New Zealand's highly urbanized population leaves a huge amount of countryside available for horse trekking , occasionally along beaches, often through patches of native bush and tracts of farmland; there may even be an opportunity to swim the horses. There are schools everywhere and all levels of experience are catered for, but more experienced riders might prefer the greater scope of full-day or even week-long wilderness treks. We've highlighted some of the more noteworthy places and operators throughout the guide.