Their adventure began by packing their Trec Ireland clothing kindly sponsored by Kellehers Equestrian in Clash Tralee, collecting their visas at the Chinese Embassy in Dublin very early on Tuesday and they flew out later the same day to Beijing from where they were taken by car to' China Horse Town'
They were allocated their mounts and then rode a practice 10 Km across open plains that were scattered with snow. After which their ponies were vetted to check that they would be suitable to continue for the competition and were allocated their stables.
The Festivities began with a truly awesome opening ceremony and spectacular production of acrobatics, horsemanship, trapeze artists and choreography by their hosts followed by superb culinary delights.