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 moreDay 10 – The final chapter
We wrap up the 2023 edition of the Mongol Derby with tears, cheers and just a few beers
Read moreDay 9 – A winner is crowned
Linda Herman claims the 2023 Derby crown, there's a shakeup in the top five, and the horde is set to descend on the final day
Read moreDay 8 – Gunning for the finish
The horde splits ranks, the leaders push on and a winner on Day 9 is in the cards
Read moreDay 7 – Sometimes we walk, sometimes we ride
Lost horses can't keep a good rider down and the field continues a steady push to the finish
Read moreDay 6 – Grit and camaraderie
The Swedish Viking pulls further ahead and teamwork saves the day
Read moreDay 5 – Teamwork and tenacity
We approach the midpoint of the race, four riders lead the field, stamina is put to the test and crew lends a hand
Read moreDay 4: The hustle continues
Lost horses, new friends, and a a horde of flies to mark Day 4 on the Derby
Read moreDay 3 – Gazelles and camels and spas, oh my
The weather continued to play a major part on Day 3 in this 2023 edition of the Derby, with the riders enduring another blistering day followed by a biblical downpour just...
Read moreDay 2: Are we there yet?
Day 2 and the horses are feisty, the riders are determined, but there's still a long ways to go
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