August 30, at 10 am the horse riding of the Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival will host the Spasskaya Tower Children Fancy and Trick Riding Competition.
Fancy and trick riding (or jigitovka) is the historical military branch of the national equestrian culture. It played an important role in drilling horse soldiers and had both military and sports application.
This year 20 riders, prize-winners of the fancy and trick riding qualification round held within the Third Open Moscow Children and Youth Equestrian Arts and Sports Festival, will show all their skills and talents in the finale on Red Square.
Entrance is free.