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More About Us SNOWY RIVER HORSEBACK ADVENTURE is owner operated by Glen Dixon and Danielle Ternes. It is very much a family business, with Danielle's mother Evelyn Chrystal managing the catering, while Glen and Danielle concentrate on the riding and horse side of the business and manage the office. SNOWY RIVER HORSEBACK ADVENTURE has been operating since 1993. Emphasis is on SMALL GROUPS, QUALITY HORSES AND EQUIPMENT, DELICIOUS FOOD, SUPERB RIDING COUNTRY, PICTURESQUE AND HOMELY ACCOMMODATION ON THE TREKS AND HAVING FUN, YOUR ENJOYMENT IS OUR SATISFACTION. SNOWY RIVER HORSEBACK ADVENTURE is a GOLD AUSSIE HOST BUSINESS. Glen Dixon has worked as a stockman and managed large grazing properties on the Monaro since his early twenties. Glen has a great love and interest in the Snowy Mountains, its beautiful natural landscapes, wildlife and history and a commitment to the region and the people who call the Mountains home. A life long passion for and involvement with horses and his experience exploring our high country via horseback makes Glen the ideal guide and companion for your mountain adventure. Danielle Ternes also shares with Glen that abiding love and respect for horses, and has been involved in most sports and disciplines that involve them. Danielle's formal background lies in teaching and Outdoor Education. Having worked for industry leader Outward Bound Australia for four years, she is an adept and well qualified guide. Danielle has worked for the National Parks and Wildlife Service, Coordinating a Discovery Walks Talks and Tours Program for the Far South Coast Region and for the Department of Sport and Recreation in Jindabyne. She comments, "it is a real joy interpreting the natural marvels of the Australian landscape and via horseback is the best way to see it". Evelyn has operated a Bed and Breakfast for many years and takes pride in providing great hospitality. Working with Snowy River Horseback Adventure lets her combine outdoor life with her love for fine food and entertaining. THE HORSES:
The main breed is the Australian Stock Horse, (the breed for every need), and we also use some Clydesdale and Quarter horse crosses. We currently stand two ASH stallions at our Snowy Mountains Stock Horse Stud from which we are breeding our replacement stock. We have spirited horses to give experienced riders a challenge, quiet reliable horses for the novices and a good range of in between these for the intermediate riders.
Ingrid on Clancy Crabapple & Tuna Boner & Vicki THE SADDLES: Australian Stock Saddles and Australian made leather tack are used at Snowy River Horseback Adventure. We are currently purchasing a number of quality saddles from Lyle Kent and Sons and have found them to be strong, comfortable, reliable saddles. |
