Mother/Daughter Horse Riding Camp BOOKED OUT TAKING WAITING LIST NAMES ONLY

Name: Mother/Daughter Horse Riding Camp BOOKED OUT TAKING WAITING LIST NAMES ONLY
Start: 2025-03-21T16:00:00+13:00
End: 2025-03-23T14:00:00+13:00
Location: Falling Creek Ranch

Schedule

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 23 Mar, 2025 at 02:00 pm

UTC+13:00

Location

Falling Creek Ranch | Wanganui, MW

4.30pm Friday 21st March -
2pm Sunday 23rd March 2025
Mothers and Daughters, come and enjoy a weekend away bonding on horseback, on our epic multi day trek. (Mothers/Grandmothers/Mother figures of all ages and daughters 7-17 years) (if your daughter is 18+ you would be better to come to a regular adult riding camp)
During the weekend we will be riding around the surrounding farmland, with wonderful views including mountains, native bush, the sea and plenty of beautiful valleys and plateaus. As well as our main trek on the Saturday, we also do a cattle muster on horseback, if it rains or campers are interested, campers can watch Zane work one of the horses he is starting. Other activities could include shepherds games (ie. pole bending, barrels, flag race etc), or doing our cowboy challenge obstacle course. Whatever we get up to, its guaranteed to be lots of fun. Many people enjoy it so much they keep coming back to more camps.

Our horses are quiet, sensible mounts, used to doing these treks. Trek will be at a walk, mostly on tracks, on hilly terrain with a few technical spots, no riding experience needed but not recommended for people that are extremely anxious , or very unfit. When safely possible, we can accommodate those wishing to do some faster riding. Ride length on the Saturday around 2 hours in the morning followed by some games and obstacles in the afternoon. Ride on Sunday aprox. 2-3 hours. You can bring your own horse or hire one of ours. Previous campers have really enjoyed meeting and making new friends with some like minded, horse loving people. Each night after dinner we have some games or a campfire or just hang out and chat.

All meals will be provided and are delicious, home cooked meals, cooked from scratch with as much fresh ingredients straight from the farm and garden as possible. BYO alcoholic/non alcoholic beverages.

Accommodation is in our home. We have two bunkrooms with two king single, comfortable bunks in each room, one queen bedroom, and a second extra large bedroom with a queen bed and mattresses on the floor, and one outside powered cabin with a queen bed, single bunk and a fold out sofa bed. Beds are made up with sheets, duvet, and extra blanket and pillow. Or you can provide your own accommodation and stay in a tent or your float if you prefer for $30 less, you can still use the bathroom facilities in the house.
Start: Friday afternoon anytime from 4.30pm with dinner being the first meal at around 7pm, to Sunday after lunch around 2pm

Cost:
$485 adult if you hire a horse
$285 child (under18) if you hire a horse
$435 adult if you bring your own horse
$235 child (under 18) if you bring your own horse
$30pp less if you stay in your own horse float/truck/tent. (unpowered)

We are located only 15km east from Wanganui at 639 Waikupa Rd, Okoia, in a quiet location with views of both mountains and the sea from the farm.

$100 non refundable deposit required along with your registration form to secure your place. Balance to be paid 5 days before camp starts.
Fill out our quick and easy online registration form by heading to our website: fallingcreekranch.co.nz, look under "Our Camps" then "Camp Registration Forms, then Adult Camp Form" it will ask you what camp, select the Mother/Daughter camp
A registration confirmation and gear list is emailed on completion of the rego form.
Here is some feedback from people who have been:
"Just had the most amazing camp at Falling Creek. The hosts Mel and Zane are amazing, their hosting skills left nothing to chance and their attention to detail was fantastic. Zane's horse knowledge is ‘wow’ and, if I can think of anymore positive words, their horse’s and treks were once in a lifetime activities, western riding over 4-5hrs without touching a road, dream come true riding. Thanks again and we will be back."
"Just completed the Adult Camp over Labour Day weekend. Really could not ask for anything better. Hosts, food, weather, countryside, people on the camp all were excellent. Highly recommend for any level of rider. Thanks again."
"Mel & Zane, thanks for another lovely weekend with some great people, in a fab place with beautiful horses, dogs, and scenery, I have to mention once again thanks for the effort RE great food and comfortable sleeping. Your place is a warm and welcoming haven of happiness. Thanks for being such great hosts and making our weekend so special."