Our Team
Meet the Waimapu Mill Horse Trekking Team.
We have a range of horses used for both guiding and hiring.
Riding Team
Venus
Hang
Venus is one of our lead horses. She is a soft, sensitive girl who loves head rubs.
Favourite food: Not fussed as long as it comes with a pat.
Hang is our solid old man. Known for looking after any rider, he is the stoick rock for our herd.
Favourite food: Carrots.
Midge
Amber
Midge is the nosiest and hungriest of the herd. First to the gate, Midge is everyone’s best friend.
Favourite food: Whatever’s in your pocket.
Amber is our chestnut pony. She’s our back of the pack plodder.
Favourite food: Oddfellow mints.
Fire
Eva
Fire is an older Kaimanawa mare who has joined our herd for smaller riders.
Favourite food: anything she can sneak from the feed bins in the shed.
Eva is a gentle and sensitive horse. She is great fun for our experienced riders and loves a tail scratch.
Favourite food: Gum nuts.
In Training
Daisy
Atlas
Atlas is the herd baby. She is a Kaimanawa who was mustered from the wild as a yearling. Atlas is head of PR and will welcome you in return for scratches.
Favourite food: Whatever you are willing to present.
Daisy is the herd princess and loves a cuddle. Daisy is currently on the bench as moral support until her feet are feeling a bit better.
Favourite food: Carrots.
Moose
Moose is our big boss man. Due to his size he can take most riders. Moose is our big goofball and is currently on the bench recovering from injury.
Favourite food: Anything in a bucket.
Your Guides
Matt
Jackie
Matt is one of your guides.
Main mount: Venus
Jackie is one of your guides.
Main mount: Amber
Retired
Chilli
Chilli has a very quiet, gentle nature. She has a medical condition and we have decided to retire her from riding.
Weight Sizes for our horses
It always feels a bit exposing when you are asked to provide a body weight range when organising an experience.
We totally understand this, however, all our horses are very different in size and weight and this means not every horse can take every rider.
When booking your experience we ask you to select which weight range you are in to pair you with the right horse. This will make the experience a heap better for both you and your horse.
