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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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Meet a Globetrotter: Brenda Morgan

I would like to introduce you to Brenda Morgan, an experienced globetrotter who has joined us on a number of rides in Australia, including the Howqua River Ride and the Tassie Tiger Trail (sadly no longer available). We caught up with Brenda to find out more about her life and the role horses play in…

Globetrotting horse riding holiday in Catalonia, Spain

Meet the Globetrotters: Dave & Alison

Globetrotters Dave and Alison Sandy have been around horses for most of their lives and recently completed our ride in Catalonia, Spain. Like so many before them, they now have a long wish list of future Globetrotting rides. Read on to learn more about Dave and Alison’s horsey history, and why they love horse riding…

Globetrotting horse riding holiday in Sumba, Indonesia

Meet the Globetrotters: Lesley & Jenna

Lesley and Jenna are a mother-daughter Globetrotting force to be reckoned with. Hailing from New Zealand, they have always bonded over a shared love of horses and recently took this passion to the palm-lined beaches of Indonesia on The Sumba Ride. Lesley and Jenna have some truly beautiful stories to share from their lives with…

shagya arabian, globetrotting, horse riding holidays

Horse Breed: Shagya Arabian

Name of breed: Shagya Arabian, or Shagya-Araber. Country of origin: Hungary, and the wider Austro-Hungarian Empire. Breed origin: In 1789, Emperor Joseph II, ruler of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, established the Babolna Imperial Stud in Hungary with the aim of developing a superior cavalry horse that could also be used to improve other breeds. Hungary was…

Meet a Globetrotter: Kaye Bracken

Kaye Bracken discovered Globetrotting late in life. ‘Just one more trek’, she told herself, but five riding holidays later, she’s showing no signs of slowing down! Kaye is already booked on the Twin Coast Adventure in New Zealand in January 2020, and beyond January her sights are set on the Touch of the Highlands Ride…

Feedback on the Glenorchy Back Country Ride

If you have been lucky enough to join us on a globetrotting adventure anywhere in the world, you would know that following your holiday we ask globetrotters to fill out a feedback form to share with us any comments or recommendations about your experience. Well, when we received Margie Baldock’s form about her time in…

Feedback on the Glenorchy Back Country Ride

When we received Shaunna Kelly’s feedback form after she completed the Glenorchy Back Country Ride earlier this year, she had so many wonderful things to say that we thought it would be best if we just shared the form in its entirety with you! After all, there’s nothing better than hearing and learning about a…

Feedback on the Margaret River Ride

“Hell YES!” is what Monica Foster wrote in response to our question asking whether she was happy with the ride that was recommended to her, and a huge grin spread across my face. Monica has just returned from 5 days on our Margaret River Ride and I just HAD to share her wonderful words with…

Feedback on The Margaret River Ride

When someone claims they’ve just experienced their “best holiday ever” you know you must be doing something right! Our hearts swelled with pride when reading globetrotter Tracy Malone’s feedback on her Margaret River Ride in WA, and we just HAD to share her wonderful words with you. Have a read of what she thought of…

Feedback on the Shell, Wyoming Ride

We couldn’t keep this one to ourselves, globetrotters! Anne Cowell recently had the experience of a lifetime on her horse riding holiday in Shell, Wyoming. From the very first moment she met the ranch staff, Anne knew this would be a trip to remember. And although her husband had taken a little convincing, not being…

horse riding safari in the Maasai Mara, Kenya

Feedback on the Maasai Mara Ride

Emma Heath recently travelled to Kenya to experience the Maasai Mara ride for herself, and she could never have imagined the world she discovered there! This truly is the ultimate horse riding safari, and in our opinion (and Emma’s!) the best possible way to experience the Maasai Mara. Read on to hear about Emma’s horse…