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Food and Rural Affairs to amend the Enforcement Rules of the Grassland Act so that equestrian facilities may be installed within pastureland designated for ranching.Jeju Special Self-Governing Province explained that it proposed this in order to establish clear grounds for installing equestrian facilities and to develop the horse industry as a new growth engine industry by linking it with the primary industry and the tertiary industries such as tourism, leisure, and sports.The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food is currently pushing to revise the Enforcement Rules of the Pasture Act so that horse-related facilities, livestock experience facilities, farm landscape facilities, and rest facilities—essential infrastructure for livestock farming—are included within the scope of facilities currently designated for horses, so that they can be used without obtaining a separate pasture conversion permit, but equestrian facilities are not included.
Saturday, October 17 2026 - 04:17 AM
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Even a well-bred foreign horse cannot beat a domestic horse with a winning record if it has no racing experience. In addition, foreign horses must compete against those that have won since the 4th class, and if training is forced to match their level of competition, there is a risk that the horses could tire out quickly.By purchasing many positive words from abroad, we will naturally receive high-quality feedback, which will also help the development of Korean horse racing. For example, even if you buy an expensive foreign horse for a million dollars and it wins every race held in Korea
Saturday, October 17 2026 - 04:16 AM
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Although the betting ticket sales union went on strike on race day demanding changes to wages and employment arrangements, there was no major disruption in the ticket sales operations.When collective bargaining with the Korea Racing Authority broke down, the Labor Union of Racecourse Ticket Vendors of the KRA Korea Racing Association went on strike, and on the 22nd, about 300 ticket vendors refused to come to work.At some off-track locations, some ticket sellers who had more than 50% attendance were refusing to come to work, causing confusion at Seoul Racecourse Park and various off-track locations. To avoid this, free admission was implemented, all Korea Racing Authority staff waited at the ticket counters, and race broadcasts encouraged the use of self-service ticket machines.
Saturday, October 17 2026 - 04:11 AM
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Although the Korea Racing Authority has brought in a number of good stallions to support them, they cannot beat horses purchased from abroad. We must move toward a system of autonomous competition.By removing price limits, foreign horses should be allowed to enter the scene freely, while also reforming the racing system. What is currently a mixed race for grade 4 and above should be divided into domestic and foreign races. Only then can domestic racehorse producers survive and also achieve a qualitative improvement in Korean horse racing.
Saturday, October 17 2026 - 04:09 AM
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Regarding the Daejeon branch, the Daejeon Participatory Autonomy Citizens’ Coalition held a press conference on the 8th in front of the Korea Racing Authority’s Daejeon branch in Wolpyeong-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon, calling for the withdrawal of the expansion plan for the Wolpyeong-dong off-track betting center and urging the withdrawal of the Daejeon branch expansion plan and relocation to the outskirts.In their statement, they argued that since the Daejeon branch was established, citizens have been exposed to the risk of gambling addiction and are suffering serious infringements on their living environment, such as traffic congestion caused by illegal parking on weekends and the deterioration of educational and residential environments due to the concentration of entertainment facilities. They demanded the relocation to the outskirts or closure, but accused the Korea Racing Authority of instead trying to expand it.
Saturday, October 17 2026 - 04:08 AM
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Don't think that your prize money is being taken away.Through integration, Seoul owners could list horses in Busan and entrust them to skilled trainers to win races held in Busan, while Busan owners could list horses in Seoul and claim victory in races held there. Isn't it contradictory that our country's central horse racing is based in Seoul and its results are not as good as Busan's. There are only a few racetracks in the country, so they need to be consolidated.That is because there is opposition within the Seoul Horse Owners Association.
Saturday, October 17 2026 - 04:07 AM
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As part-time horse racing workers, betting ticket sellers only need to come to work on the days races are held to handle ticketing and guidance, and because they currently work two days a week, they fall under the category of ultra-short-hour workers with less than 15 working hours per week. If the weekly working hours are 15 hours or more, under the Labor Standards Act and the Act on the Standards of Working Conditions, the employee may receive paid holidays and annual paid leave, and be eligible for severance pay.The ticket-selling union said, “The Korea Racing Authority only forcibly adjusted meal and break times, reducing working hours to less than 15 hours, while the actual working hours are more than 15 hours.” They added, “Because management cuts the meal and break times by 10 minutes each, we can’t even have a leisurely meal.” It was argued that all actual working hours should be recognized.
Saturday, October 17 2026 - 04:04 AM
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Wouldn't it be better to have two people run, rather than one person buying horses and making them run at just one racetrack. Horses with more speed than speed but better endurance are more likely to succeed in Busan than in Seoul, while those with more speed than endurance are more likely to succeed in Seoul than in Busan. If you spend a lot of money to buy a horse but only have one chance, it's such a waste. Make those who can't speak in Busan run in Seoul, and those who can't speak in Seoul run in Busan.
Saturday, October 17 2026 - 04:04 AM
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Over the years of the integrated horse racing competition between Busan and Seoul, horses from LetsRun Park Busan-Gyeongnam have performed relatively well. The main reason is its influence. Of course, there are also management system factors, but compared to Seoul, Busan’s main thoroughbred track is 50 meters longer, so horses with endurance perform better there, whereas faster horses do better in Seoul.However, if you merge, the opponents who purchase and deploy horses will have more options, so it could also be an opportunity for them.
Saturday, October 17 2026 - 04:00 AM
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I heard that China is making huge investments in dressage recently. It is said that they imported a great deal of dressage horses from Europe.The horses the Korean athletes are riding are more expensive and of higher caliber than those of Japan. I understand that the price of horses for Korean athletes participating in various competitions, such as the Asian Games, is more than double that of Japanese athletes' horses. In Korea, the price of horses for athletes varies, and they also go to the U.S. or Europe for private training.
Saturday, October 17 2026 - 03:58 AM
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With Gyeryong Construction relocating to a new headquarters in February, the Korea Racing Authority plans to purchase the shared Gyeryong Construction building and improve customer service by remodeling it into an optimized facility. When residents began opposing the expansion of the Daejeon branch, the Korea Racing Authority stated that it would maintain the current policy of one person, one seat, assigned seating system and the current number of entrants.The importance of off-track betting facilities in the horse racing industry is by no means small.To implement horse racing, enormous financial resources are required to equip basic facilities such as racecourses, stands, and auxiliary facilities, and due to difficulties in securing land to build racetracks, it is a reality in countries that have implemented horse racing that they operate off-track betting facilities far outnumbering the number of racetracks.
Saturday, October 17 2026 - 03:57 AM
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No single horse was singled out, but it seems that all the horses that participated in today's training will improve. In the group that focused on quick, sharp movements, horses that showed sluggish movement for the first time became more active in the afternoon, and those that were already active displayed stable movement, so everything progressed in a positive direction. The group that had been riding heavily was unstable when putting on the bit, but he rode steadily after training. For a first day, the training went well.
Saturday, October 17 2026 - 03:54 AM
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However, despite this reality, civic groups that have ridden on social prejudice against off-track betting facilities and regional selfishness are absorbed in opposition for the sake of opposition, and it is regrettable that the reality of labeling the horse racing industry—which contributes a significant portion to the national budget by paying tax revenue amounting to 1.4 trillion won annually—as gambling is nothing short of unfortunate.The horse industry and horse racing industry say that instead of opposing only for the sake of opposition, they should seek development into a healthy leisure activity and openly discuss with each other to set the best course for one another.
Saturday, October 17 2026 - 03:53 AM
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First of all, there is no such educational material. Various experts have their own unique know-how and are taming and training dogs in their own ways. I believe there is no single correct answer when it comes to education. Since each character has a different speaking style, a one-size-fits-all manual is meaningless. For example, some horses are insensitive to stimuli while others are sensitive, and some naturally have their heads positioned higher than others, while others have them lower.
Saturday, October 17 2026 - 03:50 AM
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However, despite this reality, civic groups that have ridden on social prejudice against off-track betting facilities and regional selfishness are absorbed in opposition for the sake of opposition, and it is regrettable that the reality of labeling the horse racing industry—which contributes a significant portion to the national budget by paying tax revenue amounting to 1.4 trillion won annually—as gambling is nothing short of unfortunate.The horse industry and horse racing industry say that instead of opposing only for the sake of opposition, they should seek development into a healthy leisure activity and openly discuss with each other to set the best course for one another.
Saturday, October 17 2026 - 03:49 AM
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However, to transition to equestrian use, it is essential to change to a slower and more stable rhythm, and improving balance is also important in training.There isn’t much difference, but the key goal of the jomasak training is for the horses to find stability and become calmer. The goal of Jomasak is to ensure that horses are not afraid of the person standing in the center, and building trust between horse and handler is important. Leaping out too abruptly is the worst form, while maintaining a steady pace with a stable rhythm is the best.
Saturday, October 17 2026 - 03:47 AM
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Japan faced a situation similar to Korea’s, but it has continuously passed down the techniques for taming and training retired racehorses and now possesses world-class expertise in this area. This is from Serimachi, a specialist in taming and training retired racehorses.Last year, in Yeongcheon, Gyeongbuk, and at a limited location in LetsRun Farm Jangsu, most trainees were in professions familiar to them, such as trainers. For that reason, the more the training progressed, the better the trainees’ understanding and effectiveness became,
Saturday, October 17 2026 - 03:43 AM
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Regarding the Daejeon branch, the Daejeon Participatory Autonomy Citizens’ Coalition held a press conference on the 8th in front of the Korea Racing Authority’s Daejeon branch in Wolpyeong-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon, calling for the withdrawal of the expansion plan for the Wolpyeong-dong off-track betting center and urging the withdrawal of the Daejeon branch expansion plan and relocation to the outskirts.In their statement, they argued that since the Daejeon branch was established, citizens have been exposed to the risk of gambling addiction and are suffering serious infringements on their living environment, such as traffic congestion caused by illegal parking on weekends and the deterioration of educational and residential environments due to the concentration of entertainment facilities. They demanded the relocation to the outskirts or closure, but accused the Korea Racing Authority of instead trying to expand it.
Saturday, October 17 2026 - 03:43 AM
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Until the mid-1990s, they domesticated and trained The Dovebred, which had mainly been used as racehorses, and used them as riding horses. However, as the European Warmblood began to be introduced to Korea in earnest in the mid-1990s, the techniques for taming and training retired racehorses naturally disappeared. Centered on professional equestrians, they began riding Warmbloods, which had a physical advantage, while the unprofitable skills of taming and training retired racehorses managed to survive.
Saturday, October 17 2026 - 03:41 AM
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With Gyeryong Construction relocating to a new headquarters in February, the Korea Racing Authority plans to purchase the shared Gyeryong Construction building and improve customer service by remodeling it into an optimized facility. When residents began opposing the expansion of the Daejeon branch, the Korea Racing Authority stated that it would maintain the current policy of one person, one seat, assigned seating system and the current number of entrants.The importance of off-track betting facilities in the horse racing industry is by no means small.To implement horse racing, enormous financial resources are required to equip basic facilities such as racecourses, stands, and auxiliary facilities, and due to difficulties in securing land to build racetracks, it is a reality in countries that have implemented horse racing that they operate off-track betting facilities far outnumbering the number of racetracks.
Saturday, October 17 2026 - 03:39 AM
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As the fresh blood of the horse industry, I will give it my all.Choi Tae-hoon, head of the Yongin Pony Club, expressed his ambition to open a chain of branches bearing the name of his equestrian club. He said there were many hardships and difficulties in the process of growing the pony business from just three horses to 23 within a few years. However, by overcoming difficulties through hands-on effort, they are now generating stable profits and have even received certification for the sixth industry.
Saturday, October 17 2026 - 03:36 AM
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In particular, the two main roads are blocking access to the nearest school, Seongsim Girls’ Middle and High School, so it was found that only 0.27 students per day actually attend school in front of the new Yongsan branch, revealing how absurd the opposing side’s claims were.Nevertheless, the opposing side is shouting only opposition unconditionally.In their press statement, the Residents’ Committee demanded opposition to the expansion of the Yongsan branch office outside the building, desperate resistance if the branch office is forced to open inside, and strong action from the Yongsan District Mayor, the district council, and National Assembly member Jin Young.In particular, they have repeatedly insisted that opening the new Yongsan branch is absolutely impossible, and that if the opening is pursued, there would be no need for consultation.
Saturday, October 17 2026 - 03:36 AM
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When he burned a lot, he even earned 500,000 won, yet he said he was happy. What started that way has now become stable, with recognition for our efforts, certification as a sixth-industry business, and support from the government.My wife had no connection to horses. We met through an introduction, and as we went on dates and hung out, my wife naturally became familiar with him. I bought three horses and we went out on dates a lot, and that’s how we ended up here. While on horseback dates, I gave the kids rides, and seeing them, we both felt good about it
Saturday, October 17 2026 - 03:33 AM
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Popularizing horseback riding is the top priority. If horseback riding becomes more widely accessible, many people will visit riding centers, directly boosting their revenue. Structural changes are needed to make horseback riding more accessible. In addition, customer service seems important. In any field, success is difficult without improving customer service.In addition, the equestrian center needs to make an effort to find a breakthrough on its own. Most riding centers provide support related to student riding.
Saturday, October 17 2026 - 03:29 AM
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Although the building was completed at a huge expense, the opening date has been postponed as public opinion among residents has worsened due to the complex interests of some civic groups and political circles, and the situation is being closely monitored.Through community service in the Yongsan area and opening cultural centers, the Korea Racing Authority is working to soothe residents’ public sentiment and improve the image of horse racing and off-track betting facilities.There are no legal defects before the Yongsan branch relocation. As already stated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, since the branch is already operating in the same area, there is no need to seek the consent of local residents for the relocation. Also, the distance from the school claimed by the opposing side is beyond the 200 meters set by law, so there is no major problem.
Saturday, October 17 2026 - 03:29 AM