乗用馬の生産牧場による新規参入の実態分析 : 北海道標茶町を事例に

riding horse

北海道大学農經論叢

The purpose of this study is to examine the management practices of riding horse production farms using Shibecha Town, Hokkaido, as a case study, and to clarify the actual conditions of new entrants into this field. Shibecha Town is pursuing unique regional development utilizing horses, and riding horse production farms are attracting people to the area as a tourism resource while utilizing land abandoned by farmers. The survey revealed that new entrants into riding horse production farms typically receive support from local farmers, following a path not significantly different from conventional agricultural entry routes. However, acquiring training and husbandry skills imposes substantial labor and financial burdens on newcomers, potentially creating barriers to entry. Furthermore, since there were few opportunities to sell riding horses and they often failed to attract buyers, it was essential to implement strategies for business stabilization, such as introducing other livestock breeds.