Ep. 067: The Longest & Toughest Horse Race in the World – Racing the Mongol Derby

<p>On this episode, co-host Katy Starr chats with horse trainer and back country pilot, Lena Haug, about her multi-worldly equine adventures, mainly surrounding her time competing in the longest and toughest horse race in the world, the Mongol Derby. </p><p> </p><p>She shares about being completely immersed in the honorable Mongolian culture, self-navigating horses who are racing at top speed - all the while dodging military fields and wild dogs - getting kicked in the face from an unintentional <i>dismount</i>, only to get immediately back on for what felt like a rocket headed to space.</p><p> </p><p>With adventure in her veins, Lena’s ambitious pursuits are not for the faint of heart. Live vicariously through her trials and exhilarations in this captivating episode.</p><p> </p><p>Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email <a href="mailto:podcast@standleeforage.com">podcast@standlee.com</a></p><p>____________________________________</p><p><strong>Connect with Lena - </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lha_lenahaug">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.lenahaug.com/">Website</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Learn more about the Mongol Derby – </strong></p><p><a href="https://equestrianists.com/mongol-derby/">Website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MongolDerby/">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mongolderby/">Instagram</a></p><p>____________________________________</p><ul><li>Love the podcast? Leave a rating and review on Apple – <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/.../beyond-the-barn/id1541221306">https://podcasts.apple.com/.../beyond-the-barn/id1541221306</a></li><li>Leave a rating on Spotify – <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZa?fbclid=IwAR0EEHtY192hUuGSit0Lx7a0GHCHNLwEWIpQJ42We1MCy_QDBjRxjYY0OMk" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZa</a></li><li>Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email <a href="mailto:podcast@standleeforage.com">podcast@standlee.