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Specialized high schools that combine equestrian and horse racing are rare even on a global scale. Our school was once on the brink of closure, with only seven students per class, but by transitioning into a specialized high school, it established its foundation and is now recognized as an exemplary model of advanced education.The herd has grown from 25 to 71 horses compared to three years ago, and I handle everything from breeding to management myself. We have nearly doubled the number of teachers, sending them for training and helping them obtain various instructor certifications, so they are actively working as professional educators. We have built infrastructure and educational programs that advanced horse industry nations envy, serving as a cradle of professional training superior to that of universities.

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Graduates who have learned those processes and manuals at school carry out those processes professionally. For example, after graduating, trained students sign contracts with 15 farms and visit them regularly to train the horses according to their needs and the training process. The plan is for them to receive training expenses instead of being unable to join the racetrack or having to stay there long-term and pay management fees, so that the horses can be put to use.

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It is also an animal capable of communicating with humans. When I felt upset or depressed, hugging him would melt my heart.Loving words comes first and foremost. Loving horses breeds a passion for them. I hope that with that passion, they can achieve what we couldn't. To develop equestrianism in South Korea, we may not have enough time, but young equestrian talents have a great deal of time and limitless potential for growth.Amid this, there is someone personally rushing around searching for students’ 'food' and traveling overseas and to various job sites to help them find employment. Although his retirement is four months away, he remains as consistent as he was when he took office three years ago.

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Aging farming households want to do this work, but they cannot. We are currently discussing another suitable policy with Jeju Halla University. While the professor would create the standard manual, it was impossible for him to do it alone, so students came in to handle the practical work. We are planning to connect their graduation timing with job opportunities.In the case of aging farms, although the early acclimation training process is beneficial,

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Mares are usually fidgety and sensitive. Despite being a mare, the 'Classic Girl” is slow but intelligent. Even if you face it head-on, only struggle at the moment; the next day, don’t bottle it up—start anew. If you compare it to a person, it has strong patience. What worries me and makes me fearful while teaching horses is that they might give up. If you give up on other things, no matter what a person tries, it won't work. In some cases, the determination to do it is so strong that it feels as if a 'classical girl" is mocking you, saying, "Is this all you've got?"

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One may question the effectiveness of the standard manual. Therefore, pilot farms were designated. Among the producers, we selected four farms that had the facilities and the motivation. Yes, we selected 24 horses and are training them according to the manual.Jeju Halla University, which produced the breeding and training manual, meets with representatives from the pilot farms once a month to share achievements and address any difficulties, refining the manual.

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Where training was once given to untrained horses and conducted alongside racehorse training, now the focus is on racehorse training and race participation. The overall level rises significantly. From 2018 to 2023, only vehicles that pass the driving inspection will be accepted. I drew the roadmap in this way. After receiving approval, we were alarmed and held briefing sessions for therapists, trainers, trainees, and owners last year.We created a standard manual last year.

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Last year, a roadmap was drawn in the mid- to long-term race resource management plan to strengthen the competitiveness of Jeju horse racing. Words that have not yet been trained, or whose training level has not been evaluated at all, are also brought in as racehorses. It takes about 90 days from starting training here to entering the race. We cannot continue with this system.Gradually, at first, have some of the horses that have completed the start test enter.

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Second, we created a mid- to long-term roadmap to ensure that the effort does not end with simply producing and distributing manuals. Just as study patterns are shaped by the college entrance system, it is important to set the conditions and direction for entering the company as a racehorse. Although it cannot be implemented immediately, as it will take at least five years to develop the training curriculum, we will begin by signaling how the requirements for entering the racehorse industry will proceed

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It is also an animal capable of communicating with humans. When I felt upset or depressed, hugging him would melt my heart.Loving words comes first and foremost. Loving horses breeds a passion for them. I hope that with that passion, they can achieve what we couldn't. To develop equestrianism in South Korea, we may not have enough time, but young equestrian talents have a great deal of time and limitless potential for growth.Amid this, there is someone personally rushing around searching for students’ 'food' and traveling overseas and to various job sites to help them find employment. Although his retirement is four months away, he remains as consistent as he was when he took office three years ago.

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First, they prepared a 'school system' that organizes the production process systematically. Last year, we reviewed good research materials on how to handle production and the development of sullabiesheds, as well as how to manage their early and late stages. There is plenty of information about thoroughbreds, both abroad and in Korea, but not a single one about the Jeju horse. The standards related to 'Thoroughbred' could not be applied to Jeju horses.

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Mares are usually fidgety and sensitive. Despite being a mare, the 'Classic Girl” is slow but intelligent. Even if you face it head-on, only struggle at the moment; the next day, don’t bottle it up—start anew. If you compare it to a person, it has strong patience. What worries me and makes me fearful while teaching horses is that they might give up. If you give up on other things, no matter what a person tries, it won't work. In some cases, the determination to do it is so strong that it feels as if a 'classical girl" is mocking you, saying, "Is this all you've got?"

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All projects to expand related facilities such as horse pens, yards, and stables will be completed this year.We have restructured the curriculum efficiently and are focusing on strengthening the quality of theoretical classes. We will directly request the Korea-America Foundation to invite native-speaking instructors starting in August.As a public school, it is a 'dream school' where all programs are provided free of charge. While the facilities, infrastructure, and curriculum are top-notch, I believe the quality of instruction has yet to improve in proportion to these outward developments. Since being designated as a Meister High School, students’ levels have risen, but I feel concerned that they are struggling during theory classes because practical lessons are being taught alongside them.

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Employees working at LetsRun Park Jeju had also been considering this issue, but there were limitations due to internal circumstances. Because there were various conflicts as Hallama and Jeju-ma ran together, there was no capacity to devote energy to systematic training.With the signing of the late-February 2016 industry development agreement, the obstacles to establishing a Jeju horse racing track were removed. We couldn't have carried the Jeju horse race this far.

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Unlike thoroughbred horses, whose production, training, and development are systematized, these horses are being entered into racing at an unspecified age. Because they enter without proper training, their expertise is lacking, and many accidents occur. The horses are also running worse. His abilities are good, but there are also significant disparities. Overall, the quality of the race is lacking. Jeju horse racing is broadcast in Seoul and Busan, but there were complaints from customers saying,

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In the case of Thoroughbreds, the Korea Racing Authority has invested a large sum of money in producing and training them even before they become racehorses. They put a lot of effort into the pre-race stage by establishing a jangsu and a Jeju ranch and managing personnel.In contrast, there was no such effort at all for Jeju horses. The general public’s perception of Jeju horses, and even that of Korea Racing Authority employees, is that "Jeju horses just need to be let off the horse and run.

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Since 2014, Deputy Director Kim Jin-gap has been in charge of managing Jeju’s racing resources at LetsRun Park Jeju, and over the course of that long period, he has continued tireless efforts as a dedicated practitioner, developing relevant policies and manuals, persuading farms, and leading training. On May 7, we met with Kim Jin-gap, head of race resource management at LetsRun Park Jeju, on site to hear about the progress, including the systematic breeding process of race Jeju horses.

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Jeon Seong-won, current Head of the Win-Win Marketing Division and former Head of the Jeju Regional Headquarters at the time the agreement for the mutual development of the horse industry was passed, and Kim Jin-gap, Head of Jeju’s Racing Resources Management Division, have continued to engage with farmers with a sense of responsibility on this important issue, tirelessly developing and implementing related policies in the field.At a special zone meeting held in Jeju last June,

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Even though the interview was scheduled, he was alone, preparing the land on the hill behind the school, dressed as a farmer. After finishing the shower, he poured drinks himself during the interview, and as soon as it ended, he changed clothes again and headed to the hill behind the school with the students.After opening as Unbong Livestock High School in 1969, it was converted into a specialized high school at the end of 2003 and renamed Korea Racing and Livestock High School. Since being designated as a Meister High School in the horse industry sector by the Ministry of Education, we have been operating a second class in the horse industry department from 2014, educating 40 students each year.

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My father,upon meeting,told me to study horses.At the time I was studying Livestock Management and Distribution Economics at Konkuk University,and I thought that to study horses,I should go horseback riding. While horseback riding,I began to connect directly with horses.As I touched and rode the horses,I found myself unexpectedly captivated by their charm.I have always read books and watched videos about horses,and I dreamed of raising one while exploring various educational programs.

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All projects to expand related facilities such as horse pens, yards, and stables will be completed this year.We have restructured the curriculum efficiently and are focusing on strengthening the quality of theoretical classes. We will directly request the Korea-America Foundation to invite native-speaking instructors starting in August.As a public school, it is a 'dream school' where all programs are provided free of charge. While the facilities, infrastructure, and curriculum are top-notch, I believe the quality of instruction has yet to improve in proportion to these outward developments. Since being designated as a Meister High School, students’ levels have risen, but I feel concerned that they are struggling during theory classes because practical lessons are being taught alongside them.

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I had dreamed of a life of running and playing with horses, living at ease. However, the reality is that there is much to do beyond horse management, including pasture and facility maintenance and government support, which makes it challenging. At present, I am receiving help from my father and others with extensive experience in the field of horses. One advantage is that, being young, I can work with great passion. I can work for my own words without overthinking things. I still have a lot to learn,

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All projects to expand related facilities such as horse pens, yards, and stables will be completed this year.We have restructured the curriculum efficiently and are focusing on strengthening the quality of theoretical classes. We will directly request the Korea-America Foundation to invite native-speaking instructors starting in August.As a public school, it is a 'dream school' where all programs are provided free of charge. While the facilities, infrastructure, and curriculum are top-notch, I believe the quality of instruction has yet to improve in proportion to these outward developments. Since being designated as a Meister High School, students’ levels have risen, but I feel concerned that they are struggling during theory classes because practical lessons are being taught alongside them.

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Horseback riding is now politicized because of a series of events. In a way, the equestrians who have worked quietly until now may be victims of the Choi Soon-sil scandal.I hope Daemyung Group's 'Mayon Eohos'will be a competition that all equestrians and the public can participate in and enjoy. I also ask for your support and encouragement regarding these matters,whether from the government or the sports council.Daimyeong Group,which spares no investment in equestrian sports,is undeniably playing a leading role in the development of equestrianism in Korea.

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Of course,it's a sport.Horseback riding is an official event in the Olympics.The recent issue surrounding Jung Yoo ra also manifested negatively in political contexts.It is unfortunate that horseback riding is viewed negatively because of that.Some even call it Korea's Olympia Horse Show,but how do you hope the public perceives the Mayon Eohos.Mayon Eohos is continuously evolving,and its future will also play a role in popularizing horseback riding.I am confident about that as well.However,I don't know how long it will take.