To a healing place wherehorses and people connect.
Hiromi Tanno
Hiromi Tanno
Thank you for visitingthe ZEN RIDING CLUBwebsite.
Our club is a cozyhorseback riding club surrounded bythe rich nature of Yamagata Prefecture.
What we valuemore than anything is
creating an environment where both horses and people can truly relax.
We want retired racehorseswho have survived the harshcompetitive world to live apeaceful and happy second life.
We hope you can touchthe gentle eyes and warmth of these living beingsto heal from the fatigue of daily life.
This club was bornfrom such wishes.
We propose timewith horses from various angles,not limited to riding as a sport,
such as caring for and interacting with them,and sometimes even doing yogaon horseback.
"I love horses,""I want to be healed by nature"—any reason is fine.
Together with ourunique and adorableanimal staff,we sincerely look forward to your visit.
Club Introduction Video
3 Features of ZEN RIDING CLUB
Healing in Great Nature
Mountains, forests, and riverswhere you can enjoy seasonal landscapes.
Step away from the hustle and bustleof daily life and take a deep breathof fresh air in nature.
Second Careers for Retired Horses
The horses at our club are former racehorses.
We aim for a coexistence of people and horsesby creating a place wherethey can live peacefully and safely.
Accessible Riding Experience
Horseback riding is notjust for special people.
From beginners to experienced riders,we provide an environment where everyone cancomfortably enjoy riding according to their level and goals.
Captivated by Retired Racehorses
Before managing the club,I had never thought deeplyabout retired racehorses.
I just naturallyenjoyed my riding lifealong with my partnerThoroughbred.
However, one day,I started receiving messages asking, "Could you take ina Thoroughbred that no longer races?",and when I looked into the reality,my heart ached.
Of the Thoroughbredsborn into this world,less than 10% can happilylive out their livesto the very end in the current reality.
My partner right in front of meis an irreplaceable lifethat survived against miraculous odds.
If fate had been even slightly different,they might have been destined for slaughterlike a worn-out ragwithout ever knowing
human kindness.
Since then, I have kept asking myself,"How can I save Thoroughbreds?"
To raise the Thoroughbreds we've taken ininto beings that can stay close to peoplethrough retraining,I studied groundworkand utilized it for activities like trail riding.
Also, we are progressing with activitiesto support the life of a Thoroughbred togetherthrough crowdfunding.
Even lives that cannot be supported alonecan be savedwhen everyone's strength comes together.
I want to expand these activitiesand increase the number of lives
we can save.
We sincerely awaitthe warm supportof everyone who loves Thoroughbreds.
Club History
2016
After boarding two horses at other riding clubs for over 10 yearsand moving to clubs inside and outside the prefecture
in search of an "ideal club that turns horses out to pasture daily,"
I couldn't find the perfect environmentand established my own club.
2018
Due to running out of space,we moved to the current club location.
We renovated a former racehorse facility,and realized an environment on a 3,500-tsubo propertywhere all horses are turned out daily.
We also took in goats and rabbitsthat lost their homes due to COVID-19,and continue to operate where they coexist with rescued cats and dogs
under the motto of "being a comfortable club for horses".
Club Overview
| Club Name | ZEN RIDING CLUB |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Zen Co., Ltd. |
| Representative Director | Hiromi Tanno |
| Location |
〒999-3113 2555-1 Zao Horikiriyama, Kaminoyama City, Yamagata
* Car navigation systems often guide to the wrong location, so we recommend using Google Maps.
The route is very difficult to understand, so please feel free to contact us if you are unsure. |
| TEL | 090-4883-3134 |
| Animal Handling Business License |
Muraho 30-Ho No. 8 (Storage) Muraho 30-Ten No. 9 (Exhibition) [Date of Registration] July 10, 2018 [Valid Until] July 9, 2023 [Manager] Rika Tanno |
| Hours |
9:00 - 12:00 / 13:00 - 16:30 (Phone inquiries: 8:00 - 18:00) * Please check in advance as hours may change during the summer. |
| Closed | Tuesdays (Horse rest day) |