Riding Society

This is an unique initiative where you will be able to experience horseback riding with no fees, in exchange for taking care of the horses.
We are recruiting primarily university students from Eastern Hokkaido, though high school students can join if they can arrange their own transportation.

In the local area of Shibecha Town, which has been a horse-breeding region since the Meiji era, and across the broader Kushiro area, there are no nationally recognized riding clubs at high schools or universities. We aim to bring horseback riding into the community of Kushiro, which has a cool climate ideal for horses.

We are starting with a stylish and charming riding sociery that welcomes young people. Specifically, in exchange for helping with horse care and farm cleaning, you can go on horse rides or receive riding training through a ‘barter’ system. We provide free of charge saddles, helmets, and life jackets for you to use.

Additional Benefits

Our team at Heart Ranch comes from diverse backgrounds in listed companies, including finance, PR, architecture, IT, apparel, and home equipment. While we are not mentors, we happily offer our point of view and supportive relationship, providing various advice that could also be helpful for students in their job search.

Azabu University Ranch Internships

Since 2023, we have been hosting students from the Azabu University School of Veterinary Medicine, both the Major of Veterinary Medicine and of Animal Science and Biotechnology.

Our internships cover horse care and management, breeding, biosecurity, and lectures from veterinarians. We aim for these practical internships to be beneficial not only for hands-on experience but also for aiding in your job search.

Ranch Volunteer Program

Our volunteer program is open to those aged 18 and over. If you're interested in experiencing life surrounded by nature and living with horses through ranch work, we welcome your participation. (Accommodation available, with a minimum commitment of 2 weeks.)