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Why Travelling solo Might Be the Best Way to Ride

Solo Globetrotting: Why Travelling Alone Might Be the Best Way to Ride

Believe it or not, the majority of our globetrotters travel solo. And why not? There’s something pretty special about arriving somewhere you’ve never been, climbing into the saddle with a group of people you’ve never met, and discovering that you already have one very important thing in common: That inconquerable passion for horses, riding and…

Catering for all dietary requirements on a horse riding holiday with Globetrotting

Dietary needs? Don’t let them keep you out of the saddle

Food is one of the great joys of any horse riding holiday, whether it’s a hearty lunch after a morning in the saddle or a warm meal shared around a camp table as the sun goes down. We want every single guest to feel well looked after, including those with dietary requirements, restrictions and allergies.…

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Horse Breed: Chilean Horse

Breed name: Chilean Horse, or Chilean Corralero. Country of origin: Chile Breed origin: The Chilean Horse is the oldest South American horse breed and the oldest registered stock horse in the Western Hemisphere. It descends from the horses who travelled with the Spanish conquistadors from Peru to Chile in the 16th century. Many who set…

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Don’t Leave Home Without… a Bum Bag

So you’ve booked another Globetrotting ride, or maybe you’re a first timer and new to our family of horseback holiday adventurers. Either way, you’re probably bursting with anticipation and busily planning your kit. Globetrotting holidays involve multiple hours in the saddle and we globetrotters like to carry a few essentials with us while riding: phone,…

Castle and Estate horse riding holiday, Ireland

Off the Horse in County Monaghan

So you’ve taken the plunge! You’ve booked that fairytale riding holiday and you’re counting down the days until your Castle & Estate Ride in Ireland. Your riding (or non-riding!) partner is keen to come along and you’re both wondering about what activities are on offer. Well, wonder no more! You can stay right inside the…

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Feedback on the Shell, Wyoming Ride

Alright, so now that we’ve come down off our warm, fuzzy, feel-good cloud of Globetrotting elation… We NEED to share this most incredible review of our ranch ride in Shell, Wyoming that we received from Amy Van Court, who spent a week blissing out on this holiday last month (June 2019). Off her own bat,…

Globetrotting's Holidays for All Riding Abilities - Globetrotting horse riding holidays

Globetrotting’s Holidays for All Riding Abilities

It’s our belief that horse riding holidays should be accessible to riders of all abilities, from beginner right through to advanced. And while there are some Globetrotting rides that are only suitable for intermediate or advanced riders, there are PLENTY that cater for everyone. On these rides, beginners go at their own pace while more…

Meet a Globetrotter: Susie Edwards

Susie Edwards became a globetrotter at age 53, when her fabulous new life as an independent empty-nester allowed her to spread her wings and live the way she wanted to – which just happened to involve an absolute BINGE of horse riding holidays! With many more to come, read on to learn about Susie’s method…

The Perfect Birthday

So I’ve noticed a Globetrotting trend that I think you should seriously consider: gifting yourself a horse riding holiday to mark a significant birthday! It so happens to be MY birthday today (May 8th) and I’m off to Bonnie Scotland to take part in our DEBUT Scottish Borders Ride. Happy Birthday to ME! And why…

Meet a Globetrotter: Melissa Morrissey

This, globetrotters, is why I LOVE what I do. To be able to bring a smile to someone’s face is quite simply the BEST feeling in the world! Melissa Morrissey had been going through a tough period in her life when she found Globetrotting and booked herself on the Bush & Beach ride in Noosa.…

Meet a Globetrotter: Christine Kerr - The Grape Horse Adventure, Australia - Globetrotting horse riding holidays

Meet a Globetrotter: Christine Kerr

I think it’s safe to say that globetrotter Christine Kerr is horse mad! After all, when she married her husband she made it very clear he was marrying both Christine AND her horse. We caught up with Christine to discover exactly what it is about horse riding holidays that she finds so addictive. What is…

Meet a Globetrotter: Annie McQualter

We met Annie on our Noosa Bush & Beach ride in Queensland (sadly no longer available). This was Annie’s first Globetrotting adventure and I think we may have started something… she is hooked and already planning where she will ride next! We loved getting to know Annie on the ride and think you will to.…

Globetrotting horse riding holiday The Patagonia Trail, Argentina

Meet a Globetrotter: Shanti McIvor

Shanti would probably call it fate, but luck was definitely on her side when she decided to book The Patagonia Trail ride in Argentina. Her incredible experience has made her want to join the Globetrotting team and look into offering horse riding adventures in Australia herself. Her passion is evident in her responses below. What…

Meet a Globetrotter: Susan Wettenhall

It’s time for you to meet the wonderful Susan Wettenhall, a first-time globetrotter who recently ticked off a very special item on her bucket list… riding in the footsteps of the Man from Snowy River and visiting Craig’s Hut! As Susan describes it, horses are her life, and what better way to enjoy it than…