Grace's Mongol Derby 2024

By Grace Neuhaus

Ever since I first read about the Mongol derby, I knew it was something I had to do one day. The utter insanity of travelling to the other side of the world, to race wild horses 1000km across the steppes of Mongolia for 10 days straight, appeals to my sense of adventure and echoes the epic journeys of the Light Horseman and adventurers of old.

Next August, I have been selected as one of just a handful of riders from around the world, to represent Australia and battle in the world's longest and toughest horse race.

But there's more to this journey than chasing personal challenges. 

I hope to use this platform to raise awareness for Soldier On. I'm reaching out for your support.

Your contribution, no matter how small, will make a significant impact on the lives of veterans and their families through Soldier On. I am committed to ensuring that every dollar raised goes directly to Soldier On.

I will be recording my training and competition journey at @grace.around.the.globe on Instagram. I hope you’ll join me on this hare-brained adventure, and together, we can do great things for Veterans and their families.

Please consider joining me on this incredible adventure and supporting this important cause. Together, we can turn dreams into reality and make a positive difference in the lives of those who have, and continue to serve our nation.

Thank you for your support and generosity.
x Grace

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Pulteney Old Scholars' Association

Warmest congratulations Grace, for your endeavours in support of this great cause.

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Catherine Skinner

Well done for finishing the Mongol Derby. Looking forward to your next adventures!

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Sue Greenwood

So proud of you Grace and really enjoyed following this journey of yours Looking forward to seeing you soon

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Len Eacott

Well done Grace!!

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Tim Sarah

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Tony Miles

Best wishes for this great endeavour.

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Humanee

Amazing work Grace, well done!

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Kathryn Toohey

Well done Grace!

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Ying

Amazing effort Grace. We certainly enjoyed hearing all about your trip from your proud father. 😁

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Anonymous

Great work Grace Hope you reach your Target Well done an exciting ride.

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Maggie Homloway

Crushed it!!

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Anonymous

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Kate Grantley

Well done Grace! What a wonderful experience which you will treasure forever xx

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Lincoln Size

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Anne Skipper

I'm a friend of your very proud mother and agree you're an inspirational young woman - 'like mother, like daughter'

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Keryn Hogben

Well done on your achievement, Grace!

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Ebika Douglas

Well done Grace, such an amazing thing to do

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Gwen Cherne

You. Rock. Go coolest woman in the world! We are so proud of you! Gwen, Ben, Em and Lach

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Ephraim Nann

Next time cross the atlantic on the back of a shark

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Rosina Hislop

What an incredible adventure! Well done Grace!

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Mel And Craig Tonkin

We’re so proud of you Grace, what an absolute incredible achievement and experience!!!

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Gillian Fraser

Congratulations Grace! You are one amazing young woman! So proud of you! Such an amazing adventure!

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Katrina Stats

What an incredible adventure and brilliant fundraising effort. Congratulations Grace!

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Karen Woodvine

Congratulations Grace on an amazing ride, you were inspiring to watch.

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Sandy V

You are truly amazing!

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Narelle

Amazing endurance, adaptability & achievement Grace. Go well you and 🤗🤗 to the horsies & support crew

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Annie Crawford

Congratulations on being so brave and gutsy

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Cameron Penman

Get it you good thing

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Bianca Stawiarski

Grace, You certainly are an inspirational young woman!! Sending your horse wings and fleet hooves to fly safely across the course! What an adventure!

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Anonymous

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Phil Lawler

Go well Black Hat

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Samantha Pillay

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Helen Hopkins

Amazing work Grace! Congratulations!

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Emma Shand

A noble, brave endeavour Grace! I know you’ll draw on all your resilience, grit and poise - it’s in your genes!

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Jane Jeffreys

Go Grace

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Chris Burns

Well done Grace

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Kerri & Ralph Gunthorpe

So impressed with you Grace. You will inspire many young women to believe “they can.”. Well done 👏👏

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Steve Larkins

'Atta gal. This will be a peg you can hang your hat on with pride. Fantastic.

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Phil Gibbons

Go Grace from Tp Ldr 34 1977 :))

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Anonymous

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Mal M

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Grant Hollingsworth

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Max Grimshaw

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Chantale Millard

Amazing ride for such a worthwhile cause - congratulations!

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Jack Snelling

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Malcolm Jackman

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Mel And Glenn Keys

What an incredible challenge and exciting opportunity! Well done Grace! All the best from Mel and Glenn Keys and all the team at Aspen Medical

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Stephanie Hodson

Great work 💕

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Sharon Ferrier

What a cracker you are Grace! 👏👏👏 Ride like the wind!

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Jackie Howard

Well done Grace, what an absolutely awesome thing to do for such an important cause 👏

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Maria

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Mark And Gerry Smithers

Amazing. Riding for our veterans - wonderful.

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Susy Daw

Go Grace!

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Anonymous

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Anil Keshava

Congratulations Grace. Great effort.

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Kate Oaten

Grace this is amazing and you are incredible! What an inspiration you are to all, but especially young women. Ride safe xxx

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Raelyn & Graeme Neuhaus

Best of luck and stay safe lots of love Auntie Raelyn Uncle Graeme & family

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Karlene Maywald

What an adventure!!! What an inspiration!! Will be following your journey with enthusiasm 😊😊 Safe riding !

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Karen Hayes

What a ride!! What an inspiration you are!! Congratulations Grace and thank you for supporting this great cause.

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Tom Vaughan

Now that’s what i call a horse race! All the best Grace on an amazing endeavour

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Rachel Roberts-thomson

Just incredible!

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Leigh Rutherford

Fantastic achievement- keep up the great work

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Jane Ramsey

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The Dodds

Well done, Grace! We are very proud of you. The Dodds

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Amy J

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Katy

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Jessica Reid

Go Grace! You'll be in good stead with Winston Churchill after this odyssey, 'No hour of life is lost that is spent in the saddle'

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Helen Sullivan

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Ab

A wonderful challenge and cause - ride well !

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Jan Chorley

go Grace so proud of you

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Tom Griffiths

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Anonymous

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Elizabeth Perry

Amazing journey Grace--good luck and best wishes!

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John Paterson

Enjoy the journey

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Rebecca Davies

Go girl!

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Anonymous

Grace, Congratulations on entering the Mongol Derby and thank you for selecting Soldier On as your nominated charity. Best wishes on the Derby and your Army journey. Don and Charlie

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Glenn Ryan

Grace, To quote a great Lighthorse officer that came before our time "I wish you Godspeed. I sincerely hope you will not have much fighting, but I know it you are called upon you will do your duty". Good luck on the steppes.

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Christopher Godden

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Ardash Muradian

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Greg Rutter

Stay safe.

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Puckapunyal Adult Riding Club And Horse Agistment

Go all the way Grace. We are behind you all the way.

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Jason Wilson

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Jay Gugala

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Ash Barlow

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Anonymous

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Lukas Throwloft

Just a small horse girl living in a big horse world 🐴

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Tex Walker

"I enjoy sauce on my horse"

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Jude

Go Grace - we will be cheering you on!!

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Jim's Mowing

Best of luck on your journey

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Kirkley Hill

You go girl. So proud 💗

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James Sampson

The strongest steel is forged in a dumpster fire.

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Aaron Molinari

Remember… his name is Genghis Khan not Genghis Kan’t…. Go smash it …!

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Jenni Sullivan

Good luck!

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Jane

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Chrisj

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Anonymous

Very best of luck in very extraordinary race.

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Nicholas Pyne

Good luck Grace

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Madi Clegg

you’re my idol g

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Michael & Janet Kuilboer

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Mary & Carl Aiken

Go Grace, have a safe ride, prayers for the journey.

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Paul Flynn

Great effort Grace!

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Dad

OK thats better!

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Peter Neuhaus

Proud Dad!

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Gillian Neuhaus

Go Grace - love Grandma!

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Colby & Gianna

Can’t wait to meet you!

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Harry Yous

Go Grace!! Very proud.

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Diané Ranck

Such an inspiration. The ride really will be tough- just as our soldiers are. Go Grace

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Melinda And Jim Whalley

Go Grace Melinda and Jim

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Julie A Cooper

All the very best Grace - a great adventure for a wonderful cause.

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Cathy Doyle

Congratulations and thank you for your courage Grace!

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Karen Hayes

Congratulations Grace and thank you for supporting this great cause. Wishing you well.

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Catherine B

Onwards brave Grace! You’ve got this!

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Karina Marcar

All the best, Grace! What a challenge, and what respect for service.

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Chris Fillies

Inspirational!!

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Kathryn Presser

Outstanding Grace! Huge effort and such a fantastic cause! Well done! ❤️❤️

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Sandie De Wolf

I really admire your courage and determination Grace.

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Imelda

Smash it sister!

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Anonymous

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Peter Neuhaus

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Ryan

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

Go get them girl! 🏇🏻