Three Ludlow brothers have returned from the adventure of a lifetime, after making history as the only sibling trio to compete in the world’s longest and toughest horse race.

Augustus, Charles, and Bert Read recently competed in the Mongol Derby, which sees competitors ride through the steppe to be crowned this year's winner, in a gruelling battle to the finish line.

The local brothers were not only competing with the rest of the team, but also against each other. Augustus finished in an incredible sixth place, whilst younger brothers, Charles and Bert weren't far behind, finishing the race together, in joint 11th place out of 42 riders.

The eight days of intense competition saw the brothers tested to their limits across Mongolia’s vast and rugged terrain, whilst competing against riders from all over the globe.

The 1,000 kilometre course meant that competing riders faced up to 200 kilometres a day in the saddle, putting the rider's equestrian abilities to the ultimate test.

Competitors changed horses every 35 kilometres at checkpoints throughout the Mongolian steppe, navigating the challenging terrain on over twenty-eight different semi-wild horses, each with its own unique temperament.

The race aimed to honour Mongolian traditions, with local families even pitching in to host checkpoints and providing up to 1,500 of their prized horses, which highlighted "the deep bond between the nomadic people and their animals".