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Instructors
Striding on together - the HKJC and equestrian sport share the same spirit of partnership and commitment to excellence.
All riding instructors have obtained internationally-recognised qualifications from the British Horse Society (BHS) or the equivalent and hold up-to-date first aid certificates. Riding instructors receive weekly training from the Chief Riding Instructor and regular training from visiting coaches and examiners. Where possible, they are sent overseas to further their training and to enrich their experience. All are encouraged to compete in horse shows and competitions.
Senior Riding Instructor
Nicola Craven (BHS Stable Manager & Intermediate Teaching Test Certificate)
Before joining The Hong Kong Jockey Club in November 2018, Nicola Craven was the Stable Manager and Coach at Millfield Prep School in England, working with children from beginners to advanced level. She held the same position at Pokfulam Public Riding School between 2013 and 2015 and is therefore familiar with the riding school’s routine operations. Prior to this, she was a lecturer and coach at Bicton College in the U.K. Nicola brings with her a wealth of experience to coach riders of all levels in different equestrian sports activities, such as BHS training and horse management.
Riding Instructor
James Kwok (British Horse Society Intermediate Instructor)
James Kwok joined The Hong Kong Jockey Club in 1996 and acquired the BHSII qualification in 2013 after training in the Ingestre Stables in the UK with Tim Downes FBHS. He was appointed the Assistant Stable Manager at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games. He gives lessons to the public and on-the-job-training to the staff.
Chris Tse (British Horse Society Assistant Instructor)
Chris Tse joined The Hong Kong Jockey Club as Equestrian Assistant in 2009. Through the years of internal and overseas training with Tim Downes FBHS at Ingestre Stables in the UK, he attained the BHSAI Certificate. Apart from teaching, he assists the Senior Riding Instructor to supervise the stable operations. He continues to expand his knowledge in equestrian sports to pursue a higher level qualification.
Junior Riding Instructor
Yannie Yik Pui-kwan (British Horse Society Preliminary Teaching Test)
Yannie Yik joined The Hong Kong Jockey Club as a Junior Riding Instructor in November 2017. She was trained in the UK at Ingestre Stables under Tim Downes FBHS and Rob Lovatt FBHS for two years before receiving her BHSPTT qualification. Prior to joining the Club, she worked in a riding school in Hong Kong for nine months. Yannie Yik is currently responsible for conducting horse and pony lessons.
