August Mongol Derby Day 9: When it rains, it pours
The heavens open out on the steppe as another 13 riders make it home, bin bags as clothing are suddenly all the rage and the usual finish camp cold beer is replaced by mulled wine.
Read moreAugust Mongol Derby Day 8: A home win
A Mongolian master horseman conquers the Derby, Adventure Class brings the party and “The Rocket” is unleashed onto the steppe.
Read moreAugust Mongol Derby Day 7: The heat is on
Tensions and temperatures rise on the steppe as the dash for the line begins in earnest, penalties upset the leaderboard and team alliances keep tired riders motivated.
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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.
