TOKYO –
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko attended the Asian Games particular person present leaping competitors on the Equestrian Park in Tokyo’s Setagaya Ward on October 3, with the princess displaying explicit curiosity in how horses handle to clear excessive obstacles.
The imperial household arrived on the venue shortly after 1 p.m., exchanging smiles and greetings with Aichi Governor Hideaki Omura, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike and representatives of the equestrian group who had gathered to welcome them.
Inside the world, the household watched the person present leaping competitors, which featured 16 riders representing 10 international locations and areas. The occasion required horses and riders to clear a sequence of obstacles, together with horizontal bars, with the imperial household applauding as rivals accomplished their rounds.
According to an official of the Japan Equestrian Federation who offered explanations in the course of the occasion, Empress Masako confirmed a eager curiosity within the methods concerned in present leaping, asking, “What is the secret to clearing obstacles successfully?” and “What are the characteristics of that horse?”
Princess Aiko additionally requested a number of questions concerning the horses’ leaping skills, together with, “Why are they able to jump so high?”
The imperial household’s go to provided a possibility to look at the abilities of the riders and the athletic skills of their horses, with each the empress and princess taking an energetic curiosity within the technical elements of the competitors.
Source: TBS