors to Briar Horse Trek will remember dear old Flint.
He has finally retired. Even though we thought we couldn't live with out him it was definately time he got to cruise in life. His new job is looking after a couple of yearlings and no doubt the blameless old fella will be doing a tremendous job. In his past life he has been a roping horse, pony club mount, horse sports horse,farm hack, ladies man.
One gal who owned him curled up next to him lying on the ground and read books in the sun. Another told me a story of him carrying grandchildren complete with lunch and colouring in books- while Granddad put in fence posts grandchild sat up top and coloured.
Farewell Flint and THANKYOU

We are often asked about HORSE AND PONY RIDING LESSONS and for horse information. If you wish to know more about how to ride PLEASE ASK US! WE are only too happy to coach people as they trek along.

Some folk are happy to just cruise along on their horse with out the details, but there are a few things about riding it's helpful to know.
Lean forward going up hill (takes weight off the horses back legs), lean back going down hill (balances the horse).
Keep your heels down.
Keep your back straight.
Put only the ball of your foot in the stirrup.
Keep your hands down.
The reins are for gentle steering and stopping not for balancing. Keep them even and if you loose balance hold the saddle or horses mane -which doesn't hurt him a bit.

What do our guests think of us?

"Great! More than I expected"-Andrea M , Switzerland

"Thanks for a great ride, wonderful scenery and company!"- Roe Family, Melbourne Australia

"Absolutely Brilliant Wonderful Views, Great People + Lovely Horses"-Maureen H,
Yorkshire

"Fantastic ride, beautiful scenery. Thanx so much:)"-Brian, Burnmouth England

"Awesome day, great trip! Some thing I never experience before. Love it!"-Piia Finland

"Thankyou so much a fab experience!!one of the best things we have ever done.-cantering on the beach will never be forgotten. Thank you "-Clare and Tim , Willisham UK

"The best ride we've had all over the world!"-The Crigtons, Kuwait

"Gr8 Beach Gallop"-Sophie Whitianga NZ

"Amazing! One of the best rides I've ever been on! Thank you"-Rhonda, Ca

"Fantastic day. Great fun for expert and novice alike. Excellent"-Kate and Jordan, Australia

"The best and most beautiful ride ever, thanx" -Kara, Oz

"Wonderful experience-view, sea, horse, great guide-helpful and friendly"-Fiona, UK

"Crossed off one of my 'things to do' list-Brilliant"-Richie, Papamoa

"That was my first time but I would love to do it again"- Mandy, Auckland


			What to expect ... Our beautiful,happy healthy New Zealand horses are crossbred and specially chosen for their calm reliable temperaments. The horses live outdoors all year round in mild Bay of Plenty New Zealand. Their diet is predominantly grass or hay. They have Clydesdale,Quarter Horse, Appaloosa, Standard Bred, Station Bred, Thoroughbred, and Arab bloodlines. They enjoy their RIDE ALONG THE BEACH as much as you do!


			Wow ... We are stoked to have recently been awarded "Top Tourism Site" for the week 30-06-2008 by New Zealand Tourism Online.