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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 our Guide: Jakob

 Jakob Von Plessen is one of Globetrotting’s most famous guides. He has one foot in Kenya where he guides the Maasai Mara safari for half the year, and the other foot in Argentina on The Patagonia Trail and in Tierra del Fuego. Jakob has over 20 years experience escorting guests on horse riding adventures, so…

In Memorium: Meet our Guide: Tristan Voorspuy

  Within the small and tight-knit world of horse riding holidays, we’re all mourning the loss of a great man, Tristan Voorspuy, owner of Offbeat Safaris. Tristan was one of the world-leaders in horse riding safaris and shared many an elephant stampede, wildebeest canter, Mara swim and more with globetrotters the world over. Tristan was…

Meet our guide Rogers

Meet our Guide: Rodgers

Our guide Rodgers has a rock-star following in the world of horse riding guides. Ask any of our Globetrotting guests who have ridden alongside Rodgers in the emerald green wilderness of the Okavango Delta, Botswana, and they’ll describe him as a brave, thoughtful and fun guide. How long have you been guiding in the Okavango…

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Meet our Guide: Karen McLean

Karen McLean (pictured with her father, Bud) had an idyllic childhood growing up with horses surrounded by pristine wilderness in British Columbia, Canada. She now runs the family-owned lodge that sits beside the translucent Chilko River and greets horse riders throughout the summer season and watches as they fall in love with her home. Here we…

Meet Our Guides: Deana & Duayne

**UPDATE October 2017 – Our deepest condolences go out to Deana, whose husband Duayne was tragically killed in a jet-boating accident. For those who had the privilege to meet and get to know Duayne, you will be as shocked by the news as much as we are. He was a down-to-earth, happy-go-lucky bloke who was…

Meet Our Guide: Carol Sharpe

Okay globetrotters, dare I say it: Carol Sharpe may just have the BEST job in the world. As the guide of a professional riding outfit on the idyllic island of Sumba in Indonesia, working at the Best Hotel in the World (no joke!), I honestly think she could be a contender. With stunning ocean vistas…

Meet Our Guides: Paul & Fiona

Paul Brennan and Fiona Flugge are the masterminds behind The Margaret River Ride, an absolutely epic horse riding holiday in a region synonymous with white sandy beaches, turquoise waters and row upon row of vineyards. Paul and Fiona, together with the team at their picturesque property, provide one heck of an experience! Here’s all you…

Meet our Guides: Lou & Kevin

It gives me great pleasure to introduce you to Lou and Kevin, our wonderful guides on our estancia-based horse riding holiday in Argentina. Their love and passion for their home (which you get to stay at), their horses, their jobs and their country is clearly evident when speaking with them, and we just LOVE how…

Meet Our Guide: Katrin

Introducing Katrin Sif Einarsdottir, guide extraordinaire on our incredible Wilderness Expedition and Touch of the Highlands Ride in Iceland. Kat’s passion and love for her home country and the wonderful Icelandic horse shines through as brightly as a clear day in the Icelandic highlands. Rest assured, globetrotters, if you have the unique pleasure of riding…

Meet Our Guide: Andrew McCarthy

Andrew McCarthy has cut his teeth running a cattle station in remote WA and it’s this experience, along with his time spent guiding in the Victorian High Country as well as on the sunny beaches of Queensland, that makes him the perfect fit to guide The Rainbow Beach, Bush & Cattle Ride on the Sunshine…

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Meet our Guide: Rudi Stolz

Rudi Stolz is the guiding force behind our rides based in Catalonia, Spain. He loves nothing more than to proudly show off the stunning Catalan landscapes he loves from the back of one of his gorgeous steeds. Read on to find out all about what makes this Globetrotting guide tick. How long have you been running…

Meet a Globetrotter: Fanny Michaud

Just recently we had the pleasure of meeting Fanny Michaud, who joined us on our globetrotting adventure through Tasmania – The Tassie Tiger Trail [edit: sadly no longer available]. We shared some yarns over wine, cheese and chocolate-coated raspberries (yum!) and I wanted to give you the chance to meet her as well! Fanny will…