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…
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.…
Miguel Mendes guides our three riding holidays in Portugal: Costa Azul, Alentejo Coast and Kingdom of the Lusitano. Pretty much all of our guides will tell you they’re working their dream job, but once you’ve ridden in Portugal, Miguel’s ever-present smile and sunny outlook make especially perfect sense. Read on to get to know Miguel…
If you’ve nabbed a spot on one of our horse riding holidays in Portugal – Costa Azul, Alentejo Coast or Kingdom of the Lusitano – you’ll no doubt meet, and maybe even ride, the noble Z-Abraço. Keep reading to find out why his name starts with a Z, and why he’s a firm favourite of…
Covid has opened humanity’s eyes to the beauty of slow travel. We’ve realised the importance of valuing the quality of our experiences far more than the quantity. Multi-ride vacations are a growing trend. And horse riding holidays are the ultimate form of low, slow travel: they’re immersive, sustainable, deeply rewarding AND if you plan your…
A horse riding safari in some of Africa’s best big game country has to be THE polar opposite of Covid lockdowns! It’s just one of the many reasons we’re busting to get back to the Maasai Mara. But globetrotter Elliott Sumers beat us to it! And going by his feedback, it was the trip of…
Kyrsten Olson was one of the first globetrotters to experience our horse riding holiday in British Columbia, Canada post-COVID, and her feedback from this unforgettable Canada horse riding adventure had us ready to jump on the next flight. Read on to discover her experience riding through some of the most spectacular wilderness landscapes on one…
Have you ever looked at our New Zealand holidays and felt totally stumped as to which one you’d choose? Well, Kiwi globetrotter Carolyn Ross did what any thoroughly addicted globetrotter would do and ticked them all off her list! Before getting back in the saddle to prepare for her first horse riding holiday, Carolyn had…
Confession: we’ve been following Marie Strong’s adventures with her beautiful family for MONTHS already via her Instagram @strongs_gone_wild, and we are SO JEALOUS! In these crazy COVID times, it seems hard enough to have a quick holiday, let alone a year-long journey around Australia by caravan! But that’s exactly what Marie is doing with her…
We’ve heard firsthand the trials and tribulations of curvy globetrotters trying to find plus-sized equestrian clothing that actually fits and makes them look and feel good. Recently we hosted a live video about globetrotting as a plus-sized rider, combined with our experiences designing and selling GT Apparel, it’s got us thinking about what makes for…
When globetrotter Erin Harriott was joined by her father on the Craig’s Hut & High Country Ride, we realised the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree! As it turns out, John learned to ride on the horse he bought Erin for her 13th birthday, a big grey gelding who sparked a love of eventing…
Globetrotters, allow us to introduce Erin Harriott, an Aussie globetrotter with a serious appetite for adventure! Whether she’s flying over a cross country course, galloping alongside giraffes in Botswana or summiting the Victorian Alps, Erin clearly believes life is best lived in the saddle. How have horses influenced or changed your life? It wasn’t until…
A question for all of our beautiful Globetrotting ladies: have you ever thought about doing a mother-daughter horse riding holiday? Some of you are probably picturing your non-horsey mother or daughter and thinking, ‘not in a million years!’ But if you’re lucky enough to share the same passion for all things equine, trust me: there…
‘One of the most freeing experiences I’ve ever had on a horse!’ – That’s how Sharon Jeong described her eight-day ride through the heart of New Zealand’s North Island, and we couldn’t have put it better ourselves. The River Valley Ride is fast developing a reputation as one of Globetrotting’s most unique and memorable horse…
