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.…
It’s time to introduce you to Tiffany Gale, the incredible horsewoman behind The Shoalhaven Ride on the beautiful South Coast of New South Wales, Australia. A lifelong lover of horses, fine dining and world-class wine, Tiffany started up her riding business after being utterly inspired by her experience on our horse riding holiday in Tasmania…
Catherine Garrard is a fresh-off-the trail globetrotter who lived out her own real-life cowgirl adventure on the Big Horn Cattle Drive in Wyoming. And she loved it so much she plans to do it all again next year! We caught up with Catherine post-trek to get the low-down on what made this horse riding holiday…
Wendy Macken has a newfound passion for Globetrotting holidays, having ventured deep into the Aussie bush on The Kimberley Ride and far into the African wilderness on our safari ride in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. She very kindly took the time to answer some questions about herself and her Globetrotting adventures. What is your day…
Leanne Goodluck is relatively new to travelling, but since she discovered Globetrotting there’s been no stopping her. In 2018 Leanne completed two horse riding holidays in two different countries, and she’s already booked in for The Kimberley Ride next year. Read on to learn why Leanne has found her new happy place with Globetrotting. What’s…
Penny Richards has just returned home with her very own brumby after completing our debut Desert Brumby Safari (sadly no longer available). She took the time to tell us all about this incredible experience, what led her there and what she and her Brumby have been getting up to since. What is your earliest memory…
In August this year, Sally Boardman traversed the steppes, valleys and mountains of Mongolia from the back of a tough little Mongol horse. If you want to learn more about this ride and the incredible kinds of people who are drawn to it, read on! What is your day job? I am an agricultural scientist.…
If you’re heading to Wales for a horse riding holiday, there’s a fair chance you’ll find yourself in Cardiff either before or after your ride. And if not, it’s well worth a detour to experience this thriving coastal city, the capital of Wales since 1955. With plenty on offer for people of all tastes and…
Kat Spencer has been a horse lover her whole life, and she recently embarked on her very first horse riding holiday. Not one to do things by halves, Kat signed up for our exploratory ride in Iceland, an epic adventure that saw her ride with a herd of horses across Iceland’s dramatic and changeable wilderness.…
If you’re heading to the Emerald Isle for our Castle and Estate Ride, you may be lucky enough to meet — and ride — the delightful Blueberry. A much-loved and beautifully mannered member of the estate’s stable, Blueberry is known for her calm temperament, willing nature, and ability to make riders feel instantly at home…
Elegant, expressive, and steeped in history, the Andalusian horse, also known as the Pure Spanish Horse or PRE (Pura Raza Española), is one of Spain’s most iconic breeds. Renowned for its intelligence, smooth movement, and willing temperament, the Andalusian is perfectly suited to long days in the saddle. On our Spanish horse riding holidays, guests…
Name of breed: Hackney Country of origin: England Breed origin: Although the Hackney originated in Norfolk, England, the name comes from a French word, ‘haquenee’, which was used to describe a riding horse with an exceptionally comfortable trot or amble. From its development in the 14th century, this type of horse became very popular as…
Name of breed: Standardbred, or American Standardbred. Country of origin: United States of America. Breed origin: The world’s fastest harness racing horse, the Standardbred was developed in America in the late 18th and early 19th centuries after a Thoroughbred stallion called Messenger was imported from England. Messenger was a ‘flat racer’, not a trotter, but…
Name of breed: Orlov Trotter, or Orloff Trotter. Country of origin: Russia Breed origin: The Orlov Trotter is Russia’s oldest and most famous ‘stud’ breed, renowned for its speed, stamina and fast-paced trot. The breed was developed in the late 18th century by Count Alexei Orlov, hence the name. Count Orlov set out to develop a…
