An invitational horse race in Damshung county, Xizang autonomous region, runs from April 23 to 27. [Photo by Tenzin Choephel/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Participants and their horses come from around the country, with some coming from Xizang, Qinghai, Sichuan, Yunnan and Gansu.

Multiple well-known horses will take part in the competitions, including Daqie and Dongda from Xizang, Bayi from Shangri-La, Yunnan province, and Gawa from Sichuan province.