International Equestrian Tours - Global Amateur Tour
I am lucky enough to have established many wonderful connections during my career and for the last decade have been helping make that international dream a reality for riders all around the world.
In 2018, together with my dear friends Christian Lopez (Mexico) and Alexandra Dattelkremer (Brazil) the Global Amateur Tour was formed. Our vision, to provide talented amateur riders worldwide the opportunity to compete on borrowed horses in prestigious international competitions.
Since then, the tour has grown to span across five continents. The 2023/4 line up includes Mexico, Brazil, France, Morocco and Argentina and we are currently working on several more exciting locations and riding experiences for 2024 and beyond.
Along with competition tours, we also offer training and experience-focused tours which cater to all ages and levels of riding ability.
Combining my experience in both the equine and travel industry, Lucy Olphert Showjumping as an official agent of Global Amateur Tour offer full concierge services for riders including assistance with their flights, accommodation, travel insurance, horse lease and chef d'equipe duties during the tours.
Scroll on to see the summary of the 2023's tours and dates, for 2024 tours click HERE
In 2018, together with my dear friends Christian Lopez (Mexico) and Alexandra Dattelkremer (Brazil) the Global Amateur Tour was formed. Our vision, to provide talented amateur riders worldwide the opportunity to compete on borrowed horses in prestigious international competitions.
Since then, the tour has grown to span across five continents. The 2023/4 line up includes Mexico, Brazil, France, Morocco and Argentina and we are currently working on several more exciting locations and riding experiences for 2024 and beyond.
Along with competition tours, we also offer training and experience-focused tours which cater to all ages and levels of riding ability.
Combining my experience in both the equine and travel industry, Lucy Olphert Showjumping as an official agent of Global Amateur Tour offer full concierge services for riders including assistance with their flights, accommodation, travel insurance, horse lease and chef d'equipe duties during the tours.
Scroll on to see the summary of the 2023's tours and dates, for 2024 tours click HERE
Morocco
April 2023 - COMPLETED
GAT Training Experience with Lucy Olphert Showjumping. Tour Length: 8 days Includes:
Experience level: Any |
Mexico
June 2023 - COMPLETED
GAT Competition Experience with Lucy Olphert Showjumping. Tour Length: 9 Days
Includes:
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France
July 2023 - COMPLETED
GAT Training Experience with Lucy Olphert Showjumping. Tour Length: 8 days
Includes:
Experience level: Any |
Brazil
15-27th August 2023- COMPLETED
GAT Competition Experience with Lucy Olphert Showjumping. Tour Length: 12 Days
Includes:
Experience level: 1.15m plus |
Argentina
6-14th May 2023 - COMPLETED
GAT Competition Experience with Lucy Olphert Showjumping. Tour Length: 10 Days
Includes:
Experience level: 1.15m plus |
Testimonials
Amy McMullan
“Brazil was one of the best trips I’ve ever done. Incredible experience with a bunch of awesome people. Learned so much and had a great time. Highly recommend Lucy’s trips and I’ll be lining up for another one in the near future!”
“Brazil was one of the best trips I’ve ever done. Incredible experience with a bunch of awesome people. Learned so much and had a great time. Highly recommend Lucy’s trips and I’ll be lining up for another one in the near future!”
Samantha Gillies
"Take every opportunity you are given with two hands! Brazil was an experience of a life time, meeting lifelong friends and making special memories with some exceptionally talented horses. Never did I imagine leaving the country to go ride one of my dream horses and fall in love, or even come home with a medal and placing from the most prestigious indoor show in South America. Lucy has created so many opportunities for so many individuals and I was lucky enough to be apart of it and wouldn’t change it for the world."
"Take every opportunity you are given with two hands! Brazil was an experience of a life time, meeting lifelong friends and making special memories with some exceptionally talented horses. Never did I imagine leaving the country to go ride one of my dream horses and fall in love, or even come home with a medal and placing from the most prestigious indoor show in South America. Lucy has created so many opportunities for so many individuals and I was lucky enough to be apart of it and wouldn’t change it for the world."
Summer Borrie
"If you are wanting the most fantastic experience for yourself and a support person, France is definitely the trip to choose. It involved comprehensive training with a variety of horses and ponies. The opportunity to compete, watch and shop at some of the best shows/grounds in the world. Then to top it off, being immersed in the French culture and cuisine was unbelievably captivating. This trip was well organised and a lot of fun. A definite must to do, on the wish list."
"If you are wanting the most fantastic experience for yourself and a support person, France is definitely the trip to choose. It involved comprehensive training with a variety of horses and ponies. The opportunity to compete, watch and shop at some of the best shows/grounds in the world. Then to top it off, being immersed in the French culture and cuisine was unbelievably captivating. This trip was well organised and a lot of fun. A definite must to do, on the wish list."