Among those who enjoy horseback riding, some may have thought about turning their passion into a profession. In Japan, careers involving horseback riding include riding instructors at equestrian clubs and jockeys in horse racing, but the mounted police unit also offers a profession that leverages horseback riding skills. When hearing about mounted police units in … Read more
If you love animals, you might have wondered about horseback riding at least once. However, riding is often perceived as a refined sport and tends to be somewhat expensive as a hobby, so it’s not always easy to start immediately after becoming interested. Once you decide to learn, you will need to prepare membership fees … Read more
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
When looking at a horse’s profile, you might notice unfamiliar terms like bay or chestnut. Since these terms are followed by ‘coat,’ it’s easy to guess they refer to the horse’s hair or fur. However, many such terms like ‘roan’ or ‘grey’ don’t immediately evoke an image of what the horse looks like. In reality, … Read more
History of Baji Park Do you know about Baji Park in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo? When you think of Baji Park, what comes to mind? A large sports stadium? Or perhaps the Olympic venue where events were held? Baji Park is a hub for the promotion of horse riding operated by the Japan Racing Association (JRA). … Read more
Although the term ‘equestrian’ encompasses many sports where a rider and horse work as one, only four disciplines—show jumping, dressage, eventing, and endurance—are officially recognized by the Japan Equestrian Federation. In this article, we will explore the disciplines recognized by the World Equestrian Federation: Western, Carriage, and Light riding! Western Sports Overview of Western Sports … 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
Have you ever wondered about the average lifespan of horses? While racehorses are often introduced as three- or four-year-olds, does that mean they are still young, lively youth, or fully mature adults? The favorite horse that carries you on its back—is it an older or a younger horse compared to you? Understanding this can make … Read more
Some people may find it hard to imagine horses sleeping… Compared to humans, horses are said to sleep for shorter periods. In this article, we explore horse sleep, including how long they sleep, whether they dream, and if they sleep standing up. We’ll also answer common questions about horse rest and sleeping habits. When Do … 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
