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.…
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…
As a confirmed Globetrotting tragic, I’ve ridden in just about all weathers, from Patagonian snow to Icelandic wind, to Morrocan desert chill and the relentless pelting of Irish rain. In every destination, the weather can change – sometimes not only daily, but hourly! So of course, a good rain jacket is a must. Choosing the…
That there is the face of a globetrotter who is deep in a state of pure bliss! Donna Rawlinson joined us on the very first Grand Tetons Ride in Wyoming, USA, and believe us when we say she didn’t stop smiling the whole six days! If you sign up for this riding holiday, you’ll soon…
If you’re thinking about trying a horse riding holiday for the first time, our carefully selected entry-level riding holidays are the perfect place to start. Designed for riders who want to experience the joy of travel on horseback without pressure, these riding holidays for beginners let you discover stunning landscapes, welcoming cultures and beautifully trained…
For our cooler climate rides, good quality wool blend thermals should be right at the top of your packing list! There’s nothing worse than that feeling of not being able to warm up, and that’s why I LOVE my Icebreaker thermals – they have never let me down! The trick to riding in cold or unpredictable…
Cody, Wyoming might be small in size, but it more than makes up for it with raucous Wild West charm and frontier spirit. If you’ve booked a saddle seat on the Big Horn Cattle Drive or our horse riding holiday in Shell, Wyoming, chances are you’ll be flying in and out of Cody. Known as…
When it comes to unforgettable horse riding holidays, few experiences compare to riding through Kenya’s Maasai Mara alongside one of the country’s most experienced safari guides. Simon Kenyon is part-owner and guide on Globetrotting’s iconic horse riding holiday in the Maasai Mara, where days are spent galloping across open plains, tracking wildlife on horseback, and…
This is the story of my Grand Tetons Ride. And I’ll tell you know, it was one of the BEST, most profound experiences of my life. As part of Team Globetrotting, I’ve realised that sometimes you don’t know you need to escape. Or maybe you do, but you don’t quite know why. Until you get…
If you are visiting Spain in May — perhaps to experience our rides in Andalusia or The Catalan Coast Trail, or the Dressage Ride — then you MUST visit the Jerez Horse Fair. This iconic horse fair is an annual event in Andalusia, the southwest region of Spain, and the homeland of the magnificent Andalusian…
A lot of our globetrotters who book on the Maasai Mara safari have one or two days to spend in Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, either before or after their ride. With that said, I thought I would put together a list of my favourite things to do in Nairobi which all circulate around the affluent…
Are you heading off on a Globetrotting holiday to Mongolia? Can I just say I am green with envy – it’s one of the GT team’s favourite riding destinations, and we have such incredible memories of our time spent in this part of the world. If you’re after an adventure, you WILL NOT be disappointed!…
Booked a horse riding holiday in Spain? Nice one! You’re in for a real treat, both on and off the horse. Whichever route you take to reach your riding holiday, it’s likely you’ll pass through Barcelona, one of Europe’s most vibrant cities and a must-visit destination in Catalonia. Packed with unforgettable sights, sounds, flavours, and…
If you’re joining one of our five horse riding itineraries in Scotland, there’s a good chance you’ll want to spend a day in Edinburgh either before or after your ride. Scotland’s capital is rich in history, culture and character, and even a short visit offers a wonderful contrast to the time you’ll spend exploring the…
