[Hong Kong Equestrian Federation]  The Hong Kong Equestrian Federation is pleased to announce that four Hong Kong jumping riders, Kenneth Cheng Man Kit, Samantha Lam, Patrick Lam and Jennifer Lee have achieved their Olympic Minimum Eligibility Standard (MES) at a special qualifier in Hagen, Germany yesterday.

Together with the Hong Kong Riders, there were three riders from China, 1 from New Zealand and 1 from Australia participated in the qualifier. The qualifier was in 5 star level with fences up to 1.6m high and 2m wide. Kenneth was qualified with his Jockey Club sponsored horse, Jockey Club Can Do and Felton Lee owned by Raymond Lee. He was placed 1st with Felton Lee in the event. Samantha qualified with her Jockey Club sponsored horse, Jockey Club Tresor and Coco. Patrick Lam qualified with Urban while Jennifer qualified with Mr. Burn.

It is a great news for all people in Hong Kong. It is the utmost privilege and honor for Hong Kong to have its own representing team to participate in the coming 2008 Olympic Equestrian Events in August.