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The Mongol Derby Day 10: A Sad Yet Triumphant Day.
The journey comes to an end! Read my race report on Day 10 of the Mongol Derby—a sad, triumphant, and unforgettable finish to the world's toughest horse race.

Emmelia Potts
May 26, 202422 min read


The Mongol Derby Day 9: The Day of Dysentery
The ultimate endurance test! Read my race report on Day 9 of the Mongol Derby as I battled severe illness and dysentery on the Mongolian steppe.

Emmelia Potts
May 19, 202424 min read


The Mongol Derby Day 8: Gingers and Heat
Closing in on the finish! Read my race report on Day 8 of the Mongol Derby as we battle deep fatigue and push through the final stretch of the steppe

Emmelia Potts
May 12, 202441 min read


The Mongol Derby Day 7: A Fairly Drama-Free Day
A rare quiet day on the world's toughest race! Read my race report on Day 7 of the Mongol Derby and how a drama-free ride felt on the Mongolian steppe

Emmelia Potts
Apr 28, 202427 min read


The Mongol Derby Day 6: Back In The Race
Hitting the halfway exhaustion wall! Read my race report on Day 6 of the Mongol Derby as we push through the grueling terrain of the Mongolian steppe

Emmelia Potts
Apr 21, 202434 min read


The Mongol Derby Day 5: Catching Up With The Pack.
Bouncing back after disaster! Read my race report on Day 5 of the Mongol Derby as we chased down the pack and found our momentum on the steppe

Emmelia Potts
Apr 14, 202424 min read


The Mongol Derby day 4: The Day It All Went Wrong
When everything goes wrong on the world's toughest race. Read my candid account of Day 4 of the Mongol Derby and how I survived the ultimate disaster day.

Emmelia Potts
Apr 7, 202432 min read


The Mongol Derby Day 3: Three Very Different Horses.
From lost horses and goat-like maneuvers to looming tornadoes—read my race report on Day 3 of the Mongol Derby across the unpredictable Mongolian steppe

Emmelia Potts
Mar 31, 202432 min read


The Mongol Derby Day 2: Dog Chases, Alone in the Dunes and More Unusual Wees.
Dog chases, solo desert navigation, and quirky trail realities, read my race report on Day 2 of the Mongol Derby across the remote Mongolian wilderness

Emmelia Potts
Mar 24, 202430 min read


The Mongol Derby Day 1: The Race Begins
he flag has dropped! Read my race report on Day 1 of the Mongol Derby, from leaving Start Camp to tackling the vast Mongolian steppe on semi-wild horses

Emmelia Potts
Mar 17, 202435 min read


The Mongol Derby Training on the Steppe.
"Experience the highs and lows of Mongol Derby training days. Discover how to build saddle confidence, handle reality checks, and prepare for extreme endurance riding.

Emmelia Potts
Mar 10, 202434 min read


Popping the Horse Riding Endurance Cherry
Looking to improve your equestrian endurance? Explore practical insights on horse riding training, building saddle time, and preparing for long-distance riding

Emmelia Potts
Jul 26, 202315 min read
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