With the wave of the referee's flag, the atmosphere of Junchi Tenghao Racecourse in Majiazhuangzi Village, Urumqi Economic and Technological Development Zone (Toutunhe District) was instantly ignited. On October 7th, the first (Rural Revitalization) Speed Horse Racing Classic in Urumqi was ushered in here, and outstanding riders from all over Xinjiang gathered together with their horses to participate in this fast and furious event.
The scene of the opening ceremony
At the starting line, the horses were ready to go, the riders clutched the reins and prepared to sprint, and nearly 6,000 spectators held their breath with cheering sticks and flags in their hands.
The race officially began, and the horses rushed out of the starting line like arrows off the string, and the sound of horses' hooves sounded like thunder. With their incredible speed and exceptional endurance, the leading horses gradually distanced themselves from the rest of their competitors. The riders lean forward in perfect sync with the horses, their gaze firmly and focused, locked on to the finish line ahead. Not to be outdone, the horses that followed followed in pursuit, the shouts of the riders and the neighing of the horses mingled to form an exciting symphony.
The scene of the competition
The competition attracted 43 equestrian clubs from all over Xinjiang and 64 riders from Yili, Altay, Tacheng and other places to participate in the race, covering horses of different ages and breeds. There were six races on the day, namely the Sweat Horse 1200m, the Friesian Horse 1200m, the Thoroughbred 1200m, and the unlimited 3200m, 8000m and 13000m. The contestants have undergone a rigorous qualification check, and there are both experienced veterans and budding stars on the field, and they have performed a wonderful horse racing drama together.
Mr. Gu, a tourist, learned about the event from the Internet and came to see it on the last day of the holiday. "I will go back to Shandong in two days, and it is really worth the trip to enjoy such a wonderful horse race at the end of the National Day holiday. Here, I saw people of all ethnic groups gathered together to cheer for the contestants, and felt the harmony and beauty of the 'pomegranate seed' family. Mr. Gu said excitedly.
"Win!" In the 3,200-meter race, horse No. 7 "Hongxun" won the championship, and it was driven by Eli · Alimujiang, a professional speed racing rider from Tacheng. On July 16, ·Ali Mujiang and "Hongxun" just won the 5000-meter speed horse racing championship in the 12th National Minority Traditional Sports Games. "This is my fifth consecutive win with Hongxun since July, and we are both improving together and hopefully it will continue to do so next year." He said.
Infinitely scheduled 3200m course
As the organizer of the event, Zhang Xiaobin, chairman of Xinjiang Junchi Tenghao Horse Culture Co., Ltd., introduced that Majiazhuangzi Village has a profound horse racing culture and has maintained the habit of holding traditional horse racing activities for many years. The company will promote the spread and development of horse culture by enhancing the popularity of the local horse culture industrial park, bringing together more horse industry resources and organizing various forms of horse culture activities, so as to bring more vitality and opportunities to the village.
The event also attracted farmers and herdsmen and merchants from five surrounding villages, including Dongnangou Village and Saldaban Village, to sell special goods. Adalgul · Hasmukhan set up a stall in a village bazaar next to the racecourse, and her handmade products such as horse intestines, air-dried beef, pomegranate juice and milk gnocchi are loved by tourists. Hanikai · Yerkai and his uncle sold "childhood memories on horseback" at the small bazaar, and handicrafts such as horse whips, small pony saddles, and felt roofs were displayed in an orderly manner in front of the stall. "Recently, we have received the news that the event will be held, and we can set up stalls around the stadium, and the flow of people is much larger than before, and our income is two or three times more than usual." Hani Kai · Yerkai said.
Tourists shop for special goods
In order to ensure the smooth holding of the competition, Xihu Street in the Economic Development Zone (Head District) organized more than 120 volunteers to fixed-point, positioning, fixed-person, fixed-post services, and at the same time opened a small rural bazaar around the competition site, set up more than 60 booths, and invited farmers and herdsmen in the jurisdiction to bring their handmade agricultural and sideline products for sale, and it is initially estimated that this event will increase the income of farmers and herdsmen by about 150,000 yuan. "Xihu Street will continue to rely on the Horse Culture Industrial Park to drive the employment and entrepreneurship of farmers and herdsmen, and use the 'horse' culture to continue to drive rural revitalization." Chao Zhaomin, member of the Party Working Committee and deputy director of Xihu Street, Economic Development Zone (Tou District), said.
The Speed Horse Racing Classic is not only a sports event, but also an important measure to promote rural revitalization and increase the income of farmers and herdsmen. Yin Li, deputy secretary of the party group and director of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau of the Economic Development Zone (Tou District), said: "In the process of preparing and holding horse racing activities, we have provided a large number of temporary and long-term employment opportunities for local farmers and herdsmen, effectively increasing their income. In addition, with the development of the horse racing industry, we also encourage and support farmers and herdsmen to participate in the industrial chain of horse breeding and equestrian training to achieve industrial income. Horse racing activities have also led to the development and sale of related agricultural and animal husbandry products, such as mare's milk and horse meat, opening up new channels for farmers and herdsmen to increase their income. We hope to deeply integrate the traditional horse racing culture with modern tourism, agriculture and animal husbandry, and open up a new path of economic development with local characteristics. ”