About HKJC
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Instructors
Striding on together - the HKJC and equestrian sport share the same spirit of partnership and commitment to excellence.
All equestrian coaches have obtained internationally-recognised qualifications from the British Horse Society (BHS) or the equivalent and hold up-to-date first aid certificates. Equestrian coaches receive weekly training from the Senior Manager, Equestrian (PRS) 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 Equestrian Coach
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.
Equestrian Coach
James Kwok (British Horse Society Senior Eventing Coach (Stage 4))
James Kwok joined the Hong Kong Jockey Club in 1996 and acquired the BHSAI qualification in 2002. He received the BHSII (i.e. Senior Eventing Coach (Stage 4)) qualification in 2013 after training in the Ingestre Stables in the UK with Tim Downes FBHS. He was appointed as the Assistant Stable Manager at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games. Apart from teaching, he also provides on-the-job-training to the staff.
Chris Tse (British Horse Society Coach in Complete Horsemanship (Stage 3))
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 (i.e. Coach in Complete Horsemanship (Stage 3)) Certificate in 2013. Apart from teaching, he continues to expand his knowledge in equestrian sports to pursue a higher level qualification.
Yannie Yik Pui-kwan (British Horse Society Coach in Complete Horsemanship (Stage 3))
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 BHS Preliminary Teaching Test qualification. She also passed the BHS Coach in Complete Horsemanship (Stage 3) in May 2024. 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.
Others
Coaches
All equestrian coaches have obtained qualifications from the British Horse Society (BHS) or the equivalent.
Facilities
Our school, established in 1978, was redeveloped starting in 2022 and completed in Autumn 2025, the facility now spans a gross floor area of 4,715 m², offering indoor arena and accessible facilities to support equestrian activities, education, and community connection.