Jumping into the mainstream

Grand Prix event in Beijing attracts world-class field, enthusiastic fans

Judging by crowd appreciation at last weekend's Yishion Camelot Grand Prix Jumping Equuleus in northeast Beijing, equestrian sport is galloping to new heights in China.

If not for the race commentary in Mandarin, spectators might have felt they were attending an event in Aachen, the renowned and prestigious equestrian hub in Germany.