Umamusume: Pretty Derby devs urge fans to not pester real-life racehorses

The developers of Umamusume: Pretty Derby have released an official request, urging fans to show respect for real-life racehorses when they visit actual equestrian farms.

In no time at all, Umamusume: Pretty Derby has become a global sensation, attracting countless enthusiasts who engage daily to manage their preferred characters. This widely acclaimed mobile game has also caught the eye of prominent Twitch broadcasters such as Ludwig and Northernlion, both drawn to the exhilarating competition in the game’s races.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’ve found myself utterly captivated by Umamusume: Pretty Derby – an anime that brings horse-girl characters to life, each one modeled after real Japanese racehorses! The excitement surrounding these equine personalities has skyrocketed, with stars like Haru Urara and Gold Ship gaining viral fame. As the game’s popularity soars across the globe, fans are now making pilgrimages to the very ranches where these iconic horses were nurtured, raced, and eventually retired, creating an extraordinary bond between virtual gaming and real-world equine culture.

In other words, it’s been made clear by Automaton that certain fans of Umamusume have gone too far by trespassing onto private property without consent and secretly photographing things they shouldn’t.

Umamusume devs outline rules for visiting IRL racehorse ranches

Horses, being delicate beings, can easily be frightened or distressed by minor occurrences. Ranch environments, however, are treasured havens where all who work there invest their affection and effort in looking after these creatures daily.

In order to avoid any potential problems, Cygames advises all fans to check the Racehorse Hometown Information Center for sanctioned visit times and availability. It’s important to note that contacting individual ranches directly is discouraged because it might disrupt their regular activities.

The developer has outlined nine official rules for visiting ranches:

  1. Contact the Racehorse Hometown Information Center to inquire about availability.
  2. Confirm approved visiting hours in advance.
  3. Follow all instructions from ranch staff.
  4. Never enter stables or pastures without permission.
  5. Avoid loud noises or shouting.
  6. Do not touch the horses.
  7. No smoking on the premises.
  8. Do not use camera flashes.
  9. Never feed the horses anything.

Developers additionally caution that breaching these guidelines might lead to potential visitors being excluded from upcoming tours, potentially harming the trust necessary for these ranches to collaborate with the game in the future.

On previous occasions, the developers of Umamusume have issued statements regarding the game, particularly warning players that they may take legal action against those creating explicit, sexual, unlawful, or politically charged fan art featuring any of their horse characters.

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2025-07-09 19:48