Open daily 9am to 4:30pm

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

Family friendly & safety conscious!

It has always been about that “off the beaten track” and that “Backcountry” feel.

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.

The stunning Earnscleugh Station, and its amazing schist formations, surrounds Backcountry Saddle Expeditions and played a huge part in providing for the then gold miners.

The Station history is part of your 2 hour riding experience as you explore this exciting area.

It is situated 10 mins from Clyde and 10 mins from Alexandra… both off Earnscleugh Road.