The 2023 Baotou Equestrian Series kicked off in Saikhantal Urban Grassland, Baotou, on July 15, marking the first high-level equestrian events in Baotou, injecting strong sports vitality into the city to build "China Horse City."

On the morning of that day, more than 100 pairs of people and horses from Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, and other places gather in Baotou to chase competitions on the track. [Photo/WeChat account of Baotou Daily]

An equestrian fan watches the race on horseback. [Photo/WeChat account of Baotou Daily]

A large number of equestrian fans and residents came to the event, many of them for the first time to watch the equestrian competition up close and shocked by it.

In the afternoon, 130 riders dressed in western cowboy, court equestrian, ethnic, rock, and other different styles of clothing formed a parade, attracting many tourists to stop and watch. [Photo/WeChat account of Baotou Daily]

As night fell, the opening ceremony of the 2023 Baotou Equestrian Series was grandly opened.

At the scene, 60 actors with dancing silk belts and 30 pairs of riders with horses gather to perform for the ceremony, and the music is integrated with the performance of people and horses. [Photo/WeChat account of Baotou Daily]

"It's amazing, it's amazing!" The spectators in the stands were full of praise.

Among them, a visitor surnamed Yang from Beijing said that to watch the 2023 Baotou Equestrian Series, he specially asked for annual leave from the company and came to Baotou with his family.