Hong Kong ‘ready and eager’ for Paralympic Equestrian Events [2008-08-29]
Hong Kong is ready and eager to stage the Paralympic Equestrian Events, says Chief of Paralympic Services at the Equestrian Company, Ms Amanda Bond. More >
Equestrian excitement expected to gallop [2008-08-14]
With horse-riding buffs around the world focused on the Olympic equestrian competition in Hong Kong, local enthusiasts forecast the Games will further promote the discipline in the city. More >
Secrets of an obstacle course [2008-07-07]
When Jumping Competitions are on, you can't miss them: They are well-placed all over the arena, beautiful to look at and the most important part of the show – the obstacles. More >
Thumbs-up for equine welfare [2008-06-26]
The facilities for providing first-rate care of horses brought to Hong Kong for the Olympic Games in August have been given the thumbs-up by members of the Animal Welfare Advisory Group (AWAG) who visited the two equestrian venues. More >
On course for HK's year of the horse [2008-04-29]
Most Hong Kong people associate horses with a punt at Happy Valley on a Wednesday night. However, local equestrian rider Tara Delaney feels Hong Kong's hosting of the Olympic Equestrian Events will strengthen the population's understanding of the sport and earn the city global sporting recognition. More >
Beas River turf course ready for Olympics [2008-04-25]
Overseas grass experts have proved that the Olympic Cross-Country turf course at Beas River is good and ready for the Olympic Eventing Cross-Country competition in August. More >
Sha Tin stables ready to greet Olympic horses [2008-04-01]
The air-conditioned stables at the Hong Kong Olympic Venue in Sha Tin are ready to greet the Olympic horses, with the first to arrive in the city on July 27. More >
The Men Behind The Olympic Cross-Country Meet The Media [2008-03-27]
The two masterminds behind the Olympic Equestrian Cross-Country course plus the man who will make it all happen at Games time in August met with the media at Beas River on 17 March to explain the brains and the brawn that create a true Olympic Cross-Country course. More >
Retirees sought as equestrian volunteers [2007-11-25]
Retired secondary school principal Anthony Cheung signed on early as a "trainer" volunteer in the corporate administrative section, to help show others what needs to be done. More >
Commitment crucial for Olympic volunteers [2007-02-21]
Hosting the Olympic Equestrian Events is a challenge for Hong Kong. To promote the city's positive image, a team of professional volunteers is essential, former Olympic Games volunteer Agnes Tang says, adding only people with strong commitment should apply. More >
Fence Design Veteran Leopoldo Palacios Offers Professional Tips [2007-02-16]
Aged 60 but still energetic and full of humour, Leopoldo from Venezuela is the official Jumping course designer for the 2008 Olympic Equestrian Events (in collaboration with American Steve Stephens), and one of the judges for the Jumping Fence Design Competition organised by the Olympic Equestrian Company. More >
Veteran horse lover shares equestrian fun [2007-02-04]
Like many Hong Kong people, Wan Wai-yee loves horses. She not only participates in the equestrian sport, she is also the first Chinese national to become an international equestrian judge. She quit her job as a teacher to join the Olympic Equestrian Company to help organise the Beijing 2008 Olympic Equestrian Events. More >
Preparation for equestrian events under way [2006-11-15]
Since the IOC decided last year to move the Equestrian Events of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games to Hong Kong, the preparatory work for the events has progressed smoothly, according to a high-ranking organizer. More >
Gearing up for the Olympics [2006-08-24]
Good time management and planning is key to making the Beijing 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Equestrian Events in Hong Kong a success, Lam Woon-kwong says. More >
WK Lam ready for action [2006-08-24]
Equestrian events may be new to Lam Woon-kwong, but his rich experience in public administration and exposure to sports policies during his 30 years of civil service will help in organising Hong Kong's Olympic Equestrian Events. More >
What the Teams Say
Brazil’s para riders making their presence felt [2008-07-17]
Although a relative newcomer to Para-Equestrian sport, Brazil is already making its mark in international competition. More >
Saudi Arabia’s Jumping team on the rise [2008-07-17]
Saudi Arabia is looking forward to a competitive showing in the Jumping competition of the Olympic Equestrian Events. More >
Brazil looks forward to more medals [2008-06-30]
Brazil is hopeful it can continue its recent Olympic medal successes when it competes in the Beijing 2008 Equestrian Events. It has teams qualified in all three disciplines. More >
Canadians ready to make an impact [2008-06-26]
Canada will be sending a full team to the Olympic Equestrian Events, and is optimistic its riders will make a strong showing. More >
Belgium has proud place in Games history [2008-06-23]
Belgium has an honoured place in Olympic equestrian history. More >
Venue's ability to soak up rain impresses Canadian [2008-05-06]
The ability of the Paralympic Games equestrian venue at Sha Tin to cope with heavy rain has highly impressed the Chef d'Equipe of Canada's Para-Equestrian Dressage team, Ms Elizabeth Quigg. More >
Women again to fly Australian PE flag [2008-04-03]
Female riders will be predominant in Australia's para-equestrian team in the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, and they may even comprise the entire team of five riders. More >
United States riders well prepared [2008-03-26]
The United States will have a well prepared team of 12 athletes competing in the Equestrian Events of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. More >
New Zealand hails centenary year [2008-03-07]
The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games have a special significance for New Zealand: the Games will mark 100 years since the country's athletes first competed in the Olympics. More >
Ireland continues quest for equestrian medal [2008-02-27]
Ireland hopes Hong Kong will earn a special place in its equestrian history, and end a long quest for the republic. More >
Britain plans strong challenge [2008-02-25]
Britain will send a strong team of 12 riders to Hong Kong for the Equestrian Events of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. More >
Belgians aim to win more Paralympic medals [2008-02-20]
Belgium is optimistic it can again be a medal winner at the Paralympic Equestrian Events in Hong Kong in September. More >
Italians stress importance of Lausanne workshop on HK [2008-02-06]
Italian equestrian officials have urged teams competing in the Olympic Equestrian Events to send representatives to the coming expert workshop in Lausanne on "heat and humidity in Hong Kong". More >
Bermuda proud to be competing in Paralympics in HK [2008-02-05]
The Bermuda Paralympic Association will be proud to be competing in Hong Kong in the Equestrian Events of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in September, says the association's secretary-general, Mrs Jennifer Southern. More >
Mexican team looking forward to Equestrian Events [2008-01-29]
The Mexican riders taking part in the Olympic Games Equestrian Events in Hong Kong in August will have no undue concerns about the weather. More >
Acknowledgements: we would like to thank Getty Images, the Hong Kong SAR Government, Hong Kong Jockey Club, FEI,
Riding for the Disabled Association Limited, Xinhua & Fung Kai Yan for providing some of the pictures for this website
