A Horse Show was held at Baji Park (Equestrian Park), Stagaya ward, in the Golden Week holidays (May 3-5). I visited there today.
They held various competitions including show jumping. Top-class riders both from Japan and foreign countries (some of them were Olympic players) attended the competitions. Most horses were born abroad. They showed us marvelous performances.
A pony race was also held.
Many people -- both adults and children -- attended the event. They watched the competitions, touched the horses and enjoyed their lunch boxes. They looked happy.
They held various competitions including show jumping. Top-class riders both from Japan and foreign countries (some of them were Olympic players) attended the competitions. Most horses were born abroad. They showed us marvelous performances.
A pony race was also held.
Many people -- both adults and children -- attended the event. They watched the competitions, touched the horses and enjoyed their lunch boxes. They looked happy.The event was organized by JRA (Japan Racing Association) to make horses and horse related activities more popular in Japan.
The number of the people who can enjoy riding is limited in Japan. Horses often give the image of horce race --> gamble. Such situation is bihind JRA's efforts.
Four family mambers of flying carp were swimming in the blue sky. May 5th is Children's Day (national holiday) and people celebrate the day with flying carp and helmet decoration (kabuto).The arena in the park was used for show junmping competitions in the Olympic Games held in Tokyo in 1964.
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