A tight rein at Olympic Games
21 Aug 2008
The Advertiser (Published 14th August 2008).
Keeping the horses under control at the Olympics isn't just up to the riders.
Steriline Racing horse enclosure fencing at at the Sha Tin Race Track, Hong Kong (site of the Beijing Olympics equestrian events).
Innovative South Australia company, Steriline Racing, has been supplying key infrastructure for the (Olympic) equestrian events.
Mt. Barker based Steriline has a long history with horse racing in Hong-Kong, where all the equestrian events are held at venues prepared by the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
Steriline's installations include the fence on the main Olympic equestrian arena, the warm-up path in Penfold Park, railing inside the quarantine area at the Sha Tin Race Track and several sections of the Beas River equestrian facilities.
Steriline managing director, John Fargher, said the Olympic Games were a major showcase for its equipment across the world and it was very proud to be involved for the third time.
Mr Fargher said a very stringent process was involved in choosing the equipment for the Olympic events.
