The Brooke - Mongolia Horse Trek Challenge

In June 2009, 27 eager participants embarked on the challenge of a lifetime trekking 200km across the spectacular landscapes of Mongolia - ‘the land of blue sky’. The challenge has raised a fantastic £91,000 for the Brooke’s work.

After a shaky start following several missing bags last seen in Moscow, the group's adventure began in earnest. Participants were paired with horses, which were to become their faithful friends for the next ten days.

The group rode through vast open plains, pine valleys and gushing glacial streams, all against a stunning backdrop of snow-capped mountains and blue skies. It was a journey full of challenges with extreme weather and few home comforts, but a truly unforgettable experience.

An unforgettable experience

It was a trip steeped in local culture and tradition as participants visited the famous Erdene Zuu monastery and Kharkhorin - the historic centre of Genghis Khan’s Mongol Empire.

The challenge was an amazing journey that the group will never forget. Here are just some of the riders’ comments about their experience on the trip:

"An unforgettable experience with a group of great people." Kay

"My horse was darling - lovely to ride and very difficult to leave. Mongolia was amazing- definitely out of this world. It was so refreshing to leave the hassles of 21st century Britain behind for a while." Sheila

"Both my Brooke overseas rides have been amazing, life-enhancing experiences." Anya

"I had a great ride - great horse, great food, great scenery, great people. Really looking forward to the next one and I've started fundraising already. Thanks for making it possible." Chantal

"I had an amazing time; absolutely the trip of a lifetime and I will not forget it." Sarah

The Brooke would like to say congratulations to everyone who took part in this challenge, and a huge thank you for their fantastic fundraising and making it such a memorable experience.

To register your interest in future Brooke challenges and to request further information please call 020 7653 5812 or email community@thebrooke.org