After the first four riders crossed the finish line yesterday, another three came hard on their hooves only hours later. Chasing the leading pack were Julian Peppit, UK, Julie Burridge, Singapore /UK and Rowan Lovegrove-Fielden, also of the UK.
As with the leading four, all the horses ridden by these keen equine adventurers have flown through their veterinary inspections. From the rider perspective, the worst injury experienced was a slightly blistered testicle. We shall save that particular rider's dignity by keeping his identity a carefully guarded secret.
Despite eight hard days of riding across three aimags (Mongolian provinces) the riders were tired but elated to have finished their adventure.
Tomorrow a further eleven are expected to finish, with the last five on target to cross the line by Tuesday. The official finish party celebrations will take place on Wednesday 2nd September, with prize giving, revelry, a mini Nadaam and much drinking of airag (fermented mare's milk). Splendid stuff.
P.S – Having spoken to our Adventurists out in the field, the sending of photographs to accompany all this exciting news is apparently somewhat more challenging than at first thought. We will publish the new galleries as soon as we can, so please bear with us.