Park Jeong-je and Lee Jong-ha, members of the Sejong Special Self-Governing City Disabled Equestrian Association, won gold medals at the 2nd Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Governor’s Cup National Disabled Equestrian Competition and the 1st Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Disabled Equestrian Gathering Competition, respectively, further raising the status of equestrianism in Sejong City.
This competition was held at Jeju Halla University Equestrian Center from the 23rd to the 24th, and around 40 professional athletes and amateurs from all over the country participated to show off their skills.
Park Jeong-je won the gold medal in Grade IV dressage with a score of 55.976% on his horse, Weltelzingel. Lee Jong-ha also won the gold medal in Grade V with the same horse, with an outstanding score of 58.214%.
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[Korean Today] First player from the left, Park Jeong-je, third player from the left, Lee Jong-ha © Reporter Lee Yoon-joo |
Horseback Riding, the Artistic Sport of Harmony and Balance
Dressage is a sport in which riders and horses compete for points by performing various movements and patterns in harmony. It is a sport that is evaluated for the communication between the horse and the person and artistic beauty, rather than a simple competition. In this competition, the two riders drew praise from the judges and the audience with their near-perfect chemistry and skills.
Sejong City Mayor Choi Min-ho (Chairman of Sejong City Disabled Sports Association) said, “Thanks to Park Jeong-je and Lee Jong-ha’s outstanding performances at the national competition, the status of disabled sports in Sejong City has been elevated even higher,” and added, “We will continue to provide support and interest so that the athletes can perform at their best.”
The Sejong Disabled Equestrian Association plans to continue to participate in various domestic and international competitions to promote disabled equestrianism and raise interest in the local community.
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