Guestbook

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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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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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If it focuses solely on results, it may shine briefly, but it is no different from equestrianism in our generation.It is a book documenting episodes involving the 'Classic Girl." The content includes not only episodes but also technical aspects. As I wrote the script, it felt like I was telling the story of my relationship and married life with 'Classic Girl." They push and pull, fight, sulk, and engage in power struggles, only to regret it when one of them gets hurt. Though the time may be short, it already feels as if I have lived a full life.The horse is the most beautiful animal bestowed by the gods. I think they are very beautiful and, unlike deer or other animals, possess a moderate level of aggressiveness, which allows them to live in harmony with humans.

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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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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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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.

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The Gyeonggi-do Equestrian Association selected students to discover and nurture promising Olympic athletes ahead of the 1988 Olympics. One of the selected friends recommended me to the teacher, saying I had good athletic ability. At that time, horseback riding required quite a lot of money. Since we weren't well off, my parents asked if I could stop horseback riding, but I felt like I would die if I didn't. All the friends I started with back then quit, but I stayed with Malwa until the very end.Choi Joon-sang quit due to personal reasons after the Guangzhou Asian Games. Since Choi Junsang was the only dressage athlete, someone else had to compete in dressage.

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Therefore, I believe we need to transform the current stranded projects into a virtuous cycle that encompasses the entire market, including the sales market. In particular, the construction of a large dedicated equestrian stadium is considered the most important. There must be an equestrian stadium where long-term competitions can be held, and through those events, the production and sale of domestic horses, feed, tack, and everything else can be promoted and revitalized.

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In response, Daemyung has added the auction section.We conducted it differently from previous auctions. However, fundamental measures are necessary for the development of the horse industry.Over the past five years,we have launched a horse industry project as a government initiative. As far as I know,it all began between 2011 and 2012; while the first five years were focused on building 500 equestrian venues and training specialized personnel as part of the initial project,

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Last year, it was held on the turf track, and this year it took place at the Sonofelice Equestrian Club. It was partly because I wanted to introduce and showcase Sonopellice Equestrian Club to the public, and also because, last year, the practice grounds and other facilities were inadequate, preventing us from providing the horses with the best possible environment. This year, we played in a dedicated arena so the horses could compete in their best condition. Although it lacked the beauty and style of a grass field,

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However, Daemyung is striving not only to broaden the base of equestrianism but also to stay true to the original spirit of 'Mayon Eohos.' We plan to continue advancing the fusion of sports and culture, unshaken by any external pressures.Kim Hong-chul, former head coach of the national equestrian team, was seen not leaving the venue for the entire three days of the Mayon Eohos/2017 Daemyung Cup CSI3. Before the obstacle race, he showed his passionate dedication to equestrianism by personally explaining the course to the audience.

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May On Eohos' was launched with the aim of raising public interest in equestrianism, a sport of healing. In particular, Mayon Eohos has strived to learn from the leading European trends in equestrianism and create a competition that stands shoulder to shoulder with them, which has led to its establishment as the Mayon Eohos we know today. A special venue was set up on natural grass, incorporating cultural content that has captured the public’s interest.Compared to baseball, which has risen to become a leading sport in Korea,

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First, employees should visit farms in person to inform them, show them what these programs are, and encourage their attendance. So this year, we are visiting every farm individually to share the news of the manual’s production and showing the videos on CDs.Rather than limiting themselves to the racetrack or merely promoting the program, they are visiting farms in the eastern and western regions to demonstrate it firsthand. This shows them in actual training.

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If the payout rates for horse racing are increased and the resumption of online betting, which had been blocked since 2009, leads to a revival of horse racing, it is clear that the horse industry will naturally be revitalized as well.I hope many horse racing fans will show interest. It can only be realized with the support and interest of 150,000 horse racing fans; otherwise, it would be impossible. I ask for your active participation and attention in securing the basic rights of horse racing fans.

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Yang Jeong chan, chairman of the Busan Gyeongnam Horse Racing Park Labor Union, said that for the development of the horse racing industry, the benefits given to horse racing fans also need to be improved from the current level.We horse racing people have many wishes. They attended to convey the hopes of many in the horse racing community, including a reduction of the brutal tax over 50% of the rates among the world’s 49 professional racing countries and the revival of online betting.

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Most people think of horse racing as gambling. However, quite a large number of people actually enjoy horse racing as a leisure activity in their daily lives. If the environment and culture of horse racing are improved so that it can be enjoyed as a leisure activity and the horse racing industry is revitalized, the equine industry will also thrive. I believe that revitalizing the horse industry can also provide great benefits to our society.First of all, I think it would be wonderful if the

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Just because they are called riding horses doesn't mean they are at the level of professional riders; they are designed for comfort. Six months is enough. Six months could be long. I believe it could be done in three to four months if you focus on the process.In Halla's case, it is currently 4 to 5 million won per unit. After 3 to 4 months of training, the price can rise to 8 to 9 million won. It is the value of a trained horse. As long as the training system works properly, there will be no loss.

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Hallama’s direction has been set toward becoming a riding horse. What is regrettable is that, despite reaching an agreement, having policies prepared, and the association being properly managed, we simply wasted two years due to internal conflict instead of receiving policy funding. They failed to secure even a national project.As a result, converting Hallama into a riding horse has become a burden. But I will keep helping along the way.

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Build a portion of it there so that Jeju horses can join, be trained, and complete their training on the main course before coming.To support farms with inadequate facilities, the Jeju Horse Producers Association has secured a certain amount of provincial funding to operate the Seongeup Livestock Center. We are renovating the facilities. Although a mid- to long-term roadmap has been established, infrastructure is necessary for the implementation of entry-level criteria based on the process.

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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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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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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.