Eleven kilometres from Blenheim, nestled in Marlborough's high country is Rod and Sarah Westenra's 52 hectares of farmland. Home to a herd of 28 horses, five spoilt sheepdogs, and three cats.

The Taylor River meanders through the grasslands and the herd graze on hills doing mostly what they please. We are dedicated to horses and are members of ILPH (International League for the Protection of Horses)

Our herd is predominately New Zealand Standardbreds that started life in harness on the track. Most of them had been kept penned - their only focus was racing. Once settled in our beautiful high country they got to experience life as a grazing horse as part of a herd. Some of them literally had to be taught how to climb, cross a river and behave as a horse in the natural state of a herd. It is heartening to see how quickly they learn. They love the trails as much as the trekkers!

With wonderful trails and dedicated people, we invite trekkers to come and share our idyllic lifestyle.

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Even the horses enjoy the view

Climbing up through Beneagle