Young riders key to China's horse hopes

New talent needs to keep pace with industry's development

Although China boasts world-class rider Alex Hua Tian, who placed eighth at the 2016 Rio Olympics, the country still needs to nurture more young talent and a better environment for equestrian sports to flourish.

To achieve that ambition, the Sino-Europe Horse Industry Exchange Seminar was held on Thursday in conjunction with Friday's Shanghai Longines Global Champions Tour, a CSI level 5 show jumping event.