The opening ceremony for a number of sub-contests of the China Inner Mongolia Horse Racing and 6th Inner Mongolia International Equestrian Festival is held in Xiliinhot, Xiliin Gol League, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on June 15. [Photo/people.com.cn]

Sub-contests of the China Inner Mongolia Horse Racing and 6th Inner Mongolia International Equestrian Festival were held in Xiliinhot, Xiliin Gol League and Damao Banner, Baotou, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on June 15.

These two sub-venues held a total of ten competitions, attracting thousands of tourists from all over the country, as well as elites from horse-racing clubs and local horse-racing enthusiasts.

According to local media reports, over the next five months, events related to IMEF and the 6th Inner Mongolia International Equestrian Festival will be held throughout the region from June to October.

Riders compete in a horse-racing competition on June 15. [Photo/people.com.cn]