~Travel becomes more enjoyable with horses~ Free magazine "Umatabi Spring 2026" released
The Japan Equestrian Promotion Association, a non-profit organization, released its free magazine "Umatabi Spring 2026" on April 1st, aiming to promote horse riding and support second careers for retired horses. "Umatabi" is distributed at equestrian clubs and tourist facilities nationwide, promoting horse riding in Japan and the active participation of retired horses. The association also provides continuous support, such as retraining, for retired racehorses to become riding horses.
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The Japan Equestrian Promotion Association, a specified non-profit organization, produces the free magazine "Umatabi" with the aim of promoting horse riding and fostering second and third careers for retired horses. We are pleased to announce the release of "Umatabi Spring 2026" on April 1st.
"Umatabi" is distributed at equestrian clubs, tourist facilities, public facilities, educational institutions, etc., nationwide, with the aim of promoting horse riding in Japan and the active participation of retired horses.
■Main distribution locations (titles omitted, alphabetical and Japanese syllabary order)
JRA Baji Koen, Oya Soichi Library, Equestrian Club Ginza, Equestrian Club Crain, Nakae Bussan, Northern Horse Park, Hidaka Town Monbetsu Library & Local History Museum, Horse Farm El Miole, and other facilities nationwide.
*Distribution will end once supplies run out at each facility.
*Please refrain from direct inquiries to each facility.
■Other activities of the Japan Equestrian Promotion Association
In addition to promoting horse riding, the Japan Equestrian Promotion Association also supports second careers for retired racehorses. Currently, the Japan Equestrian Promotion Association provides continuous support, such as retraining, for retired thoroughbreds to continue to be active as riding horses.
Japan Equestrian Promotion Association Official Website: https://nihonjoba.org
Inquiries regarding this matter: https://nihonjoba.org/contact.html
"Umatabi" is distributed at equestrian clubs, tourist facilities, public facilities, educational institutions, etc., nationwide, with the aim of promoting horse riding in Japan and the active participation of retired horses.
■Main distribution locations (titles omitted, alphabetical and Japanese syllabary order)
JRA Baji Koen, Oya Soichi Library, Equestrian Club Ginza, Equestrian Club Crain, Nakae Bussan, Northern Horse Park, Hidaka Town Monbetsu Library & Local History Museum, Horse Farm El Miole, and other facilities nationwide.
*Distribution will end once supplies run out at each facility.
*Please refrain from direct inquiries to each facility.
■Other activities of the Japan Equestrian Promotion Association
In addition to promoting horse riding, the Japan Equestrian Promotion Association also supports second careers for retired racehorses. Currently, the Japan Equestrian Promotion Association provides continuous support, such as retraining, for retired thoroughbreds to continue to be active as riding horses.
Japan Equestrian Promotion Association Official Website: https://nihonjoba.org
Inquiries regarding this matter: https://nihonjoba.org/contact.html