Equestrian at the Olympics

Have you seen the JRA-produced promotional video for equestrian sports titled ‘TOGETHER! The World’s Equestrianism is Coming’? The song featured in this commercial is ‘Welcome One.’ This time, we’ve compiled information about MISIA, the singer of this support song for equestrian sports, and the feelings embedded in the song. New CM Song Supporting JRA’s Equestrian … Read more

Equestrian events—including show jumping, eventing, and dressage—showed the impressive strength and gentlemanly grace of both humans and horses at the Olympics. Although Japan did not secure a medal, the performances were remarkable. There was much talk about obstacle design, but another interesting story was that of the daughter of a famous American rock singer competing … Read more

Many people may have been moved and inspired by witnessing the performances of athletes across various sports at the Tokyo Olympics. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event was unique in that spectators couldn’t attend the venues in person and had to watch from home on TV. Among the many memorable moments in Olympic Equestrian, … Read more

Equestrian sports require a strong bond between horse and rider, and building mutual trust is key to achieving success in competitions. While it might seem logical that horses from different countries travel with their riders to international events like the Olympics, horses also need to travel to the host country alongside their riders to perform … Read more

The Paralympic Games have finally begun. In this article, we introduce the selection process, members, and horses of Japan’s Paralympic equestrian team for Tokyo 2020. By reading this, you’ll enjoy Paralympic equestrian events even more. Whether you’re unfamiliar with Paralympic equestrian sports or just curious, we hope you’ll read to the end and develop an … Read more

The Tokyo Paralympics are scheduled from August 24 to September 5, 2021, immediately after the Olympic Games. Did you get a chance to watch the Paralympic equestrian events? Specialized tack and equipment are used for these competitions. Many spectators likely focused on the gear that Paralympic athletes use. Though no Japanese athletes won medals this … Read more

The equestrian events at the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics are finally here! In this article, we introduce the selection process, team members, and their horses for the Japanese national team competing in equestrian sports. By reading this, you’ll enjoy Olympic equestrian competitions even more! Whether you’re already interested or just curious, make sure to read … Read more