THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
EQUESTRIAN PAVILION
Fact Sheet
Objective
The Equestrian Pavilion has been purpose-built by The Hong Kong Jockey Club to
enhance the community’s understanding of equestrian sports and the Beijing 2008
Olympics, and create excitement for the Olympic equestrian events to be held in
Hong Kong next year. The Club is also planning to establish Penfold Park as a hub
of equestrian activities to commemorate Hong Kong's role as one of the co-host
cities of the Olympics.
Opening Dates and Times
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Sunday 4 November 2007 – Wednesday 30 April 2008, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
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Closed all day when there are daytime race meetings at Sha Tin
Close days
11, 17 & 25 November 2007
1, 9, 15, 23 & 26 December 2007
1, 6, 12, 20, 27 January 2008
2, 9, 17, 24 February 2008
1, 9, 16, 24, 30 March 2008
6, 12, 27 April 2008
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Open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm only when there are night race meetings at Sha
Tin
Night Race Meetings at Sha Tin
14 November 2007
12 March 2008
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Closed every Monday, except when public holidays fall on Monday, in which
case the Pavilion will close on the first working day thereafter
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Admission is free for the entire period
Location
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Penfold Park, Sha Tin
Key Elements
a. Exhibits include:
Novel Electronic
Uses auto-turned pages to take visitors through an
Book
illustrated chronology of the decision to move the
equestrian events to Hong Kong; the construction of the
equestrian venues; and the HKSAR 10th Anniversary Cup
Eventing Competition
Tri-face Video Wall Shows Olympic venues including the National Stadium
and National Aquatic Center; key quotes concerning the
choice of Hong Kong as the venue for the equestrian
events; and the construction of the competition venues in
Hong Kong
Equestrian Venue
Feature the two Olympic equestrian venues in Hong Kong
Models
(Sha Tin and Beas River)
Hands-on Data
Illustrates the Club's contribution to the Olympic
Bank
equestrian events and its supporting facilities as well as the
nature of equestrian events
Captivating
Employs a hi-tech mini-theatre with 120-degree curved
Circular Theatre
screen to show a series of inspiring, special-effects videos
on the Olympics and Olympic equestrian events
Photo Fun Corner
Allows visitors to have photos taken against their own
choice of equestrian background and take home a digital
print-out as a souvenir
Olympic Stable
Features models of an Olympic stable and a life-sized
model horse that visitors can practise grooming
Riding Gear
Displays samples of equestrian riding gear
Display Panels
Provide corporate information on the Club, its history, its
not-for-profit business model and its contributions to the
community as well as interesting knowledge about horses
b. General Programmes
 In addition to the indoor exhibition, displays of equestrian jumping fences
and a judging hut will be set up outdoors for photo-taking.
 There will also be photo-taking opportunities with the Club’s Shetland
ponies outside the Pavilion.
 A quiz on the knowledge of horses and equestrian competition will be
available for visitors with a chance to win a souvenir.
4 November 2007
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