A media training camp was held at Wenxuan Art Gallery in Wenjiang district, gathering equestrian clubs in the district and local media to share stories about equestrian sports and the development of the equestrian industry in Chengdu, Sichuan province.
Date: Oct 21,25 and 30
The organizing committee of the 2017 China Equestrian Festival held a poster competition to select 20 excellent posters to help publicize the upcoming equestrian gala. More than 200 designers and painters entered the competition.
Date: Sept 25-Oct 20
Local celebrities including Luo Xiaogang, Shi Chengjin as well as famous painters, were invited to record short videos to share their stories and publicize horse culture, further promoting equestrian sports in Chengdu.
Date: Oct 1-Nov 12
Officials from the General Administration of the Sports, Chinese Equestrian Association and Chengdu government held a press conference to release the schedule and information about the 2017 China Equestrian Festival.
Date: Oct 12
The organizing committee launched an appraisal activity to select the most popular jockeys and horses to take part in the 2017 China Equestrian Festival.
Date: Oct 15-Nov 8
On the opening day of the 2017 China Equestrian Festival, government officials, popular jockeys, businesspeople and the press attended a ceremony to award those who have made great contributions to equestrian sports and industry in China over the past year.
Date: Nov 10
Children with disabilities will be treated to a special horse riding experience. Equestrian therapy has been employed to treat people with limb or mental disabilities for decades.
Date: Nov 11 9:00-11:30
The race carnival and performance will be held at the Jinma International Equestrian Sports Park.
Date: Nov 12 13:00-13:30
