Monday, June 15, 2015

New Zealand: Maxim says sponsorship will help him win the Mongol Derby

Stuff.co.nz - Full Article

CHRISTOPHER REIVE
Last updated 16:23, June 15 2015

Maxim Van Lierde has taken his sponsorship from horse feed company MaxWin as an omen for success in one of the world's toughest horse races.

The former New Plymouth man is putting the final preparations in place for his race in the Mongol Derby – a 1000 kilometre race across the Mongolian Steppe in August.

Van Lierde, 25, son of New Plymouth sculptor Renate Verbrugge, has received sponsorship from Thailand-based horse feed company MaxWin, which will cover the majority of his expenses.

He sees MaxWin's support as a good omen because he intends going over there to win, just like the name of his sponsor suggests...

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/69406775/Maxim-says-sponsorship-will-help-him-win-the-Mongol-Derby

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