Horse racing is very popular in Finland. In 1909. as a result of breeding, there has been bred special breed thoroughbred horses Finnish. For the first time in Lappeenranta equestrian events were held in 1817. Then they became an annual event.

In 1973 the city built a large racetrack "Ravirata" on 570 seats. At the same time there have been carried out and the first race. Each year, the racetrack is visited by about one million viewers.

Every year on the racetrack is mainly a cultural event - Royal running, causing the spectators storm of positive emotions. Anyone can make bets in races on a tote, experiencing for himself on the favor of fate.

Tourists are attracted here not only jump, but equestrian jumping competitions - run with obstacles and dressage, in which participants compete from all over the country.