This epic test of horsemanship and survival skills is an 8-day, 500-km adventure race run across rugged Patagonia in South America.

Mongolians make their mark in the world’s toughest horse race, finishing first and joint second, as a Chinese rider completes the podium.

The 12th Mongol Derby saw two women, an American and a South African, outride 44 others from ten different nations for the prestigious win.

On the 5th of March, 24 riders from around the globe, including Alberta's Chris Peterson, lined up at the start of the pioneer edition of the Gaucho Derby.