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Animals : an open access journal from MDPI2022; 12(15); 1913; doi: 10.3390/ani12151913

The Development of Equestrian Policies in China between 2015 and 2020.

Abstract: China competed in equestrian sports for the first time at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. China's modern equine business has developed significantly over the past decade, and the lessons from the expansion between 2015 and 2020 are important considerations as China implements further legislation to aid in the development of its modern equestrian sports. Equestrian sports can propel the Chinese horse industry forward, and the horse industry is a unique business in that it integrates one, two, and three industries, with much growth potential. This paper assesses the development of equestrianism in China from four perspectives: the general sports economic environment; the development of equestrian activities; the economic industries driven by equestrian activities; and relevant equestrian policies. Equestrian sports within China are currently facing problems, and recommendations are given. This paper is a single case study. The research utilized a qualitative approach, collecting data from official and semi-official documents. Through understanding the data collated and its analysis, equestrian sports can improve the speed and quality of their development under the influence of better-informed policy-making and a relevant economic model. It is expected that the wider related horse industry in China will also undergo more significant development.
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Publication Date: 2022-07-27 PubMed ID: 35953900PubMed Central: PMC9367591DOI: 10.3390/ani12151913Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research is a study on the growth of equestrian sports and its policies in China between 2015-2020, analyzing its impact and growth potential on the Chinese horse industry and providing possible solutions to identified problems.

Study Objective and Methodology

  • The research aimed to critically assess the evolution of equestrianism in China between the years 2015 to 2020. It sought to surface the impact of equestrian activities on the economic sectors and analyze current issues faced by equestrian sports in the country.
  • To carry out this assessment, the researchers took a qualitative approach by collecting and analyzing data from official and semi-official documents.
  • The study was structured as a single case study, providing an in-depth analysis into the evolution of equestrianism in China within the specified period.

Key Findings

  • The general sports economic environment, the development of equestrian activities, the economic industries driven by these activities, and relevant equestrian policies all combine to influence the growth trajectory of equestrian sports.
  • Equestrian sports, despite being relatively new to China (with its first participation in the sport during the Beijing Olympics in 2008), have made significant strides within the past decade.
  • Equestrian sports can stir significant growth within the Chinese horse industry, an industry that spans across several economic sectors in the country.

Future Outlook and Recommendations

  • With better policy-making and a suitable economic model, it’s expected that equestrian sports will lead to more massive development within the wider Chinese horse industry.
  • Ultimately, understanding the data collated and analyzed within this research will enable improvement in both the speed and quality of development of equestrian sports in China.
  • The research gives specific recommendations for the problems currently being faced by equestrian sports in China, although these are not detailed in the abstract.

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APA
Li J, López Adán E, de la Rubia Riaza A. (2022). The Development of Equestrian Policies in China between 2015 and 2020. Animals (Basel), 12(15), 1913. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12151913

Publication

Animals : an open access journal from MDPI
ISSN: 2076-2615
NlmUniqueID: 101635614
Country: Switzerland
Language: English
Volume: 12
Issue: 15
PII: 1913

Researcher Affiliations

Li, Jiaxin
  • Facultad de Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte(INEF), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
López Adán, Enrique
  • Facultad de Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte(INEF), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
de la Rubia Riaza, Alfonso
  • Facultad de Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte(INEF), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain.

Conflict of Interest Statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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