Introducing the Metropolitan Police Mounted Division for Horse Enthusiasts

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

MISIA’s ‘Welcome One’ Supports Olympic Equestrian Sports and Promotes Unity

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

Introduction to Various Forms of Equestrian Sports

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

Bruce Springsteen’s Daughter Competes in Olympics and Wins Silver Medal

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

Olympic Equestrian Surprise: The Daruma Obstacle

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