Seoul City "Meet the Mounted Patrol at Seoul Forest Every Wednesday"

Patrol of Former Racehorses in the Park from 2 to 4 PM

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on the 6th that every Wednesday from 2 PM to 4 PM, visitors can see horses patrolling Seoul Forest and can also take commemorative photos with them. Especially this year, horses can also be seen every Friday until March.

Ttukseom, where Seoul Forest is located, was used as a royal hunting ground during the Joseon Dynasty. The Ttukseom Equestrian Center opened in 1954, initially operating as a racetrack with Jeju ponies imported from Jeju Island. Later, when the Korea Racing Authority relocated to Gwacheon in 1989, its functions were reduced, and it was temporarily closed in December 2014. The ‘Gunmasang’ statue found in Seoul Forest is shaped like a racehorse and reflects the history of the equestrian center that once existed there.

The sight of horses patrolling offers citizens a unique spectacle and experience. Visitors can also take memorable photos with the splendid mounted patrol upon request.

Especially this year, horses patrolling Seoul Forest can be seen not only on Wednesdays but also on Fridays until March. They patrol throughout Seoul Forest, ensuring the safety of the park and its visitors while providing an enjoyable experience. If you want to hear the cheerful clopping of horse hooves, visit Seoul Forest every Wednesday.

Kim Insuk, Director of the Dongbu Park Leisure Center, stated, “The patrolling horses in Seoul Forest, where the old Ttukseom Equestrian Center once stood, not only ensure safety and provide attractions but also hold deep historical significance. We hope many citizens will create even more meaningful memories along with the stories embedded in Seoul Forest.”