Kate Tapley Horse Treks » Mt. Lyford

Earthquake update

Walter — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 01:49:33 +0000

Kate Tapley Horse Treks operates from earthquake damaged Christchurch. We have survived, the staff are ok, the horses take this in their stride. If you are in Christchurch we hope you are ok, and on the road to recovery. We are open for riding at all three venues.

Kate on Albie

Walter — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:25:05 +0000

We did a bit of a photo shoot yesterday. This is one of my favourites.

KTHT on Twitter!

Walter — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:04:07 +0000

Just got this photo from a tweet!

Beautiful Mt Lyford, a couple of weeks ago on Twitpic

Three Guides

Walter — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:05:20 +0000

Just saw this pic from Lisa on the Facebook KTHT Group site. What a team!

Sophia, Kate and Lisa

All Day Ride at Mt Lyford

Walter — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:01:10 +0000

Kate asked me to put up these pictures from last weekend. An enjoyable ride at Mt Lyford.

Multi Day Rides Coming up

Kate — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:00:48 +0000

Hello Everyone

You may be interested in Over The Top, Rustic Adventure or the Sherwood Huts Rides. I have some dates for the next planned rides so you can join in on these fabulous multi day rides.

Read on if you think you would like to go riding over night. Join a party, or choose your own date.

Over the Top Ride-Otahuna Horse Riding

This is the overnight ride to Governors Bay and return.
Being very close to Christchurch and with a remote feel this is adventure on your doorstep.

Next ride planned for Thursday and Friday 19th and 20th November, then again on the 20th and 21st December. What a way to finish the year!

Maxx riders 8.

Cost $320.00pp for riding and transfer of gear.

Accommodation options and food to be arranged. There are a number of excellent places to stay in Governors Bay or you may arrange to be picked up and stay at your home and join us the next morning for the return ride to Otahuna via the sign of the bellbird.

Rustic Adventure-Mt Lyford Horse Riding

3 to 6 days riding Mt Lyford to Hanmer Springs and/or return.

I have two dates planned for this ride.

First: November 8th for warm up session-3 hours, then riding to Hanmer Springs 9th,10th,11th January.

Returning on 13th, 14th 15th November. You may return from Hanmer to Lyford and have your warm up session on 12th November at our base at Chatterton Farm in Hanmer Springs.

Cost $995.00 for three days and $1965.00 for six days including warm up session, accommodation, food, riding and transfer of gear.

Second-January 4th warm up session. Riding to Hanmer Springs 5th,6th,7th January, 2 spaces left.

Return trip: Warm up session 8th Jan, and return ride on 9th, 10th, 11th January, 6 spaces left.

Again you may ride one way or both ways and combine this ride with others in your family or group doing local activities who may join you in the accommodation along the way for $75.00pp per night includes food.

There is a linen upgrade and alcohol delivery available from Sherwood Lodge

Sherwood Huts Ride

Overnight to Sherwood Huts and return to Mt Lyford

I have two dates planned for this ride

21st and 22nd November, and again on 12th and 13th December.

Six places available. Others may join you at the huts for the evenings as above.

Cost $395.00pp for food, accommodation, riding and transfers.

Sherwood linen and alcohol upgrades apply.

Call us on +643 329 0160 or email kate@katetapley.co.nz if you, or someone you know of, is interested in joining these incredible rides.

Horse Talk 2 – Meet the Horses

Walter — Fri, 22 May 2009 14:12:42 +0000

Kate’s made another video!

Horse Talk Video

Walter — Thu, 21 May 2009 13:19:45 +0000

Kate made a great video today. The starring cast is the Mt. Lyford herd. All on a simple digital camera. it took her about 10 minutes. I spent a few hours extracting some really bad noisy audio. All a bit rough but here it is!

It shows, and Kate explains… Leadership, body energy, focus

and more…

Cathy – Mt. Lyford Trek Guide!

Walter — Sat, 09 May 2009 07:44:44 +0000

I have just added Cathy to the Blog’s team! Great to have you on board Cathy, lets see if we can get some really good natural horsemanship discussions going here. You have so much to contribute!

Here is a picture I pinched from your Facebook site, there are more here!

Cathy – off camping

New Lyford to Hanmer Ride!

Kate — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:17:45 +0000

I have just written a route guide and information about this fabulous new trip we have for you. This is a photo and an introduction to my article. To see the whole article click here.

The Huts

I am thrilled to bring you this new rustic option for the Lyford to Hanmer Ride. I have had many enquiries for this trip to Hanmer, but the luxury option has been a bit expensive, so we have put this together. Not only is it a new budget option but we have researched a new route, which is longer, higher and more impressive. I would have fallen on the ground if I hadn’t been on my horse at some places!!