Hokkaido Horse Racing Story.

Chapter 26 As a Horse Owner
"Stringhalt can be overcome."

Kitano made this declaration as he stood up from his computer desk.

The next moment, I couldn't help but yawn.

After returning from the New Life Ranch, he spent the entire night looking through information about Stringhalt.

Then, the above conclusions were drawn.

Through the comprehensive regulation of "nerve-muscle-environment", Stringhalt's impact on racehorses can be completely transformed from a "devastating injury" to a "controllable state".

As early as 2023, 11 racehorses with Stringhalt in Kentucky, USA, successfully completed the full season after receiving the management of this complex control program.

Through cutting-edge nerve repair technology, the racing performance of sick racehorses has the opportunity to recover to 85%-90% of their healthy level.

Of course, anything involving advanced technology is going to get very expensive.

Moreover, in daily training, racehorses with Stringhalt require the team to invest far more money and attention than ordinary racehorses.

Therefore, for the vast majority of racehorses, Stringhalt is still like a "terminal illness".

After turning off the computer, Kitano lay down on the bed.

I opened the social media platform and saw a notice that the clinic would be closed for one day.

Then, close your eyes.

Try to make choices with a clear mind as much as possible, so that when you regret it, you will have one less excuse to deceive yourself.

This is exactly what Kitano has been adhering to for the past twenty-six years, which can be called a philosophy of life.

After the hormones subside, the fatigue caused by staying up late immediately floods into the body like a tide.

When I opened my eyes again, the sky outside had become quite dark.

I unlocked the phone screen and didn't find any missed calls.

After breathing a sigh of relief, he slowly walked into the bathroom.

After taking a cold shower, I felt much more energetic.

However, I'm a little hungry.

While heating the food in the microwave, Kitano began to think.

What you are thinking about is not the decision at hand, but the confusion that has always existed.

How to become a qualified horse owner——

In other words, what kind of horse owner do you want to be?

The answer to this question has been vaguely found today.

As a producer, you should take good care of your young horses and complete the training work conscientiously;

As a rider, you should prepare diligently, ride your horse to the best of your ability in every race, and strive to maximize your horse's abilities.
As a horse trainer, you should keep abreast of the horse's condition, adjust the training and schedule, and give advice to the horse owner based on your professional qualities when necessary.

As for horse owners, with the money and ownership of racehorses, they can easily interfere with training, change the racing schedule, and even directly decide the fate of a racehorse.

In this situation, if you act recklessly based on your own preferences, it will probably put everyone in the camp in a very troubled situation.

and so--

Do what you should do, not what you want to do.

This is Kitano's answer.

As for the other question.

In fact, plans have already been made.

Whether it's out of consideration for profit or compassion—

If you want to buy Resistance Queen, you must fulfill your responsibilities as a horse owner no matter what.

Just then, a "ding" sound came from the microwave.

He took out Kimura's business card and entered the phone number according to the information on it.

"Hello, Newborn Ranch. I'm the representative, Kimura."

After a few rings, a somewhat tired voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Hello, I'm Kitano."

"Mr. Kitano! What have you thought about it?"

He was a little excited at the beginning, but Kimura quickly calmed down and asked carefully.

"Can I bring a friend to visit the ranch again tomorrow?"

"A visit? Of course no problem."

Although he was a little disappointed, Kimura still forced himself to reply.

"By the way, is 1.2 million the final offer?"

At this time, Kitano suddenly asked.

"No, no! If Mr. Kitano is really interested in the Queen of Resistance, a lower price is not out of the question!" Kimura jumped up from the tatami mat, drawing surprised glances from his wife and daughter who were watching a variety show.

"That's not necessary. Let's just stick with the original price."

Kitano smiled and shook his head.

"As for the contract, I'll trouble you, Mr. Kimura, to prepare it."

Since it is a coin that has not yet landed, just exchange it with the same chip.

It's not time to easily decide the ending yet.

I brought the slightly cold pasta to the table, stirred the noodles with a fork, and took out my phone to open LINE.

I sent a greeting emoticon to the contact with the ID [Aiming to be the world's number one horse trainer—Go Asheng!!!]

After a while, the message is still unread.

So Kitano put down his phone and concentrated on eating his pasta.

Not only do the noodles that are left overnight taste much worse, but they also seem to taste more sour.

While concentrating on dealing with the few fish that had escaped and stuck to the edge of the plate, the phone on the table vibrated slightly.

【? 】

I received a question mark as a reply from Asheng.

I bought a new horse. If you have time tomorrow, could you come and give me some advice?

Then, another line of text was typed.

[Also, this horse may be given to Nishiken for foster care.]

Click Send.

This time, the message was immediately marked as read.

No problem (-)~

【Just leave it to me! 】

I'll also tell my dad about foster care!

After this sentence, an emoticon of a little devil grinning immediately popped up.

Although he felt strange, Kitano didn't pay too much attention to Ogawa Katsu's tone which was a little different from usual.

After all, they are the new generation of 00.

Maybe this is the habit of young people chatting on the Internet nowadays.

Then, he called Master Tanaka.

Putting down the half-eaten miso ramen, Tanaka answered the call from Kitano Ma's owner with some curiosity.

Among the horse owners he has come into contact with, Mr. Kitano is not the overly proactive type.

Of course, it is also possible that most of the pressure has been transferred to the production ranches.

Thinking this, Tanaka received the other party's request to join the stable.

"A lame horse—"

It's a slightly difficult situation.

If I enter the stable now, it would be a bit late.

However, a positive answer was quickly given.

"Just leave it to us in the stables!"

Although it may be a bit arrogant, as a local horse trainer, he no longer has many honors worth pursuing.

Even the 2,000 wins that he had longed for in his early years would soon be achieved.

It is undoubtedly a good deal to be able to take this opportunity to make friends with the owner of the Kitano horse who is a veterinarian.

but--

A lame horse is not easy to manage.

"Is it still the same as Medaima? Of course not!"

When I heard the proposal put forward by the owner of Kitano Horse, my first reaction was relief.

After hesitating for a moment, he couldn't help but persuade her, "With a limp, it's likely you won't be able to run any good results. Mr. Kitano, would you like to reconsider this?"

In a situation where he could have remained silent, Master Tanaka gave very reasonable advice.

Regardless of the purpose, Kitano will not ignore this kindness.

After thanking Master Tanaka earnestly again, he hung up the phone.

(End of this chapter)