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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.…

Meet Our Guide: Tiffany Gale

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…

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Meet our Guides: Nicola and Janey

The River Valley Ride is an eight-day journey across the hills and glens of New Zealand’s North Island. Leading this adventure are Nicola Megaw and Janey Harrison, a mother and daughter dream team with a lifelong passion for their homeland, their horses and sharing this beauty with others. Nicola kindly took the time to tell…

Low & Slow Travel on Horseback: Africa

Horse riding holidays foster a deep respect for the incredible landscapes, animals and people that we are fortunate to encounter. Travelling as globetrotters, we can rest easy knowing that we’re boosting the local economy and treading lightly on the land. But it’s up to us to ensure the rest of our trip is carried out…

Top Waterproof Riding Pants for Equestrians: Stay Dry on Every Ride

If you’ve seen our post on waterproof jackets, you’ll know that for a number of good reasons, we prefer a shorter jacket to full-length. But what about your bottom half? If you’re caught out in the rain, the last thing you want to spoil your unique Globetrotting experience is a wet tush!  That’s where waterproof…

Globetrotting Guest Horse: Kiwayu

Meet Kiwayu, one of the true gentlemen of the Okavango Delta and a much-loved member of our riding partner’s safari herd. Born and raised in Botswana, Kiwayu is the kind of horse who leaves a lasting impression on every guest lucky enough to ride him. With his effortless comfort, forward enthusiasm, and unmistakable presence, he…

Globetrotting Guest Horse: Graham

Meet Graham – Feature Horse on The Tassie Ride Graham is one of the much-loved feature horses on The Tassie Ride, a signature horse riding holiday in Tasmania offered by Globetrotting. Carefully selected and trained for multi-day riding adventures, Graham embodies the calm strength, personality, and reliability that make Globetrotting’s guided equestrian holidays so special.…

Meet our Guide: Laura Becker

Laura Becker is the heart and soul behind The Tassie Ride, one of Globetrotting’s signature horse riding holidays in Tasmania. With over 15 years of guiding experience and a deep love for horses and the Tasmanian landscape, Laura brings a unique blend of European equestrian heritage and local expertise to every ride. Originally from France’s…

A Day Spent in Taupo, New Zealand - Taupo lake and town - Globetrotting horse riding holidays. Image by WitR via Shutterstock.

A Day Spent in Taupo

Booked a saddle seat on our epic River Valley Ride? Great choice, globetrotter – you’re in for a treat! You’ll need to book accommodation in Taupo for both the night before and the night after your horse riding holiday so that there’s no stress about getting to or from the airport in time. Bearing that…

Horse Breed: Camargue

  Name of breed: Camargue. Country of origin: The Camargue region in France.  Breed origin: The Camargue horse’s origins remain relatively unknown, although it is generally considered one of the oldest breeds of horse in the world. For centuries, possibly thousands of years, these small horses have lived wild in the harsh environment of the Camargue marshes and…

Don't Leave Home Without Gloves - Globetrotting horse riding holidays

Don’t Leave Home Without… Gloves

We’ve all been there, globetrotters – the blisters, the red burn marks from the leather reins, the feeling of them sliding through your fingers as you are pulled in one direction – but you don’t want to have to deal with this on what’s meant to be a holiday! And if your day job keeps…

There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad gear!

  There’s a cherished mantra we swear by here at Globetrotting HQ: “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad gear!” As the unpredictable becomes the norm in weather forecasts, this guide is your trusted ally when rain clouds threaten your Globetrotting adventure.  No need to hit the panic button—we’ve got your back. Riding…

Best Horse Riding Minibreaks

Here at Globetrotting, we believe that to get the most out of a horse riding holiday, you really need to devote at least three days to the experience. Think about it: between travelling to the ride base, settling in, and packing up on the final day, anything shorter can eat into your precious time in…

Golegã Horse Fair, Portugal

The Golegã Horse Fair takes place every November in the town of Golegã, widely known as the horse capital of Portugal. Almost overnight, this normally quiet town becomes a vibrant celebration of Portuguese equestrian culture, drawing horse lovers from across Europe to honour Portugal’s iconic native breed, the Lusitano. If you’re booked on one of…