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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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Globetrotting Guest Horse: Media Luna

Meet Media Luna (it means half moon in Spanish), a safari horse within the string of brilliant horses at our partnering estancia in the Sierra Chicas in Argentina. She’s known as the super-model of the herd with her fine and elegant features and is a joy to ride. Name of horse: Media Luna (Half moon)…

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Globetrotting Guest Horse: Mashushu

With a name describing a traditional fishing spear that the people of Botswana use to hunt fish in the shallow flood plains, Mashushu was destined to be a water baby. Homebred and born in the Okavango Delta, Mashushu is incredibly comfortable in his environment, and one of the favourite guest horses on our Okavango Delta…

Globetrotting Guest Horse: Little Joe

Meet Josecito or Little Joe as many prefer to refer to him. He is lucky enough to be Jakob Von Plessen’s personal horse (Jakob is our brilliant guide on The Patagonia Trail) and is taken for a spin by only the most experienced globetrotters. Why? Because he doesn’t like to stand still and is very…

Globetrotting Guest Horse: Covo

Covo is a little pocket rocket Sandalwood pony on our world exclusive Sumba Ride on the Indonesian island of the same name. With a fantastic personality (there’s some tongue-poking involved) and an intriguing political backstory, it’s easy to see why guests at Nihiwatu resort fall in love with this gorgeous little gelding. Name of horse:…

Globetrotting Guest Horse: Alice

There’s something about a grey horse that instantly captures the heart. One glimpse and it’s all over—I’m a love-struck teenager again. If you feel the same, you’re going to fall head over heels for Alice, one of the beautiful guest horses you’ll meet on our Margaret River Ride, a standout horse riding vacation in Western…

Globetrotting Guest Horse: Blacky

A hit with the ladies and an outstanding ambassador for the Mustang breed (he got his start in Colorado’s Extreme Mustang Makeover), Blacky is a charming little fellow found on our horse riding holiday in Shell, Wyoming. He might be small (13.5hh) but he’s always one of the most requested horses with guests often trying…

Globetrotting Guest Horse: Johnny Walker

A horse named after a hard liquor is my kind of horse and that’s why I’m thrilled to introduce you to Johnny Walker, one of the guest horses on the Big Horn Cattle Drive in the US. With any great name you expect a great personality, and that’s exactly what you get with Johnny Walker!…

Globetrotting Guest Horse: Destiny

The progeny of Acres Destiny, a sire who has had a tremendous influence on the campdrafting industry, Destiny is a fantastic little horse found on The Rainbow Beach, Bush & Cattle Ride in South East Queensland. He’s athletic and agile and lets rip chasing a beast, but is also happy to switch off and coast…

Globetrotting Guest Horse: Moldi

Guests on our Iceland Ride might just be lucky enough to ride Moldi, a sweet gelding who is a favourite among all the staff and guides! We chatted with Gergö and Gracina to find out exactly what makes Moldi such a special horse. Horse’s name:  Moldi – at least now that he’s with us. His…

Globetrotting Guest Horse: Flint

If you’ve nabbed a spot on The Rainbow Beach, Bush & Cattle Ride in southern Queensland, Australia, you might just be lucky enough to round up cattle, traverse mountainsides and learn to campdraft from the back of one of Andrew McCarthy’s favourite horses, Flint. Keep reading to find out what makes him so special! Horse’s…

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Meet our Guides: PJ & Barney

  We believe what makes a riding holiday step up from a memorable experience to an extraordinary experience lies in the hands of your guide/s. This short and snappy Q&A will give you a glimpse into long-term safari guides PJ and Barney’s lives in the Okavango Delta, the challenges and highlights of their job. How long have you…

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Meet our Guide: Gur

Every globetrotter that we’ve sent to Mongolia who has had Gur as their guide has loved his warmth, humour and endearing hospitality. Here is a brief insight into his life as a much-loved Globetrotting guide. How long have you been running horse riding holidays?  My first horse riding tour took place in Khovsgol  Aimag  in…