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Scotsman.com - Full Article
It’s a feat of endurance
By Gaby Soutar
Wednesday, 11th May 2022, 4:45 pm
“It's known to be a proper challenge, not a pony trek”, says Alice Gully, 46, co-owner of Aardvark Safaris.
In a few months' time, Heriot-based Gully, along with her friend, Kate Mactaggart, 46, who lives in Jedburgh, will be taking part in the Mongol Derby - otherwise known as the toughest horse race in the world. Only 40 jockeys are selected for this grueling event, which takes place from August 7-20 and covers a 1000km route through the Mongolian Steppe.
The horses are semi-wild, temperatures are expected to range from freezing to 38 degrees centigrade, riders will survive on a diet of offal and mutton, and the terrain covers mountains, rivers and desert. Usually, half of the riders quit or are injured before the finishing line...
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https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/outdoors/to-support-doddie-weir-motor-neurone-charity-scottish-borders-duo-take-part-in-worlds-toughest-horse-race-3690087
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