Dear members,
While the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games is still in full swing, Hong Kong’s first Eventing journey at the Olympics was concluded yesterday. Hong Kong Olympian Thomas Ho and his loyal partner, Tayberry, had completed their debut at the Games. The HKEF is very excited to have Thomas sharing his story and experience on the road to Tokyo by a Zoom session. This special session will be held on 12 August 2021 (Thursday) from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. and all members are cordially invited to join.
About Thomas Ho
- First Hong Kong Eventing Olympian
- FEI Asian Championships Pattaya 2019 Eventing Team Silver Medalist
- Hong Kong Eventing Representative at the 13th National Games in Tianjin 2017
- 17th Asian Games Incheon 2014 Eventing Team Bronze Meadlist
Details of the online session as below:
| Topic: | Road to Tokyo – Hong Kong’s First Olympic Eventing Journey |
| Date: | Thursday 12 August 2021 |
| Time: | 17:00 – 18:00 (GMT+8) |
| Platform: | Zoom |
| Host: | Ms. Angela Kong (HKEF Secretary General) |
| Speaker: | Mr. Thomas Ho |
| Guest: |
Ms. Corinne Bracken, Mr. Stephen Way & Mrs. Nicole Pearson |
| Targets: | All (FREE for HKEF members; HK$100 for non-HKEF members) |
| Language: | English |
Contents
- Sharing by the First Hong Kong Eventing Olympian
- The Bond between Two Hearts
- A Taste of Tokyo at the Games
- The Coaching and Horse Caring
- The Work by the Support Team Behind
- Aspiration and Way Forward
- Q&A
Apart from Thomas, we have also invited Mr. Stephen Way, Thomas’ Coach, Ms. Corinne Bracken, Performance Manager, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, as our guest speakers to share their experience at the Games. We also have invited Mrs. Nicole Pearson, Hong Kong Eventing rider, to share with us her experience in competing together with Thomas.
If you are interested in this session, please register at https://forms.gle/CbaLDnBHgUKNt3my7 on or before 6:00 p.m. (GMT+8) 11 August 2021 (Wednesday). Details of the sharing session will be sent to all successful applicants via email. You are recommended to use your registered name to log in to Zoom during the sharing session for our attendance record.
Please feel free to share with us any suggestions or ideas for the upcoming online sessions by replying this email. We would love to receive your opinions to provide a variety of contents.
Thank you for your kind attention and we look forward to meeting you at this online session.
Best Regards,
Hong Kong Equestrian Federation
