In Japan, Horse breeder has association. There six such facilities throughout Japan. High stake horses are raced in race tracts that draw more than 120,000 spectators. In farming villages, there festivals that show appreciation for horses. Horses are dressed for such festivals.
Many people gather to see the festival proceed to the shrine.
At the shrine, the farmer reports to the Gods that they have safely finished their farming work and express their appreciation for having the horses. In the shrine the farmer offers his appreciation to the Gods for having the horse.