Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the questions we get asked about our horse treks.

What are the camping arrangements while out on a horse trek?

You will sleep in a comfortable swag, with fresh linen and pillow and a doona. You will have a good mattress, and your own mosquito dome.

What are the meals like while out on trek?

Meals include cooked breakfasts and muesli with fruit, homemade cakes and biscuits for morning smoko, cold meats, fruit and salads for lunch, and hearty dinners cooked over the campfire.

We cater for special dietary needs – just ask.

How old do you need to be to come on a trek?

Children and seniors are welcome on the treks, provided they are fit and have the riding skills required to walk, trot, and canter in control, and to be able to ride for several hours at a time.

What level of riding experience is needed to come on a trek?

Beginners would not be able to handle the treks, but are welcome to come on the trail rides from the homestead.

What are the risks?

There are risks involved in bush riding anywhere in Australia. Bush terrain can be rough, and pretty much anywhere in the Australian bush there can be snakes.

When you are riding in the bush you can encounter unforeseen situations – wildlife (wallabies, goannas) dashing in front of your horse.

There are special risks involved riding in the outback due to the isolation, as it means it is more difficult to get to hospital. We carry radios on the horse and have a satellite phone in the support vehicle so that if something does happen we can call in help.

What clothes are needed

A few changes of riding clothes are needed, along with riding boots and half chaps(optional), clothes to wear at the end of the day, bathers, shoes to wear after the boots come off, a light jacket, water bottle, sunscreen, insect repellent….. when you book, you will get a detailed list of what to bring.