Horse riding in China has experienced remarkable growth over the past twenty years. Long marginalised, it is now booming, driven by a middle class in search of noble and educational leisure activities. Modern equestrian clubs have sprung up in major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu, often in partnership with European organisations. Our students travel to these cities to practise Etiopathy in the many high-quality facilities available there.

Show jumping, dressage and eventing are becoming increasingly popular. China now trains its own riders and organises national and international competitions, such as the Longines China Tour. Some provinces also continue an ancient equestrian tradition, particularly among the nomadic peoples of the north (Inner Mongolia). The horse remains a powerful symbol in Chinese culture, associated with strength, loyalty and freedom. Horse riding is also promoted for children as an educational and sporting activity. This rapid development heralds a promising future for Chinese equestrian sport.