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…
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.…
Hold onto your hats globetrotters! I’m so, so excited about this particular Fashion Friday recommendation. I’m a huge lover of hats and have a mighty collection that I’ve collected all over the world. My go-to Akubra has recently become too small for my head, go figure right? We’ve shared some wonderful adventures together but it’s…
Over the past couple of years I’ve been riding in a tomato-red polo helmet that I purchased from my all-time favourite tack shop, Arandu, in Argentina. It certainly has had its fair share of tumbles, thankfully cocooning my melon from serious damage. But now that I’m dabbling in the world of show jumping and cross-country,…
I feel completely lost when I don’t have a belt on when riding. For me, I’m in love with these Argentinean gaucho belts. I discovered them when I first visited South America over ten years ago now and my original belt is still going strong. I now have a hefty collection of these gaucho belts in black…
It’s only after snapping BILLIONS of images one-handed astride a horse that I’ve been able to master horse riding holiday photography. It’s undeniably hard to take focused, well-framed images when you’re in the saddle. But it’s not impossible! First, it comes down to your choice of camera. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a lover of…
Before we start, there needs to be a disclaimer here: you don’t really need a seat saver on any of our riding holidays. On the majority of our rides, you’ll be riding in English saddles, Australian stock saddles, Western saddles, Argentinian sheepskin saddles or endurance saddles, which are all quite comfortable and really don’t…
For our riding holidays that involve camping you can’t leave home without a good, LED head torch. This hands-free light source is paramount in your riding kit and I keep my head torch in close proximity as soon as the sun starts to slump. A head torch will come in handy for reading your book at night, going…
For many of our globetrotters booked on The Snowy River Ride, a visit to Living Legends in Melbourne might be on your agenda either before or after your trip. Here are some background details about what you can expect from your visit to this fantastic centre. Based at Woodlands Homestead in Woodlands Historic Park, Living…
Ok globetrotters, I have to make a confession. You are no doubt aware of my opinion of jodhpurs (if you aren’t familiar with it, click here and you will soon understand), and my refusal to ride in anything except my bombachas. Well, a friend of mine suggested I try Kerrits, and I have to be honest,…
Well it’s taking some time, but I am slowly becoming a jodhpur convert. Don’t get me wrong, I will always, I repeat ALWAYS, love riding in my Argentinean bombachas and will continue to do so most of the time. But every so often it’s nice to change things up a bit and thanks to advice…
So when you’re out of the saddle of an evening, you’ll want some lightweight shoes that you can slip on around the campfire or for the walk to the dining area. While thongs (or flip flops) are good, what happens if it’s raining and muddy or you step on a thorn in Africa? That’s why…
If you want to take the stress out of packing for your globetrotting adventure, making sure nothing is forgotten and that you can always find what you need when you need it, I’ve got a hot tip for you – use TRAVEL PACKING CUBES! Yep, a trusty globetrotter has recently brought these nifty little critters…
If you are heading out on any of our beach rides (The Shoalhaven Ride, Margaret River Ride, Rainbow Beach, Bush & Cattle Ride, Twin Coast Adventure, The Camargue Ride, The Sumba Ride, and the Alentejo Coast and Costa Azul rides in Portugal) then have a look on these beauties! These chaps will save your gorgeous…
