1/4/2008
FACT SHEET
The Olympic stables
Address: The Hong Kong Olympic Equestrian Venue (Sha Tin)
Stable construction started:July 2006
Completed: May 2007
Olympic stable complex:
-Four blocks of air-conditioned stables
-Total numbers of stalls: 224 stalls
-Accommodating 200 Olympic horses
Separate reserve stables (also air-conditioned) for 25 horses.
Total area of Olympic stables complex and Equine Clinic: 16,500 sq meters
Size of each stall: 3.6 x 3.6 meters (larger than Olympic standard)
Height of the stable complex: 6.5 meters (highest point)
Size of the rolling box:20.5 sq meters
Air-conditioning system and air circulation:
-24 hour centralized air-conditioning
-The temperature is 23 degree Centigrade
-The a/c system ensures an even temperature throughout each stable block
-High ceilings and special air vents on stall walls provide good air circulation
-Ceiling fans increase air circulation.
-Air-containson the door keeps the air cool in the stable.
-Louvre ceiling windows and windows on the stall wall can be opened to maintain good air circulation in the event of air-condition breakdown.
Security measures in the stable complex:
-24-hour CCTV ceiling cameras covering all areas in the stable.
-Security sensors at the entry to each stable block trigger an alarm in the event of an after-hours break-in.
Facilities in the stable to ensure horse welfare:
-Large stall and broad walkways for the horses.
-Rolling box in Olympic equestrian stables, providing relaxation.
-Flexible equine shower with easily adjustable temperature controls.
-No sharp edges can be found in the stables to mininise the possibility of accidents.
Facilities to help the horsemen taking care of horses:
-Automatic drinker in each stall.
-Rotating feed bowl for easy and safe feeding.
-Two ice-making machines in each stable block, producing 250 lbs of ice each per day. The ice is used to cool the horsesafter exercise.
-Relaxation rooms for athletes and team officials.
-Laundry and drying room for equipment and clothing.
Green elements:
-Engineered wood made from sustainable bamboo has been used in the construction of the stables.
-Recycled tyres have been used for internal equine walkways and stall interiors in the stabling complex.
-All organic stable wastes including horse manure, food waste and bedding (straw, wood shaving and old newspapers) are collected and recycled using a vermicomposting (earthworm) process to produce organic fertliliser.