Invitation for Expression of Interest for Training and Competition Programme in Germany
(28 August (Monday) - 11 September (Monday) 2023

To nurture young equestrian talents and provide international competition experience, the Hong Kong Equestrian Federation, with support from the Hong Kong Jockey Club, will organize a training and competition programme from Monday 28 August (Monday)- 11 September (Monday) 2023 in Germany.

Details of Training and Competition Programme

Tentative Schedule

We are looking for expressions of interest from Youth Riders who would like to take part in this programme:

• Aged 14 to 18 (Year of Birth: 2005-2009)
• Member of HKEF
• HKSAR passport holder
• Note that the competition will be at a minimum of 1.20m.  
• Riders will have competition results at 110cm and above
• Available for the full period of the training programme

The following criteria will be taken into account in making selection decisions on the 4 fully sponsored athletes and any riders wishing to self fund:

• Current training level and past results of the athlete at the required level or above;
• The willingness of the athlete to attend training and compete at shows / events identified by the performance manager as important for preparation for the programme; and
• Availability for the required period of the training programme

HKEF will notify riders selected for funding support by Monday 10 July 2023 and also inform those who can be accommodated on a self-funded basis.

The following costs FOR 4 SELECTED ATHLETES will be covered by the programme:

1. Round trip air ticket (Economy class)
2. Travel Insurance
3. Accommodation
4. Meals
5. Training sessions as preparation for the competitions organised by Team Hong Kong Performance Manager Corinne Bracken
6. Entry fees
7. Horse hire fee for training and competition
8. Local transportation between your home airport and your residence
9. Overseas internal transportation between the airport, accommodation and training venue

*Accompanying persons will have to bear their own cost on the above items including accommodation

**Self-funded athletes can also put themselves forward for selection

Should any riders have the interest in the training and competition programme, please kindly submit the following items via email to [email protected] by Thursday 29 June 2023 5:00p.m. (GMT+8).

1. Passport Copy
2. Parent Consent Letter
3. Official Result Sheets
4. Letter of support and recommendation from rider’s current coach

Any late submission or submission with missing document(s) received by HKEF Secretariat will not be processed.

Should there be any enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Best Regards,

Hong Kong Equestrian Federation