1 / 2Pleasant View Equestrian
π Tauwhare, Waikato
Pleasant View Equestrian on Beer Road in Tauwhare offers guided 1.5-hour trail rides ("Hitch a Ride") across 650 hectares of rolling Waikato farmland. Horses range from 12 to 16.2 hands and are matched to rider experience. Covered sand arena and cross-country course on site.
Went for a wonderful 1.5 hour guided trail ride around the property with beautiful views over lovely farmland. This is a legit stable run by people who really look after their horses and care about pairing you with a horse that correctly suits YOU. 10/10 recommend!
π Family Action Verdict
Best for older kids and adults able to handle a 1.5-hour ride across hill country. Reviewers consistently call out how carefully horses are matched to riders, and several mention Diane and Vicki by name. The covered arena and the variety of horse sizes mean both timid first-timers and more confident riders can be accommodated.
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π¬ What Families Are Saying
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Tate
a year ago
βWent for a wonderful 1.5 hour guided trail ride around the property with beautiful views over lovely farmland. This is a legit stable run by people who really look after their horses and care about pairing you with a horse that correctly suits YOU. 10/10 recommend!β
Jen Denny
5 months ago
βHad a wonderful ride here. Diane and Vicki were really accomodating and the horse I hitched a ride on was an absolute sweetheart. Really enjoyed getting out in some NZ countryside and hope to come back with friends at some point. Thanks teamβ
Caleb Liu
9 months ago
βGreat place with lovely staff and horses. They have lots of horses to suit different riding styles. The unguided tour was definitely worth the time and money. Would definitely go there again for another ride.β
μ΄νΈμ²
11 months ago
βIt was such a wonderful ride, very friendly guide, friendly horses and dogs. Easy booking and would recommend 10/10 if you want a chill horse ride through hills and farms.β
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Overview
Pleasant View Equestrian is a riding operation on Beer Road in Tauwhare, near Cambridge, run by Diane (with Vicki on staff). The signature offering is the "Hitch a Ride" guided 1.5-hour trail across 650 hectares of farmland with hill views, plus an unguided tour option. The team has 18 horses across a range of sizes (12 to 16.2 hands) and matches each rider carefully. On-site facilities include a 60Γ20m covered sand arena, cross-country course, round pen, and float parking.
