The relationship between man and horse on the Eurasian steppe gave rise to a succession of rich nomadic cultures. Among them were the Mongols of the thirteenth century – a small tribe, which, under the charismatic leadership of Genghis Khan, created the largest contiguous land empire in history. Inspired by the extraordinary life nomads still lead today, Tim Cope embarked on a journey that hadn't been successfully completed since those times: to travel on horseback across the entire length of the Eurasian steppe, from Karakorum, the ancient capital of Mongolia, through Kazakhstan, Russia, Crimea and the Ukraine to the Danube River in Hungary. From horse-riding novice to travelling three years and 10,000 kilometres on horseback, accompanied by his dog Tigon, Tim learnt to fend off wolves and would-be horse-thieves, and grapple with the extremes of the steppe as he crossed sub-zero plateaux, the scorching deserts of Kazakhstan and the high-mountain passes of the...

Adventurer Tim Cope had a childhood dream: to travel the 10,000 kilometres from Mongolia to Hungary on horseback - a journey undertaken by the legendary leader of the Mongols, Genghis Khan. On the way he met a dog called Tigon. This three-and-a-half-year odyssey took Tim to the limits of his physical and emotional endurance. He immersed himself in the traditions and histories of the people of the steppe, who welcomed him and Tigon into their homes. Tim marvelled at their ingenuity and resilience, and the nomadic lifestyle they have followed for centuries. He endured unbelievable loneliness, hardship, isolation and the extremes of searing heat and bitter cold. His journey is completely compelling and unique, and resonates with the pioneering spirit of the explorers of old.Above all, this is the story of an extraordinary friendship between Tim and Tigon.