Jacqueline, who will also be competing at next month’s FEI World Equestrian Games™, and her horse JC Fuerst On Tour scored a total of 77.046 in the freestyle middle class event, earning a technical score of 73.250 and an artistic score of 80.000.
The Hong Kongese athlete beat Malaysian rider Mohd Qabil Ambak to the top spot, with the silver medallist scoring 76.620 per. Bronze went to South Korean rider Hyeok Kin who earned a score of 75.705.
The Asian Games are organised by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), whose headquarters are based in Kuwait, and are recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Forty-six countries are eligible to take part in the 40 sports showcased, from athletics, equestrian and swimming to sepak takraw and wushu. Esports is also being introduced for the first time this year.
Jacqueline, who has participated in four Asian Games for Hong Kong, said the individual dressage competition had been quite fierce and she had felt the pressure from her competitors.
"We all try to get the best results. I try to spur myself, and today, I think it was in line with our plans," said the 35-year-old.
Meanwhile, Qabil said he had also felt the pressure in the final match and it had affected his performance, considering that in the previous two matches he ranked number one.
"Today the competition was quite tight. I felt the pressure and tension," he said.
