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Two ministries published the first development plan for the horse industry
Rules will be introduced for national speed horse racing events involving many related sports industries and fields, such as horse riding and horse racing.
News from our newspaper (Reporter Zhang Qin) Yesterday, the “National Equine Industry Development Plan (2020-2025)” jointly issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the State General Sports Administration was published in full on the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. This is the first development plan for the horse industry since the founding of the People’s Republic of China. It clarifies the guiding ideology, main goals and key tasks for the development of China’s horse industry over a period of time. It involves many horse-related industries such as horse riding, horse racing, etc. countryside.
Based on a comprehensive review of the development status of China’s horse industry and analysis of opportunities and challenges in various aspects, the “Plan” presents the development idea for a period of time in the future, with the Aim to develop the modern horse industry, accelerate the transformation and improvement of the horse industry and consolidate the industrial base. Improve the standard system, improve the system and mechanism, strengthen the support of talents, play the leading role of events and cultural tourism, accelerate the establishment of a modern horse industry production system, a system of management and an industrial system, and improve the professionalization, standardization, standardization and commercialization of the equine industry. , Promote the integrated development of primary, secondary and tertiary industries, cultivate new economic growth points for the development of the horse industry, improve the quality and efficiency competitiveness, take the path of modern horse industry development with Chinese characteristics and continue to meet people’s growing needs for a better life.
The overall goal is that by 2025, the framework and system for the development of China’s modern horse industry will be initially formed, the integrated development pattern of primary, secondary and tertiary industries will be initially formed, will be greatly improved the economic and social benefits of the horse industry, and a relatively complete modern breeding, efficient breeding, Diagnostic and health care, epidemic prevention and control, education and training, performance measurement, competitive performance, fitness and leisure, cultural tourism, product processing and industrial service system.
To achieve these goals, the “Plan” clarifies 16 key tasks and measures in four aspects: establishing a modern breeding system, improving the equestrian sports system, promoting the integrated development of primary, secondary and tertiary industries, and strengthening the support of scientific and technological talents. The distribution, cultural traditions, development characteristics of equestrian sports, etc., present the key points of the development and utilization of the horse industry for different regions specifically, and guide local conditions to promote healthy development. and orderly from the industry.
The plan released this time also specifically mentions the exploration and promotion of horse racing. China will study and formulate national speed horse racing competition standards and national horse racing development plans, establish a horse racing classification system in line with international standards, and improve the national horse racing competition system . Improving the credibility of horse racing events, optimizing the event audition system, implementing an access evaluation system for professionals, and focusing on professional ethics and codes of conduct. The “Plan” specifically mentions the improvement of the management and control system for horse drugs and prohibited items, gradually establishing a horse welfare system in line with international standards and issuing an annual report on the credibility of horse racing by China. In accordance with the principles of “small steps, divided steps, constant” and “pilot first, then promote”, and in accordance with the implementing rules and regulatory requirements of instant sports lottery and sports game guessing lottery to large-scale, speed horse racing pilot work is promoted.
The “Plan” also mentions the resurgence of polo sports and proposes that industry associations establish polo branches in accordance with laws and regulations based on labor needs, play the role of professional polo committees and develop a system standard for polo sports facilities, competitions, horses, jockeys and coaches. Guide local governments to develop polo in an orderly manner and promote the revival of polo Photo courtesy / Visual China
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Why is there a special plan for the horse industry?
Relevant people in charge of the Livestock and Veterinary Office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the Department of Sport Economics of the State General Administration of Sports said that currently China has problems such as the excellent characteristics of local horses insufficiently exploited, the horses used in competitions are mainly dependent on foreign imports and insufficient supply of domestic sports horses to meet market demand. . “Planning” introduces the “equine industry +” development model, promotes the conversion of horse breeds, equestrian sports, cultural tourism and other resource advantages into economic advantages, increases the proportion of the production value of equine industry, and creates a coordinated development mechanism.
The modern equine industry reportedly differs from other animal husbandry industries such as swine, poultry, cattle, and sheep. It does not focus on the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products, but rather promotes the development of the horse breeding industry through sporting events and cultural tourism. Both complement each other. It is inseparable, which is consistent with the basic thinking and development direction of the international equine industry. Therefore, the development of modern equine industry includes not only the breeding link, but also related links such as sport, it is necessary for agricultural and rural departments and sports departments to strengthen their cooperation and jointly promote their respective functions. This “Plan” plans and presents horse breeding and sports together, which can promote the integrated development of primary, secondary and tertiary industries, focusing on the healthy and sustainable development of China’s equine industry.
What is the future development plan for equestrian sports?
The plan specifically mentions the development of equestrian sports and proposes that equestrian sports are an important part of the development of the modern horse industry. China plans to establish a ranking system for Chinese equestrian clubs, promote the standardization, specialization and branding of equestrian clubs, and focus on cultivating a series of branded equestrian clubs. Combining equestrian promotion, popularization and improvement, make full use of the Tokyo Olympic Games preparation platform to vigorously publicize and promote equestrian sports. At the same time, a series of competitions and training activities are carried out to promote the improvement of the level of equestrian sports. Organize a variety of equestrian activities to improve public awareness of equestrian sports.
China will also actively promote youth equestrian sports, intensify efforts to bring horse riding to campus, allow more young people to like equestrian sports, and advocate for the widespread use of Chinese horses in youth equestrian teaching and low-level competitions. At the same time, support Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia and other regions to develop equestrian tourism, promote long-distance horse racing, increase horse cultural exchanges and cooperation with countries around the world, especially countries throughout of the “Belt and Road”, and introduce influential cultural performances and equestrian entertainment programs from abroad. Domestic Horses will create a batch of renowned domestic horse cultural show entertainment programs and products to activate the domestic horse cultural consumer market.
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The number of horses in China is among the best in the world
China is a great country for horse breeding, and the number of horses is among the best in the world. In 2019, the national horse population was 3.671 million horses, which represents 6% of the world’s total population, ranking fifth.
According to industry statistics, the production value of the entire horse industry chain is about 70 billion yuan. The regional design of horse breeding is relatively concentrated, mainly distributed in Xinjiang, Sichuan, Inner Mongolia, Tibet, Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi and other provinces. Among them, Xinjiang, Sichuan and Inner Mongolia have 955,000 horses, 756,000 horses and 671,000 horses respectively, which represents the total of the country. 65%.
When it comes to animal husbandry, there are 29 local horse breed resources in China, of which 7 breeds, including the Debao pony, are included in the national conservation list of livestock and poultry genetic resources for key protection. Most of these breeds have unique traits and are new breeds. Important genetic material. The “Plan” issued this time proposes to implement precise protection from three aspects: conservation farms, protected areas and gene banks.
Text / reporter Zhang Qin
