Gwacheon Toriaria Cup National Equestrian Festival Opens on the 14th

Gwacheon City announced that it will hold the "2026 Gwacheon Toriaria Cup National Equestrian Festival" over two days starting on the 14th at the special competition venue in the Government Complex Gwacheon Building 5 courtyard, expanding participation from youth to the general division.

This year's competition has expanded in scale after being selected for the Korea Racing Association project. A general division competition has been added to the event previously centered on youth athletes, broadening participation, and the festival will be organized not only as a competition where athletes showcase their skills but also as a celebration where citizens can enjoy equestrian activities up close.

Approximately 50 athletes from across the nation will participate in the competition, divided into youth and general divisions, and will compete in a total of 9 obstacle events over two days.

In particular, various experiential programs have been arranged so citizens can enjoy not only watching the competition but also interacting directly with horses and experiencing the joy of horseback riding. Various programs are being prepared that family visitors can enjoy together, including children's horseback riding experiences, horse feeding, and photo zones.

Gwacheon Mayor Shin Gye-yong said, "I hope this competition becomes a meaningful stage for equestrian athletes to demonstrate their skills, and an opportunity for citizens to experience horseback riding, which has been difficult to access in their daily lives, up close."