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Holly Conyers
16th August 2024
And just like that, it’s all over. The 2024 Mongol Derby has drawn to a close on Day 10, with the rest of our heroic riders pulling out all the stops to complete the adventure of a lifetime. The drizzle did nothing to dampen our spirits out on the steppe, as riders, crew and friends and family alike thronged at the finish line to cheer on those riding into camp.
Vet Don presided over a bustling HS28 this morning, as 8 riders arose ready to conquer the last leg of the 2024 Derby. Off most went early doors, to relish a final gallop across the steppe before the dream comes to an end. They were mounted up and ready for blast off by 6:30 on the dot, clearly now extremely motivated by the prospects of warm, dry clothing and a camp bed. Marni Hamilton (MHA) was onboard a prancing pony who looked well up to the job. Her response to Don’s request for a final call sign and comment on check out: “MHA, I hope I live”. (Spoiler, she did.) Fred Berry (FBE) blasted straight past Don completely ignoring him in his excitement to reach his goal, followed by Kelly Westlake (KWE): “KWE, let’s send it.” HMO: “Let’s get her done.” That’s more like it...
Read more here:
https://equestrianists.com/updates/mongol-derby-2024-day-10-a-heros-welcome/
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