We ask globetrotters to arrive in Margaret River the day before the ride, so you’re ready to meet at Jesters Flat at 9.30am on day one. Globetrotting can recommend accommodation houses in Margaret River on request.

All globetrotters to meet at Jesters Flat by 9.30am, please make sure you’ve eaten breakfast. After meeting your hosts, Paul and Fiona from Jesters Flat and their team of hard-working staff you’ll be partnered with your horse for the week as based on your ability. This morning you’ll ride to Irishman’s Pool (as pictured above) through Rapids Conservation Park. With sandy-bottomed tracks there are plenty of time to become acquainted with your horse. Depending on the weather, it’s worth having a plunge into this freshwater pool before having a picnic lunch. Three hour ride in total. After returning home to Jesters Flat, you’ll be treated to a Welcome to Country by proud Waljin woman, Mitchella (Mitch) Hutchins. After an afternoon spent with Mitch you’ll feel spiritually connected to the bush that you ride through for the next four days. With eyes wide open you’ll appreciate the land, flora and fauna through an Aboriginal’s eyes and understand how their relationship with their surrounds is one of mutual respect. Globetrotting had some spine-tingling moments in Mitch’s company (pictured above) and believe it’s an incredibly special off-the-horse highlight to this colourful and sensory, over-loaded itinerary. Dinner at Jesters Flat as catered by local catering legends that specialise in gourmet, regional food.

After a cooked breakfast, you’ll mount up and ride overland to the iconic Berry Farm which is a highlight amongst the throngs of tourists to visit the Margaret River. You’ll ride through neighbouring properties and conservation parks and gain a wonderful appreciation of the native bush that surrounds Margaret River. Your guide, Paul Brennan, is a wealth of knowledge and will keep you entertained on this 3.5 hour ride with a morning tea break. You’re expected to arrive at the Berry Farm by 12pm where you’ll enjoy a lovely lunch of gourmet platters. Following lunch you’ll have some time to peruse the shop and gardens of this iconic tourist hot-spot, before heading back to Jesters Flat either on horseback or in the support vehicle if you’re feeling a little weary. Dinner at Jesters Flat under the twinkling night sky.

After another stomach-filling breakfast, globetrotters have the option to enjoy a relaxing morning at Jesters Flat or saddle-up and ride to Rebecca Cool’s Art Gallery. Rebecca’s paintings are inspired by a love of colours and patterns, and have a naive charm reminiscent of European folk art. An artist and illustrator all her life (she has illustrated many award winning children’s picture books), Rebecca will be there to greet you and explain her work and choice in many different mediums. You’ll have the chance to browse the gallery before riding back to Jesters Flat for lunch. After a siesta, you’re invited to mount-up and try your hand at polocrosse as tutored by Paul who played polocrosse for Australia for a number of years. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience this fast-paced game in a safe environment on the Jesters Flat field. You’ll also have the opportunity to try novelties such as barrel racing, flags and rescue racing games – re-living your Pony Club days! Dinner at Jesters Flat.

Wake up to another day in globetrotting paradise! Why not take part in an early morning yoga session to stretch out those weary muscles and prepare for another day in the saddle? After a sumptuous breakfast you’ll be reunited with your JF horse and your guide Paul will lead you cross-country weaving along narrow bush tracks where you’ll arrive at St Margaret’s vineyard, one of the many vineyard’s that flank the Margaret River township. Again, plenty of opportunities to trot and canter along native bush tracks and through vineyard rows. Once you catch your breath, you’ll be treated to a barbecue lunch under a grove of trees in a park-like setting with local wine tasting. Forest ride back to Jesters Flat for dinner.

Sadly this is your final day at this beautiful, home away from home, Jesters Flat. But we’re ending this five day, four night itinerary with a BIG BANG that’s for sure. After a hearty cooked breakfast, you’ll set off for the shores of the deserted white-sand Forrest Beach with emerald green waters. No doubt you’ll be fulfilling a life-long dream of cantering uninhibited on the beach. For those that are keen, you’ll unsaddle your horse and take them into the calm, turquoise sea and if you’re super lucky be able to spot dolphins and whales. For those wishing to depart straight from this beach near Busselton, you’ll be finished around 12 midday and can head off after that. But for those of you wanting more time in the saddle (let’s face it, that’s ME!) you’ll be able to head back to Jester’s Flat for a late lunch and one last ride in the afternoon, before finishing around 4pm. After this you’ll say your fond farewells to the horses and humans of Jester’s Flat who have become firm friends over the last couple of days, and depart for your onwards travel.

Guests have the opportunity to enjoy a remedial massage (at an additional cost) one morning or afternoon during their stay in lieu of saddle time. The cost is $50 for 30mins or $90 for 60mins. It is recommended that should you wish to indulge in this alternate activity, bookings be made at the same time you reserve your saddle seat so you don’t miss out.

We recommend you arrive in Margaret River the day before the ride begins, so you’re ready to meet at Jesters Flat at 9.30am on day one. And depending on your travel plans, we recommend staying an extra night in the area after the ride finishes at 4pm on the final day, although there is the option of leaving straight from the beach near Busselton at around 12 midday on the last day if you would prefer. Further notes are in the itinerary below.

It would be best that globetrotters find their own way to Margaret River for the start of the ride, the drive from Perth to Margaret River is approximately three hours. Various car hire companies (approximately $300 for a six day hire) and public bus services (South West Coachilines, TransWA) are available from Perth. While on the ride all transfers are covered in the cost, including a final transfer from the beach ride on day five to either Jesters Flat or Margaret River accommodation. Private vehicles can be parked at Jesters Flat for the duration of the ride.