‘My first Globetrotting ride and first visit to New Zealand did not disappoint! The scenery, staff, and horses were all amazing! I rode Honey; she was so sweet. She was one of Jane’s homebred horses, happy, forward-going, and so responsive. The ride overall was so well organised, from getting to know the horses at the farm to the off-horse sightseeing activities, mixed in with full-day and shorter rides. There were so many wonderful aspects; the highlights for me were the long canter on the beach, jumping logs in the forest, the feral horses, and the service from the guides and staff. The guides were all very knowledgeable and accommodating! Our group had a great dynamic, too, which added to the whole experience. I’m already planning another trip.’

‘It just can’t get better! From the scenery to the horses to the guides! Loved every second of it. I rode Rockstar, a fantastic horse who was sweet, responsive, and exceeded my expectations. The guides were exceptional, creating a well-thought-out programme that catered to all skill levels and made everyone feel confident.  The vibe in our group was amazing, filled with laughter despite a bit of rain. The scenery was stunning, from cantering on Ninety Mile Beach to swimming with Rockstar in the ocean, which was unforgettable. A horse holiday of a lifetime!’

‘A riding experience of a lifetime! Long canters through forests and never-ending beaches in a remote part of NZ. Riding through the forest, over sand dunes, and watering holes, while seeing wild horses, was epic. We experienced a changing landscape, with beautiful, well-mannered horses. The horses were well cared for and lovely to ride. I rode Paula, or ‘perfect Paula’ as they called her, she was reliable and responsive. I was blessed with a gorgeous group of ladies and skilled riders.’

‘The Twin Coast Ride is absolutely a wonderful experience; I have always dreamed of riding along a beach like that. The horses were really amazing, and seeing the wild horses was magical!’

‘This was my second Globetrotting holiday, my first being in Glenorchy last year. The scenery in Glenorchy was so stunning that I worried I would be disappointed by this ride. However, I loved this ride for different reasons. The landscape allowed for many extended canters, and swimming in the ocean twice was a magical experience I had never had before. My horse, Paula, was perfect for me; she was so reliable and forward without any fizz, allowing me to have total faith in her and truly enjoy the canters. All the horses were extremely well cared for, fit, and seemed to enjoy their work. The guides took excellent care of us. The ice cream at Cable Bay was also a highlight! I am now looking forward to where my next Globetrotting adventure will be.’

‘I’ve done several international riding trips that have all been fabulous, but this ride was the icing on the cake! All the horses were great and very fit, the people were fun, and Jane was generous with allowing us lovely long canters on the beach and in the forest. Each day brought us something different: lots of history, beautiful flora and fauna, sand dunes, an oasis, wild horses, beaches, forests, gullies and lovely lunch/rest stops. Swimming with the horses in the big surf was a real highlight! It truly was a magical holiday.’

‘The Twin Coast ride is absolutely incredible – it was my first Globetrotting experience and I’m so glad I picked it. I’ve ridden for years but recently it’s been hourly lessons a couple times a week, and exclusively Western – though the loose-rein riding style Jane trains her horses to felt surprisingly familiar! I’d taken a few months worth of lessons in English style and with a focus on two-point cantering and posting trot, but hurtling down the beaches in a group of riders was, admittedly, terrifying the first few times. Jane and Gabby and Gil were all incredible at offering tips and arranging the group to minimize any racing and by the time Day 3’s canters rolled around I was having an absolute blast! What a confidence boost! My riding trip wishlist is longer than all my limbs, but if anyone asked me to tag along to do this ride again I would in a heartbeat.’

‘The Twin Coast Adventure was five days of forward-moving rides covering large distances over stunning and varied terrain: tricky twisty descents (on a horse who responded instantly to my seat alone) into beautiful forest gullies and waterholes, properly long beach canters, uphill gallops to reach spectacular views over the Bay of Islands, and crossing sand dunes in search of herds of wild horses. The guides willingly offer their knowledge about the local areas as well as their horsemanship skills, and are all clever and interesting storytellers. The full days were perfect to allow my busy mind a proper holiday, with both time spent on horseback enjoying nature and that great physical tiredness that means you sleep well each night. I’ve come away with great memories of long fast canters through the water’s edge, surfing down sand dunes both on and off horseback, good food with new friends, and a few horsemanship tips to try at home, but sadly without my smoochy responsive powerhouse of a horse Rocky, as I don’t think Jane would let me keep him.’

‘Twin Coast Adventure ride was an absolute dream experience! I wasn’t quite sure exactly what to expect, but this whole experience blew all of my expectations out of the water. Each day just kept getting better and better! Having the opportunity to canter down 90 mile beach one minute and then be walking in a beautiful forest with wild horses the next was beyond words. The guides worked hard to create a brilliant atmosphere and itinerary for us, and I am so grateful to each of them for their work. The food was brilliant, cabins were clean and very comfortable, and the company was amazing. The guides also made every effort to teach us about the history and culture of all the places we went, which made it so much more special. Thank you to Jane and her team! This ride was my parents’ present to me after graduating from university, and it has been one of the greatest gifts I ever received.’