Cape Tribulation  - Meet The Staff

Cape Tribulation - Meet The Staff

Julian – Boss & Builder / Mr. Fix-It

Julian is the hands-on boss and the one we rely on to build, fix, and keep everything in top shape. From fences to saddles, he’s always finding a way to make things stronger, better, and ready for the next adventure. When he’s not wrangling helicopters, he’s wrangling horses — and somehow keeps this whole show on the road.

Chilli – Feed Master & Tractor Wrangler

Chilli’s basically part human, part tractor. You’ll spot him with a bucket in one hand and a spanner in the other, making sure the horses (and the machinery) are fed, watered, and happy. Horse Safety Australia Certified.

Gerry – Guide & Storyteller

Need local knowledge, horse wisdom, or a good yarn about the Daintree? Gerry’s your man. He leads the rides with a calm hand, a sharp eye, and a knack for turning the rainforest into a moving storybook, With years of local knowledge and horsemanship, guests love his easy-going nature and the way he brings the rainforest and beach to life with stories along the trail. Horse Safety Australia Certified & First Aid.

Jackie – Guide / Saltwater Cowgirl

Jackie’s living the dream — part mermaid, part cowgirl, and always at home where the rainforest meets the reef. She’s just as comfortable in the saddle as she is by the sea, and she can’t wait to share the magic of this place (and a few good laughs) with you. Horse Safety Australia Certified & First Aid.

Halle – Guide & Fluent in horse

Halle hails from Queensland, She has a natural connection with horses and spends most of her time working with them — honestly, she probably likes them more than people… but don’t worry, she’s still happy to see you! Her favourite horse is Ash, but she has a soft spot for Halo… when he’s behaving. When she can’t ride horses, she rides waves — always happiest outdoors doing what she loves.

International Guide – Visiting Horse Whisperers

Each year we welcome an assistant guide from overseas who brings fresh stories, riding styles, and horsey wisdom from around the world. It’s a chance to share cultures, swap horse tales, and make every ride just that little bit more special. Be sure to ask who your guide is this season — you might just be riding with an international horse whisperer!

I went horseback riding with my parents and I thought the horses were really well cared for. I rode Bella, and at the end I gave Pipen some cuddles. They’re so cute! 😍
An incredible experience — horse riding at the meeting point of two UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef are simply a dream. The horses are beautiful, gentle, and it’s obvious they’re extremely well looked after.
Response from the owner:Thankyou Ines for this review. We are very glad you loved your ride. It is pretty special riding between two World Heritage Sites. Bella is loving that Cuddle! Thankyou Again.
Wonderful experience- the guide was super knowledgeable and all staff were lovely and really professional. The horses were gorgeous and you could tell they were well looked after. Great for a first time rider like myself as the horses were really gentle. I didn’t want it to end ☺️ thanks so much team!
Response from the owner:Thankyou Mary-Jane, we are very glad you enjoyed your time with us. We love receiving feedback! Thankyou Again.
Had such an amazing experience through the mountains and beach on the 90 minute trail. Both staff and horses are great I rode Ash, he is such a sweetheart. The experience was everything I expected
Response from the owner:Thankyou Tanya, We are very glad you enjoyed riding our beautiful boy Ash. He is a Character. Thankyou for this lovley review!
Would highly recommend this trail ride
Lovely staff beautiful horses, the trail ride was lovely getting the best of both mountain and beach +++
Response from the owner:Thankyou Leeann for this review. We are very glad you enjoyed your ride with us! Thanks Again.
The trip was what we expected. A nice walk on the beach. The horses are really well trained and just lovely. The guides fed us with interesting infos about the forest during the ride. All good, 5 stars 😊
Response from the owner:Thankyou for this review, we are very glad you enjoyed your time spent with us. Thankyou Again
We had a great experience on Cape Trib Horse Rides. The team are very professional and the horses are very well looked after. Halle was an amazing and friendly guide.
Response from the owner:Thankyou Sonya for this review. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your ride in the rainforest. Thankyou
As beginner horse riders we enjoyed the experience. We felt safe and our confidence grew as the ride progressed. It was an interesting transition in scenery from farm to rainforest and beach. Just do it 😀
Response from the owner:Thankyou Jane for this review. We are very glad you enjoyed your time with us on the ride. Grea Photo of Halo and Thorn! Thankyou again