Hong Kong, China Equestrian Team to Compete at FEI World Championships in Aachen, Fielding Riders in Show Jumping and Para Dressage

The Equestrian Federation of Hong Kong, China (EFHKC) and The Hong Kong Jockey Club (the Club) today (27 July) announced that four horse-and-rider combinations will represent Hong Kong, China at the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen, Germany, from 11 to 23 August 2026. The team will compete in the show jumping individual competition and the para dressage individual and team competitions.

From Left to right: Timothy Tsang, Louie Lam, and Fleur Schrader, Photo source: HKJC

This marks the third appearance of Hong Kong, China's equestrian team at the prestigious global championships. The representatives from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Para Equestrian Squad are: Patrick Lam for Show Jumping, Fleur Schrader, Timothy Tsang, and Louie Lam for Para Dressage.

All athletes are supported under the Hong Kong Equestrian Performance Plan (HKEPP), a collaboration between the EFHKC and the Club.

Notably, the four representatives enjoyed considerable success at the FEI Asian Championships held in Pattaya, Thailand, last November, where the Hong Kong, China team secured a total of seven medals to finish second in the medal table. The four riders contributed six of those medals, including silver in the Para Dressage Team competition (Fleur Schrader, Timothy Tsang and Louie Lam); bronze in the Para Dressage Individual Freestyle and bronze in the Para Dressage Individual competition (Fleur Schrader); bronze in the Show Jumping Team competition and bronze in the Eventing Team competition (Patrick Lam); and silver in the Eventing Individual competition (Patrick Lam).

Lester Huang, Chairman of the Equestrian Federation of Hong Kong, China and Deputy Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, said: "The presence of our para dressage riders alongside our show jumping representative at the 2026 FEI World Championships reflects the breadth and inclusiveness of equestrian sport in Hong Kong, China. These athletes share the same dedication, passion and perseverance, and have each worked their way, step by step, onto this international stage – something of which we can all be proud. We wish every member of the team the very best as they take to the arena in Aachen, and look forward to their achievements bringing further credit to Hong Kong, China's equestrian community."

For each of the athletes, the World Championships represent a meaningful opportunity to learn and exchange with the world's leading riders and horses, gaining experience that will contribute to the long-term development of equestrian sport in Hong Kong, China.

Previous competition photo of Fleur Schrader, Photo source: HKJC

Fleur Schrader, will be making her second appearance at the World Championships. Reflecting on the occasion, she said: "I'm delighted to be competing again. Winning medals at last year's Asian Championships was a significant milestone for me, and this time I will be competing against some of the world's best riders. Just to be able to compete alongside such talented athletes is a precious opportunity, and I'll do my best while also learning as much as I can from them."

Timothy Tsang, Photo source: HKJC

Previous competition photo of Timothy Tsang, Photo source: HKJC

Her teammate Timothy Tsang, who will be making his third appearance at the championships, said: "I feel extremely fortunate to be participating for a third time. I will give it my all, enjoy this special occasion and do my utmost to deliver a strong performance for Hong Kong, China."

Louie Lam

Louie Lam

Previous competition photo of Louie Lam, Photo source: HKJC

Making his FEI World Championships debut, Louie Lam shared: " As a secondary school student, I feel incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to represent Hong Kong, China at the World Equestrian Championships — it truly feels like a dream! Equestrian sport has not only enabled me to overcome physical challenges but has also opened doors to the world and allowed me to pursue a fulfilling journey. I am grateful to the HKJC for its continued support, which has enabled me to train overseas and pursue my equestrian dreams. I would also like to thank the Equestrian Federation of Hong Kong, China for giving my teammates and me the opportunity to represent Hong Kong, China."

Previous competition photo of Patrick Lam, Photo source; HKJC

Patrick Lam, Hong Kong's sole representative in show jumping, acknowledged the calibre of the upcoming competition: "The FEI World Championships brings together the very best riders and horses from around the world. Both the level of difficulty and the standard of competition are higher than those of the Asian Games. I hope to gain valuable experience and further develop my partnership with my horse through competing at this level. We will give our best and strive to perform to our full potential."

The Hong Kong, China equestrian team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Corinne Bracken, who also serves as the Club’s HKEPP Performance Manager. The team will be supported by dedicated professionals including coaches, grooms, veterinarians, farriers and physiotherapists, all provided by the Jockey Club.

In particular, the Club supports the inclusion of horse-racing tourism as a development direction in Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan, and thanks the HKSAR Government for its continued support in positioning the sport as a distinctive tourism experience that showcases Hong Kong’s unique character and international appeal.

Following the policy direction in the 2024 Policy Address, the Club has been working closely with the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Hong Kong Tourism Board, and the tourism sector with a view to promoting horse-racing tourism. The inclusion of horse-racing tourism in Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan provides further impetus for this work.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

The Club also supports the 2026 Policy Address measures to deepen the integrated development of culture, sports and tourism through joint initiatives that enhance their appeal, generate value-adding momentum and further solidify Hong Kong’s position as the Events Capital of Asia.