Mongol Derby

The organizers of the Mongol Derby, the longest and toughest horse race in the world, have launched a world series of equine adventure races.

As the 2019 Mongol Derby is coming to a close, riders may be wondering what comes next?

One year after completing the longest, toughest horse race in the world, Practical Horseman’s Managing Editor Jocelyn Pierce offers advice for future derbyists.

Practical Horseman’s associate editor’s once-in-a-lifetime quest to complete the longest, toughest horse race on the planet: the Mongol Derby

Jim Wofford reflects on a few of the countless instances when horses have been an intrinsic part of human history.

Practical Horseman Associate Editor Jocelyn Pierce recounts her Mongol Derby adventure in the final edition of this three-part series.

Practical Horseman Associate Editor Jocelyn Pierce recounts her Mongol Derby adventure in Part II of this three-part series.

A collection of some of our favorite images and moments from this year's Mongol Derby.

Practical Horseman Associate Editor Jocelyn Pierce recounts her Mongol Derby adventure in Part I of this three-part series.

The riders are officially cooked and this year’s race is done. We pay tribute to the heroic final wave of finishers.

Prac’s Jocelyn Pierce got sent on the writing assignment of a lifetime and it appears she has survived to tell the tale.

Adrian Corboy and Annabel Neasham crossed the line in tandem to claim the 2018 crown, while Prac’s Jocelyn Pierce is on target to finish tomorrow morning.

There is no bridge over troubled water, only trouble, for riders in the Mongol Derby. On day 6 Jocelyn Pierce remains unsinkable, while the Aussies cling to a narrow lead.

In this ever-unfolding bloomin’ onion of chaos, a duo of Aussies takes the lead as Devan Horn sits out vet penalties; Prac’s Jocelyn Pierce is … somewhere.

Steeped in chaos and surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery on earth, Jocelyn Pierce is still smiling as she reaches the midway point of the Mongol Derby.

Jocelyn Pierce is in hot pursuit of the lead pack on the second day of a race that is predicated on unpredictability.

A Derby-ready Jocelyn Pierce embarks upon pre-race training in Mongolia’s capital city and heads to start camp on the steppe

How Jocelyn has physically prepared over the past 11 months leading up the Mongol Derby

Prac's Associate Editor Jocelyn Pierce shares the inside scoop on her preparation for next week's Mongol Derby.

We sat down with Prac's adventurous Associate Editor Jocelyn Pierce to learn more about her upcoming trip to Mongolia to participate in the challenging Mongol Derby.

Mane n' Tail and SmartPak sponsor Associate Editor Jocelyn Pierce in the longest and toughest horse race in the world.

Insight from Registered Dietitians Natalie Gavi and Aaron Owens Mayhew on how to fuel for the longest and toughest horse race in the world.

Mongol Derby rescue crew member Erik Cooper shares his take on the longest and toughest horse race on the planet.