The National Riding Club Association (NRCA) of Japan introduces riding horses, maintains horseback riding facilities, and cultivates organizations for promoting horseback riding. By doing so, the NRCA aims to promote horseback riding to the Japanese public.

Following are the main objectives of the NRCA:

1. Providing guidance and actual support on matters related to maintenance of horseback riding facility
2. Tutoring and supporting on matters related to introduction and training of riding horses
3. Cultivation of organizations aimed at promoting horseback riding, as well as providing support to such groups
4. Organizing events to provide opportunities for the Japanese public to get in close contact with horseback riding
5. Accreditation of qualification and training of horseback riding instructors
6. Accreditation of qualification for highly-skilled riders
7. Research, examination on horseback riding and announcement of such findings
8. Coalition with affiliated organizations
9. Other duties required to fulfill the Association's objectives