Mongol Derby, the who what when where, and why of the world’s longest horse. The course the Mongol Derby follows recreates the horse messenger system developed by Genghis Khan in 1224 through the Mongolian Steppe. This year 46 riders from all over the world will participate in this challenging race starting on August 10. ThisContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 269: Mongol Derby – Who Will Finish”
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Horse Podcast Ep 82: The Gaucho Derby and other Extreme Horse Riding Adventures
On today’s episode, Ute talks with Stevie Delahunt, an Equestrian Adventuress from the USA. Stevie has participated in the Mongol Derby, the Gaucho Derby, the Tevis Cup, the Wildcoast Race in South Africa and plenty other extreme horse trails and races around the world. She uses this experience to teach other riders in boot camps,Continue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 82: The Gaucho Derby and other Extreme Horse Riding Adventures”
Horse Podcast Ep 62: Real & Virtual Adventures – Tevis Cup, Covid Derby & Ultra Marathons
On today’s episode, Ute talks to Devan Horn, Equestrian Adventuress, Endurance Rider and Ultra Marathon Runner. Devan tells us all about her various horse riding adventures around the world and about how she prepares herself and her horses and how she finances her riding. In summer 2020 she organized the Covid Derby, a virtual 1000-MilesContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 62: Real & Virtual Adventures – Tevis Cup, Covid Derby & Ultra Marathons”
Horse Podcast Ep 60: The Ultimate Birthday Gift! A Mongolian Horse Race!
On today’s episode Heather speaks with a fellow Canadian who is now a Swiss transplant. They discuss how she is preparing and training for the Mongol Derby. Can you imagine 1000km’s, 10 days, 25 + horses an adventure of a lifetime. Heather and Stephanie talk about how she decided to give this amazing gift toContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 60: The Ultimate Birthday Gift! A Mongolian Horse Race!”
A Mongolian Horse Race: 7 Tips For Survival
Maybe you’re curious about entering or just wondering how competitors survive the world’s longest and toughest horse race. Either way, you need to read the following tips! We’ve got gear suggestions, emergency snack ideas and what to do if you’re a woman in the middle of a Mongolian horse race mounted on a crazy steed.Continue reading “A Mongolian Horse Race: 7 Tips For Survival”
EQA Podcast Ep 15 Race the Wild Coast South Africa & the Mongol Derby
Fellow adventuress, Sarah, shares her experiences riding in the Mongol Derby and the challenges and difficulties she faced. She also shares her remarkable stories of competing in the inaugural race across the wild south african horse over 350 kilometers with a team of 3 endurance horses. You’ll learn what it’s like swimming with horses, ridingContinue reading “EQA Podcast Ep 15 Race the Wild Coast South Africa & the Mongol Derby”
Mongol Derby Interview with Previous Competitors
EQA interviewed several adventuresses who competed in the “World’s Longest and Toughest Horse Race,” the Mongol Derby. They reveal their biggest mistakes and most successful strategies in this grueling race, which takes place over 1,000 kilometers of Mongolian steppes and re-enacts the Genghis Khan messenger “pony express.” You ride semi-wild Mongolian horses and swap horsesContinue reading “Mongol Derby Interview with Previous Competitors”
Mongol Derby Packing List
Having the right equipment on your Mongol Derby packing list can either make or break you. In fact, I made crucial errors that nearly cost me my finish…