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Even at the age of 83, he is still pounding the rice balls,he said, adding,As a rice cake maker, I also want to face life with a continuous learning attitude, just like my father.When asked about his impressions of Korean horse racing as a foreign groom, he said, Korean horse racing has a passionate spirit,adding,You can feel that not only fans but also those involved truly love and appreciate racehorses. I believe this is the driving force behind Korean horse racing," he replied.It was said that sharing and spreading are just as important as utilizing technology.

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Since horse related events have rarely been held in Korea,this was a first for all of us, so there may have been some shortcomings. Still, I learned a lot, starting with myself and the contractor. The first time is hard, but since you’ve tried it, the next time will be easier. It is positive that the program compiles horse related content, from the Gyeonggi do Equestrian Competition to various symposiums and riding horse auctions. Due to venue constraints, it wasn't easy to hold the expo and equestrian competition together,

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It is true that the working conditions of the managers, whose early morning shifts have become routine, have worsened due to the prolonged implementation of sunset racing and maintenance racing. On the other hand, it is also true that the implementation plan was announced in advance, so everyone knows that Chuseok horse racing will take place.Although everyone knows that Chuseok horse racing will be held, the conflict over its implementation is unlikely to subside easily as each side remains at a standstill.They also insisted that the person leading the opposition committee is engaging in mob rule by disregarding the order of liberal democracy, and that left-wing groups that ignore laws and institutions must disappear.

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For example, if a riding horse auction had been held at Jangsu Ranch, which had the necessary facilities, things would have been much easier; these were all matters that required attention here. From the installation of yards and temporary stalls to managing the horses’ movement. Still, I think it was a major achievement that, for the first time in Korea, we set up such a large indoor pommel horse arena and offered a variety of performances, from horseback gymnastics to a pommel horse show, which received great enthusiasm.

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Ultimately, I think a traveling expo would be more suitable. Although it is in the metropolitan area, KINTEX in Ilsan is too concentrated in the northwest and quite far from Gwacheon, where LetsRun Park Seoul is located. Most events have been held in Gwacheon so far, but if they can be held in other regions, I think we should move in that direction. However, it is necessary to review and consider the areas for improvement identified through this expo when selecting future expo locations.

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In fact, horse racing fans still feel that they can't openly tell their families that they are into horse racing. As a member of the social elite, he even 'came out' as a citizen who enjoys horse racing in this column. What is your usual opinion on our horse racing culture.I also go horse racing with my family on the weekends. I also think the term "coming out" is incorrect. It should be a horse racing experience to enjoy with family, or with a partner and friends after retirement.It is true that there were various corruption issues during the Ttukseom Racecourse era, and there were certainly mistakes. However, I believe a major change began with the implementation of the individual horse racing system in 1993.

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Because the 2014 event was held as a festival under the name 'National Horse Industry Festival,' some participating companies ended up receiving less spotlight.Therefore, the intention was to make it an 'industry-centered expo.'I thought about how it would benefit the participating companies’ businesses and what kind of support I could provide.They also hoped that the sharing of information among participating companies would contribute to the self-sustained development of the horse industry.

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While preparing for the expo, we determined that the advantages we would gain from outside were greater than those from within. The companies participating in the industry exhibition should take the lead, but if it is held internally, interference may occur. The expo itself could have been seen as part of an event held at the racetrack. There was also a concern that the main audience would be limited to people visiting LetsRun Park Seoul to enjoy horse racing rather than the general public.

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However, the opposition committee is firmly resisting, arguing that the pilot operation is merely a “trick” to change the situation and that the Korea Racing Authority is seriously infringing on educational conditions and residential environments under the guise of legal legitimacy, stating that they will not engage in any dialogue until the Yongsan off-track betting center is closed first.The Let's Run CCC Yongsan issue became a nationwide topic because the civic groups leading the opposition continuously tried to turn it into a political issue, while opposition politicians echoed their voices without showing any real willingness to address the core problem, prioritizing their own interests and thereby escalating the problem.

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Holding many equestrian competitions just to win awards does not necessarily expand the base of equestrianism. Horseback riding facilities need to blend in and coexist across different regions. However, holding a horseback riding competition within a local festival would be too costly. And it also fails to show the essence of horseback riding. Wondering how to hold the competition effectively on a small budget, we invited people to the equestrian center and organized this event.

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First, it is the first international youth equestrian competition to be held in Korea. Chinese youth athletes were originally scheduled to participate, but they had to withdraw due to the THAAD issue. I heard from the Chinese side that they definitely want to participate next year. With the cooperation of the Japan Equestrian Federation, eight Japanese athletes were selected to participate from across Japan, including Tokyo and Osaka. Additionally, the event was designed around a Halloween theme so that participating children could connect and interact rather than compete.

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If that happens, of course, there would be a cheaper way to ride horses.The reason our horse industry is weak is that most horses are imported, so I thought it was meaningful that a pony auction was being held as a process in which the foundation for production and trade is being built. For the horse industry base to expand, private riding clubs need to be revitalized, and the fact that such an event is being held in Icheon, a special horse industry zone, was taken into serious consideration.

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Even today, horseback riding is generally thought of as a sport for the aristocracy. In reality, horseback riding isn’t easy unless you have some money. So I am focusing on youth equestrian training. In particular, they are promoting the Pony breed with an emphasis on helping young riders make horseback riding a part of their daily lives and popularizing it. For example, Icheon City has invested 240 million won in youth equestrian teams,

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Personally, my dream was to create a horse permanent auction market. I had envisioned building a nearby equestrian park where the whole family could visit on weekends to ride horses, watch shows, and shop for supplies. It was attempted to be secured in Yeonggwang, Jeollanam-do, and recently a local government in the metropolitan area has shown interest and is moving forward with it.Even in our country, where FTAs have taken off, incomes are gradually declining for cattle and pigs.

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Lately, I think the Hahringer, with its high stance and gentle temperament, is great for women and youth horseback riding. I ran a riding stable and a livestock farm, and I also served as a division head as an early founding member of the Korea Horse Industry Association.I’ve been running a carriage at Ilsan Lake Park every weekend for 10 years, and it’s still very popular with children. I also worked briefly in Heyri, Paju, and by then the children had grown up; when they saw me driving by,

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I ask: what do horse racing fans in our country learn from horse racing. It's unfortunate that, despite the need to learn accurately and enjoy the game without overdoing it, that hasn't been the reality. There are many books on golf and Go, but there are no theoretical books on horse racing betting. In Go, if you get stuck, you learn theory from books; in golf, you receive corrections from a coach, but in horse racing, that is not the case. So they just follow their friends and rely on false information, losing money.In our country, there is not even accurate data available regarding horse racing. While there are books in Japan and Hong Kong dealing with superstition, disease, bloodline, and training methods, there are virtually no books that specialize in betting.

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It would be even better if we win by producing our own athletes. Starting next year, we hope to operate a training center to work horses that have been underperforming at the racetrack and help them achieve better results.To those working hard in still challenging conditions, let us stay strong with the mindset that,as the foundation of our country’s horse industry, someone must make sacrifices for the success of the next generation, even if it is not our generation

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In its second statement, the Parents’ Coalition for Reviving Public Education warned that it would expose the existence of the residents’ countermeasure committee to the public for its illegal left-wing collusion and also file charges against politicians who use the virtual horse racing track for political gain.Earlier, on August 12, the National Parents’ Association for True Education issued a statement titled “Stop the Operation of Online Gambling Venues That Threaten Student Safety and the Educational Environment Immediately,” labeling off-track betting facilities as online gambling venues and claiming that “the Korea Racing Authority is completely ignoring its public duty to protect the environment around schools by focusing solely on the profits it gains from operating these gambling sites.”

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However, at this point, I am not quite sure what I can do or how I can help. I believe that trainers need to acquire advanced training technologies going forward. I believe that instead of stubbornly sticking to the old techniques learned from predecessors, we must learn new technologies even by inviting instructors from the Korea Racing Authority or the Trainers Association to quickly leap forward as a leading horse-riding nation that is not left behind in the world.

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Also, although it is a school break, I hope that students will not be mobilized to attend rallies. The behavior of activist elders and Seongsim Girls’ Middle and High School teachers, using students as hostages to push their own agenda, is utterly disgraceful. I believe the issue with the Yongsan off-track betting facility could serve as an opportunity to reflect on the path Korean horse racing has taken so far. Ultimately, focusing on sales may have led to the failure to properly address the negative impact off-site sales outlets have on local communities, which likely caused this situation. As a Yongsan resident, I hope a peaceful resolution can be found soon," he said.

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You are qualified, so go ahead and apply," and without really knowing what it was about, I ended up forming a connection with him.Through that connection, I also earned a master's degree in equine genetics in February of this year. I run Jema Qigong in Changwon, and we are constructing the so-called Marland Gyeongju Horse Resort, a riding stable, and a tourist farm in Ibanseong-myeon, Jinju, Gyeongnam, with completion targeted for next spring.

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Currently, owners entrust their horses to trainers or handlers for training, but I believe that in the future, owners should conduct basic taming and training at their own farms or training centers, as is done abroad.I also think that Ma-ju needs to understand the characteristics of her own words in order to choose the right trainer and handler for them. For example, imagine entrusting a mature-type horse and a bottom-entry type horse to a trainer who prefers front-running and early-sleeping horses.

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It is true that the working conditions of the managers, whose early morning shifts have become routine, have worsened due to the prolonged implementation of sunset racing and maintenance racing. On the other hand, it is also true that the implementation plan was announced in advance, so everyone knows that Chuseok horse racing will take place.Although everyone knows that Chuseok horse racing will be held, the conflict over its implementation is unlikely to subside easily as each side remains at a standstill.They also insisted that the person leading the opposition committee is engaging in mob rule by disregarding the order of liberal democracy, and that left-wing groups that ignore laws and institutions must disappear.

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Most owners, no matter how good their horses are in regular races, probably wish to see them step onto the podium at least once.After failing and facing setbacks dozens of times, I had decided that it was no longer my fate and that I should give up on the path of a stable owner and focus on business, but then 'Heba' worked hard and won the KNN Cup and the Gyeongnam Governor’s Cup last year, becoming the best mare. For reference, 'Heba' means 'goddess of youth,

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It is true that the working conditions of the managers, whose early morning shifts have become routine, have worsened due to the prolonged implementation of sunset racing and maintenance racing. On the other hand, it is also true that the implementation plan was announced in advance, so everyone knows that Chuseok horse racing will take place.Although everyone knows that Chuseok horse racing will be held, the conflict over its implementation is unlikely to subside easily as each side remains at a standstill.They also insisted that the person leading the opposition committee is engaging in mob rule by disregarding the order of liberal democracy, and that left-wing groups that ignore laws and institutions must disappear.