On Course for Hong Kong
Hong Kong equestrian rider Tara Delaney and her horse Gagnant
Many Hong Kong people and visitors associate horses with the Hong Kong Jockey Club and the venerable tradition of horseracing.
However, Hong Kong equestrian rider Tara Delaney feels Hong Kong's hosting of the Olympic Equestrian Events will enhance the community's understanding of the sport and earn the city global sporting recognition.
A pregnant Delaney will not represent her hometown in this month's Games. However, she is participating by helping promote the event.
Having trained together six years, Delaney and her horse Gagnant joined the Good Luck Beijing – Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 10th Anniversary Cup last August, winning the preliminary competition for local entries. She said the contest was an amazing experience and the facilities of the two Olympic equestrian venues at Sha Tin and Beas River were the best she had experienced.
"I was impressed by the detailed planning of facilities, such as the air-conditioned stables, washing and feeding facilities as well as the indoor training arena which enables training during rainy days and helps the horses adapt to Hong Kong's hot and humid weather," she said.
Delaney said the excellent preparations for the equestrian events would ensure Hong Kong's place in the Olympic spotlight.
Beijing 2008 Olympic Equestrian Events in Hong Kong: http://www.equestrian2008.org/eng/front.aspx
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