One of the
most fascinating features of Uma Musume's immense Pretty Derby franchise
is the deep respect that exists between the players and the animals that
inspired their favorite characters. We constantly see the community translate
their love for horse girls into the real world, and the famous Japanese
retirement ranch Versailles Farm has just opened a new door to
channel that generosity. Taking advantage of the fact that several equine
legends are celebrating another year of life, the facility inaugurated a
birthday donation program that will allow fans to directly sponsor these
retired athletes.
A direct
gift to the legends of the racecourse
The
mechanics of this program are quite accessible and will be open until May 31.
Those interested can make a one-time contribution of three thousand yen, which
is approximately nineteen dollars, by choosing the specific animal they wish to
support. Among this month's celebrants are historical names that fans of the
game will immediately identify, such as twenty-seven-year veteran Tanino
Gimlet, as well as Rose Kingdom, Jono Bohemian and Hiruno d'Amour. The
money raised will not remain in a symbolic fund, but will be used entirely for
the daily care of the animals, covering essential expenses such as special
food, maintenance of their stables and continuous medical care.
🎂✨Happy Birthday✨🎂
— Yogiboヴェルサイユリゾートファーム (@Versailles_Farm) May 14, 2026
5/11は ケイティブレイブ、
そして本日 5/14 は ジョウノボヘミアン の誕生日です🐴✨
ジョウノボヘミアンは、
三城牧場（現・ヴェルサイユファーム）で生まれ、
今はここヴェルサイユリゾートファームで元気に暮らしています🌿
ヴェルサイユファーム( @Farm_Versailles… pic.twitter.com/bSRAcDoUz2
The venue
administrators explained that this is an excellent alternative for those who cannot
commit to giving financial support on a constant basis, but who want to make a
genuine difference in the lives of these champions. As a token of appreciation
for their noble contribution, each donor will receive an exclusive wallpaper
for mobile phones with the photograph of the horse they decided to sponsor,
creating a beautiful digital memory of this special bond.
A
community united for animal welfare
This isn't
the first time the group of players has demonstrated their immense power of
organizing for charitable causes. The community's record of good deeds is truly
admirable. Just earlier this year, fans sold out a few pieces of wood from the
fences that Tanino Gimlet himself often smashes with his kicks, and even
managed to raise more than $400,000 to build a fourth barn that drastically
improved living conditions on the ranch. In the past, they also sent tons of
fresh grass to feed Haru Urara and restored Mejiro Ardan's tomb on Chinese
territory.
Knowing
that this model of sporadic donations helps to sustain the expensive care that
a horse requires in its old age
