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Meet Our Guide: Andrew Gilles

Andrew Gilles is the consummate professional behind our unforgettable Namib Desert horse riding holidays with Globetrotting. A natural adventurer at heart, Andrew’s passion for exploration and deep respect for the African wilderness led him to the one career that perfectly

Meet our Guides: Giles and Miranda

Giles and Miranda Crawford-Alards are the driving force behind our Andalusia horse riding holiday in southern Spain. With immense pride in their work, they delight in sharing the region’s sublimely beautiful countryside from the saddle, riding their super-responsive Andalusian (PRE)

A Day Spent in Mexico City - image by Eduardo Gonzalez via Pexels - Globetrotting horse riding holidays

A Day Spent in Mexico City

Nestled in the heart of Mexico and surrounded by towering mountains, the bustling capital of Mexico City is a melting pot of indigenous traditions, colonial heritage, and contemporary influences. From the ancient ruins of the Aztec Empire to the grandeur

Twin Coast Adventure, New Zealand - Globetrotting horse riding holidays

Meet Our Guide: Jane

A much-loved part of the Globetrotting collection for the past five years, the Twin Coast Adventure is an unforgettable horse riding holiday in New Zealand’s breathtaking Bay of Islands. We fell in love with this ride not only for its

Horse Breed: Przewalski’s Horse

Name of breed: Przewalski’s Horse. Also known as the Mongolian Wild Horse, Dzungarian Horse or takhi. Place of origin: Central Asia. Breed origin: Przewalski’s horses, or Equus ferus przewalskii, are the last surviving subspecies of wild horse. First described scientifically in the late

Horse Breed: Lusitano Globetrotting horse riding holidays

Horse Breed: Lusitano

Powerful, generous and effortlessly smooth to ride, the Lusitano horse is at the heart of Portugal’s equestrian heritage. In this article, we take a closer look at the history, character and appeal of this remarkable breed — and how globetrotters

Meet a Globetrotter: Judy Calder - Globetrotting horse riding holidays

Meet a Globetrotter: Judy Calder

When we received feedback from Judy Calder following her first-ever Globetrotting horse riding holiday, the Glenorchy Back Country Ride in New Zealand, we knew her story deserved to be shared. Completing this iconic horseback riding adventure at the age of

Horse Breed: Fjord - image by Pete Markham via Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0) - Globetrotting horse riding holidays

Horse Breed: Fjord Horse

The Fjord horse is one of the world’s oldest and most recognisable horse breeds, known for its striking dun coat, upright mane, and calm, willing nature. Originating in Norway, Fjord horses have been trusted for centuries as versatile working horses,

The Calgary Stampede

Experience the thrill of the Calgary Stampede and take your adventure even further with a Globetrotting horse riding holiday in Canada. Known as the world’s greatest outdoor rodeo, the Calgary Stampede is the perfect gateway to an unforgettable Western experience