GBR Endurance Team for the World Championships announced

Endurancegb.co.uk

Thursday, 11 July 2024


Endurance GB are pleased to announce that the following riders and horses will represent Great Britain at the FEI World Endurance Championships, to be hosted at Monpazier in France on 7th September 2024.

The team is comprised of:

Alice Ingram with her own Best Off Du Vallois (Ghamil x Samshara du Vallois)

Carmine Villani with his own Bayla d’Alluech (Nourkhan x Piruet)

James Dickinson with his own Magdy (Spearmint/Magnetika)

Rebecca Pinder with Amanda Kettlewell's OSO Irazu (SDA Silver Legend/OSO Silver Ileanna) and direct reserve horse Invricel

Nicola Thorne and her own Dayway Stream Bliss (Castlebar Gulfstream/Khalida) with LI Wallonia as a direct reserve horse

Reserve – June Tate with her own Ehteyat (Calin du Loup x Frynch)

Chef d’Equipe, Fiona Bloom, says “although the British squad will face strong competition from across the globe with France being the current World and European Champions and Spain has dominated previous Championships with Germany, Bahrain, UAE and Portugal all strong contenders; the British team should never be under-estimated. We are well prepared and will fly the flag high.”

Fort Worth Rodeo star takes third in the World’s Toughest Horse Race

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by Press Release
August 20, 2024

20th August 2024, TEXAS, U.S.: Fort Worth resident and former National Finals Rodeo pickup man, Josh Edwards, takes third place in this year’s Mongol Derby, the world’s longest and toughest horse race. Completing the race, a 1,000 kilometre endurance ride across the Mongolian Steppe, in just 9 days, Edwards was the only rider not from Australia to finish inside the top five.

Inspired by the ancient horse messenger system of Genghis Khan, this year was the 14th time the race has taken place. Riders face up to 200 kilometres a day in the saddle on semi-wild horses, making it the ultimate test of equestrian endurance. This year 42 riders from across the globe made up the field, including the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Europe, Brazil, China and South Africa...

Read more here:
https://fortworthreport.org/2024/08/20/fort-worth-rodeo-star-takes-third-in-the-worlds-toughest-horse-race/

Three Shropshire brothers make their mark in world’s toughest horse race

ShropshireStar.com - Full Story

August 20 2024

Three brothers from Ludlow made history by becoming the first trio of siblings from the UK to compete in the Mongol Derby, the world’s longest and toughest horse race. Augustus Read (23), the eldest brother, crossed the line in 6th place, alongside Americans Margaret Holloway and Gianna Aycock, and Britain’s Lola Day. Younger brothers, Charles (21) and Bert Read (19) finished the race in joint 11th place, out of 42 riders, alongside Grey Godsal another of the British contingent.

Following eight days of intense competition, Melbourne-native Missy Morgan took this year’s crown, closely followed by previous winner and Mongol Derby veteran, Perth-based Sam Jones, who won the race back in 2014...

Read more here:
https://www.shropshirestar.com/your-world/2024/08/20/three-shropshire-brothers-make-their-mark-in-worlds-toughest-horse-race/

Bahrain Royal Endurance Team riders shine in Hungary

GDNOnline.com - Full Article

Mon, 19 Aug 2024

ENDURANCE HORSERACING – Bahrain Royal Endurance Team riders Isa Hameed Al Anezi and Salman Isa Al Radhi excelled in their respective races held as part of an international ride in Szilvasvarad, Hungary.

Al Anezi triumphed in the 120-kilometre youth race, while Al Radhi took second place in the 100km seniors’ event.

The pair followed the lead of His Majesty King Hamad’s representative for humanitarian work and youth affairs and Bahrain Royal Endurance Team commander Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who won the 120km seniors’ ride...

Read more here:
https://www.gdnonline.com/Details/1330605/Royal-Endurance-Team-riders-shine-in-Hungary

Mongol Derby 2024 Day 10 – A hero’s welcome

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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/

Mongol Derby 2024 Day 9 – Sharing the spoils

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Holly Conyers
15th August 2024

Day 9 of the 2024 Mongol Derby sees another 26 of our spectacular cohort of riders reach finish camp to become official Mongol Derby veterans. Welcome to the tribe: you’re now a member for life. While the slightly damp and dreary weather wasn’t much of a cause for celebration, everybody still out on the course gritted their teeth to battle through it, either to join the party at finish camp or make it that bit closer out on the steppe. Many loyal riding companions and newly minted friends for life have touchingly chosen to cross the line together and share their final race placings, showing the kind of sportsmanship that makes the Derby such a special experience for so many. It’s been a day of emotional reunions, remarkable riding and hard-earned cold beers. But it’s not over yet: still out on the course we have 10 determined jockeys who get to enjoy some more steppe magic before it’s all over tomorrow...

Read the rest here:
https://equestrianists.com/updates/mongol-derby-2024-day-9-sharing-the-spoils/

Mongol Derby 2024 Day 8 – All hail the Queen

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Holly Conyers
14th August 2024

Day 8 of the 2024 Mongol Derby, and she’s done it. The exceptional Missy Morgan (MMO) has crossed the finish line in superb form, having ridden alone all the way from HS12 where she last saw another Derby rider on Day 4. And she’s managed it with zero vet penalties, and only a few late riding penalties marring her Vet Card. Let’s be very clear here: this was a bloody good ride. About as good as it can possibly get, in fact. Massive congratulations, MMO. You’ve been a pleasure to follow for those back home, and for all our crew, hosts, horses and riders who have met you out on the steppe. A very deserving champion is born...

Read more here:
https://equestrianists.com/updates/mongol-derby-2024-day-8-all-hail-the-queen/