Mongol Derby 2024 – Pre-Race Training Day 3 – Marmot mayhem

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Holly Conyers
6th August 2024

Just like that, bootcamp is over. Two full days on the steppe at the Mongol Derby start camp, and we’re satisfied our 2024 cohort of Derby hopefuls are prepped and ready for blast off. Or, at least, as prepped and ready as you can ever actually be for whatever particular curveballs the Derby decides to chuck your way. The day dawned bright and pleasant, just like yesterday. Riders would be forgiven for assuming it would be another (largely) smooth day of briefings and test rides on nice calm horses. But they hadn’t yet reckoned with the miniature fluffy ball of terror that is the Mongolian marmot.

For some, the first obstacle of the day was shaking off the sore head and bleary eyes from their introductory night to the steppe and the start camp bar supplies. Last night following dinner, riders were treated to a mini naadam, the Mongolian national festival. Normally this involves Mongolian wrestling, horse racing and archery, but accompanying events also include contortionists, musical performances and throat singing (if you haven’t heard it, have a Google). Our local performers put on quite the show to really embed the riders in the phenomenally rich cultural heritage they are witnessing out on the steppe. Yes, they’re here to race horses, but these horses are only here as part of Mongolia’s fascinating history and traditions, many of which are kept alive to this day. Apparently this extends to watching everything from the back of your horse, if you’re a true Mongolian herder like our start camp team...

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https://equestrianists.com/updates/mongol-derby-2024-pre-race-training-day-3-marmot-mayhem/

Mongol Derby 2024 – Pre-Race Training Day 2 – Bootcamp begins

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Holly Conyers
5th August 2024

Day 2 of Pre-Race Training, and our crew and riders woke up to a glorious first morning on the steppe. Sunny but relatively cool with promising clear skies and innocent fluffy clouds: the dream training day. A positive omen for our riders’ first brush with some famously spicy Mongolian horses. As riders rose and tucked into breakfast, our herders were already up with the larks and rounding up our test drive mounts ready for later in the day. Generally, horses in Mongolia range totally free in large herds. One or two reliable horses are always left hobbled or tied together close to home (or, in this case, Derby start camp) so herders have a willing steed to help them track down the others when the need arises...

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https://equestrianists.com/updates/mongol-derby-2024-pre-race-training-day-2-bootcamp-begins/

Mongol Derby 2024 – Pre-Race Training Day 1 – The riders roll in

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Holly Conyers
4th August 2024

And so it begins. Our riders are now safely installed in the 2024 Mongol Derby start camp, having completed Day 1 of Pre-Race Training and cleared the first hurdle to Mongol Derby success: the very lengthy bus ride out from Ulaanbaatar to the steppe. They now have two more days of Derby bootcamp to test all their gear, finalise their snack selections and get familiar with some of their mighty Mongolian steeds before the gun goes off on the 2024 Mongol Derby and they thunder across the start line. There’s no going back now.

The Derby itself starts on Wednesday, and riders have 10 days to complete the approximately 1,000km course. Until the final day of racing action, we’ll be bringing you live daily reports covering each day’s thrills and spills. For now, read on for a rundown of what the riders and the crew have been up to today, and some background info on the course you’ll shortly be watching them conquer live on our tracking map...

More at:
https://equestrianists.com/updates/mongol-derby-2024-pre-race-training-day-1-the-riders-roll-in/

Australian Team Announced for Endurance World Championship for Seniors

Equestrian.org.au

The team for the Endurance World Championship for Seniors which will be held in Monpazier, France on 7-10 September 2024 has been confirmed. Congratulations to the following combinations:

Team

Catherine Bailey and Razorback Targaryen

Brandon Dick and Cameo Cranberry Moon

Andrea Laws-King and Heathfield’s Bin Sadaqa

James Sheahan and Minton East Chaucer

Alexandra Toft and Calcium Artagnan

Reserves

1st - Tahlia Franke and Rosevale Park Bay Sarin

2nd - Alexandra Toft and Twilight te

Mongol Derby 2024 – Meet The Jockeys

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by Holly Conyers
31st July 2024

It’s almost here folks. In just over a week’s time, on 7 August 2024, a brand new batch of highly skilled and adventure hungry riders will take on the 13th edition of the mighty Mongol Derby.

Here at Equestrianists HQ we’re into the final throes of Derby prep. Start camp gers are being assembled, rider tack packs are being checked and rechecked, and the stars of the show – the horses – are being herded into position all across the steppe for the longest and toughest horse race in the world. We can hardly wait.

While the tension builds, what better way to whet your appetites for the sporting thrills and spills to come than to take a sneak peek into the backgrounds of our protagonists themselves: the riders. All have come through our rigorous application process and emerged triumphant. That’s a pretty big achievement already. But who will take the spoils and be crowned champion of the 2024 Mongol Derby? It’s all to play for...

Read more here:
https://equestrianists.com/updates/mongol-derby-2024-meet-the-jockeys/

Great Britain: Home International Endurance Championships to be held August 10 and 11

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The Home International is a friendly competition which is run on an annual basis in each of the 4 countries, England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Each country takes a turn at hosting the event. Make no mistake it’s a hotly fought contest but lots of fun and friends made for life throughout our mighty United Nations and many riders going on from a great Team Event representing their Nation to representing their country.

Team Riders consist of 12 riders competing in the Home International. All nations may have 2 additional travelling reserve members.

All Countries should intimate their intention to be present by 1st January in the year of competition to the host nation Chair or Secretary.

Shortlisted Team members must be announced by close of entries, approximately 2 weeks before the event. Teams and distances must be declared no later than 1 hour after the vetting on the Friday evening for all team horses. This allows the Chef to make any last minute adjustments after the vetting if required

Andrea Champ from Hereford has been selected to represent England at the Home International Endurance Championships

https://yourherefordshire.co.uk/all/sports-news/news-andrea-champ-from-hereford-has-been-selected-to-represent-england-at-the-home-international-endurance-championships/



By admin | Jul 11, 2024

The Endurance GB International Committee is proud to announce that Andrea Champ from Hereford has been selected to represent England at the Home International Endurance Championships. The event will take place on the 10th and 11th of August in Kilkenny, Ireland...

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Ludlow 8-year-old wins place on England endurance squad

https://www.ludlowadvertiser.co.uk/news/24444612.ludlow-8-year-old-wins-place-england-endurance-squad/



By Charlotte Moreau
July 11 2024

A LUDLOW rider has won her place representing England at a major international competition. Amber Lewis, who is just eight years old, had been selected to represent England at the Home International Endurance Championships. The event will take place on August 10 and 11 in Kilkenny, Ireland.

The Home International Endurance Championship is a highly anticipated annual competition that brings together teams from England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland to showcase their equestrian prowess...

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13-year-old rider Amelia Cripps gears up for equestrian event

https://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/salisbury/24447526.13-year-old-rider-amelia-cripps-gears-equestrian-event/



14 July 2024
By Ryan Morwood

Amelia Cripps, a 13-year-old from Salisbury, is gearing up to represent England at the Home International Endurance Championships. The annual equestrian event, hosted this year in Kilkenny, Ireland on August 10 and 11, sees the best from England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland go head-to-head.

Amelia, despite beginning her endurance riding journey just this year, has made an impression on the Endurance GB International Committee.

She'll be riding Ruby bint Sabur, a 12-year-old purebred Arab...

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Glossop rider selected for England

https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/glossop-rider-selected-for-england



A Glossop rider has been chosen to represent England at an international event after taking up competitive endurance riding just three years ago. The Endurance GB International Committee announced that Libby Keating from Glossop has been selected to represent the country at the Home International Endurance Championships.

The event, which will take place on August 10 and 11 in Kilkenny, Ireland, is a highly anticipated annual competition that brings together teams from England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland to showcase their equestrian prowess.

Libby, who is autistic, has shown remarkable dedication and resilience in the sport of endurance riding...

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St Albans teen picked for England at equestrian major

https://www.hertsad.co.uk/news/24451636.st-albans-teen-picked-england-equestrian-major/



By Liam Fitzpatrick
15 July 2024

A teenager from St Albans will represent England at a major equestrian event next month after being called up for the The Home International Endurance Championship.

Leola Hammond,15, has been selected for the event on August 10 and 11 in Kilkenny, Ireland after an impressive start to her career on the field.

Along with her nine-year-old Welsh pony Mowie, Leola won bronze at this year's Golden Horseshoe Ride.

Leola said: “I am so excited to represent England this year with my Welsh pony Sarum Road Runner...

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Horse rider Jennifer Gaimster selected for England

https://www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/other-sport/horse-rider-jennifer-gaimster-selected-for-england-4708825

By David Beddows
Published 19th Jul 2024,

Jennifer Gaimster has been selected to represent her country at the Home International Endurance Championships in Kilkenny, Ireland. The annual event brings together teams from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland to showcase their prowess.

Jennifer, from Rotherham, started the sport only last year with her gelding, Striker...

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Emmelia Potts to represent England at the Home International Endurance Championships in Kilkenny, Ireland

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/sport/potts-set-for-endurance-test-309973/



KentOnline Sports Reporter
Published: 05:00, 22 July 2024  

Emmelia Potts has been selected to represent England at the Home International Endurance Championships. It will take place in Kilkenny, Ireland, on August 10 and August 11.

This is Potts’ first competitive endurance season - but she is no stranger to endurance sports. She competed in the famous Mongol Derby in 2023, a gruelling 1,000k race...

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Lancashire duo chosen to represent England in the prestigious Home International Endurance Championships

https://www.lep.co.uk/news/people/lancashire-duo-chosen-to-represent-england-in-international-horse-riding-competition-4711459

By Aimee Seddon
Published 22nd Jul 2024

The Endurance GB International Committee says it is proud to announce that Susy Rossi from Garstang and Linda Cowperthwaite from Bay Horse in Lancaster, have been selected to represent England at the Home International Endurance Championships. 

Susy and Linda train at Pilling Sands Beach in Lancashire and have honed their skills in the scenic landscapes of The Forest of Bowland and down the North Lancs Bridleway, a council project that offers a 47km journey through the North Lancashire countryside...

US Equestrian Announces Team for 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship for Seniors

USEF.org

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations that will represent the U.S. at the 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship for Seniors. The competition will take place on Sept. 5-8, 2024, in Monpazier, France. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Lisanne Dorion and team vet Dr. Olivia Rudolphi with team leader Nicole Zerbee.

The following athletes will represent the U.S. Endurance Team and are listed in alphabetical order.

• Holly Corcoran (Stroudsburg, Pa.) and Lorienn (Syndicat x Lothlorienn), her own 2012 Arabian mare
• Jessica DiCamillo (Angel Fire, N.M.) and I Remember September (Ramses Majestic x Victoria Stone), her own 2009 half-Arabian gelding
• Jeremy Reynolds (Dunnellon, Fla.) and Treasured Moments (DA Adios +/ x Hidden Treasure, a 2010 Arabian mare owned by Heather and Jeremy Reynolds
• Alex Shampoe (Colorado Springs, Colo.) and Promissin Gold (ZT Raashaqa x Hals Metourmaline), a 2013 Arabian mare owned by Valerie Kanavy
• Cheryl Van Deusen (New Smyrna Beach, Fla.) and JG General (Kings Ransomm x TF Narissa), her own 2012 Arabian gelding

The following combinations are alternates for the U.S. Endurance Team and listed in ranked order:

• Cheryl Van Deusen (New Smyrna Beach, Fla.) and Madjule (Madjani x MV Bonnie Z), a 2015 Arabian mare owned by Jose Ortega
• Alex Shampoe (Colorado Springs, Colo.) and Southern Justice, a 2012 Arabian gelding owned by Dessia Miller and Valerie Kanavy
• Karen Binns-Dicamillo (Las Cruces N.M.) and RGS Azrak Bandos (Aranas HF x Once Upona Tyme), her own 2011 Arabian gelding
• Meg Sleeper (Frenchtown, N.J.) and Sapphire N Gold (Belesemo Magic x CAL Flaming Emit), her own 2012 Arabian mare
• Kelsey Russell (Williston, Fla.) and Juno Im Gold (Flash Goldon x LM Parys), a 2015 Half-Arabian gelding owned by Valerie Kanavy
• Heidi Perreault (Hillsborough, N.C.) and Favailas Marechal (Ultimatum Mirbel x Formosa My Pride), a 2015 Arabian gelding owned by Marilyn Lemoine Pesce and Denis Pesce
• Holly Corcoran (Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania) and Poete (Bandjo De Falgas x Poetikka), her own 2007 Arabian gelding

Competition Information

The 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship will begin on Thursday, Sept. 5, with the opening ceremony in the city center of Monpazier, followed by the first vet inspection on Friday, Sept. 6. The CEI3* 160km ride will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning at 5:30 a.m. (Sept. 6 at 11:30 p.m. ET) and awards will be presented on Sunday, Sept. 8.

More at:
https://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/us-equestrian-announces-team-for-2024-fei