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Lara Prior-Palmer

    Lara Prior-Palmer is a writer and athlete whose work often explores the intersection of endurance and introspection. She gained renown as the youngest person and first woman to win the Mongol Derby, the world's longest horse race. Her writing delves into the psychology of pushing human limits and the internal landscape of extreme challenges. Prior-Palmer's literary voice offers readers a compelling look at self-discovery through rigorous physical and mental trials.

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    Rough Magic: Riding the World's Loneliest Horse Race
    • 2020

      A young woman's journey to Mongolia leads her to compete in the grueling horse race, where she not only faces physical challenges but also cultural hurdles. Her determination and resilience shine as she becomes the youngest and first female winner of this demanding event. The memoir captures her transformative experience, highlighting themes of empowerment, adventure, and the bond between humans and horses in a breathtaking landscape.

      Rough Magic: Riding the World's Loneliest Horse Race
    • 2019

      Rough Magic

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.6(3248)Add rating

      Lara Prior-Palmer was seeking the unknown. In search of adventure aged nineteen, she entered the world's toughest horse race - a 1000km. ride through extreme conditions in the Mongolian wilderness.

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