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Kate’s EQUIDRY Jacket Review: Road-Tested in Iceland

Icelandic weather, long days in the saddle and one very good jacket. Here’s why EQUIDRY earned a spot in Kate’s riding holiday kit. Hand on heart, Iceland is in Kate Pilcher’s top five riding holidays. The horses. The landscapes. The people. The belly laughs. The saddle time. It all adds up to one phenomenal adventure.…

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Reykjavík: Your First Stop on an Icelandic Horse Riding Adventure

For intrepid adventurers who have taken the plunge and booked our Touch of the Highlands Ride or our Icelandic Highlands Ride in Iceland your first port of call in this extraordinary land of fire and ice is Reykjavík. Few capitals are as delightful as Iceland’s — charming, quirky, and welcoming, much like the people who call…

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Meet Our Guides: Dana & Alice Kerns

Dana and Alice Kerns, together with their sons, run the Big Horn Cattle Drive in Wyoming — a working ranch experience shaped by generations of tradition. For the Kerns family, this isn’t simply a commercial operation; it’s a way of life. Their roots in the region stretch back to 1889, when the family first began…

Is Your Partner a Non-Rider?

Whether you have family members who don’t ride or you’re planning a trip with a non-riding friend, there are PLENTY of Globetrotting holidays that are just as rewarding for the non-rider as they are for the avid globetrotter. It can be tricky to choose a trip that caters to everyone’s interests, though, so to get…

The Best Family-Friendly Horse Riding Holidays Around the World

As a mother to three young globetrotters (Finn, Birdie and Poppy), nothing gives me more joy and pride than bundling up our wanderlust-filled family and taking them globetrotting. I believe horse riding is a life skill that needs to be learned, like swimming, and is part of our working life as globetrotters. As I’m sure…

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…

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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…

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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…