Hi,

I am a 27 year old, experienced rider, but have never embarked on a challenge anything like this!

I have ridden all my life, competed across the UK and hunt regularly on my horse Monkey! He's a brute, but nothing quite like the semi-wild ponies that we will be riding in Mongolia.

I can't wait for the challenge, although am particularly dreading the food!

I will be raising money for War Child, who provide support and put back together the lives of children affected by war in countries like Chechnya, Afghanistan, Iraq and many others.

If you would like to sponsor me, please visit my justgiving site at

www.justgiving.com/lucy-yorke-long

Lucy