WELCOME
We are meeting on the Sunday 1st march at Shag Valley in the pigroot, Dunback Morisons Rd SH85.
Please get your horses hill Fit as the first day will be great giving awesome views to the coast and beyond.
Please get yourself hill walking down fit as what goes up must come down.
We will be taking in the local rail trail with viaducts and tunnels so be prepared for another awesome adventure.
Our fabulous Vanessa and Sharon will be along to dine you with their home baking and culinary delights so make sure to diet before you get there. :)
Duration
6 Days
Date
1 March 2026
Difficulty
Moderate-Challenging
Fitness
Good for horse and rider
Experience Required
Ability to dismount/mount from terrain, steep gradient experience
Rider / Participant Cost:
$930pp
Back-up
Cost:
$895pp
WEATHER EXPECTATIONS
30°C+ to -5°C. Typically warm/hot but southerly storms possible
HIGHLIGHTS
Scenic Highlights
Amazing views, steep interesting country, Shag Valley, Tiroiti Station
Special Events
Tuesday night - wine tasting. Thursday - Quiz night.
Unique Features
Two base camps (Shag Valley & Tiroiti), Can take rest day without being left behind, Loop rides out and back
TRAIL DETAILS
ALL YOU NEED TO BE PREPARED FOR YOUR NEXT CAVALCADE ADVENTURE
Itinerary
SUPPORT LEVEL -
Fully supported
MEETING DATE & TIME :
1 March 2026
After 2:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION :
Shag Valley Station
RIDE OUT TIME :
9:00 AM
RETURN TIME :
3:30-4:00 PM
TERRAIN :
Steep and interesting country, high country/farm 4WD tracks
Sun 1 Mar: Meet Shag Valley Station | Mon-Tue: Loop rides from base | Wed: Half day ride befor we move to Tiroiti Station | Thu-Fri: Loop rides from second base | Sat: Float into Middlemarch and a short ride before joining into the parade
Important Information:
ACCOMMODATION:
Base camp (two locations)
Sleeping bag & mat/stretcher, Towel & toilet articles
CATERING:
Fully Catered
HORSE REQUIREMENTS:
Fit, freshly shod, trek conditioning recommended, well-behaved in groups
PACKING LIST:
CLOTHING
Waterproof coat/jacket/leggings/hat, Jersey/balaclava/socks/gloves, Hot weather gear, Tramping boots recommended
OTHER ESSENTIALS
Horse (fit, freshly shod), Breast plate (mandatory), Plate/cutlery, Dancing shoes
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
N/A
VEHICLE TRANSFER:
N/A
TRAIL BOSS
Fiona Bailey
CONTACT PH:
BOSS BACK-UP
Crew: Dale Mitchell, Tania Askew, Laura Bungard