Thread: Hunting on Horseback

Sorry to bring back up such an old thread but thought it’s easier than starting new one.

Any reason that outfitters in NZ don’t offer any horse back hunting basing off a similar model to the North American style of hunting. My opinion would be that majority of outfits are behind the wire so easier to 4wd/side by side or use helicopter. But just a thought I was wondering about if there are other reasons?

Originally Posted by High Country Boy

Sorry to bring back up such an old thread but thought it’s easier than starting new one.

Any reason that outfitters in NZ don’t offer any horse back hunting basing off a similar model to the North American style of hunting. My opinion would be that majority of outfits are behind the wire so easier to 4wd/side by side or use helicopter. But just a thought I was wondering about if there are other reasons?

Cost and work involved in keeping horses would be a major reason I would think. I'm no expert though.
I know a guy in Idaho who ran outfitted mountain hunts utilising horses. Many horses. Visited his place once and asked where all his horses were ... I couldn't see any on his ranch. Told me he leases his horses seasonally apart from a very few kept for use by he and family. Looking after a herd of horses is a full time job and he didn't have time and couldn't afford to employ people to do it.