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Disabled equestrian team arrives at China Equestrian Festival

From Nov 9 to 11, the 2018 China Equestrian Festival was held in Jinma International Equestrian Sports Park in Wenjiang district, Chengdu. During the three-day event, a number of competitions and activities were held, allowing audiences to fully experience the charm of equestrian sports.

This is the second year that the disabled equestrian team has participated in the event since the 2008 Beijing Olympics.As the only equestrian team in the country, the Chengdu disabled equestrian team gave several excellent performances at the festival.

This is the second year that the disabled equestrian team has participated in the China Equestrian Festival. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

In preparation for the event, the team trained for 10 days with the help of the Chengdu Disabled Equestrian Rehabilitation Association. Their participation also received the support of the Chengdu Wenjiang District Sports Bureau.

The Chengdu disabled equestrian team was established on November 11, 2017. Under the guidance of the Chengdu Disabled Persons Federation and the Wenjiang District Disabled Persons Federation, the team members have mastered the basic skills of equestrianism.

The disabled equestrian team has a year-long training period. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

During their year-long training period, the disabled team members overcame many obstacles and were ultimately able to ride on horseback with confidence.

The idea of fair participation and equal opportunity underpins the China Equestrian Festival. It is expected that, in the future, the Chengdu disabled equestrian team members will be able to participate in international competitions on behalf of China.

The Chengdu disabled equestrian team will continue contributing to equestrianism in China as well as to cultural and sports industries for disabled people.

The Chengdu disabled equestrian team will continue contributing to equestrianism in China. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]