Hong Kong is sending a record five riders to Malaysia to compete in showjumping competitions held during next weekend's FEI World Cup Jumping Final.
The event attracts the highest level of international riders and will be additionally in the spotlight this year as it is followed by the general assembly of the equestrian sport's world governing body, the FEI.
It's the first time that the World Cup Jumping Final is being held in Malaysia and gives Hong Kong riders a golden chance to increase their international exposure.
In the Asian and Young Riders series, which is open to riders between the ages of 14-21 years old, the SAR will be well represented by sisters Magali and Gaelle Tong and Kenneth Chang. Magali, on ex-racehorse Open Treasure was the winner of the recent Malaysian round of the 2006 FEI World Jumping Challenge.
There is also a possibility that both she and Gaelle will be invited to compete in the Asian Classics series pending an invitation from the FEI.
Chang, 18, will be riding his horse Jay Bee Shultz in the Asian and Young Riders classes and will also be competing on ex-racehorse Sport Seeker over a course with fences of up to 1.40 metres in the Asian Classics series.
Jennifer Chang on her warmblood Luke Skywalker will be taking part in the Asian Classics series.