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Meet Safari Guide Simon Kenyon

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

Globetrotting Guest Horse: Blueberry

If you’re heading to the Emerald Isle for our Castle and Estate Ride, you may be lucky enough to meet — and ride — the delightful Blueberry. A much-loved and beautifully mannered member of the estate’s stable, Blueberry is known

Horse Breed: Andalusian - photo by Missi Köpf on Pexels - Globetrotting horse riding holidays

Horse Breed: Andalusian

Elegant, expressive, and steeped in history, the Andalusian horse, also known as the Pure Spanish Horse or PRE (Pura Raza Española), is one of Spain’s most iconic breeds. Renowned for its intelligence, smooth movement, and willing temperament, the Andalusian is

Horse Breed: Peruvian Paso - photo by Renzo Gaspary on Unsplash - Globetrotting horse riding holidays

Horse Breed: Peruvian Paso

Name of breed: Peruvian Paso Country of origin: Peru Breed origin: The Peruvian Paso is a light saddle horse known for its natural four-beat, lateral gait, the paso llano. Peruvian Paso foals can be seen gaiting alongside their dams within

Horse Breed: Brumby - photo by Beck Dunn Photography/Shutterstock.com - Globetrotting horse riding holidays

Horse Breed: Brumby

Name of breed: Brumby Country of origin: Australia Breed origin: ‘Brumby’ is the name given to Australia’s wild horses. Populations exist in every state and territory except Tasmania thanks to a huge variety of reasons and events. The first horses

Globetrotting Health Guide: On the Road

Anna King, globetrotter and medical professional, has kindly written an in-depth guide to staying healthy and identifying and treating illnesses and injuries while travelling. She’s covered common complaints and their treatments, first aid, coping with long-distance flights, and a whole

The Carlsberg Horses - photo by Rudolphous on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) - Globetrotting horse riding holidays

The Carlsberg Horses

They’re the four-legged ambassadors for an international brewery giant and have been carting beer along the streets of the Danish capital of Copenhagen every day for the past one hundred and sixty-six years. I’m talking about the beautiful and rare

Horse Breed: Mangalarga Marchador

Name of breed: Mangalarga Marchador Country of origin: Brazil Breed origin: The Mangalarga Marchador is the national horse breed of Brazil, where it numbers over half a million! It descends largely from Iberian stock brought to Brazil by the Portuguese

Carolina Marsh Tacky

Horse Breed: Carolina Marsh Tacky

Name of breed: Carolina Marsh Tacky (also known as Marsh Tacky) Country of origin: USA Breed origin: The Carolina Marsh Tack, or Marsh Tacky as it is also known, is a rare breed of horse, native to South Carolina. They

Horse Breed: Clydesdale - photo by Bernard Spragg - Globetrotting horse riding holidays

Horse Breed: Clydesdale

Name of breed: Clydesdale Country of origin: Scotland Breed origin: The Clydesdale was developed by Scottish farmers in a region known as Lanarkshire, which was previously called Clydesdale. To produce a versatile draught horse for farm work, coal mining and