The hotly debated Mongol Derby is the longest & toughest horse race in the world. The race re-creates the vast messenger system of 1000 kilometers created by Genghis Khan.
An Ongoing Series
While I don’t agree with the hard treatment of the animals in this race, I could say the same thing about most modern horse sports. This one comes from years of equine tradition and part of all of our equestrian history. Episode two sees Barry and Joe at the back of the pack after a disastrous first day. They need to buckle down and learn the ropes if they stand a chance of winning.
Stay Tuned
I have a few episodes to post and I’ll be posting them in the weeks to come. Feel free to tell me what you think about the race in the comments – I know there are strong opinions on this topic.