Jeongeup City Accepting Additional Applications for "Student Horse Riding Support Project" Until the 22nd

For 316 Elementary, Middle, and High School Students
A Total of 10 Sessions Offered

Jeongeup City in North Jeolla Province is accepting additional applications for the "Student Horse Riding Support Project" until the 22nd, targeting 316 local elementary, middle, and high school students.

According to the city on October 16, this project goes beyond simple sports lessons. It is designed to help students interact with animals in nature, find emotional stability, and improve their physical fitness.

Jeongeup City will accept additional applications for the "Student Horse Riding Support Project" until the 22nd, targeting 316 local elementary, middle, and high school students. Provided by Jeongeup City

The "Student Horse Riding Support Project" consists of a total of 10 sessions, offering a systematic curriculum from theory classes to getting familiar with horses, leading horses, and basic riding. The program is operated by the experienced Western Springs, and all participants are required to enroll in insurance to prepare for any possible accidents.

To encourage greater student participation, the city has reduced the personal expense share from the previous 30% (96,000 won) to 20% (64,000 won). Students from low-income families, those in the next-lowest income bracket, and multicultural families, who qualify for the public interest riding program, can participate free of charge.

Students wishing to participate can apply online through the Hospia website until the 22nd. Participants will be selected fairly through a random draw, not on a first-come, first-served basis, and the results will be individually available on the same website on the 23rd. The actual riding experience is scheduled to take place from the end of this month through December.

Shin Kihwan, head of the Livestock Division, stated, "Horse riding is a special experience where students can interact with horses in nature," adding, "I hope this unique outdoor activity will help students build physical strength and relieve academic stress."