Japan had a Golden Week holiday season from the end of April to the beginning of May. I stayed in Tokyo and went to see the horse show at Baji (Equestrian) Park in Setagaya, western Tokyo.
The park was where the equestrian competitions for the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games were held. Show jumping competitions, dressage competitions, dressage demonstrations, reprises, horse riding experiences for children, and other events were held over the three days from Many 3rd to May 5th.
Equestrianism has become more popular since Japan's eventing team won a bronze medal at last year's Paris Olympics. Many people visited the site to see the event, and on the final day, several thousand spectators gathered.
Top Japanese athletes, including an Olympic bronze medalist, participated in the jumping competitions. The audience cheered loudly at the impressive jumps.
The photo shows a rehearsal of the reprise by the Metropolitan Police Department's cavalry. It's surprising that some of them have been doing horse riding for only three years.
There were many stalls and kitchen cars at the venue. There were also many visitors with children. I enjoyed many aspects of the event.
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