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Every year during the race, there were always one or two horses that were competitive and of similar level. And also in the latter part, during the “Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Cup,” some horses suddenly gained strength and produced good horses. Last year, there were no clear opponents for Power Blade. At least there was 'Ottok-Ottuk-i' in the same group, but it was a sprint horse. The biggest turning point is the KRA Cup Mile. There was a difference between being able to win and not. At that time, his condition was very poor. We won even in a poor state.

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Since the university didn't suit me, and when I turned 23, the age when I had to work, I decided I should start working. But he wasn't confident. Being small and uneducated, I suddenly remembered what the owner had told me when I worked part-time at a PC bang. I started looking up the job of a jockey on the internet. I happened to come across the Fisheries Cooperative Association's website. It was around November 2003, and I hurriedly prepared for recruitment in early the following year. Though I didn’t look into it at the time, the owner recommended it,

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He broke the dominance of jockey Moon Se-young, who had played a part in Power Blade’s rise to the overall Triple Crown and had won the Best Jockey award for five consecutive years. He had a spectacular debut in 2006, winning 23 games, and in 2012 set a new record for most wins in a single season by achieving 91 victories. Starting this year, as she moved her racing activities from LetsRun Park Pukyong to Seoul, a rivalry match with jockey Moon Se-young has also attracted the attention of horse racing fans. We spoke with jockey Kim Yong-geun,

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From their perspective, it must be incredibly unfair that Executive Director Park Won-oh came down to say something while the referee was watching and that they couldn't see the referee from then on.That's right. Not long ago, there was a Chairman's Cup equestrian competition in Sangju, and the Players' Association held a general meeting there. I briefed the athletes on the contents of a press conference held at the National Assembly and discussed how the Players’ Association would respond. We decided to watch the press conference video, correct only the mistakes,

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Since the association’s funeral directors travel across the country for work, their approach may differ somewhat from that of other associations. Although there is an executive director, they cannot work full-time because they must support themselves as an active funeral director.I went to the JRA Funeral Education Center in Japan in 1997 for a funeral training course. I was being trained by a local funeral expert, and the doctor asked me, "Why do Korean funeral directors ask the same questions every time they come for training

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You have to give the horse attention and love. Actually, it's more fun to raise them than to ride horses. If you give love, they become closer than a friend. In words, they are pets and companion animals closest to people. There was a time when I used to play music every morning to wake the horses up. A true horseman should know that, instead of overworking his horse to death, it is important to ride by observing the horse’s breathing and then his own. Before horseback riding, I talk and walk with the horse for about 30 minutes.

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Some of the supported horses are not suitable for beginners, but they are paying special attention to them, including reassigning them.The book also did not overlook the exercise benefits and functions of horseback riding. He emphasized that although many people regard horseback riding as a high-end sport, calling it "the best exercise for physical and mental health," it should become more accessible. When he visited Italy, he was impressed by the well-equipped stallion facilities at a private riding club and by members riding for their own exercise without dropping off midway.

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Even on the afternoon of Saturday, February 25, when I covered Haman County Equestrian Park, Mr. Gu was once again showing off his enduring vigor, riding a horse without fail. At first, I just thought he was an elderly man who had been riding for a long time, but my perception soon changed. After dismounting, he gave carrots and sugar he had brought from home to the horse on the stirrup and said, "We were talking."Jo Gyeong-je, director of Haman County Equestrian Park, who was watching,

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In fact, considering the fabric and production process, the price should have gone up, but as someone in the equestrian fashion business, I wondered why I had to follow traditional conventions. Therefore, they worked hard on pricing so that first-time riders would feel it was reasonable when purchasing the clothes. Given the current pricing policy, we may incur losses at first, but over time, I think all equestrians will come to favor Penakova. So I set it at 50% of the original price. Penacova is sold at the same price at all dealerships and approaches consumers with reasonable pricing.

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Japanese equestrians do not avoid wearing high-quality European riding gear, but they shop reasonably. Regular riders seem to care more about how it feels or what it functions when they wear it rather than the brand. It was more effective for promoting Penakova to people to have played a few months in Japan than to have played diligently in Korea for four years. It seems that domestic athletes are only now showing interest in Penakova’s equestrian uniform after seeing that Japanese competitors at the European competition wore it. This is a disappointing aspect.

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By chance, that athlete went on to win the dressage event at the All-Japan Championships, making him widely known in the Japanese equestrian world. She became even more well-known because she never missed first place in dressage and consistently achieved excellent results. Then, through an agency specializing in equestrian apparel, we received an offer, and recently our brand was officially launched in a shop inside a craneside riding stable in Japan.It is bittersweet, as I am grateful that Japanese equestrian athletes are being recognized

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While promoting the horse industry itself is important, fashion companies could also raise awareness by first showcasing equestrian apparel and fashion. Just as people who don’t play golf wear golf wear or people who don’t hike wear hiking clothes, riding wear can also be enjoyed as everyday clothing by the general public. Just as someone who doesn’t hike might start thinking about going to the mountains after wearing hiking clothes, someone who doesn’t ride may feel like trying horseback riding after seeing themselves in riding gear.

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My body felt lighter now. It is beneficial not only for men, but for people of all ages and genders. But you have to ride safely. A person who has only just learned to speak and can barely walk should not suddenly start running and jumping. In that case, it would obviously be a problem. However, once you know how to handle the horse and develop riding ability, and can maintain a safe pace, horseback riding is a sport you can enjoy not in your 60s or 70s, but even in your 80s. Looking at examples abroad, older people also enjoy horseback riding.

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Looking back now, it really is as ridiculous as they said. Since I thought that way too in the past, it's only natural that most people who don't know are thinking the same. But it is safe to ride.And the way various media outlets report on the issue also seems to play a part. This is because the media tends to portray the company in a negative light rather than highlighting its strengths. Most of the reports are negative, such as news of horses falling off horses or horses running across roads after escaping from the ranch.

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After establishing Penacoba Korea, I learned about the Sejong Equestrian CEO Course, and during the process, they reached out for help, saying they wanted to wear equestrian fashion wear and hold a fashion show at the graduation ceremony. Through that connection, I sponsored the event, and when I visited to say hello at the next freshman entrance ceremony, I saw that I was listed among the new students. It was something Executive Director Park had applied for in advance. That’s how I officially began horseback riding.

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He and Executive Director Park had known each other since they were running their own businesses. Executive Director Park worked in the fur and leather sector, while I was engaged in the transportation business. Since we also handled a lot of fashion-related transportation, we got to know each other well. As various difficulties arose while each of us was on our own path, we wanted to work together and accomplish something. So in August 2015, the idea emerged to create a horseback riding brand focused entirely

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Just as Park Se-ri paved the way for domestic golfers when they couldn't reach the world stage, and Park Chan-ho opened the door for Korean baseball players to enter the Major Leagues, there is a sense that 'Triple Nine' has played at least a part in that. I hope a second and third 'Triple Nine' will emerge in the future.Choi Byung-bu and his wife undertook a long-distance journey of about 10 hours four times each, from the Dubai World Cup Carnival to the Dubai World Cup, to watch a total of four tournaments featuring 'Triple Nine.'

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Even on the day of the interview, Choi Byung-bu showed his special affection by personally checking on 'Triple Nine’s' safety. A corner of Chairman Choi Byung-bu’s office filled with horse-related plaques.I’m considering about four domestic races for this year. There are about four events: the Busan Mayor’s Cup in July, the Korea Cup in September, the President’s Cup, and the Grand Prix. I'm also considering letting him run a regular workout session in the middle.There may be many reasons why Triple9 has come this far, including good management,

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Compared to our hotel, the Dubai hotel is truly hotel-grade. First, the horse stable area is large, and each one is equipped with air conditioning. And everything is pleasant. Next to it is a grassland for exercise; the grassland attached to the village of Masah, where eight dogs live, is only about one thousand pyeong. This is something we cannot imagine. It's true that this is possible because Dubai is a wealthy country. Even if it doesn't reach that point, the current aging of the massage system also needs to be addressed first. Horses can improve their ability only when they are comfortable.

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Yoshida Ma-ju shows me videos and brags about how much she boasts to me. Even though we won when we faced each other. Honestly, from an objective standpoint, the difference with Japan is indeed significant. The difference was clear just by looking at the number of equestrian officials who visited Dubai. There were only about ten horse racing officials from Korea in total, but in Japan, there were 30 to 40 journalists, and including staff, it seemed to be around 100.Last Sunday, a plaque of appreciation ceremony for the Dubai World Cup was held at LetsRun Park Pukyong.

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Our team, 'Triple Nine,' had played in the rain and on wet sand before, so we thought that if the rain continued, we would have the advantage. But it stopped raining on the morning of the race, and it didn't rain when I actually started running.I met Yoshida Mazu of Japan in Dubai. It is the face of the famous Japanese phrase “nani.” We faced off in Super Saturday, and 'Triple Nine' finished fifth while 'Nani' came in sixth, so we won. At the venue, Ambassador Park Kang-ho and his wife joked, “Still, Japan won.

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Domestic horses, including 'Triple Nine,' usually raced in Korea at intervals of five to six weeks. But in Dubai, he played every 20 days on average, a shorter interval. I raced four times over three months: January 19, February 9, March 5, and March 25. Because it was such a nice-sounding phrase, it didn't show on the surface, but I couldn't help thinking that I might have been drained of energy. Looking back, I can’t shake the thought that if they hadn’t played twice in the Dubai World Cup Carnival, they might have finished first or second instead of fourth in Super Saturday.

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In the end, although the Western District Court issued a settlement recommendation urging both parties to reach an agreement, the court is expected to rule in favor of the Korea Racing Authority in early July of a provisional injunction seeking to prohibit nine individuals, including Jung Bang (44, female), co-representative of the 'Yongsan Virtual Horse Racing Gambling Ban Committee,' from approaching buildings near the racetrack, after the opposition committee declared its refusal, demanding a fine of 1 million won.Meanwhile, the Western District Court made it clear that the legality of the opening of the Yongsan off-track betting facility should be determined through a subsequent administrative lawsuit.

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Whenever my horse runs in a regular race, I drop everything and head to the racetrack. In fact, doing a 9 to 10-hour long flight at a relatively young age is no easy task. However, I think it is the owner's duty to be there when their horse is galloping. And there are also things I must see. I'm not exactly free, but I think it ultimately depends on one's determination.Looking back now, I can’t help but feel regret that I only got to play one match at the Dubai World Cup Carnival. We finished second, just a hair’s breadth behind first in the inaugural Carnival race,

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The committee left it to its discretion to thoroughly diagnose the issues identified after the pilot operation ended and to consider whether to take drastic measures, such as closing the project, if complaints continue to be raised.KRA Chairman Hyun Myung-kwan said, "The KRA plans to accept the court's settlement recommendation," adding, "We will do our best to break away from outdated practices through the pilot operation of the Yongsan off-track betting facility and use it as a milestone for innovation." Regarding efforts to resolve the conflict with the opposition committee, he said, "Restoring mutual trust with the opposition committee is the top priority," adding, "We will do our utmost to ensure that the Korea Racing Authority's sincerity is conveyed by approaching dialogue with an open mind and patience."