September 2017 - Globetrotting

Horse Breed: Bardigiano

Name of breed: Bardigiano Country of origin: Italy Breed origin: The Bardigiano is a small breed of horse named after the town of Bardi in Italy’s Emilia Romagna region. It is thought to be descended from horses ridden by Belgian Gauls who invaded Italy during the Roman era. The horse of the Gauls is also […]

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Horse Breed: Boerperd - image by JCBrand on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) - Globetrotting horse riding holidays

Horse Breed: Boerperd

Name of breed: Boerperd Country of origin: South Africa Breed origin: A modern breed indigenous to South Africa, the Boerperd is said to have originated from the Cape Horse of South Africa or the ancient Boer horse. The origins of the Cape Horse trace back to the horses imported from Java to southern Africa in […]

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guides on horseback on mountain overlooking canyon valley on horse riding holiday the Kimberleys by Globetrotting

The Kimberley Ride – shot by Benn Jae

I won’t lie when I say I’m SUPER excited about showing you this short but sweet, dramatic, moving video of our flagship departure – The Kimberley Ride in remote Western Australia. In collaboration with the uber-talented producer and director Benn Jae, alongside my husband, Steven and I – we flew up to Kununurra and onto El […]

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Burmese: a Horse Fit for a Queen - image by Leonard Bentley via Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0) - Globetrotting horse riding holidays

Burmese – A Horse Fit For A Queen

It’s no secret that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was a passionate horsewoman. She was recognised by the FEI with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her dedication to the horse, was ranked among the top breeders in the UK (she owned a modest string of racehorses) and we’ve all seen the photos of her out […]

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