Breeders, owners, Trainer, you have so much to do, Hokkaido Hidaka.
Nishiken Farm Needless to say, the extra snow shoveling work every day. If you want to go out, even if you change the tires to snow tires, the roads during this period will be particularly slippery.
Even so, since the morning of this day, Nishiken Farm still has a steady stream of visitors coming to the door.
First of all, the Arayama division arrived from Honshu early in the morning.
While Takahashi went to Stables to pull Little Light out, Master Arayama took out the tablet from his travel bag while shivering.
"That doesn't matter?"
Both the shoes and clothes are of the same style in the city. It will naturally be quite cold when you come to Hokkaido.
"Ah! It doesn't matter, I'll be fine if I move around a little."
Trainer said this and took advantage of the situation to trot in place, but because the soles of his feet slipped, he almost fell to the ground.
Despite this, the moment he saw Little Light, Master Arayama still squinted his eyes and showed a happy smile.
First, I took a few pictures of the horse display for Little Light, who was a little restless. After putting away the tablet, Trainer came forward with a smile.
However, as soon as he easily avoided Trainer's extended palm, Little Light put on a look of disgust like "Why is it you again, weird uncle?"
"It looks like I'm being disliked."
"No... even we can only touch the child when she is in a good mood."
"I still have the same temper as when I was a child."
"It's better to say that it's harder to deal with him because he's grown up."
Mr. Takahashi and Mr. Arayama looked at each other and smiled bitterly.
Seeing the two humans defeated in front of him, Little Light raised his head proudly.
"Hmph, I am indeed the strongest."
It's like saying this.
In contrast, the second child, Xiban, who met with teacher Arayama, seemed much more well-behaved. With the encouragement of Takahashi and other club members who were watching, he mustered up the courage to perform a special coquettish skill of "putting his head on his hands" on the spot.
Although for Xiban, we have met each other as early as when everyone still needed members to hold their necks while walking.
Master Arayama is actually not a stranger.
"By the way, Mr. Kitano's Training Farm, how's it going?"
After finishing the meeting with the two children who didn't know whether it was smooth or not, and chatting and drinking tea, Teacher Arayama asked this question seemingly casually.
"Thanks to Director Saito's understanding, the land was acquired for only 270 million yen."
Of course, neither purchasing such a large piece of land nor constructing and cultivating Nishiken Farm is a simple matter, except for NAR
In addition to the understanding of all officials, the cooperation of those involved in the horse racing industry is also indispensable.
Especially the support from Oi, especially the Arayama division and Majima division to which Kobayashi belongs.
"That would be great. Every time I come out of Kobayashi and see that piece of land, I feel that it would be a pity not to use it."
At first, I thought that high-rise buildings would be built there soon, but after waiting for so many years, a neighbor finally moved here, and now I see that I am almost retiring - Arayama said this half-jokingly.
"Master Arayama is still very young."
"No, no, I can no longer stay up late to watch football, and I don't even have the energy to eat as I did before."
As he spoke, Trainer waved his hands and looked at the snowy scene outside the window with emotion.
Starting from next year, we plan to reduce the number of new horses entering the stable. After saying this, Arayama division continued to explain.
Although there are some Little Light reasons, Teacher Arayama said that as Trainer's years gradually increase, he increasingly feels that his energy is insufficient.
"Probably after taking care of that child, I will retire with him."
"Sakuya's children have to be handed over to you, teacher, and it's too early to talk about retirement or anything like that."
"Ah-yeah, and that little girl."
Patting his forehead, Master Arayama shook his head, smiled and said with emotion, "I am really old," or something like that.
At this time, the sound of the engine was suddenly added to the originally quiet ambient sound.
A rental car driving through the white snow.
The paper door was opened with the pattering footsteps, and the voice of "Sorry to disturb you" sounded.
A young face.
"This is Mr. Hida, good morning."
"Arayama teacher is here too... ah, good morning!"
He hurriedly responded with a greeting, and then Mr. Hida sat down cross-legged on the tatami.
"It's snowing a lot outside. Actually, there's no need to come here."
After saying this, Mr. Hida in front of him shook his head.
"No, thanks to President I can learn so much overseas information, and if it weren't for President, I'm afraid I won't be able to make up my mind until the end of next year."
"Where, where... So have you decided where to go?"
Saga's local star, Jockey Hida, plans to go overseas for training in the near future.
Although it has not been made public to the public yet, it is no longer a secret to everyone who actually participates in local horse racing.
Of course, when Mr. Hida called me and asked for suggestions on where to practice, I was a little surprised.
As a horse owner and breeder, I have accumulated some experience related to overseas expeditions, but if it is Jockey that needs medium and long-term training, it is probably difficult to say how much it will be used. With this in mind, I did not give a direct answer, but contacted several familiar overseas Jockey on behalf of Mr. Hida.
Although it is not a big deal, I still feel the joy of being a participant in Racehorse's business by being able to help those who are interested in overseas Jockey.
"Well, I plan to go to Ireland and start looking for opportunities in lower-level horse racing arenas."
Mr. Hida nodded and spoke in a firm tone.
"Ireland, even if you set your sights on a racecourse other than Curragh at the beginning, I'm afraid there won't be many riding opportunities at the beginning.
Moreover, compared to local horse racing, the income there may be lower.
Mr. Hida said that just being able to compete with Europe Jockey is the biggest reward of practicing overseas.
In my heart, I admired the enlightenment of the person in front of me, Jockey. Even Master Arayama smiled and patted Mr. Hida on the shoulder.
He said something like, "The future of local horse racing will be left to you."
As a result, I don't know if Teacher Arayama's praise was too much. Until he visited Noah and left after the visit, Mr. Hida had a very embarrassed expression on his face.
He waved his hand and watched the rental cars leave one after another.
I hope Mr. Hida's overseas practice goes well.