Shandan army horse farm

Shandan military horse farm is located in Shandan County under the jurisdiction of Zhangye City, 130km away from Zhangye City and 50km away from Shandan County. Shandan horse farm has the longest history in the world. It is also the largest horse farm in Asia and the second largest in the world. Many old films have been shot in the horse farm, such as "horse herder" and "Princess Wencheng".

With flat terrain, lush water and grass, green grass in summer and golden yellow in winter, the racecourse is an ideal place for horses to breed and grow. As early as 3000 years ago, horses were raised here. Since the Western Han Dynasty, based on the local Mongolian horses, it has introduced various western region horses and bred Shandan horses, which are famous all over the world. Therefore, it has become the royal army horse breeding base for generations.

Shandan army horse farm is divided into general field, one field, two fields, three fields and four fields. The scenery of one field and three fields is better, and there are many horses. On the way, you can see a large number of rape flowers. The flowering period is similar to that of Qinghai Lake and Gansu folk music. It is the best from mid late July to early August. The colorful flowers on the grassland open alternately in June, July and August.

Shandan army horse farm

Shandan army horse farm was founded in 121 BC by Huo Qubing, a hussar General of the Western Han Dynasty. It is located in the middle of Hexi Corridor and the damaying grassland at the north foot of Lenglongling in Qilian Mountains. It spans Gansu and Qinghai provinces and is adjacent to three cities (prefectures) and six counties, with a total area of 3.2954 million mu. The world's oldest Royal Racecourse was once the largest in Asia and the second largest in the world. After the collapse of the Soviet Union's dunho racecourse, it occupied the first position in the world.

Shandan military horse farm is an ideal place for horses to breed and grow with flat terrain and abundant water and grass. It is one of the first batch of "China Time-honored Brand" enterprises recognized by the state.

Since its establishment in September 1949, Shandan military horse farm has been under the management of the army for nearly 50 years. It is the largest military horse breeding base in Asia and the largest grain, oil and meat production base of our army.

On September 10, 2001, Shandan military horse farm was transferred to China animal husbandry industry and Commerce (Group) Corporation as a whole, realizing the transformation from military support unit to social enterprise,

In July 2013, according to the strategic plan of enterprise restructuring within the system of China Agricultural Development Group, Shandan military horse farm was directly managed by the group as a secondary enterprise of the group.

Now it is the largest central local enterprise in Zhangye City.

geographical environment

Shandan army Racecourse is the oldest Racecourse at present. Founded in 121 BC by Huo Qubing, a Hushi General of the Western Han Dynasty, it is more than 2130 years ago and is also the oldest single organization in the world. Shandan horse farm covers an area of 2195 square kilometers (slightly larger than the two Hong Kong Special Administrative Regions). After the disintegration of the former Soviet Union's Dunhe horse farm, Shandan horse farm occupies the first place in the world.

Shandan military horse farm is located in the middle of Hexi Corridor, damaying grassland at the north foot of Lenglongling, Qilian Mountain. It spans Gansu and Qinghai provinces, adjacent to three cities (prefectures) and six counties, with a total area of 3.2954 million mu, including 1.8498 million mu of grassland, 403000 mu of arable land, 800000 mu of woodland, 242600 mu of other areas, and 2420-4933 meters of sea level. Founded in 121 BC, with a long history of more than 2100 years, it is now the first batch of "Zhonghua time-honored brand" enterprises recognized by the state. It has the longest history in the world, the largest scale in Asia and the largest Racecourse in the world.

Since its establishment in September 1949, Shandan military horse farm has been under military management for nearly 50 years. It is the largest military horse breeding base in China and even in Asia, and also the largest grain, oil and meat production base of our army. Every year, a large number of good horses are exported to support national defense and economic construction. In particular, the cultivated "Shandan horse" is one of the rare excellent varieties for riding and riding in China. In recent years, more than 100000 horses have been transported to all parts of the country. It has made great contributions to the cultivation of good horses in China.

On September 10, 2001, Shandan horse farm was handed over to China animal husbandry industry and Commerce (Group) Corporation for free, realizing the transformation from a military support enterprise to a social enterprise. Now it is called Gansu Zhongmu Shandan horse farm. It has 4 agricultural and animal husbandry enterprises, 10 industrial (commercial) and mining enterprises, 8 communities and 4 institutions, including 7878 employees and 3023 retired employees.

Shandan military horse farm is an ideal place for horses to breed and grow, with flat terrain, lush water and grass, green grass in summer and golden yellow in winter. As early as 3000 years ago, horses were raised here. Since the Western Han Dynasty, based on the local horse breeds, it has introduced various western region horses, and the Shandan horse bred by cross breeding is famous all over the world. Therefore, it has become the royal army horse breeding base of the past dynasties. Shandan horse is well proportioned, stout, strong and fat. It is resistant to roughing, has good adaptability, and has excellent speed and endurance. It is a good horse for carrying and riding. There are more than 10000 horses in total.

Shandan military horse farm has beautiful scenery. After arriving at the camp, tourists can continue to travel 50 kilometers eastward to the military horse farm. They can have horse riding tours, camping, horse racing or equestrian performances, and visit natural scenic spots. It is also an ideal film and television venue. Since the shooting and broadcasting of more than 30 films and TV programs, such as "horse herder", "menggenhua", "Princess Wencheng", "Wang Zhaojun", "the age of peace" and "red combain", shandanma and junmachang have gained great fame and become important film and TV tourist attractions.

Historical evolution

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In the second year of Yuanshou (121 BC) of Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty, Huo Qubing, a general of Hushi, drove Wanqi out of Longxi, across Yanzhi mountain and Hanyang (damaying) grassland to the west end of Qilian Mountains. After defeating the Xiongnu tribes in Yanzhi mountain and damaying grassland, the defeated Xiongnu people looked back sadly and sent out an eternal elegy: "losing my Qilian Mountain, I will not have enough livestock; losing my Yanzhi mountain, I will have no color for women.".

Northern Wei Dynasty

In 439 ad, Emperor Taiwu of the Northern Wei Dynasty ended the "five cool disputes" in Hexi, eliminated the regimes of Beiyan, Beiliang and Xiliang, and unified the north. At this time, the expanded damaying grassland has raised up to 2 million horses, 1 million camels, and countless cattle and sheep for more than ten years.

Sui Dynasty

In 609, the fifth year of Daye of emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty, Emperor Yang visited Zhangye and Yanzhi mountain in Guangxi, met with the envoys of 27 kings of Turk and western regions, went to damaying grassland in person, and led Zhao to order the establishment of animal husbandry supervisor and official horses in damaying grassland.

Tang Dynasty

In the early Tang Dynasty, Taizong Li Shimin ordered his servant Zhang Jingshun to take charge of horse husbandry for 24 years. During the peak period of horse husbandry in the Tang Dynasty, there were more than 70000 horses.

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In 1801, 18000 horses were bred in the grassland of damaying. In 1838, there were 20000 pieces. In the late Qing Dynasty, the current situation was turbulent and the horse administration declined. There were only a few hundred horses in damaying grassland.

Republic of China

In October 1919, Yu kuiwu was appointed as the head of the horse farm of the DAMA camp by the Ministry of the army, which was under the jurisdiction of the Department of army and animal husbandry of the Ministry of the army. Later, due to frequent wars, the racecourse went through ups and downs several times. In 1929, it became the private ranch of warlords Ma Buqing and Ma Bufang. It was not until 1940 that it returned to the KMT Central Government. After several twists and turns, it was established as Shandan army ranch.

The People's Republic of China

On September 21, 1949, the Chinese people's Liberation Army officially took over the Shandan army horse farm on the order of Chairman Mao Zedong, and the first field army of the Chinese people's Liberation Army took over the Shandan army ranch.

In January 1950, it was named shandanjun ranch of the rear service army of the northwest military region of the Chinese people's Liberation Army. In 1953, Shandan army ranch was renamed the first military horse farm of the northwest military region command of the Chinese people's Liberation Army. The main task is to produce light cavalry for the army.

In 1955, the first military horse farm was renamed Shandan military horse farm of the rear service department of the PLA, which was under the jurisdiction of the General Logistics Department.

In March 1957, according to the instructions of the State Council, Shandan military horse farm was handed over by the General Logistics Department of the people's Liberation Army to the Ministry of agriculture and reclamation for management, and was renamed state-owned Shandan ranch, a state-owned agricultural and animal husbandry enterprise.

In June 1961, the State Council approved the report of the general staff and the Ministry of agriculture and reclamation that the military horse farms devolved to the provinces and autonomous regions should be recovered and handed over to the general staff and the Ministry of agriculture and reclamation for joint management. The state-owned Shandan ranch should be put under the management of the army. In August, the General Logistics Department officially sent a working group to take over and renamed Shandan military horse farm of the General Logistics Department of the Chinese people's Liberation Army.

On October 21, 1975, the general staff and the general staff decided to set up the general horse field of Lanzhou Military Region of the Chinese people's Liberation Army, which was under the management of Lanzhou Military Region. The Logistics Department of Lanzhou Military Region was responsible for the specific management.

In December 1986, according to the order (1986) housizi No. 149 of the Logistics Department of Lanzhou Military Region, the former army horse farm of Lanzhou Military Region was changed into the horse farm Administration Bureau of the Logistics Department of Lanzhou Military Region of the Chinese people's Liberation Army. The establishment of the Bureau. The Bureau consists of Political Department, office, agricultural machinery department, animal husbandry department, industry department, education and Technology Department, finance department, labor and capital department, supply and marketing department, land department, armed department, epidemic prevention station and labor service company.

On September 10, 2001, in accordance with the major decision of the Party Central Committee, the State Council and the Central Military Commission on the adjustment and reform of military support enterprises, Shandan Racecourse was transferred to China animal husbandry industry and Commerce (Group) Corporation for management free, and renamed as Gansu Zhongmu Shandan racecourse, which has jurisdiction over No.1, No.2, No.3 and No.4 racecourse, machinery factory, fertilizer factory, electric power company, liquor company, mining company and supply and marketing company , oil company, animal husbandry company and other 12 secondary enterprises

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