Hong Kong is preparing for the Olympic Equestrian events that will take place in August of this year. The Olympic Games will be in Beijing, but Hong Kong will host the equestrian events because it meets international equine health and quarantine standards.
The persistently humid weather will pose several issues in August when temperatures may rise to 95 degrees with humidity as high as 80 to 90 percent.
To ready for the equine visitors, they have built air-conditioned stables and riding arena. Misting stations will be strategically located at the venue and mobile cooling units will offer water and ice. Officials are confident that the cooled facilities in Hong Kong will help Olympic horses manage the heat and humidity. The air-conditioned stables will be kept at around 73 degrees and the arena kept at 70 degrees.
Everyone is looking forward to this year's events and wish all olympians the very best of luck!
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