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You can watch the youth competition held on Imjado, Sinan, Jeollanam-do, without having to travel there yourself from Gangneung, Gangwon Province, as a student equestrian athlete.The Student Equestrian Association does not intend to lead the competitions; instead, we plan to have each regional association take the lead. The Student Equestrian Association also intends to provide substantial support for organizing competitions held in each region.The Korea Racing Authority currently operates a website called Hospia,

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Because he was said to be close with Executive Director Park Won-oh and Director Park Jae-hong, he was pushed and manipulated until he had, at some point, become Choi Soon-sil's man. But that is not true at all. I hardly met Executive Director Park Won-oh, and since Director Park Jae-hong and I are senior and junior in the equestrian world, I just greeted him. Since taking charge of the student equestrian association, I have hardly made any contact. It was being blown out of proportion that he was close to Executive Director Park.

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While racehorse resorts are distributed nationwide, Haman is the first to receive quarantine exemption.In this context, the Student Affairs Committee's reintroduction of the full implementation of electronic cards is not only an excessive duplication of regulations on legal businesses but could also be a serious factor fueling the expansion of the illegal gambling market.There are also disputes over violations of users' human rights and consumer rights.An industry insider pointed out, "According to the electronic card implementation plan, collecting users' sensitive biometric information such as their finger vein patterns could lead to concerns over personal data exposure and cause users to avoid it, perceiving it as fingerprint stamping."

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Ultimately, the plan was changed to hold the event within the Korea Racing Authority, and the association decided to handle everything directly, from organizing the event to setting up the venue. There seemed to be criticism of lax management during the execution of a budget that had been secured for installing stands, LED lighting, and other necessary equipment for holding the event at a different location.And I can somewhat agree with the shortcomings in management. Since most student equestrian association officers juggle multiple roles,

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Regarding this, the Student Equestrian Association believes that, focusing on youth, they must work harder to turn this crisis into an opportunity.Since I run a business, I want to introduce a 'management mindset' to the operation of the student equestrian association as well. It is a kind of concept of mutual understanding. We will seek consulting from experts and, if there are talented individuals, recruit them to work with us. In the past, the Korea Racing Authority commissioned a sports marketing expert to analyze ways to revitalize equestrian competitions.

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Choi Byung-wook, who was elected in a by-election following the resignation of the previous president and began leading student equestrianism, is a former equestrian athlete who has held various positions across the horse industry, including executive of the National Student Equestrian Federation, the Owners’ Association, and as an outside director of the Korea Racing Authority, earning a reputation as the right person for the role. During his two years as president of the Student Equestrian Association,

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It is also reported that the new emergency committee of the Seoul Owners’ Association, which had previously threatened to block registration, is now in the final stages of talks with the Korea Racing Authority, raising hopes that the turmoil surrounding the horse racing reform plan that shook the industry will be fully resolved and provide a solid foundation for the development of Korean horse racing.We never wanted the unpleasant stories from within to reach the fans. Improving the negative perception of horse racing from the outside is likely the ultimate goal desired not only by our related organizations but also by the Korea Racing Authority.

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Rural horseback riding centers that produce horses should focus on hands-on experiences, while leisure activities should be offered as horseback trekking courses. There could be rest areas and lodging facilities to rest at the relay stations, as well as local agricultural product shops, making it a space that harmonizes well with the equestrian industry and rural communities. Therefore, this should become a hub for local leisure and the horse industry.I am grateful for the award, especially since I have not contributed much to the horse industry.

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While racehorse resorts are distributed nationwide, Haman is the first to receive quarantine exemption.In this context, the Student Affairs Committee's reintroduction of the full implementation of electronic cards is not only an excessive duplication of regulations on legal businesses but could also be a serious factor fueling the expansion of the illegal gambling market.There are also disputes over violations of users' human rights and consumer rights.An industry insider pointed out, "According to the electronic card implementation plan, collecting users' sensitive biometric information such as their finger vein patterns could lead to concerns over personal data exposure and cause users to avoid it, perceiving it as fingerprint stamping."

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One solution is the Olle Trail, a network of horse trails connecting the country. The road in front of our equestrian center’s reservoir was once the site of a relay station connecting Seoul and Gangneung. In the past, when horses were the means of transportation, there were relay stations all across the country. We have to save this. While it may not be possible to preserve the old path as is, the station could be modernized and repurposed as a horseback leisure center. Rural equestrian centers should form cooperatives here,

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Last year, our equestrian center also held a grassroots equestrian competition with support from the Korea Racing Authority, but there is a need to continuously expand support for regional equestrian competitions. We will develop it into a local festival through regional equestrian competitions. Children participating in the equestrian competition will showcase their skills, and from parents to grandparents, many will attend to watch them, making it a festival that brings the local community together.

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First of all, in most schools, the principals and vice principals are ignorant about horseback riding. Therefore, it would be beneficial to include equestrian education in principal and vice-principal training. By allocating part of the resources spent by the Korea Racing Authority on equestrian development to each metropolitan and provincial education office, principals and vice principals could learn to ride horses themselves and develop the belief that it would be effective for children.

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By signing an MOU with a local education office, all students in the relevant grade for that region must ride horses for at least two hours per week for one year. There are education office statistics showing indicators, so efforts should be made to promote the program using data such as how much students’ bodies grow over a year of horseback riding and how much school violence decreases. It is necessary to promote such initiatives together with EBS educational broadcasting and others to shift public perception of equestrianism.

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But if the same kind of noise were to spread, how would the fans who have loved horse racing feel, even before the outside world. I only hoped that the issue could be resolved within this framework and that the horse races could proceed peacefully. However, the Korea Racing Authority did not consider us as a dialogue partner and continued to mislead us through external media. Judging that they could no longer stand by, we have also begun taking concrete action.That's exactly what I want to ask. How is the Korea Racing Authority, which administers horse racing, being viewed from the outside for its tyranny in canceling entries? At the extraordinary general meeting, we were tasked by the opposition with the mission to “use our right to refuse participation to block any unilateral implementation of the mountain-area integration by the Korea Racing Authority and force a renegotiation.”

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In addition, the Korea Racing Authority and the production organizations agreed to establish a Production Promotion Council to enhance the capabilities of domestic horses.Jang Jeong-gi, chairman of the Inland Producers Association, said, "Rather than focusing on the details of the horse racing reform plan, we drafted an agreement with the Korea Racing Authority from a principled standpoint. He said, "The Korea Racing Authority tells us not to worry about a decline in domestic horse purchases due to the integration of production areas, but I told Chairman Hyeon Myung-kwan that concerns are high on the ground, and he instructed me to convey that the merits of purchasing domestic horses are sufficient," adding, "Once the consultative body is formed, it will reflect the voices of related organizations on the ground rather than being pushed forward unilaterally by the Authority."

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The Korea Racing Authority (Chairman Hyun Myung-kwan) certified the 'Haman Racehorse Rest and Training Facility,' equipped with pristine natural surroundings and excellent training facilities to support racehorses' rehabilitation and rest, as a 'racehorse-exclusive resort' on February 12.The 'Haman Racehorse Rest and Training Facility,' the first to be certified by the Korea Racing Authority as a dedicated racehorse resort, has been operating as a Busan horse racing rest and training facility since 2009.Gyeongju horses resting at the facility must undergo quarantine to check for any health abnormalities before returning to the racetrack. They are testing the racehorses' serum to determine whether they have been infected with disease during the break. This process takes more than three days.

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Seeing that, I feel that the murals of the Goguryeo Tomb are not a lie but a fact. If the horse industry is nurtured well, it will become a tremendous industry. The employment effect is expected to reach 300,000, and including related industries, the total is anticipated to be 500,000 to 600,000. And it also fits the trend among young people these days that they always do it if they like it. It could be a decent line of work where I earn money while enjoying horseback riding, teach children, and even compete.

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There are limits to direct financial support. If government support is merely a catalyst, then now is the time to pour that catalyst where it is needed.To turn 40 million won in support into 400 million, 4 billion, or 40 billion won in effect, the government must present a clear vision and guide frontline workers to act accordingly.Blind flattery won't do. It is by no means an attempt to feed frontline riding centers with a free pass to keep them afloat.The government should present a vision, and equestrian centers on the front lines should plan projects accordingly and work to realize them.

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Although it is called the 'horse industry,' there is no broad framework for which path or how it will proceed.Even if the present is tough and challenging, businesspeople with a vision and hope for the future endure it, invest, and wait for what lies ahead. On the other hand, no matter how good today's reality is, they won't invest without a vision for the future.This is a message for horse industry operators. Still, since this is only a passing cold wind for now, I think if you don’t be too surprised and wait a little, the spring breeze will blow.

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While the government was watering and nurturing the budding of equestrianism, a strange obstacle was thrown in the water, but I believe that just as spring comes after the beginning of summer, spring will surely arrive. If we wait a little, the cold splash will be resolved. We are descendants of the nomadic peoples, and if the government establishes sound policies for the equestrian industry, it is a field with great potential.There should be a broader plan for how to nurture and cultivate them after they have sprouted in the country,

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Director Choi Won il said,I am very disappointed and sorry to be going to Busan, leaving production farmers and Jeju related organizations behind,adding,Although our time together was only seven months, I will cherish it. I wished for the boundless development of the Jeju region,he said.Choi Won-il, the 11th head of the Busan Gyeongnam Regional Headquarters,officially took office and began his duties on the 23rd. Director Choi Won il stated,Autonomy,consideration for one another,

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Since joining the company, he has held key positions including head of the marketing team in 2004, director of public relations in 2011, and director of the audit office in 2015, and just before becoming head of the Busan Gyeongnam Regional Headquarters, he demonstrated his distinctive leadership as head of the Jeju Regional Headquarters by developing the racehorse ranch and horse racing park into representative local tourist attractions.

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On the 23rd, the Korea Racing Authority's Busan Gyeongnam Regional Headquarters held an inauguration ceremony for its newly appointed head, Choi Won il. The inauguration ceremony, held at the main auditorium of LetsRun Park Busan-Gyeongnam, was attended by Vice President Jung Young sik of the Busan Gyeongnam Owners’ Association, Director Min Jang gi of the Busan-Gyeongnam Trainers’ Association, President Kim Nam-seong and Director Kim Eo su of the Jockey Association,

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If training means cutting and chopping wood to make materials, then training refers to the process of carpenters shaping and assembling those materials.That is how important the role of horse trainers is in fostering the horse industry.I think the horse industry is currently in a slump. This applies not only to equestrianism but to all sectors of the horse industry following the preferential treatment scandal involving Jung Yoo-ra. In this situation, the horse industry must come together.

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Many changes are already happening worldwide, but our country's training technology has yet to keep pace. We must quickly adopt advanced technologies in line with the flow of change. Above all, I think the most important thing is to introduce and promote new training techniques and methods in the country. Therefore, I try to take an interest in that area and provide school children with as many opportunities as possible to learn about the evolving methods of discipline. I think that is what I should be doing and should pay attention to.