Wanaka horse trekking

27/09/2024

Out on the trail with our big gentle giant “Big Boy” who is around 650kg of pure love 🐎 He can definitely come alive, sometimes all of a sudden but because he is so big everything feels like its in sloooowmootion. We also found out he is the best kids horse, and now also top model. 📸 Photos taken by the amazing

29/08/2024

Some amazing shots by the talented Bri 📸
This was such a cool afternoon, because the weather had turned super windy! But then exactly as we went out the wind stopped, and the sun did its job and turned into a beautiful golden hour.

I really enjoy working with creatives like photographers, and videographers. I hope we get to do some more throughout the time. In the meantime we will just keep practising our model skills 💃🏻

13/08/2024

Wooow look at these amazing water shots took when we went riding a few weeks ago.

Its amazing how insta can bring strangers together like this. You can say a lot about social media but I have met some amazing people through it over the years.

Super happy I rode with Huia again from and this time Rachel from too!! If you don’t follow them yet, go do that now, they both post amaaazing horsey content.

15/07/2024

We say: Couples who ride together… 💕

We have had some cold days but you guys have been amazing, and we have had such great times. It has been so beautiful even with the cloud, and frost ☃️❄️

I keep being amazed by nature how great she is with putting on a show.

25/05/2024

A good friend of mine shot these amazing photos a little over a year ago when we only open since a month.

We truly love this beautiful location. Did you know we are located on a private station? They are the nicest people, and we will be forever grateful they let us have the business on the land.

The station is a working farm with sheep, deer, and cows, and guaranteed you will a few of them during our ride.

14/05/2024

Well this definitely deserved to be featured in a post. What a special gift this was from mother nature.

We went outside and saw right away the pinkish sky. But only when we started to take the photos we really saw what it was. It made us want to keep taking photos of course because it kept changing!

What an amazing phenomenon this is 💜💙
I feel so lucky I got to experience this and I wished it wasn’t as freezing that night. Otherwise I would have been lying in the grass all night long. Did you get to see it?

26/02/2024

You guys remember when this beautiful lady came over for a ride? Her name is Chelsea and she is an amazing photographer, model, and content creator. She was super inspiring and it was so great hanging out together and going on a ride.

She had brought her super nice camera on the ride and together we shot some of these photos. Aren’t they amaaaazing ✨👏🏼?! I love them so much, and super grateful for them.

We got along so well that we started talking about hosting a retreat here some day with the two of us. Containing riding, horsemanship, maybe some yoga, meditation, amazing food, who knows sky is the limit. Would you be in for this?

16/01/2024

A month ago I was invited to be a part of a “men’s retreat at a beautiful station. They asked of I could show what “horsemanship” is about.

The men had never really been around horses much, and I had no idea if they were going to like it. To me horsemanship is so amazing: connecting with a horse from the ground. This doesn’t mean cuddles and carrots but it means you have to become their leader. And how that works in the horse world is quite different from our “predator” world. To connect, set boundaries, communicate you have to work on yourself first. It comes from the inside of you, and inly then a horse will want to be with you.

Every horse is different too, just like humans. Some are shy, some want to be in your face, some are distracted, and we have to work with what they show us, and we can’t make them. Especially not at liberty.

It can be very humbling if you are open to it, and you can take these lessons into daily life. The guys were sooo great!! We had such a good time and I was so happy with how the horses were in a new environment. I am really looking forward to more events like this with 📸

06/01/2024

Looove this photo!! So cool to be able to model with my amazing horses, and Nathan! Such a good memory, thank you so much!

Samantha Goos, the owner and guide at , gallops on Big Boy by the shores of Lake Wānaka. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Photographer:

17/11/2023

🎉 Join Jin and I for a 3-hour horse retreat in Queensberry where you'll be guided by the wisdom of four amazing equine partners 🎉

Step into a world of powerful insights, where the gentle presence of the horses will teach you valuable lessons in leadership, boundaries, and authentic connection.

🐎 Meet Your Equine Guides:
Horses have got the amazing ability to make you dive into the heart of self-awareness and leadership. Horses, with their intuitive nature, mirror the authenticity within you. As you engage in gentle activities alongside these majestic beings, you'll unlock hidden facets of your leadership style and gain insights into your true self.

👩🏽‍🌾👩🏻 Meet Your Human Guides:
Samantha Goos is the founder of Wanaka Horse Trekking and talented horsewoman who has a gift for deeply trusting and understanding horses and supporting others on their journey with horses.

Jin Ong is the founder of The Art Of Listening To Your Body and primarily works with people around emotions and trauma and loves to help people put understanding behind what and why they feel the way they do.

The two of us have come together for a love of horses and combined we will give you insight into both the horse and human aspect on this retreat.

What you'll learn on this retreat:

1. Leadership insights
Horses are herd animals and look for a leader. They will help you explore your strengths, identify areas for growth, and refine your leadership style. The lessons learned with the horses will transfer to your personal and professional life.

2. Boundaries Explored Through Trust:
They will gently guide you to understand the power of trust in building meaningful connections—both with them and in your personal and professional life.

3. Communicate Authentically:
Horses, sensitive to energy and intention, provide immediate feedback on the authenticity of your communication. Learn to communicate with clarity and sincerity.

📅 Date & Time: Wednesday 22nd November 1.30-5.30pm

📍 Location: Queensberry- full address provided upon registration
💼 Investment: $250. Place confirmed only with payment. No refunds. Payment will be via PayPal.

You do not have to have experience around horses. There will be no ridden work.

Your Retreat Experience Includes:

* Guided Self-Discovery: Navigate experiential exercises with the support of us two.
* Moments with Horses: Establish a personal connection with each horse, uncovering unique insights.
* Heartfelt Conversations: Share reflections with fellow participants in a nurturing and supportive environment.
* Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
* Who Is This For? Individuals seeking self-discovery and a deeper understanding around leadership.
* Those looking to forge authentic connections with themselves and others.
* Anyone desiring a unique and experience in the company of wise and gentle equine partners.

You'll need to wear long pants and bring warm clothes. Wear boots ie hiking boots or boots with solid toes (no runners or sneakers).

There will be drinks but bring your water bottle.

01/10/2023

This week just proved that the weather can be crazy! We had some days with rain, but then super warm sun, wind, no wind, etc

This week we had a bit of everything, and it was so cool because with the dark sky the green just pops. Do you see that?! The lake looked like a tropical ocean, and the colours are just amazing.

We have had the busiest week and I am so super proud of the horses giving everyone the best experience.

I blocked off Saturday afternoon and Sunday because I knew we all needed these days to recover and get ready for another week of school holidays.

15/09/2023

Funny how I went from going to school in a suit for Hospitality Management, to wearing workout clothes all day every day being a Personal Trainer, to now a New Zealand cowgirl.

I think I am sticking to the cowgirl theme, even though sometimes you’ll see me riding in my workout clothes and Nikes 😆 Its just so comfy!!

These photos were for a photoshoot for that I became a brand ambassador for. I like modelling, and creating cool scenes with the photographer.

Is your inner self a certain theme too?
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14/09/2023

We have been busy practising our natural horsemanship skills with the horses. I have done a lot of clinics over the last 5 years, plus been an intern for Ken Dromgool.

Now my team of cowgirls are keen to learn from me plus they signed up for their first clinic using my horses! How cool! I am so stoked about our community, and super proud of the horses.

Do you do any Natural Horsemanship? Who do you learn from? 📸 by

29/08/2023

Sometimes I just don’t know what to write under a post 😂 I feel like I always write about the weather, how much I love the horses, and grateful I am about all your support.

Love these photos that Victoria took though!! I am very lucky I have a few amazing woman around me who are photo and videographers. In return they get to be involved with the horses, and we have a little community of cowgirls. They are all super awesome and I feel like I should show them a bit more.

Tomorrow morning we are doing a little shoot for a photography workshop they are organising in the spring. It will be amazing, and I will share the details with you soon!! 📸 by

15/08/2023

“Every cowgirl needs a Cowboy”

Yaaay Nathan modelled 🎉 I think Nathan is photogenic, he said he’d never seen a good photo of him 🥺 But I think he looks great, however I am biased. These photos were taken by @ and I love them!!

Tell him in the comments he did a great job modelling so he may do it again some day 👏🏼🤠

10/08/2023

Oh my gosh I am just so grateful that I have these beautiful friends who are creative, supportive, fun, love horses, and are amazing photographers.

The last week I have had take some
Amazing shots of Big Boy and I out riding to showcase the beauty of where we go riding.

She is a super talented photographer, but not only that, she is also incredibly funny, and a gorgeous human in general.

We have so many plans on how we want to collaborate in the future with brands, and products etc and the horses just make it so easy, they are the best!

31/07/2023

A few beautiful shots of the boys by
They are just SO CUTE 💕

27/07/2023

The “Lake Ride”
It is just such a nice ride! Even in winter it is incredible, maybe even more so with the snowy mountain tops 🏔️