| Name : Bloodhorse Training Center |
Location :
| Hidaka Office: |
Nishicha 528, Urakawa-cho, Urakawa-gun, Hokkaido 057-0171, Japan |
| Tokyo Office: |
Tokyo Race Course, 1-1Hiyoshi-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo 183-0024, Japan |
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| Tel : +81-42-358-1173 |
| Fax : +81-42-358-1174 |
| E-mail : tokyo@b-t-c.or.jp |
| Office hours : 9:00~17:00, Monday thru Friday |
| Established : March 15, 1991 |
| Fiscal year : January 1 to December 31 |
| Number of employees : 57 |
| President (CEO) : Katsumi Ito (President) |
| Objective/activities : |
Following are the main objectives of Bloodhorse Training Center (BTC):
1. Research on improvement of racing performance of light-breed horses
As part of its objective to "create stronger horses," BTC conducts research and analysis on "exercise science," "disorders of training during rearing period," etc., to contribute to the development of racing performance of light breed horses.
2. Cultivation of rearing and training personnel
In an effort to stablize the development of horseracing by strengthening the backbone of light breed horse production and enhancing the quality of such horses, BTC has adopted a 1-year training program to familiarize those who will have a central role in the breeding areas. Through the program, the trainee will obtain first-hand technique and knowledge on horses.
3. Improvement and dissemination of rearing and training methods
To improve and promote better rearing and training technique, BTC invites domestic and foreign specialists as lecturers to host lectures and practical training sessions. In addition, BTC publishes the "BTC News" to share knowledge on various training techniques.
4. Analysis, research, and dissemination/counseling on grass (pasture) and grazing soil
BTC examines the grass and grazing soil of light breed horse farms, and provides documents to improve feed management for light breed horses and fostering of high-quality feeds production.
5. Exhibit of retired star horses
In honoring retired star horses and in an effort to popularize horseracing, BTC offers aids to farms and individuals who exhibit such retired star horses to the public.
6. Operation and management of shared gearing, training facility
The Hidaka Rearing and Training Facility was established in October 1993. Along with the expansion of infrastructure, the number of horses using the facility has increased. Simultaneously, race performance of those horses trained at the facility have dramatically improved by the year, and the BTC is giving best efforts to further promote its usage.