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Holly Conyers
3rd August 2025
Bootcamp for our intrepid cohort of Mongol Derby 2025 riders has drawn to a close, and we’re delighted to report that all 45 of our contenders have passed with flying colours. Briefings complete, saddlebags packed and one last sleep in an actual bed to go, we are satisfied that they’re as ready as they’ll ever be to strap themselves into the Derby rollercoaster. While a few more riders briefly parted company with their horses today, all are in one piece and currently tucked up asleep, dreaming sweet dreams of imminent Derby glory. A relatively smooth (albeit sweltering) day by Derby standards, even blessed by the timely arrival of two riders’ errant baggage. An auspicious way to wrap up Start Camp, but who will have had all the luck to take an early lead this time tomorrow? Make sure you’re tuned into our socials at 10am(ish) Mongolian time for the moment we’ve all been waiting for: blast off for the 2025 Mongol Derby.
Riders awoke today to another morning of blazing sunshine for their last day of bootcamp. A delight for most, but a rude awakening for some. A few bleary eyed members of the field and crew were last spotted in the early hours of the morning performing a passionate rendition of Ginuwine’s “Pony” and rocking a disco-ball crash helmet after plundering the Start Camp bar. We applaud their appropriate choice of equine-themed anthem for this important rider and crew bonding ritual. A few rejuvenating showers later this morning, and everybody was ready to face the day. On the agenda: a medical briefing, the course run-down and one final test ride complete with fully packed saddlebag...
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https://equestrianists.com/updates/mongol-derby-2025-pre-race-training-day-3-ready-for-take-off/
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