A prize-presentation ceremony was held Aug. 7 for the winner of a naming competition for two Shetland ponies donated by the American Shetland Pony Club to Hong Kong to celebrate the city’s hosting of the Olympic equestrian events.


The winner, 11-year-old primary student GiGi Hui, said the Chinese name “Siu Chun Bo” means precious, and “Siu Chun Kit” means remarkable, implying Hong Kong people will treasure and love the city’s new equestrian ambassadors.



The two Shetland ponies donated to the Hong Kong Equestrian Federation

Hong Kong’s Shetland pony ambassadors, formerly FMF Imagination and PC’s Karmel Kid, are now called Siu Chun Bo, meaning precious, and Siu Chun Kit, meaning remarkable.

When the ponies officially changed hands on July 10, the Hong Kong Equestrian Federation (HKEF) in conjunction with the Hong Kong Jockey Club, announced the “Name the Shetland Ponies Contest” to honor the new arrivals with Chinese names. The first 300 to enter received tickets to the equestrian events, and Hui will also enjoy a riding lesson package.

Simon Ip, President of the HKEF, said he was delighted with the response the ponies created in Hong Kong

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