AHS Marathon 2001

Horse & Hound AHS Marathon
October 21, 2001
on the Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire
all photos by Georgia Cheer

**The collecting ring for viewing.**

**At the starting line.**

**Closer view of the competitors.**

**Spectators view the competitors.**

**They're OFF!**

**The Start of the Race.**

**Vet check.**

**Mad scramble for the crews.**

**The trot out at the vet check. This is also the eventual winner, Jim Lane and his 8 year old gelding Murtada (Esta-Espashan x Mikinah). Bred by English breeder Wendy J. Carr.**

The winner was Jim Lane aboard his new international prospect, Murtada, a gray gelding by Esta-Espashan. He won the £1000 price ($1450) in 1 hr 50 min 57 sec over the 27 mile course, according to Horse & Hound magazine. Also in their report is that 21 completed the ride out of a start of 31.