Sozen-sama is a deity venerated in parts of Japan primarily in connection with horses and equestrian safety, often associated with shrines where petitioners seek protection for animals and those who work with them. Devotion to Sozen-sama reflects a broader folk tradition of invoking guardian spirits for safety in daily labor and travel involving horses. As with many such localized folk deities, specific accounts of Sozen-sama's origins and worship practices can vary by region and shrine tradition.