| HORFA - the biggest horse show in China
HORFA-China International Horse Fair is China's biggest horse show and the exclusive event combining horse show, horse deal, conference and games.
HORFA China is committed to the development of Chinese horse industry through promoting international communication & cooperation among horse industries and the introduction of overseas excellent breeds and breeding technologies.
A promising Chinese market
According to the official statistics, over 4000 horses had been imported into China in the last 5 years (2005~2009), and what's more, during the first 7 months this year, China's horse imports had already reached 1200 heads. We believe that the future horse imports shall been growing at a ultra-high speed annually.
Overseas horse dealers have entered China，investment of over RMB 100 million or even 10 billion are emerging – Dubai Tianjin Horse City, Tianjin Huanya Polo Club, Chabei Zhangjiakou Ranch, Chengdu Golden Equestrian Park, Xilingole China Horse Capital – thousands of qualified racing horses are needed and the domestic supply is far from enough.
- Facts of Chinese horse owners
Following the 2008 Olympics, the 2010 Asian Games is held in Guangzhou. The equestrian games involved in them have constantly boosted horse purchasing and public attention in China. Private horse-breeding is going to be another high-end sport in China, following yachts, race cars, private jets and golf. By 2010, the number of registered equestrian clubs in China has risen to 500, a surge from the 100 in 2008.Equestrian fans have topped 300,000 and there are still huge potentials.
Forbes 2010 "White Paper on China's private wealth" shows that in Mainland China billionaire has over 20,000, and millionaire has up to 383,000, 53% of which gathered in Guangdong, Zhejiang, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Beijing, nearly 70% of billionaires are also gathered there. The elements of life that the Chinese tycoons pursue reflect a style of from richness to nobility. Horse has attracted a growing concern and interest from the tycoons, and spent billions of dollars buying horses, riding, racing, establishing polo equestrian club.
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