Kate Pilcher is the founder & guide of Globetrotting, a worldwide travel agency that specialises in horse riding experiences to all corners of the globe. Kate discovered this form of travel as part of a quarter-life crisis and ran away to Argentina and then Kenya to discover herself from the back of a horse. Now in her forties Kate leads globetrotting rides to some extraordinary places with her three daughters and husband in toe. Kate in her own words: “I started Globetrotting a bit over a decade ago, thanks to a quarter-life crisis. You see, I had turned 25 and went on a 10-day horse riding safari in the Maasai Mara, Kenya, where my mind was blown by witnessing the wildebeest migration astride a safari horse. It was THIS crazy, colourful, life-changing experience that led me to step away from my business (Salt magazine), my boyfriend (now husband – thankfully Steven is a very patient man), mortgage and flee to a remote 100,000 acre estancia in Patagonia only accessible via horse. For the next nine months I jumped from saddle to saddle, driven by an unquenchable thirst to explore horse cultures in South America and Africa. When I finally returned home, Globetrotting took form alongside my business at the time, Salt magazine. You see, I fell in love with this form of travel – Globetrotting – where the pace is slower and the experience richer. Rather than travelling in a tour bus (conveyor-belt travel, I like to call it), when you’re astride a horse, you climb under the skin of a country, absorbing every nuance it has to offer. I knew it was the only way for me to travel, and I was determined to share this passion with other horse folk and I have. This is a true calling for me.” New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Make sure you hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss out. To find out more about supporting your favourite podcast and becoming a patron please visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Show notes Who is Kate What is Globetrotting How they use horse riding to change people's lives A little background about her family Her first and earliest memory of horses Having a little interest in horses back then Never thought of horses as part of her career Having no idea what she wanted to do Working in small businesses alongside her degree How sales and marketing interest her She enjoys marketing and sales Moving to the UK after finishing her degree Returning to Australia and having the chance to ride a horse once again Exploring Maasai Mara in Kenya for 10 days Wanting to get away from everything Feeling that she isn't living the life she was meant to live Rejecting Steven's marriage proposal How Globetrotting started Background on how and why she took the risk of changing careers Wanting to be invited to the world's oldest horseback riding event Being able to open many people's doors through her space Getting more detailed about horse riding Different types of rides and items to carry on the journey Ensuring that each client is well-cared for from start to finish. Her favourite horse breeds Talking about horse therapy Road testing in European rides in 2018 Riding with a baby and just wanting to go home The most challenging time she had during her riding journey Having her husband's support and encouragement Being a mother and how it affects her work "Home is my family and we can go anywhere and have adventure." Planning a six-week adventure in August with family and guests Experiencing the most terrifying adventure with her girls back in 2021 Returning to horse riding after having children More information on the Silk Road Adventure - Kazakhstan - Kyrgyzstan - Mongolia Partnering with Katy Willings Final words of advice
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