Winner of the Mongol and Gaucho Derby
Anna Hext is an endurance riding athlete. She is the only person in the world to have won both the Mongol Derby and the Gaucho Derby, two of the toughest endurance horse races on Earth. Racing across the remote landscapes of Patagonia and the vast Mongolian steppe, she covered more than 1,500 km on horses, navigating extreme terrain, semi-wild horses, and the physical and mental demands of ultra-endurance competition.
Speed is never the key to Anna’s successes but consistency, resilience, and the ability to make clear decisions under pressure. Through these extraordinary experiences, Anna discovered powerful lessons about preparation, teamwork, and performing when everything feels impossible - lessons she now shares through speaking, mentoring, guiding and training future competitors.
Working With Anna
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I share the lessons learned from competing in and winning two of the world’s toughest endurance races: the Mongol Derby across 1,000km of the Mongolian steppe and the Gaucho Derby through the wild landscapes of Patagonia.
These extreme environments demand resilience, rapid decision-making, and the ability to perform under relentless pressure. Through powerful storytelling and practical insights, my talks translate these experiences into lessons on leadership, preparation, and high performance that audiences can apply in their own challenges — whether in business, sport, or life.
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Preparing for the Mongol Derby or the Gaucho Derby requires careful planning, the right equipment, and a clear strategy. In one-to-one mentoring sessions, Anna shares practical advice from her experience winning both races, including preparation, packing lists, race strategy, and common pitfalls to avoid. These sessions are designed to help competitors arrive at the start line confident, prepared, and ready for the challenge.
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Anna offers online courses to help you prepare for any extreme endurance horse racing. In the course, she will teach best practices to pass vet checks and ensure the upmost efficiency
Testimonials
“In a world filled with hundreds of motivational tips, it was amazing to hear Anna speak so genuinely about her experiences and lessons learned. The leadership team learned so much and came away with a new found energy and camaraderie. Her story is incredible too”
- Elliott Perks, CEO at Jigcar“What made Anna stand out was not only her achievement but also her ability to translate extreme endurance into practical and meaningful lessons and strategies. We learned how to make decisions under pressure, how to get the best out of others and how to enjoy challenging situations by showing resilience”
-Tom Riall, Executive Chairman at {My} Dentist“I thoroughly enjoyed hearing Anna speak - impactful, interesting and truly motivating. She gave lots of tips on how to apply important principles such as resilience, clear communication and teamwork to every day life. Loved it!”
-Alexandra Tolstoy, Adventurer & Entrepreneur Anna’s Social Media
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