Wuhan Horse Festival opens at Wuhan Business University in 2025. [Photo/WeChat account: whkfq]
The 2026 Wuhan Horse Festival will open on Nov 14 at Wuhan Business University, bringing together about 170 horse-and-rider combinations from across China for competitions, performances, and interactive activities, offering visitors a chance to experience the sport up close.
The competition program, known as the Wuhan Equestrian Open, will focus on show jumping, with five categories featuring obstacles ranging from 30 to 130 centimeters high. Both individual and team events will be held to accommodate riders at different skill levels.
The festival will also feature two showcase events: speed racing and equestrian vaulting. The speed racing exhibition will bring together top domestic riders, while an audience activity will invite spectators to win small prizes.
Equestrian vaulting, which combines gymnastics, dance, and music, will feature performances by individuals and groups riding one or two horses.
A public equestrian carnival will offer hands-on activities, including feeding and grooming horses, pony rides, and interactive games. A special hobby-horse challenge will allow children to navigate simulated obstacles without rankings or elimination. Designed for children aged 6 to 10 and their families, the activity will reward participants with certificates and souvenirs.
Supported by the teaching and research resources of Wuhan Business University's School of Physical Education (International Equestrian College), the festival aims to promote equestrian sports, nurture young talent, and make horse culture more accessible to the public.
