May the spirit of competition ignite your brilliance on the arena.
May every leap forward become a badge of your growth.
May the Road to the Bird’s Nest etch memories of passion and glory intertwined.
The winning riders from this first leg in the Beijing - Tianjin - Hebei region have already struck the golden knocker on the door to the 12th Longines Beijing Masters.
Many have wondered: Why does the mystical "8" shaped like a coiled serpent appear on the Road to the Bird’s Nest? This 2025 main visual, carrying the cipher of time, silently tells the story of our eight - year journey:
From the humble beginnings in 2017 — where just over 100 horse - and - rider combinations embarked on a fledgling trial — to today’s peak battles across four major regions and the dramatic breakthroughs of the Repechage;
From the early morning preparations in the soft glow of dawn to the silhouettes against the fading light of evening competitions;
This advancement path, forged by passion, has quietly wound its way through eight years of hooves and dreams.
The serpent totem is a special blessing for this Year of the Snake, and also a poetic annotation to this journey of thorns and triumphs.
Just as a serpent sheds its skin for renewal, each leap made by equestrian dreamers writes a new legend every year.
With the first ring of the judge’s bell on April 4, the 2025 Road to the Bird’s Nest Series officially commenced, marking the beginning of the qualification journey toward the 12th Longines Beijing Masters.
In 2025, the four major regions — [Beijing - Tianjin - Hebei], [Greater Bay Area], [Yangtze River Delta], and [Southwest Region] — will each maintain independent point standings.
This not only makes it more convenient for riders to compete locally, but also helps riders from diverse areas strike the golden chord that leads to the Bird’s Nest.
The Repechage is a specially introduced breakthrough channel this year.
For those dreams that narrowly missed the mark at the four major legs, summer offers a chance to sprout anew.
The road to glory is never a single path.
Some may seize the championship in a thunderous surge, while others may measure the journey step by steadfast step.
Completion points and attendance points are gentle rewards for persistence;
Rank carryovers are a mark of respect for all who wait.
What may seem like small accumulations could very well become the key to overtaking in the final turn.