The Equestrianists
The Mongol Derby and Gaucho Derby are moving to a new home as the founding races of the Equestrianists.
After being created and run by The Adventurists for over a decade, we’re taking the sport we invented – long distance multi-horse racing – and expanding it across the globe with a World Series.
We’re scouring the globe for those few magical places where horses, humans, and history mix. Only there is it suitable for equestrian racing on this epic scale. Races that test the endurance and skill of the rider, where to take part is an achievement, to finish a victory, and to win almost irrelevant.
Gaucho Derby 2026 – Race Day 9 – Wind Returns. Emotional Finishes.
Hot on their trail was our favourite couple of the derby VBR and CHB who came in still very much together and very grateful for their adventure, which is impressive considering how many opportunities there were to reconsider life choices along the way.
Read moreGaucho Derby 2026 – Race Day 8 – Full Send. Winners Crowned.
And then came the twist no one saw coming. Fifth across the line turned out to be first. Somewhere a statistician fainted.
Read moreGaucho Derby – Race Day 7 – Six Strong. One Shot.
Every rider in the field is powering through and keeping on going. There have been tears today across the field from exhaustion, frustration and maybe even joy, but these riders are showing us just how to get it done in adversity.
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