GUIDES

Brian Hampson is the guiding force behind our Desert Brumby Safari, which takes globetrotters into the heart of the Australian desert to meet the horses that call it home. (Did you know central Australia has the largest population of wild horses in the world?!) Brian has a lifetime of knowledge about the desert brumbies and […]

 It’s time to introduce you to Tiffany Gale, the incredible horsewoman behind The Shoalhaven Ride on the beautiful South Coast of New South Wales, Australia. A lifelong lover of horses, fine dining and world-class wine, Tiffany started up her riding business after being utterly inspired by her experience on the Tassie Tiger Trail. She […]

 The River Valley Ride is our newest and most intrepid horse riding holiday in New Zealand. Taking you on this eight-day journey across the hills and glens of the North Island are Nicola Megaw and Janey Harrison, a mother and daughter dream team with a lifelong passion for their homeland, their horses and sharing […]

One of the more recent additions to our Globetrotting portfolio is the Twin Coast Adventure in New Zealand’s drop-dead gorgeous Bay of Islands region. We are in LOVE with this ride in no small part due to the hosts, Jane and Ken Dromgool, who are among the top horse clinicians in the country. The only […]

If you’re booked on one of our rides in Scotland, The Thirlestane Castle Ride or The Scottish Borders Ride, you’ll be in for a treat when you meet your delightful guide, Susy McIntosh. We asked Susy to give us the run-down on what she does and why she loves it. How long have you been […]

Michael and his wife Sally are our guides and hosts on our sell-out riding holiday ‘The Man from Snowy River’ ride set in the High Country of Victoria. They are a true blue Australian family with a love of horses and the landscape and heritage they surround themselves with. How long have you been running […]

We believe what makes a riding holiday step up from a memorable experience to an extraordinary experience lies in the hands of your guide/s. This short and snappy Q&A will give you a glimpse into long-term safari guides PJ and Barney’s lives in the Okavango Delta, the challenges and highlights of their job. How long have you been […]

Every globetrotter that we’ve sent to Mongolia who has had Gur as their guide has loved his warmth, humour and endearing hospitality. Here is a brief insight into his life as a much-loved Globetrotting guide. How long have you been running horse riding holidays?  My first horse riding tour took place in Khovsgol  Aimag  in […]

We have SO much love for this formidable husband and wife team, Jeremy Ford and Jen Clingly, who host our coveted rides, the Tassie Tiger Trail and The Grape Horse Adventure. Based in beautiful Tasmania, they have a herd of stunning endurance horses that have guests on both rides falling madly in love. Find out […]

Jakob Von Plessen is one of Globetrotting’s most famous guides. He has one foot in Kenya where he guides the Maasai Mara safari for half the year and the other foot in Argentina on The Patagonia Trail. Jakob has well over 15 years experience escorting guests on horse riding adventures so knows a thing or two […]

Within the small and tight-knit world of horse riding holidays, we’re all mourning the loss of a great man, Tristan Voorspuy, owner of Offbeat Safaris. Tristan was one of the world-leaders in horse riding safaris and shared many an elephant stampede, wildebeest canter, Mara swim and more with globetrotters the world over. Tristan was tragically […]

We’re delighted to be working with Christian and Laura Hayes, a husband and wife dynamo-duo who are renowned for their first-class riding holidays in two of Australia’s most iconic landscapes – the Kimberley and the High Country. How long have you been running your horse riding holidays? We have been operating in the Victorian High […]

Our guide Rodgers has a rock-star following in the world of horse riding guides. Ask any of our Globetrotting guests who have ridden alongside Rodgers in the emerald green wilderness of the Okavango Delta, Botswana, and they’ll describe him as a brave, thoughtful and fun guide. How long have you been guiding in the Okavango […]

Meet Tanaka san, our guide based in Japan, not only does he guide and interpret our globetrotters who sign up for our 5 day, 4 night riding holiday in Japan. He also takes Japanese riders on riding adventures all over the world. How long have you been running your horse riding holidays? I’ve been taking […]

Paulo Junqueira Arantes is one busy man, running all three of our rides in Brazil – Pantanal, Canyons & Waterfalls and Bahia Beach. An incredibly skilled horseman, Paulo takes great pleasure in seeing his clients enjoy their horse riding holidays. Here we find out what else he LOVES about helping globetrotters discover the wonders of […]

Karen McLean (pictured with her father, Bud) had an idyllic childhood growing up with horses surrounded by pristine wilderness in British Columbia, Canada. She now runs the family-owned lodge that sits beside the translucent Chilko River and greets horse riders throughout the summer season and watches as they fall in love with her home. Here we […]

**UPDATE October 2017 – Our deepest condolences go out to Deana, whose husband Duayne was tragically killed in a jet-boating accident. For those who had the privilege to meet and get to know Duayne, you will be as shocked by the news as much as we are. He was a down-to-earth, happy-go-lucky bloke who was […]

We just LOVE this husband and wife team and the ranch they run in the scenic western state of Montana, USA. It’s clear they love everything about their jobs, from the moment they wake to the moment their heads hit the pillows at the end of the day, and they welcome every guest with open […]

Peter De Cabooter and his wife Marijn Werquin have been running their guest ranch in the beautiful scenic surrounds of Shell, Wyoming USA for over 20 years. While much has changed since their first year of operation, their ethos remains the same: to offer a safe, enjoyable and professional riding holiday for their guests. It’s safe to say […]

Okay globetrotters, dare I say it: Carol Sharpe may just have the BEST job in the world. As the guide of a professional riding outfit on the idyllic island of Sumba in Indonesia, working at the Best Hotel in the World (no joke!), I honestly think she could be a contender. With stunning ocean vistas […]

Paul Brennan and Fiona Flugge are the masterminds behind The Margaret River Ride, an absolutely epic horse riding holiday in a region synonymous with white sandy beaches, turquoise waters and row upon row of vineyards. Paul and Fiona, together with the team at their picturesque property, provide one heck of an experience! Here’s all you […]