Backcountry Saddle Expeditions

Ride out onto Earnscleugh Station which boasts stunning high country plateaus steeped with Central Otago gold mining history and the most outstanding Alexandra rocks as your backdrop.

Backcountry Saddle Expeditions is one of the longest standing horse trekking operations in New Zealand.

Back Country Saddles had been operating in the Cardrona Valley for the past 35 years BUT due to the extensive development within the Cardrona Valley has now relocated the horses to the Hidden Valley in Earnscleugh.

Debs, the owner, has spent most of her life around horses and was invited to help develop the Quality Tourism Standard for Horse Trekking. From this the Qualmark standard was formed.

Backcountry Saddle Expeditions is a Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Activity.

Debs is a staunch advocate for natural horsemanship and over the years her style has developed BUT her package remains the same… Appaloosa horses outfitted in western saddles that cope with the mountainous conditions in the Hidden Valley, Earnscleugh.

Backcountry Saddle Expeditions invite you to experience their continued passion for horse trekking. Come and check out  their “new dream” and the thrill of a horse ride  on their stunning Appaloosas.