One thing we pride ourselves on here at Globetrotting is the detailed packing advice we offer for all our horse riding holidays. And top of every packing list is riding boots! Think about it: how many times have blisters or
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 and invited
As veteran globetrotters, we have seen all too many travellers bitten by fees or frantically repacking their luggage at the airport because their bags have exceeded the weight limit. It’s a common sight, but it’s also one that can be
Can’t choose between jodhpurs and jeans? Guess what – you don’t have to! Jodhpur jeans, or denim breeches as they’re often called, are the lovechild we’ve been waiting for all our lives. They combine the comfort and toughness of jeans
Having just come back from guiding The Patagonia Trail in Argentina, we are again SO thankful that we’ve got this whole packing-for-a-riding-holiday thing down to a fine art. There’s nothing quite like that moment when the heavens open and you
We’ve all been there: you’re half an hour into a ride on a beautiful sunny day when you realise your cheeks are just a little bit too warm, and it dawns on you that no amount of sunscreen is going
It’s an age-old debate among the Globetrotting community: are you better off riding in a good pair of long boots, or strapping half-chaps over your paddock boots? While in the broader equestrian world, there are obvious pros and cons for
So you’ve booked another Globetrotting ride, or maybe you’re a first timer and new to our family of horseback holiday adventurers. Either way, you’re probably bursting with anticipation and busily planning your kit. Globetrotting holidays involve multiple hours in the
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
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
Ever since I was a little girl being ferried into the Dalby Pony Club while listening to Macca on a Sunday morning on the radio I’ve had an awkward relationship with jodhpurs. Let me explain: I wasn’t a beanstalk of
Over the years I’ve honed my packing to a fine art. A lot of my globetrotting clients ask for my advice on what to pack and even though each client is given a detailed packing list, I thought I would
