About Paul:

Determined, uncomplaining and calm under pressure

"I had read and enjoyed a number of books about epic long distance rides, such as Tschiffeley's Ride (an account of 10,000 miles in the saddle from Argentina to Washington - 1933) and Across Patagonia (Lady Florence Dixie's equine adventures in South America in the 1870s). I had mentally set myself the task of facing a great challenge every year or so, and following a 2000km drive across India last year the Mongol Derby seemed to have all the ingredients I was looking for - horses, an alien environment and an intense physical effort.  The Derby would enable me to prove to myself (and others) that age is no barrier to achievement."

Nationality:

British. Paul lives in London

 Age:

62

 Occupation:

Adviser to the government

 Adventure essential:

Mongolian phrasebook - "moir khaan bain ve?" - where is my horse? "nokhoigoo!" - call off the dogs!

Adventuring Ethos:

Expect the unexpected...and be prepared for it

 World less boring-o-meter:

High. Paul is a whizz on the polo field and has played in Singapore, Malaysia, Argentina and the UK. He has lived and worked in West Africa, South East Asia and Turkey, passed the selection process for the 21 SAS regiment and served with them in the Territorial Army and raised four children, including an ironman triathlete who is currently whipping him into shape for the Derby (and may be putting in an entry of his own shortly...).