2008 Olympic Games & Paralympic Games Equestrian Events
Equine Hospital
The Hong Kong Jockey Club operates its own, state-of-the-art Equine
Hospital, situated adjacent to the main stable block at Sha Tin Racecourse
and occupying an area of 900 sq m.
The facility provides routine and specialist clinical care for all horses in Hong
Kong, including Thoroughbreds in race training and those used for equestrian
purposes in the nine riding schools.
The Equine Hospital comprises an operating theatre, associated anaesthetic
induction and recovery rooms and a clinical laboratory. It has a large range of
diagnostic facilities including:
 Computed radiography for conducting high-definition x-ray
examinations.
 Digital ultrasonography, for detailed examination of soft tissue injuries.
 A gamma camera to perform bone scans, which enables accurate
diagnosis of subtle bone injuries.
 A performance assessment unit, including a high-speed horse
treadmill, to allow thorough examination of the heart and respiratory
systems of a horse.
Nine equine clinicians staff the hospital. The head of department is an
internationally recognised specialist in equine orthopaedics. A team of five
veterinary nurses, four laboratory technicians and seven administrative staff
support the clinicians. The department also includes a team of 23 farriers.
Equine Clinic
A purpose-built equine clinic has been constructed at the Olympic equestrian
venue to provide both diagnostic and primary treatment services during the
quarantine and Games period.
The equine clinic, which is located adjacent to the main stabling compound,
has two examination rooms, a dedicated pharmacy and 10 observation
stables.
A forge and shoeing bays are situated adjacent to the veterinary facility.
For further information contact:
Grania Willis (+852-2966-5858)
grania.willis@hkjc.org.hk
Claire Lau (+852-2966-7402)
claire.ym.lau@hkjc.org.hk