Follow me to Mongolia - Alisha

03/07/2025

Oh yeh, I made sure I was part of the Steel Horse Gallop as well 😜 bike & horses rule together!! There's fun there for everyone 😄

27/06/2025

These bad boys kept my feet warm on those supper cold nights 🥶 Mongolian slippers or slippies as my American friend Fred Roberts would joke with me.

19/06/2025

If my journey sparked even a little curiosity, then you’re ready for the Gobi Gallop. The only thing holding you back is your mind—don’t let even a hint of doubt stop you!

Check out the official 2025 Gobi Gallop video.

The Gobi Gallop is the longest annual charity horseback ride on the planet. It is a TOUGH ride - this is a serious endurance ride. 700 kilometers (that’s ...

17/06/2025

707 kilometers. Me, my horse Shokopie and my 2nd little rednut horse... some very questionable decision-making processes and yep, I came back for round two.

This was my second time taking on the longest annual charity ride on Earth, the Gobi Gallop … so either I’m brave—or just really bad at learning my lesson. It was wild, breathtaking, brutal, and totally unforgettable.

My legs may never forgive me. My horse? He didn’t even flinch—thanks to Scootboots. These boots took on sand, riverbeds, rocky terrain, grassy plains — and came out stronger than I did.

Massive love to Scootboot for your support and keeping us moving, one weirdly emotional, slightly delusional kilometer at a time. You helped us fly. And to everyone who supported this madness—you rode with me.

It was epic. Emotional. And absolutely unforgettable. Again.

Will I do it again? …Ask me once I can feel my butt again 🤣🤣

12/06/2025

The last day is here, it's a bittersweet feeling. This soul filling journey is coming to an end. Friendships are made. We gather for the last time, coffees in hand. Reality is coming, it's nearly the end. The horses all brought in & giving their breakfast. Farewell to my yellow tent. A soft bed awaits me.

The scenery has changed so much. Scootboot s are on, they've exceeded all expectations. Now the final test, they're travelling through sand.. It's incredible to think that the horses can still stand. Lively and fresh, it's as if they all know. 700km, it's nearly the end. Looking out for hazards, were travelling through camel country. But luckily for us, no camels came near us. The only camels that were spotted we're well past the finish line.

A big feast awaited us and a celebratory dance. Hugs and thank you spread through the team & weary travels farewelling their horses. Now we feast, after such a challenging & demanding big journey. Back to ulaanbaatar, where we can wash ourselves clean.

I did it!!!! I've finished, this trip was for me. I've travelled a tough journey, for just me & myself. Braver I have finished. My next journey awaits me....my cup is now full!!! Thank you Shokopie , I wish I could bring you home.

11/06/2025

These herdmen watch their horses so very closely through this trip. A little brown horse was becoming footsore. During this journey, he was not one of my 2 horses. But there was something quiet special, when I walk over to see him. This was my very own little Rocket horse, that I'd ridden last year.

With some help through translation, it was asked if I could put these magical Scootboot on this tiny little rocket. Easily fitted, they were as perfect as Cinderella's shoes. So on I hopped to do the first 20kms making sure they would stay. Long stretches of trotting, through a deep boggy creek, into long grass. These boots did not shift. Stopping at ruins of an old ancient fortress. Off I stepped from the rocket & handed him to Rossi.

After a quick look around, I was back on my rednut. Here I could watch these awesome Scootboots boots trot through now thick sand. We're travelling much quicker, it's nearly the end. Our fearless leader, is trotting without mercy. Knees are aching all around with riders. But no one is complaining, because the pain we're feeling, it's all for these children.

Finally we spotted camp, hidden completely from sight. Only spotted 50m away from on horseback. I'm now a complete filthy grub, barely dealing with myself 🤣 only one more days riding till I will be right back in town, to wash the filth of the steppe off my wearing tired body. But definitely not my smile 😊

11/06/2025

The morning started with threatening skies. But luckily for us, was were out trotting the rain. Clouds were low, no sun in sight. This low set weather made great for fast trekking. On shokopie, he was fast than ever, gliding like ice across the vast open grassy steppe. All the horses sound, no Scootboots were needed

An ovoo at a break, I paid my respect, around I went, you must go around it right. Passing a village, quickly with care. Hang on tight, flying plastic bag can make for a fright. A quick update, the back to my ride.

A restful lunch stop, we're back on the horse. All that was ahead of us, was endless long trotting. A struggling herdsmen trying to catch his horses. Over we went, to make a great big horse wall. Round went I guides, while we all blocked. With a short moment of kaos, the horses were in!!!!

Camp sight now spotted. With a well deserved appetite. Dumplings were served, how I enjoyed eating so many. With only 2 more days, reality is now coming.

10/06/2025

Tiny grasshoppers lined my tent, inside, outside & all around. I gathered for breakfast, but quickly interrupted. The Mongolian herdmen were now keen to try these Scootboots on some very sore footed horses.

Julie's poor horse maple leaf, had not tackled a Gobi Gallop ride before. He'd become footsore with the days riding in the beginning & could not be ridden while limping about. Not understanding a word they said. Julie's sweet horse was walk out to me & through so brief translation, I realised they wanted to try these unusual boots on the patchy paint boy.

On they went, with minimal fuss. Poor little maple thought his legs were bound tight. Reluctant to step, then slowly shuffling. It took the poor boy a good some time to convince him that he could fly with a free stride. With some gentle convincing now he was striding. The had successfully lasted another 70km.

Now here comes my story. My horse was also sore. Just one hoof, so I decided to show them that only one boot can be used. I wanted to show them how flexible they can be. At first they didn't believe me, insisted on two. Try as I did, I could fit the right hoof. Off it flung multiple times. His hoof was to tiny, it would not stay on. With multiple slingshots on my tough Scootboots. The herder finally agreed, that one boot is fine. A valuable lesson learnt, that the fit must be perfect.

Now I am flying, up & down hills. Through more rivers & grassy fields. Lunch time arrives. There isn't much shade, I set up my chair & Here I was gifted. The herd came to hang with me while I rested. Rested after lunch, we take off once more. I'm now keeping myself busy moving the herd. Some lumpy ground appears, a quick laps in attention. My horse trips on a mound & DOWN WE WENT!!! How I stayed on, I can only thank my grandad. All I could hear in my mind, was PULL THE REINS UP!!!! Down he stumbled, fully belly on the ground, dragging my legs along the ground. Pulling the the reins up, stopped the horses nose catching. Up flicked he's front legs, he was up & back trotting.

After many miles trotting & amused I'd stayed on. We we're now back at camp, the yellow bus & tents. Handing my horse over, he was not done yet. A young mongolian boy, wanted to try out the boots while catching the herd for the night.

08/06/2025

Today is a very big day..... Today is the day I ride in the traditional saddle. Today is the day I ride in my beautifully gifted deel by the veloo foundation for the Gobi Gallop ride. Today is the day we test out these Scootboot for a full 70km day.

Shokopie is ready, after a few days of rest. I put on my deel & on the traditional saddles go. Much quicker this time. The Scootboots are now on!!! It starts off steady, nice grassy terrain. Closer to a village it turns into bog. In my horse stepped, would they say on? The ground rolled right under his hooves. Down sunk the hoof through the mattress of wet grass. My horse was now ankle deep in the bog!! Splash, slurp step after step. As we stepped out, the boots were still on!!!

Now past the village that laid next to the bog. We were back on solid ground, but with scatterings of large rocks. Many creek crossings, the scootboots held strong. Lunch break was here, a weary Gobi Gallop team slept softly before heading for our next home.

Beautiful flowers, that look ready for a bouquet, stood proudly through this big beautiful valley. Down at the bottom a rogue horse awaits. Try as we did, we could not shake the intruder. Have we gained a horse, or will the owner come find him.

Over the last hill, our camp spot is sighted!! Can you believe it, we've gotten in early with daylight to spare!!! Now comes the test, I hop of my horse. Down I kneel, no rub marks in sight. I take off his boots, & thank him for the day. I think he might be the luckiest horse in Mongolia right here right now.