Meet The Guides – 2026 Edition
Meet our friendly guides
Read on to get to know who they are, what they love about Freerein and what you can expect when you’re heading out on the trails with them!
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Meet Jess
1. What’s your name, and where are you from?
Hi! My name is Jess and I’m from the Somerset levels.
2. How long have horses been part of your life?
I was very into riding since I was a child and have spent the last few years guiding horseback trails in the mountains in Canada – as you can see from my favourite pictures!
3. What’s your favourite thing about guiding trails with Freerein?
My favourite thing about Freerein is the freedom you have to go out and enjoy the beautiful trails around a stunning quiet part of Wales.
4. Tea stop or gallop up a hill?
I would choose a gallop to the tea stop!
5. Which Freerein horse are you secretly hoping to ride most this season?
I don’t have a preference for the horse I ride, I love all the horses here, there’s not a bad one in the bunch.
6. Describe your guiding style in 3 words.
My guiding style is fun and fast but relaxed.
7. Best trail snack?
My best trail snack is an apple, because it’s one that you and your horse can share (she will love the core!)
8. What should guests always pack for a Freerein trail?
My recommendation is that guests should always pack sun cream and waterproofs, be prepared for any weather in wales!
9. Fun fact(s) about you that riders wouldn’t guess.
I once worked in a zoo!
10. If you could take riders anywhere in the world on horseback, where would it be?
My place that I’d take people on horseback is on a packing trip over the Andes (watch this space, find me there in the future!)
11. One thing riders can expect when they ride with you this season?
Riders can expect some nature knowledge and some terrible jokes when riding with me.
12. Finish this sentence: A perfect day on horseback is…
…being outside on trail in the glorious sunshine with no one else around!
Meet Indeg
1. What’s your name, and where are you from?
I’m Indeg and I’m from Wales 🏴
2. How long have horses been part of your life?
Since I was 3 when my parents made the mistake of getting me a Shetland – I’ve been hooked ever since!
3. What’s your favourite thing about guiding trails with Freerein?
No two days are the same! The scenery is constantly changing, the routes varied and it’s a privilege to experience it on such great ponies
4. Tea stop or gallop up a hill?
Gallop up a hill then tea stop at the top 🙂
5. Which Freerein horse are you secretly hoping to ride most this season?
Cheyenne – she knows the hills better than anyone and practically opens the gates for me!
6. Describe your guiding style in 3 words.
Relaxed, positive and adaptable
7. Best trail snack?
Blackberries picked from the hedgerows on route 😋
8. What should guests always pack for a Freerein trail?
Treats for the ponies!
9. Fun fact(s) about you that riders wouldn’t guess.
I have an awful sense of direction… or maybe they would guess that?!
10. If you could take riders anywhere in the world on horseback, where would it be?
Kyrgyzstan – haven’t been but hear it’s horsey paradise!
11. One thing riders can expect when they ride with you this season?
Detours to include all the best canter spots!
12. Finish this sentence: A perfect day on horseback is…
…Out in the hills, with good canters, clear skies, and a flask of hot coffee!
Meet Hamish
1. What’s your name, and where are you from?
Hi I’m Hamish and I’m from Somerset
2. How long have horses been part of your life?
I Graduated from the British Racing School in Newmarket and have since ridden out for National Hunt trainer Kevin Bishop as stable lad. This is my first season guiding.
3. What’s your favourite thing about guiding trails with Freerein?
The chance to show guests our unbelievable landscape.
4. Tea stop or gallop up a hill?
Gallop to the tea spot!
5. Which Freerein horse are you secretly hoping to ride most this season?
Luna (if I can catch her!)
6. Describe your guiding style in 3 words.
Quiet. Quick. Confident.
7. Best trail snack?
Hip Flask 👀
8. What should guests always pack for a Freerein trail?
Water and a Camera
9. Fun fact(s) about you that riders wouldn’t guess.
I studied fashion
10. If you could take riders anywhere in the world on horseback, where would it be?
Tuscany in Italy
11. One thing riders can expect when they ride with you this season?
Fast runs and long lunches
12. Finish this sentence: A perfect day on horseback is…
A day on horseback is the perfect day!
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Pick your Group, Trail & Dates!
Pick your own group of friends or family, chose your favourite route among our different trail rides, pick the start date that suits your group, hire your Freerein guide and off you go!
A memorable, bespoke riding adventure, with your chosen riding partners only, where you can ride at your own pace and enjoy every second.
