globetrotting’s second ezine
by katepilcher
Hello fellow Globetrotters!
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Our Globetrotting Head Quarters is based in a beautiful, sublime pocket of the world known as the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. It’s quite common that I find myself with a huge grin on my face packing my chaps, camera and passport to explore and ride in far flung destinations to trial horse riding contenders for our mushrooming globetrotting portfolio.
So it was a welcome change when in March I travelled less than half an hour to participate on a six night, seven day bush and beach horse riding holiday conveniently located in my own backyard. In less than an hour from leaving home I was on a introductory ride with owners and guides Alex Watson and Rebecca Harr. I was mounted on a forward moving Australian Stock Horse gelding called Strawberry Dan weaving through a grove of paper bark trees while riding alongside Jane – a Londoner who had travelled from the UK to sample one of Australia’s best riding holidays.
Our aim at globetrotting is to offer you horse riding holiday moments, experiences and adventures from all corners of the globe where you get a sense of the horse culture and its people. We’re mindful not to forget about the destinations that are right under our noses! After riding for six days through lush, dense rainforest, wading across translucent creeks, loping along vast stretches of beach I am tickled pink to be promoting this quintessential bush and beach ride.
As an Australian this ride re-ignited my love for my birth country, I swelled with pride for the superbly bred, quick-witted Australian Stock Horses, the wildlife that I so often take for granted including the belly laughing kookaburras’ and the genteel wallabies and the Australian folk, salt of the earth souls that wear their patriotic badge with pride.
To view a photographic journey of this six night, seven day bush and beach ride on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland click here.
Upcoming Departure Dates for the Bush and Beach Ride for 2010
May 2 to 8, May 23 to 29, June 6 to 12, June 27 to July 3, July 11 to 17, July 25 to 31, August 8 to 14, August 29 to September 4, September 12 to 18, September 26 to October 2, October 10 to 16 and November 14 to 20.
$2,800 per person all inclusive of riding, accommodation and meals. The price does not include air fares or travel insurance.
To request a detailed itinerary or to book your saddle seat click here.
Globetrotting’s Guided Rides for 2010
destination Masai Mara migration ride in Kenya
when July 20 to 30, 2010
There are now only 3 saddle spots left for this awe inspiring ride that takes riders into the heart of the Masai Mara for ten days where they become apart of the most phenomenal wildlife migration of its kind in the world. Expect to canter alongside thousands of zebra and wildebeest, ride through panoramas that are synonymous with Africa, plains that are endless where acacia trees sprout from the ground, giraffes elegantly lope across the earth and ride past young Masai herders wrapped in bright, coloured shukas. It’s a honey-pot for big game which amps up the adrenalin a notch.
This is without a doubt a once in a lifetime ride for riders, but hurry up time is running out to secure your own saddle for this ride.
To read an article on this particular ride that appeared in The Weekend Australia, Travel section over the Easter weekend, click here.
This ten day horse-riding safari across Kenya’s world-renowned national park that includes two heart-in-your-mouth Mara River crossings is $6,700 US ($7400 approx) per person plus $500 AUS tailor made component. The price includes all riding and activities, full board accommodation, all drinks and two internal flights plus transfers associated with the safari. The price does not include international flights, travel insurance and accommodation before or after the ride.
Click here to request more information or click here to see more images of this ride.
destination South American Odyssey trip
when December 2010
Keen to explore South America with a group of like-minded riders within the safety net of an experienced guide who has ridden in both countries extensively? This guided group ride will immerse riders from top to tail in South American horse culture where riders will stay and ride at some of the best riding estancia’s and destinations that Argentina and Brazil has to offer.
To find out more or register your interest click here.
destination Polo week in Sierras Chicas, Argentina
when November 8 to 15 and November 22 to 29, 2010
This Argentinean estancia offers polo weeks specifically aimed at the beginner, novice or occasional player who wishes to learn how to play, brush up their skills or just have some fun in an informal and friendly environment.
The price is $2800 US per person which includes transfers to and from Cordoba airport, all food, drink and accommodation, all horses, equipment and grooms, daily 1/2 day polo sessions and daily trail rides (with the exception of Sunday afternoon) and a in-house polo tournament to end the week. The price does not include international air fares.
To request a detailed itinerary or to book your saddle seat click here.
destination The Bellstone Trail Ride, Sierras Chicas, Argentina
when October 23 to 30, 2010
This is a eight-day, seven-night long distance ride that explores the scenic Sierras Chicas mountain range. The ride takes guests over the constantly changing geography of the region, through areas impossible to reach by car. Guests stay at a variety of locations from local estancias to very simple dwellings exposing guests to the life of the local people. The eight day ride is rich in local history and offers some exceptional riding.
The price is $2680 US per person which includes transfers to and from Cordoba airport, all food, drink and accommodation, all horses, equipment and grooms and support vehicles while on the ride. The price does not include international air fares or travel insurance.
To request a detailed itinerary or to book your saddle seat click here.
destination Bahia Beach Ride, Brazil
when July 21 to 27, 2010
This beach ride has to be one of globetrotting’s all time favourite foreign beach ride. Not only is it set in paradise: just imagine coconut laden palm trees that fringe the beaches, white sand, aqua marine water and eclectic coastal villages it also has a itinerary to satisfy every type of interest. The days are jam packed full of once in a lifetime experiences including swimming horses, dancing with Indians, hugging sloths, full moon beach canters, eating freshly caught seafood and enjoying spectacular sunsets whilst sipping on a caipirinha. Every day the riding offers complete diversity from the day before.
Alternative dates available are May 22 to 28, June 21 to 27, August 19 to 23, September 18 to 24, October 18 to 24, November 17 to 23.
To request a detailed itinerary or to book your saddle seat email us at kate@globetrotting.com.au
Come and meet us in the flesh
We will have a stand at the largest equine event of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, Equitana, encompassing four days of everything equine at the Melbourne Showgrounds from the 18th to the 21st of November, 2010. If you happen to be in the area we would love to meet you in person, no strings attached, we’ll have oodles of photos and video footage to show you and its always nice to put a face to a name, is it not! And finally, if you have any friends that would be interested in hearing more about globetrotting please forward this email on or get them to visit our website and sign up to our globetrotting ezine.
Noosa would have to be one the world’s best destinations for beach horse riding.
What wonderful these photos are! Specially the first two photos remind me the cow boys. Actually, I like the way they dress up. Thanks.