Day 5 and the action heats up
As the race enters Day 5, the competition at the front has heated up. Gaucho Derby veteran Daniel Van Eden, Endurance Athlete Holly Masson and Mongol Derby veteran Rendel Rieckmann, have managed to secure the lead so far. Their excellent horsemanship, careful navigation and teamwork across the course has allowed them to pull in front.
Read moreAnd 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...
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