Decision time.
Which Half Chaps are best for the Mongol Derby? Kelsey Elliot’s training is in full swing. As the weeks tick by, her kit needs to be chosen. Here we look at the importance of reliable kit, as athletes for the Mongol Derby prepare for their big adventure. Just Chaps is confident that their products are deisgned and manufactured to such great quality to supply riders for this world-renowned race.
Reliable kit.
For any endurance race, your choice of Half Chaps is critical. Half Chaps provide protection, comfort, warmth and grip. They offer protection from bruising, scratches and pinching. Competitors in the Mongol Derby spend long hours on horseback each day and rely on Half Chaps to provide an extra layer of protection from chafing and rubbing. A perfect fit is essential. Half chaps that fit snug and secure reduce the likelihood of blisters. At Just Chaps we have several options which will be ideal for the job.
Hours in the Saddle
One of the most important things in preparing for the world’s longest horse race is hours is the saddle. “There’s no way to prepare for 1,000 km before I get there, so long days will just have to do! As the days tick down closer and closer to the Mongol Derby, I am riding as much as possible, reports Kelsey.
My big milestone in prepping is an upcoming trip to the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina. I will be spending a week in the area, riding all day every day, starting with a 25 mile endurance ride on the first day. This solid week of riding will be a great way for me to gauge how far along I am in my training and how far I still need to go.
Getting the horses in shape for the ride at Biltmore is a challenge, especially this early in the season—the weather is less than cooperative. Long, slow hill work and lots of trotting is the start of getting fit, and then adding either distance or speed each ride, but never both at the same time.
It goes without saying that my All Purpose chaps from Just Chaps are one thing I don’t need to worry about – they do the job perfectly. Read more about this fantastic product here.
If you’re competing in the Mongol Derby, contact us today on 01403 820887 or info@justchaps.com to discuss finding your perfect fit.
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