Paint horses focus of Chinese trade delegation visit to Kansas, Nebraska 

Suzanne Ryan-Numrich said this is the first visit of its kind.  

A Chinese delegation recently visited Nebraska and Kansas to source high quality American Paint Horses for the growing equestrian market in China. Ryan-Numrich is the international trade director in the Kansas Department of Agriculture Ag Marketing team. 

“This is the first equine-related trade team hosted by KDA and represents a unique opportunity to enhance the quality of equestrian sports in China,” Ryan-Numrich said. “We look forward to doing more work in this emerging market.” 

Co-hosted by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and the American Paint Horse Association, the delegation included industry experts and equine enthusiasts eager to explore partnerships and connect with local breeders, trainers, exhibitors, and suppliers throughout the region’s equine sector. 

In recent years, the Chinese equestrian market has grown, thus increasing demand for exceptional all-around horses. Youth-suitable horses were the target for young equestrians to show both in China and the U.S. Broodmares and stud prospects were also sought to develop the equine sector in China. 

“We are excited to engage with local horse owners and breeders,” An Tao, a horse trainer from Beijing, said. 

According to a news release, supporting all facets of agriculture is central to KDA’s mission, including facilitating opportunities for producers to market and sell livestock genetics both domestically and internationally. These missions were made possible through KDA’s membership in U.S. Livestock Genetics Export, Inc., with USDA Market Access Program funding and in partnership with the American Paint Horse Association. 

For more information, contact KDA agribusiness development coordinator Tessa Beeman at [email protected] or 785-564-7474. 

Kylene Scott can be reached at 620-227-1804 or [email protected].