Riding a wave of popularity

Horsemanship poised to gallop into China's sports mainstream

As she exited the stands of the Royal Dublin Society Arena, filled with 20,000 Irish fans gathered to watch a thrilling Nations Cup show jumping event, FEI secretary general Sabrina Ibanez was excited.

The event's success proved that a solid fanbase exists for equestrianism. It also proved that her work of 27 years has paid off.