And they’re off
Yesterday after a few delays the riders stormed off the line and into the wilderness of Patagonia...
Read moreThe Gaucho Derby 2024 is set to go…
As I write this, out in the wild mountains of Patagonia the riders are saddling up and nervously eyeing the start line of the 2024 Gaucho Derby.
Read moreWild Riders – a film preview
A Mongolian herder rides out with the Patagonian gauchos in the first of our films about the incredible horse folk of the world.
Read moreCatch up with the Gaucho Derby 22 Winners
"How can the boring day to day life of a job ever be as fulfilling? It just can't!"
Read moreDay 8 – And we have the winners
Well after 8 tough days in the Patagonian wilderness we have our winners: Anna Boden and Holly Conyers take joint first
Read moreDay 7 – Leaderboard
Update on positions for day 7
Read moreDay 6 – Leaderboard
Here's the leaderboard for day 6.
Read moreDay 5 – Leaderboard
The leaderboard for day 5.
Read moreDay 3 – Navigation, navigation, navigation
Some lucky riders who camped out awoke to an incredible sunrise, after a night of watching masses of shooting stars. There’s no smog and light pollution in this pristine country.
Read moreDay 2 – Into the Wild
All the riders awoke to a cold, wet, snowy, sleety and windy morning at VC2. Charming…but by all accounts, the riders had slept well and were warm enough overnight.
Read moreDay 1 – And they’re off!
35 riders lined up and charged out into the wilderness to contest the second annual Gaucho Derby on the 3rd of March 2022. A mix of tension, excitement and anticipation were buzzing at the start line.
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