The Horses & the Riding
ABOUT THE RIDING
Style of Riding: English. The horses are trained to be ridden on a loose rein in English style.
Type of Riding: Trail-Ride/Expedition - The pace is dictated by the terrain.
Type of Tack: Bogong use Australian stock saddles for their durability, comfort for horse and rider and suitability for mountain riding. They have a range of saddles from open seated styles that suit freer riding and deeper-seated saddles offering more security. All the saddles are fitted with breastplate and crupper to make them more secure in steeper country. The riding gear includes Australian made extended head bridles, their own red hide reins fitted with a Kimberly knot, hobbles for each horse and straps, saddlebags and points for all your gear.
Hours in the Saddle: 5 to 7 hours a day.
Riding Ability Required: Novice upwards.
Maximum Weight:100kgs (16st)
Number of Guides per Ride: 1 or 2
Minimum/Maximum number of riders in group: 1/10
Looking after the horse: You are expected to groom and tack up your horse.
ABOUT THE HORSES