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Since the National Equestrian Facility Operators Association was recently established, there is a need to use the association as a hub to share information and raise awareness among local riding centers regarding management practices. We plan to expand training to riding centers affiliated with the National Association of Riding Facility Operators in cooperation with the Korea Racing Authority’s partner riding facilities. Just as private associations lead the industry abroad,

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Until now, riding clubs have received support; going forward, they must demonstrate efforts to improve their own management. We need to prepare and work to provide equestrian teaching methods for students, riding horses, and a safe riding facility from the perspective of actual users. In other words, responsible management. I think the goals for 2021 and 2022 will only be realistic if those goals are achieved first; otherwise, the timeline will seem far off. The Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation is currently sending positive signals.

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Present the contents of the standardized lesson plan to be used in the pilot school. For the pilot schools to operate, a standardized teaching plan that the responsible teachers can use needs to be developed. In addition, standardized lesson plans are important because they provide teachers with a basis for teaching students with confidence. Currently, each riding center offering school riding experiences uses different lesson plans, and as the base for equestrian activities expands, confusion is likely to increase.

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While most countries that hold horse races, including the United States and Japan, conduct only post-race testing due to cost and time constraints, Korea has implemented a dual system of pre-race and post-race drug testing to detect banned substances, identifying them three hours before the race for thorough horse doping control. However, a drawback was that thorough doping testing required a large amount of personnel and time.Strengthening drug testing, including the introduction of advanced equipment and the development of precise testing methods by the Korea Racing Authority, is a powerful way to prevent drug-related incidents in advance, protect the rights and interests of racing fans and industry personnel, and minimize harm to racehorses caused by habitual drug abuse.

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Wormblood horses themselves are of a significantly different quality and level than racehorses used in recreational sports. However, because Wombatard is limited in quantity and expensive, it is difficult for it to become mainstream. To popularize equestrianism, it is important to allow the general public to enjoy retired racehorses and to promote related competitions.First, his grandfather was a national team dressage coach in Japan, and his father was also a equestrian coach.

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While most countries that hold horse races, including the United States and Japan, conduct only post-race testing due to cost and time constraints, Korea has implemented a dual system of pre-race and post-race drug testing to detect banned substances, identifying them three hours before the race for thorough horse doping control. However, a drawback was that thorough doping testing required a large amount of personnel and time.Strengthening drug testing, including the introduction of advanced equipment and the development of precise testing methods by the Korea Racing Authority, is a powerful way to prevent drug-related incidents in advance, protect the rights and interests of racing fans and industry personnel, and minimize harm to racehorses caused by habitual drug abuse.

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Most notably, I think our company’s greatest achievement was successfully taming and training retired racehorses and distributing them as riding horses at a low cost. So today, I am presenting that content.The Dirtbred, used as racehorses, is a breed destined to run fast. The key to transforming retired racehorses into riding horses is training them to change from sprinters into safe, stable horses. Train to shift the center of gravity from forward to backward. Specific training methods can be learned through jomasak or mounting training.

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However, as the effect of sales growth remained inconclusive despite the Korea Racing Authority's efforts, they ended up expanding the number of broadcast races to compensate for the revenue shortfall of Jeju Race Park.The decline in the horse racing industry's revenue has been striking; since the Gambling Industry Committee set the total revenue cap, the industry has failed to meet it for three consecutive years. In particular, sales growth has been steadily slowing to 3.97% in 2010 and 2.76% in 2011, and concerns are growing that this year could not only see a further slowdown but even a potential decline.

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Of course,the Equestrian Federation receives subsidies from the Japan Racing Association, but the goals and activities of the two organizations are different. No organization in Korea handles everything from horse breeding to training, discipline, and riding like the Korea Racing Authority.The key is to improve the efficiency of the horse industry and turn a profit, from horse breeding to riding stable management. Compared to Europe and the United States, Korea and Japan have relatively fewer professional riding horses,

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Gyeongju and Jeju Equine Associations to request that these matters be handled, but they only said they would, and there has been no response. If the three heads of local governments are meeting, I can't understand whether they don't realize this is a serious matter. With the horse meat distribution market completely collapsed, consumers should be given the right to know and be able to choose what they eat.Kang Dong-woo, president of the Halla Horse Producers Association, said that a clear establishment of bloodlines must come first for Halla horses to succeed as riding horses.

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At the time of the agreement, both the Korea Racing Authority and Jeju Province promised active cooperation, but now it is as if they don't care at all. This must never happen. I will go to the end as the chairman representing Hallama producers to secure the subsidies.This is a misunderstanding reflecting only the personal stance of the official in charge of Jeju's horse industry. If they are officials in charge of the horse industry, they should be thinking about how to help Jeju’s horse producers feel more secure in raising horses and how to revitalize the industry.

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Although Korean horse racing has achieved the seventh-largest quantitative growth in the world in terms of sales over the past 90 years and pays 1.4 trillion won annually in national and local taxes, the negative image of being a leading gambling industry and a sure path to ruin still persists.The external environment surrounding the horse racing industry is changing rapidly. In the early 2000s, the country experienced a peak of rapid growth that seemed immune to recession, but since then growth has continued to slow, and difficulties are mounting due to the government's tightening of policy regulations and strong opposition from civic groups and others.

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First of all, not only was support for the association to carry out projects insufficient, but communication was also difficult. Jeju horses receive 100,000 won for each foal’s birth to fund breeding, but Hallama horses receive none of that. Although it is not a large amount, providing support such as horse breeding funds to producers would likely be well received. If the central or local government doesn't have a 500 million won budget, can they really not provide support.The biggest external challenge is that internal conflicts have spread outward,

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The Korea Racing Authority currently identifies the Korea Racing Authority’s immediate challenges as the slowdown in horse racing revenue, fostering the horse industry, securing revenue centered on horse racing, and cultivating a healthy leisure culture. It also recognizes the need to address the industry’s imbalance and stagnation, as well as to ensure the horse industry plays a leading role and a sound leisure culture, as tasks to be resolved for the Authority’s sustainable development.Of course, there seems to be little disagreement that most of the content aligns with what Korean horse racing should aim for, but many of the plans announced and implemented over the years have been criticized as disappointing because they have failed to achieve significant results.

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However, many primary industry producers do not even receive that support because they lack money. If the province provides 50 million won in support, farmers must cover about 50 to 60 million won out of pocket, and for horse farmers who lack funds, even that becomes a heavy burden. That said, since the price of horses isn't rising and is still falling, there is a lot of concern.I hope the Ministry of Agriculture, the Korea Racing Authority, Jeju Provincial Office, and other relevant agencies seriously consider policies and support measures that will benefit farmers.

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However, as the effect of sales growth remained inconclusive despite the Korea Racing Authority's efforts, they ended up expanding the number of broadcast races to compensate for the revenue shortfall of Jeju Race Park.The decline in the horse racing industry's revenue has been striking; since the Gambling Industry Committee set the total revenue cap, the industry has failed to meet it for three consecutive years. In particular, sales growth has been steadily slowing to 3.97% in 2010 and 2.76% in 2011, and concerns are growing that this year could not only see a further slowdown but even a potential decline.

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We will work to instill the perception among equestrians that Hallama is a quality riding horse and enhance its brand value.If given the opportunity, we are willing to host international competitions as well.Malaysian international judges attended this tournament and responded positively to Hallama. Through exchanges with many equestrian professionals overseas, we also aim to create opportunities for Hallama to be exported abroad.All of this ultimately points toward the development of the domestic horse industry and is also a way to increase the income of Hanlama producing farmers.

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Next year,we plan to continue focusing on pedigree establishment and move forward in earnest,just as we did this year.A call for applications is currently being prepared to operate a horse training hub center within the Jeju Livestock Promotion Institute,and if secured,it is expected to accelerate the establishment of Hallama’s pedigree.We have already secured two trainers and will prepare thoroughly according to the recruitment guidelines.In addition,a nationwide equestrian competition featuring Hallama will be held.

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In 2022, marking the 100th anniversary of horse racing, the Korea Racing Authority expects the growth slowdown to continue as most countries enter a mature stage of the horse racing and equine industries due to the shift into a low-growth environment caused by the slowdown in the global and domestic economies.It is also expected that, domestically, changes in the environment will lead to a relative contraction of the horse racing industry due to intensified competition among gambling industries, while demand for leisure culture will shift because of strengthened government and legislative regulations on gambling, an aging population, a growing emphasis on eco-friendliness, and a desire for improved quality of life.

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Since I am connected with various organizations and groups, it seems that some of the signatures do not match. As a result, the event was held somewhat later than planned, and it ended up taking place in two separate sessions. Even in organizing a single event, there can be differences in opinion, and misunderstandings may arise in the process. The second round was held as a result of applications submitted to the Korea Racing Authority’s additional selection call for recipients of the Horse Industry Development Support Project conducted last November.

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While most countries that hold horse races, including the United States and Japan, conduct only post-race testing due to cost and time constraints, Korea has implemented a dual system of pre-race and post-race drug testing to detect banned substances, identifying them three hours before the race for thorough horse doping control. However, a drawback was that thorough doping testing required a large amount of personnel and time.Strengthening drug testing, including the introduction of advanced equipment and the development of precise testing methods by the Korea Racing Authority, is a powerful way to prevent drug-related incidents in advance, protect the rights and interests of racing fans and industry personnel, and minimize harm to racehorses caused by habitual drug abuse.

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Rather than being just another endurance competition held domestically, it applies international regulations to obtain international certification and provides opportunities for participants to compete in future international events. In addition, we are preparing opportunities for them to compete in endurance events held in Korea from overseas and will work to enhance Hallama’s international competitiveness.For Hallama to succeed as a riding horse, it must first establish a clear brand identity, and this cannot happen without a well-defined pedigree.

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In 2022, marking the 100th anniversary of horse racing, the Korea Racing Authority expects the growth slowdown to continue as most countries enter a mature stage of the horse racing and equine industries due to the shift into a low-growth environment caused by the slowdown in the global and domestic economies.It is also expected that, domestically, changes in the environment will lead to a relative contraction of the horse racing industry due to intensified competition among gambling industries, while demand for leisure culture will shift because of strengthened government and legislative regulations on gambling, an aging population, a growing emphasis on eco-friendliness, and a desire for improved quality of life.

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Many equestrian center managers had excellent management mindsets but were struggling due to a lack of information. The Korea Horse Industry Research Institute is currently conducting a consulting study analyzing best practices in equestrian centers. The purpose is to disseminate relevant information to underperforming riding facilities through the analysis of best practices.In addition, site visits to advanced cases are also necessary. It was also suggested that outstanding riding centers in the horse industry be rewarded,

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As stated in the regulations, all horses participating in the competition are Halla horses registered with the Halla Producers Association or the Korea Racing Authority.It is already well known that Hallama has competed in various endurance competitions and won multiple times. A consensus on the excellence of Halla horses has already been reached within the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the Korea Racing Authority, and the entire horse industry. As seen in its use as racehorses, it is a breed known for both speed and strong stamina.