Key to events: Chief Secretary Henry Tang (centre) officiates at the equestrian venue handover ceremony.

The Hong Kong Olympic Equestrian Venue has been completed and handed over to the Equestrian Company.

Officiating at the handover ceremony this afternoon, Chief Secretary Henry Tang said a host of factors have been taken into consideration when designing the venue, including horse-training, transport, laboratory tests and waste recycling.

The facilities can also cope with adverse weather conditions.

International equestrian experts have hailed the venue's design and facilities, he noted. The Equestrian Company will ensure the venue's functions are used to their fullest extent and the Equestrian Events will run smoothly.