The World Ride - Team Equus

There is no way a journey of this magnitude can be undertaken without assistance. Basha and CuChullaine O’Reilly consider themselves fortunate to have the support of other members of the brotherhood of equestrian explorers. The photograph above, taken at the Royal Geographical Society in March 2005, exemplifies the camaraderie of the international Long Riders’ Guild, when twenty-nine of the world’s leading equestrian explorers met in London.

In order to overcome the various demanding challenges of the World Ride, the O’Reillys have assembled an unprecedented team of experts. These remarkable individuals, who thrive on innovative projects, will share their knowledge so as to ensure the success of the journey.

Some of the members of Team Equus include:

	Patron - Jean, Lady Polwarth of Scotland is the literary heir to Aimé Tschiffely, the most famous Long Rider of the 20th Century, and Trustee of the celebrated Cunninghame-Graham Literary Collection
	Diplomatic Relations - Sir John Ure of Great Britain, KCMG, LVO, FRGS, Ambassador of Her Majesty’s Court, Long Rider and author.
	Financial Advisor – Kirby Best, CEO of global corporations and innovative business leader.
	Expedition Advisor – Robin Hanbury-Tenison of Great Britain, OBE, DL, FRGS, Long Rider, hailed by The Sunday Times as “the greatest explorer of the past twenty years.”
	Logistical Support – Colonel John Blashford-Snell of Great Britain, OBE, FRGS, Founder of The Scientific Exploration Society.
	DNA Research – Dr. Matthew Binns, of the Royal Veterinary College of London, and Dr. Gus Cothran, of Texas A&M University, are the world’s foremost experts on equine DNA.
	DNA Collection Team - headed by Long Rider Andi Mills. Andi and her team of international volunteers, in conjunction with Voices for Horses, are using the internet, email, Facebook, and other twenty-first century social media to create the largest global equine DNA project ever undertaken.
	Tactical Assistance – Vladimir Fissenko, Russian Long Rider who rode 19,000 miles from Patagonia to Alaska.
	Media Relations - Emma Kurrels is one of Great Britain's leading equine welfare experts and the webmaster of "Voices for Horses."
	Technology Advisor – Tom Sjogren - Renowned explorer who has journeyed to both Poles, climbed Mount Everest, founded the Explorer’s Web and developed the world’s most advanced exploration communication package, Human Edge Tech.
	Travel Advisor - Dr. Wendy Hofstee FRGS – Equine doctor, equestrian explorer and owner of Unicorn Trails, the world’s most influential equestrian tour company
	Veterinary advisor: Lieve Vandekeybus.
	Equestrian Federation Advisor – Swiss Long Rider Catherine Waridel, who rode 8,000 miles alone from the Crimea to Mongolia, has extensive experience dealing with international equestrian organizations.
	Central Asian Advisor – British Long Rider Christina Dodwell FRGS, has investigated much of the world on horseback, authored numerous books on exploration and has wide-ranging experience at solving international dilemmas.
	Russian Advisor – French Long Rider Jean-Louis Gouraud, who rode from Paris to Moscow, has spent years interacting with the Russian government.
	Siberian Advisor – Swedish Long Rider Mikael Strandberg FRGS, was awarded a medal for bravery after completing a perilous, minus-60 degree winter time crossing of Siberia.

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