Guestbook

test008

None of the athletic special talents do it like Jung Yura.Among the students I’m teaching right now, there is a friend who is attending university. I go to Hanyang University, and on Mondays and Tuesdays I attend classes all day. So I couldn't come today. I’ll have class tomorrow too, and then I’ll come to work out after 3 p.m. She weighs all the factors about the workouts she wants to do, registers for classes herself, and comes to work out even late in the afternoon.

test008

Eighty percent said something that was true. The equestrian world plunged into chaos because of one person, Choi Soon-sil. How good a story is to us that we demanded an apology from the president from the equestrian. And I fully understand the content of the press conference they gave about the harm they suffered because of Choi Soon-sil. From their perspective, it must be incredibly unfair that while they were watching the referee, Executive Director Park Won-oh came down and said something, and then they couldn’t watch the referee from the start.

test008

Although equestrianism is an unpopular sport, it has received investment and contributed to the development of equestrianism in Korea. If Samsung immediately steps down as the chair company, how will the equestrian association be managed right away, and how will next year’s competition be conducted? It makes no sense to demand only Samsung’s resignation without any countermeasures. It is an act that does not consider our equestrian athletes and equestrians.

test008

Your walking speed increases, and your stride lengthens. I’m even getting better at using my upper body. You can get even better through exercise.Horseback riding has already been associated with the image of an imperial sport and a refined sport, but before that, it was an industry based on agriculture. Through therapeutic horseback riding, you can become friends with the horse and receive healing. And only therapeutic horseback riding can develop. It is an undeniable fact that therapeutic riding is built upon the development of equestrianism.

test008

Most athletes begin training with the ambition of winning medals at the Olympics and the Asian Games. It’s not the idea of just riding horses and then going to college. Students who compete while attending university pursue the dream of definitely trying out for the next Asian Games selection trials, balancing schoolwork and sports.They provided support in every aspect, starting with training camps, while preparing for the Olympics. Because Samsung spent money and provided support for the development of equestrian sports to that extent,

test008

Because the Korea Racing Authority provides rehabilitation riding as a free service, there are cases where the people providing the service end up becoming the ones in charge, so we need to listen more to voices from the field and put more effort into training experts. Also, don’t try to choose people only from the horse side. There is also a need to bring external experts, such as physical therapy specialists, into the horse industry.There is clearly a budget for rehabilitation horseback riding,

test008

For example, if people volunteer for therapeutic horseback riding here, Yongin City should provide coupons that allow them to ride horses at other riding centers, or something along those lines. This is called the socio-economic domain.Promotion of therapeutic horseback riding is also needed. The general public does not know much about therapeutic horseback riding. First, you’d have to know about therapeutic riding before you could find it, wouldn’t you? Also, in each local government,

test008

Korean Language Trainers Association, and it feels like a very heavy burden. The training aspect is difficult because both racehorses and riding horses are involved, and the members are scattered all over the country. First, we will devote concentrated effort to combining racehorse training and riding horse training into one. And I will place emphasis on clearly defining what role the aspect of training should play. If it is properly established as the first president, the succeeding presidents will be able to accomplish even more on that foundation.

test008

We are preparing two events for spring and autumn. The biggest event is holding a symposium. Since it is an association of trainers combining racehorses and riding horses, we will provide training related to the acclimatization and training of racehorses transitioning to riding horses. In addition, since racehorses are currently being produced through various training centers, there are plans to analyze and present the effects of the training process and the differences between horses that received training and those that did not.

test008

Among them, the Korea Racing Authority is most interested in how to handle the taming and training involved in converting racehorses into riding horses.It is a matter that we need to think about together on how to carry out the education in between.There are various areas, including those, that need to be cooperated on. What kind of horse should the Korean-style riding horse be, and how should it go, and so on. We will discuss with the Korea Racing Authority, the Korea Equestrian Federation, and others to consider the direction the Equestrian Trainers Association should take.

test008

Relying on those things, we have been preparing for the founding. We’ve been preparing for about a year.Establishing a nonprofit corporation requires various forms and procedures. We thoroughly reviewed those matters through the legal affairs officer, and also explained the association’s founding purpose to the relevant official at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. I will do my utmost to secure approval for the incorporation through a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Agriculture,

test008

On November 28, the Korean Association of Korean Language Trainers was launched. An association was born for horse trainers working across both racehorses and riding horses. We interviewed Chairman Kwon Seung-joo, who was elected as the inaugural president at the founding general meeting.The establishment of the association feels somewhat delayed. I have been preparing since last September. After talking to various horse trainers, related organizations and institutions,

test008

North Korean defectors and established the LetsRun Foundation.Mr. Jeon Young-hae is from Jeju, like the current chairman. After graduating from Jeju Girls’ High School and the Department of Public Administration at Jeju National University, he joined the Grand National Party through open recruitment and later served as head of public relations for the Jeju provincial party and as deputy spokesperson for the provincial party. In the 2006 local elections, I served as the personal secretary to former Chairman Hyun,

TEST008

Food and Rural Affairs to amend the Enforcement Rules of the Grassland Act so that equestrian facilities may be installed within pastureland designated for ranching.Jeju Special Self-Governing Province explained that it proposed this in order to establish clear grounds for installing equestrian facilities and to develop the horse industry as a new growth engine industry by linking it with the primary industry and the tertiary industries such as tourism, leisure, and sports.The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food is currently pushing to revise the Enforcement Rules of the Pasture Act so that horse-related facilities, livestock experience facilities, farm landscape facilities, and rest facilities—essential infrastructure for livestock farming—are included within the scope of facilities currently designated for horses, so that they can be used without obtaining a separate pasture conversion permit, but equestrian facilities are not included.

test008

Former Chairman Hyun and Jeon Young-hae remarried after their divorce, and there is a 32 year age gap between them.Meanwhile, former chairman Hyun also ran again for governor of Jeju in 2010, accompanied by his ex wife, Ms. Oh, who was also battling illness. In particular, when allegations of his private life such as using a nominee account and going through a divorce surfaced through the media during the Grand National Party primary, Mr. Oh also responded actively,

TEST008

In particular, they stated that they will closely analyze the operational performance of the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Horse Industry Special Zone going forward and expand the designation of special zones, while also announcing plans to designate around five special zones nationwide by 2017 in the mid to long term, with one zone per region.The only animal in Korea that is managed under a special law is the horse. Once one of the animals closest to humans, it has now, under the influence of the Industrial Revolution, given up much of its former role and become confined to activities such as horse racing and horseback riding.In 2011, the government enacted the Horse Industry Promotion Act as a measure to prevent the deterioration of the rural economy caused by FTAs, aiming to develop it as a new growth engine for the rural economy.

test008

Jeon also mentioned the process of former chairman Hyun Myung-kwan coming to the Korea Racing Authority, giving up his reappointment, and rushing to retire, as well as his plans afterward. After one rejection, he accepted the offer and came to the Korea Racing Authority, determined to bring the spirit of innovation he learned in the private sector into the company. He said he had no desire for reappointment, but also judged that it was right to leave while others were applauding. The reason for hastening his retirement was,

test008

During his tenure as head of the Rural Development Administration, he promoted projects such as the development of smart farm technology, the establishment of the sixth industrialization of agriculture, export expansion, and mechanization of field farming, emphasizing that “if we had not understood the difficulties faced on the ground, we would not have achieved these accomplishments.” Therefore, “Without customers, there are no companies, so we must always view everything anew with sincerity from the customer’s perspective,

test008

Chairman Lee Yang-ho said that while it is a great personal honor to assume the presidency, despite various efforts, the public’s perception and image of the Korea Racing Authority are not entirely positive, and he expressed his desire to make the Korea Racing Authority a company loved by the people.In response to a question about how to incorporate his 30 years of public service and experience working to promote agriculture into his management principles, he stated the principle

TEST008

Food and Rural Affairs to amend the Enforcement Rules of the Grassland Act so that equestrian facilities may be installed within pastureland designated for ranching.Jeju Special Self-Governing Province explained that it proposed this in order to establish clear grounds for installing equestrian facilities and to develop the horse industry as a new growth engine industry by linking it with the primary industry and the tertiary industries such as tourism, leisure, and sports.The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food is currently pushing to revise the Enforcement Rules of the Pasture Act so that horse-related facilities, livestock experience facilities, farm landscape facilities, and rest facilities—essential infrastructure for livestock farming—are included within the scope of facilities currently designated for horses, so that they can be used without obtaining a separate pasture conversion permit, but equestrian facilities are not included.

test008

Power Blade. I am also grateful to Majo and the trainer for creating this great opportunity. Even if I always work hard, there will be times when I appear good to horse racing fans and times when I appear bad. But I want you to know that all the jockeys always work hard for the horse racing fans. No class ever tries not to work hard. Everyone has days when they smile and days when they’re sad, so I hope you’ll support all the riders, and I hope everyone achieves great success.

TEST008

Although the building was completed at a huge expense, the opening date has been postponed as public opinion among residents has worsened due to the complex interests of some civic groups and political circles, and the situation is being closely monitored.Through community service in the Yongsan area and opening cultural centers, the Korea Racing Authority is working to soothe residents’ public sentiment and improve the image of horse racing and off-track betting facilities.There are no legal defects before the Yongsan branch relocation. As already stated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, since the branch is already operating in the same area, there is no need to seek the consent of local residents for the relocation. Also, the distance from the school claimed by the opposing side is beyond the 200 meters set by law, so there is no major problem.

test008

Kim Young-kwan, I was able to ride good horses and achieve a great deal as a jockey. It is rare to have a jockey win nine times in a single year, and most of what he wanted to achieve was accomplished. If I only have a dream, I want to win the Grand Prix and the President’s Cup. Of course, it won’t be easy, though. My dream going forward is, of course, to have a long career as a jockey. I don’t feel that I absolutely have to become a trainer, but I just want to stay healthy and have a long career.It seems that 2016 was a particularly lucky year.

TEST008

He added that, through the general opening remarks, he explained that the guidebook for park-style off-track betting facilities was released with the basic policy that the KRA would carry out the pilot project, as this model comprehensively considered and incorporated improvements to address issues that arose during the installation and operation of existing off-track betting facilities, as well as the diverse demands and suggestions of local residents.Team Leader Kim added, “The park-type OTC sales outlets will be selected through a fixed, predetermined review process for applicants submitted through a public contest, and after approval procedures by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, they will be finalized. The plan is to proceed with a pilot project and then decide whether to expand it.”

test008

The company also suggested that since I was in Seoul, I might as well change the atmosphere, so I ended up moving.It’s been about a month now, and it’s fun. The first two weeks were tough because my body hadn’t adjusted. But now I’ve gotten used to it, so it’s fine. From my perspective, it seems there are more advantages than disadvantages. If there’s a downside, it’s that I earn a little less than in Busan and can’t see my family very often. After all, it carries less psychological burden than Pukyong. I am satisfied with living in Seoul now.