More than 5,000 visitors flocked to The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) Tuen Mun Public Riding School's annual Open Day today (14 May). Families had fun on Mother's Day, by participating in numerous activities, photo sessions, and learning more about horses and equestrian sports.
Highlights of the day included pony rides, stable visits, photo-taking opportunities with mini ponies and giant horse shoes, game booths, bouncing castles, as well as equestrian competitions and demonstrations by HKJC Junior Equestrian Training Squad and riding instructors.
As a world-class horse racing organisation, the Club has been a long-standing supporter of equestrian sports in Hong Kong. In the early 50s, the Club established equestrian facilities at Beas River to train local equestrian riders. Today, the Club operates three public riding schools, which are located in Tuen Mun in the New Territories, as well as Pok Fu Lam and Lei Yue Mun Park on Hong Kong Island. All three schools attract a total of 60,000 local visitors of all ages each year, to learn riding skills and enter different levels of competition.
Equestrian sports have become even more popular today, following the equestrian events of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, which were held in Hong Kong with the Club's support. The HKJC Equestrian Team and HKJC Junior Equestrian Training Squad were established that same year with the aim of developing the skills of Hong Kong's most talented riders.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a not-for-profit enterprise dedicated to community betterment. Through its integrated business model of world-class racing, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charity and community contribution, the Club generates substantial economic and social value and assists the Government in combatting illegal gambling. In 2015/16 the Club donated a record HK$3.9 billion to charity and paid a record HK$20.9 billion in tax. It is Hong Kong's largest single tax payer and one of the world's largest charity donors. Committed to global excellence and giving back to society, the Club is always ''riding high together for a better future'' with the people of Hong Kong.
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Children enjoy pony rides at The Hong Kong Jockey Club Tuen Mun Public Riding School annual Open Day.
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An unforgettable moment on Mother's Day is captured during the mini ponies photo session.
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Stable visits provide an opportunity to learn more about horses.
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The Hong Kong Jockey Club Junior Equestrian Training Squad participates in the Inter-Riding School Jumping Competition.
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Visitors enjoy an array of equine-themed activities.
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