• Amrot Gizaw Gibo
• Yonas Mebrat Dagnaw
• Yasin Abafita Abawari
• Akalu Belihu Taye

Abstract : The major goal of this study was to evaluate the difficulties and potential growth of horse racing (Feres shert) in a few chosen regions in the Kafa zone. Gimbo, Gesha, Decha, Tello, Shishoinde, Chena, and Bonga Town were among the seven districts that made up the study's locations. A descriptive survey strategy, in particular, was used since it was determined to be suitable for addressing the fundamental research objectives. Observation, interview, and questionnaires were used as data gathering tools. Physical education teachers (N=190), sport administrators, and sport professionals made up the sample population for the study. Frequency and percentage were used to assess the data gathered through questionnaires. The results of this study indicate that the biggest obstacles to horse racing in the study region were a lack of competition programs, a lack of funding for building facilities and buying equipment, and a lack of a strategic plan by district and Zone sport offices. Although horse racing is practiced in the study region, the future of this sport does not look positive. The suggestions made as a way to advance the sport of horse racing include encouraging districts to take part, competing in regional competitions, organizing an equestrian association and racing club in the study area, hiring professionals to coach and officiate, and fostering effective communication between the district youth and sport offices and the Kafa zone sport sector.

horse racing, practice, challenges, prospective development

"The Challenges and Prospective Development of Horse Racing: A Case Study of Some Selected Districts of Kafa Zone, Southwest, Ethiopia", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 3, page no.f423-f428, March-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2303554.pdf

"The Challenges and Prospective Development of Horse Racing: A Case Study of Some Selected Districts of Kafa Zone, Southwest, Ethiopia", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 3, page no. ppf423-f428, March-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2303554.pdf