High Country Horses

High Country Horses are based at Merrijig, Victoria, only three hours from Melbourne.

Located by the banks of the Delatite River amongst the beauty of Victoria's High Country.

Merrijig is just 14kms from Mansfield on the Mansfield to Mount Buller Road and we are located opposite the Merrijig Pub.

Trail Ride Prices
2008 - 2009
Although the cost of living is increasing on a yearly basis, we have tried to absorb these costs rather then passing them on to our customers. Unfortunately the impact of the drought and the bushfires has finally forced us to raise our prices for next season.
  2 Hour Ride $65
  Half Day Ride $90
  Day Ride $160 - $230 (lunch included)
  2 Day Rides $450 - $455
  3 Day Rides $660
  4 Day Rides $860
  5 Day Rides $1,200
     
Longer rides available on request

 

Experience Level

All 2 hr to weekend rides are suitable for all levels of riding experience, although for the longer rides, some experience is preferred. If you are a new rider who wishes to experience a longer ride, we offer 2 hr rides where we teach you the basics in control and things such as rising to the trot, which we recommend you begin with. Weight restrictions do apply

 

Customised Rides

If you have a particular interest, or a large group of friends coming, or a making a return trip and wish to experience something different, it may be possible to tailor a ride to your requirements.

 

What to Bring

We provide helmets, which are mandatory, and also have a number of oil skin coats, swags and chappettes (suede gators that cover the lower leg to prevent chaffing and are strongly recommend to ensure a more comfortable ride ) available for hire.

  • Water proof coat. Camel Back
    Boots suitable for riding, elastic sided, smooth soled and preferably with a heel. (We do have a selection of boots available for those that need them)     Other footwear to change into at night Pants suitable for riding such as jodhpurs or track suit pants or thick pants such as moleskins. Jeans with thick inside seams can cause serious chaffing problems, so we would advise not riding in jeans unless you are used to riding in them A change of clothes (but not too much!) Sunscreen and hat Insect Repellant A bandana (as the tracks can get pretty dusty during summer!) Warm sleeping bag or swag and a pillow - please note if you have hired a swag you still need to provide a sleeping bag and pillow to go in the swag Toiletries ( including personal medication if required) Towel, and bathers Camera with extra filmTorch with new batteries Musical instrument if you play one
  • Alcohol to enjoy around the fire in the evenings (We request that glass be kept to a minimum and suggest that your alcohol or soft drinks be carried in aluminium cans or plastic bottles.) Communal ice boxes keep drinks cold - we rely on the honour system of who drinks what.
How to Book

Bookings can be made by either phoning High Country Horses on 03 5777 5590
or by emailing us at info@highcountryhorses.com.au Once we receive your booking details, the paperwork will be sent out to you in the mail.

Overnight Ride Deposits
Deposits of $100 per person are required for weekend and 3 day rides and $200 per person for rides of 4 days or longer. Bookings made by telephone will be held for 7 days pending receipt of deposit. If the deposit is not received the booking is treated as cancelled. The balance of payment is required in full 14 days before departure of ride. For bookings made less than 14 days before the departure of the ride, full payment is due at the time of booking

Cancellations
HCH reserves the right to alter or cancel any ride, in which case no liability shall fall on HCH. If HCH decides to cancel the trip, all money paid will be refunded or transferred to another trip at the guest's preference. Any personal expenses incurred by the participants as a result of any delay, alteration or curtailment of departures, no matter how caused, are their own responsibility. HCH is unable to guarantee connections.
Less than 14 days prior to ride - no refund.
14 - 30 days prior to ride - deposit retained.
More than 30 days prior to ride - deposit transferred to another trip

Responsibility

All riders should realize that adventure tours involve some physical risk. You will travel in remote and sometimes hazardous wilderness areas. We recommend that you consider travel insurance and ambulance cover.

 


©2007 HIGH COUNTRY HORSES

High Country Horses
Mt Buller Rd
Merrijig Vic 3722		  
Phone:03 5777 5590 - Fax:03 5777 5290
email: info@highcountryhorses.com.au

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