What is Expedition Equus?
One Girl, One Horse, One Dream - this is Expedition Equus. 
Becky Sampson and Bertie’s Quest the piebald pony, are about to embark on the journey of a lifetime - riding from London to Tokyo, raising money for SOS Children.
The expedition will span two continents, 15 countries and cover more than 15,000 km. The journey will take approximately four years.
Expedition Equus takes in Western and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, China and Japan, via the ancient trading routes of the Silk Road. Amongst the many challenges we shall have to face are the Tien Shan Mountains and the Taklamakan Desert (which translates as ‘he who goes in does not come out’). Experiencing temperatures as high as +50 and as low as -20, it is going to be both a mental and physical test.
In training for this adventure, I have completed first aid and survival courses, as well as a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate, which will enable me to teach whilst I travel. I understand how education has enriched my life and value what I am learning everyday, and see this as a chance to share my insights and learn from people I encounter and work with as I travel.
I aim to raise £15,000 for SOS Children during the ride - thats £1 per kilometre. If everyone who visited this site were to give just £1, think how easy it would be!
Find out more about this exciting expedition and how you can help by exploring this site. I hope you enjoy it!
To find out whats going on at the moment, check the diary pages, see www.twitter.com/expeditionequus for daily updates or take a look at the route page and click on the country flags to see what we are up to and where.
