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新聞
2021-08-24

Dear members,

 

The decision has been made to withdraw Para rider Timothy Tsang and partnering horse Cethegus M from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Para-Dressage competition.  

 

The Para Dressage horses arrived in Tokyo on 20 August, together with the Squad including Natasha Tse, Timothy Tsang and Fleur Schrader as well as their supporting team, in preparation for the Para-Dressage competitions starting on 27 August. On Sunday 22 August, upon examination by Team Vet, Adrian Farrington, Timothy’s partner horse Cethegus M (known as “Gus”) unfortunately was deemed to be lame. The implications of this are that he would not be able to do sufficient work to enable Timothy to ride him safely. The welfare of both the horse and rider are our top priority.

 

This is a heartbreaking news for the rider and the Team. The withdrawal of Timothy and Cethegus M also means that Hong Kong can no longer participate in the team dressage competition. Natasha and Fleur will continue to participate in the individual competition. Timothy and the team are understandably deeply disappointed. The HKJC is giving its full support to Timothy with the help of Sport Psychologist Dr. Anna Waters.

Timothy and “Gus” will now focus on the next Championship and look forward to qualifying for Paris 2024 alongside the rest of his team members.

 

The Horse Inspection will be held tomorrow. We wish the best of luck to Natasha and Fleur.

 

Best Regards,

Hong Kong Equestrian Federation