Hokkaido Horse Racing Story.

Chapter 152 The End of Summer and Autumn
The first week of September, a little after noon.

Although the sunlight was still strong, it was no longer an aggressive blue.

It is autumn now.

At Mejiro Ranch, the lingering heat has not yet dissipated.

In the operating room, Mudaibai was making a weird face and neighing as usual.

Zepu's face flushed as he maintained his standing position during treatment.

"ended."

At the signal, the German finally let go and shook his slightly numb shoulders.

Kitano wiped the remaining coupling agent on the horse's legs with a wet cloth and blinked away the sweat from the corners of his eyes.

Mudai Hirama's non-cooperation during the ultrasound treatment made this already strenuous task even more difficult.

Even in an air-conditioned room, beads of sweat often roll down my forehead.

Although a dose of sedative would make things much simpler, he chose a more time-consuming and laborious approach.

For a large thoroughbred horse, the use of sedatives or antibiotics once or twice is nothing.

However, over time, it is possible that some irreversible effects will occur.

In this respect, Kitano is a "naturalist" who inherits the same lineage as his mentor Professor Yamazaki.

Specifically, the category that approaches medications with greater caution.

However, as a price, you will often sweat profusely after the treatment.

"Thanks a lot."

Kitano sighed and said as he stood up with the help of his sore knees.

"Nothing much, and it's quite amusing to observe Pegasus's expression up close."

Zep stretched and strode towards the tripod standing in front of the treatment area.

"How about trying to film Pegasus's treatment?"

This is advice from Rachel Ho.

Everyone at the ranch, including Lavid, agreed that Medouha's strange face looked quite amusing.

Kitano quickly nodded in agreement to the attempt.

In the past few years, he would also record some videos during the livestock treatment process as material for popular science or analysis.

Of course, the filming is done with the consent of the livestock owner.

Although those videos are basically only watched by veterinary practitioners.

Megumi Hirano's videos should be no exception.

But I didn't expect to increase my popularity in this way.

As of now, the most-watched video on the ranch's YouTube channel is still a close-up of the Kentucky Derby trophy.

This is an industry where winning pays off.

It is also an industry where rewards come only if you win.

This is the cruel truth about the horse racing world in Kitano's eyes.

Of course, in most sports this is something that can be considered common sense.

He has become increasingly accustomed to considering issues from the perspective of a person working in the sports industry, rather than the first-tier industry player registered in business documents.

"Boss, there will probably be one or two applicants coming for interviews this afternoon."

Zep said as he checked the video.

The city seems to still be adhering to the tacit understanding of "recruiting during the cherry blossom season."

But in Hokkaido, the situation is not the same.

For most ranches, it is normal to be short of staff and in need of talent all year round.

"understood."

Kitano's somewhat muffled voice came from under the towel.

They exchanged a few words, and then fell silent again.

At Mejiro Ranch, there are no rigid rules like those in the workplace during the Showa era.

It was simply that both of them were too tired and too lazy to talk.

Recently, there has been a sudden increase in glorifying publicity about practitioners.

However, the work on the ranch will not be easy.

After the treatment, Lavid entered with a clattering thud and led the white horse back to the stable. The horse turned its head and stared at its bare left hind leg, snorting with some dissatisfaction.

To facilitate the application of coupling gel, the hair on the legs was shaved short in advance.

"It won't be visible if you put on the elastic brace."

Kitano had no choice but to rub its head and comfort it.

Of course, pink skin is actually very difficult to hide.

After tidying up the treatment equipment, he walked out slowly.

The riding boots made a crisp sound on the gravel road.

The white and green bungalow slowly came closer in sight, and the wind blowing in the face seemed a little cooler than yesterday.

It will soon become cold again.

Thinking of this, I stood in the shadow of the parasol shed and looked in the direction of Mino and the bridge.

It's still a little too early for applicants.

The one waiting was Mejiro Sakuya, who had arrived at New Chitose Airport last night.

After a 12-hour stopover in Chitose City, the final leg of the journey to Mejiro Ranch will begin.

According to feedback from Flyt Express, Mejiro Sakuya behaved very stably both during transportation and after arriving in Chitose City.

However, after the operation, no details can be taken lightly.

Johns Hopkins University even sent a textbook-like lengthy medical order in advance.

It took Kitano several days to barely remember all the contents, and he even wrote more lengthy notes.

"Excuse me, is the ranch closed for visits right now?"

Outside the fence, a figure carrying a huge backpack swayed slightly.

Kitano's thoughts were temporarily withdrawn.

"I'm sorry. But as the sign says, the ranch is closed to the public until renovations are complete."

Our eyes met, and he added gently, "If you want to visit, please make an appointment in advance through the ranch's social media account or official website."

A trace of disappointment passed across the tourists' faces.

However, after exchanging glances, he politely bowed slightly to express his apology.

"terribly sorry!"

Kitano approached the fence and bowed to the tourists' backs.

The scheduled opening date is 7th, a week from now.

From the perspective of the solar terms, it is called "Bai Lu", the day when autumn officially begins.

It is also the "lucky day" verified by Dr. Kobayashi——

Although Kitano has never had any research on Feng Shui.

On the opening day, there might be people with connections coming to visit, so for this reason, we chose a date that avoids the dates with high rewards.

As for things like lucky days, they are just coincidences at best.

The sound of cars came from the Meihe Sanshi Line, and Kitano's heart suddenly tightened.

The outline of the carriage slowly enlarged in sight.

"Ah, here it comes!"

He took a step forward with anticipation.

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"【Pay attention to horse movements】

Kentucky Derby winner Mejiro Sakuya (3-year-old female, Oi-Arayama Katsutoku stable, sire 4WD) has recovered from right hind leg surgery and plans to return to Mejiro Ranch for grazing and recuperation.

——《n○tkeiba》

"[Summer Championship]

Kobayashi Taniguan (Miura·Uehara Stable House) entered the line first, and Anshang Wada Ryuji was on the line. "

——Victorious Horse

"[@Hinoyuki:

When I was traveling in Hidaka, my friend took me to a ranch, but it turned out to be a wasted trip because of the renovation.

But the ranch staff is super gentle (laughs)]

——General tourists
(End of this chapter)