She will return to where she helped oversee equestrian events at the Beijing 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games, when she was deputy venue manager and chief of Paralympic services in Hong Kong.

Taking up her role as chief executive of British Dressage in November 2008, she has been credited with developing and growing the organisation into of the most respected of its kind in the world.

"My departure is tinged with sadness as I have enjoyed every second of my time with British Dressage," said Bond.

"We have an excellent team and it has been a joy to work with everyone.

"It really does feel that it has been an honour to serve the members and the sport.

"It has been quite a five years...a period of my life I will always cherish.

"Moving on was never going to be an easy decision, but the opportunity at such a prestigious organisation as the Hong Kong Jockey Club was not one I could ignore.

"They have ambitious plans and I look forward to helping shape the future."

It was a golden London 2012 for British dressage as the nation won its first ever Olympic medals in the sport ©AFP/Getty Images



Bond will join Hong Kong Jockey Club as executive manager in June, overseeing issues outside of racing with the aim of developing equestrian in the region.

The not-for-profit Jockey Club is the largest employer in Hong Kong with 25,000 employees.

British Dressage chairman Penny Pollard said: "Amanda's departure will be a huge loss to both the company and the sport of dressage and Para dressage in Great Britain.

"In her time as chief executive, she has shaped and moulded us into a more professional company and has never been daunted by the task.

"Professionally, I will miss working with her as the enthusiasm and passion she brings to the job is outstanding.

"I'm certain the rest of the Board, staff, members and supporters of British Dressage will join me in wishing her well in her new adventure."

She added: "Amanda will be difficult to replace.

"However, we're looking for someone to continue to deliver on our ambitious strategic plan.

"There's a great team in place at [the headquarters in] Meriden who really understand the running of our sport.

"What we need now is an inspiring leader with proven managerial experience and ideally someone with a strong commercial background."

Great Britain won their first ever Olympic dressage medals at London 2012, winning team gold, individual gold with Charlotte Dujardin and individual bronze with Laura Bechtolsheimer.

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