Despite earlier concerns that Greg Broderick’s mount, MHS Going Global, would not be eligible to compete in Rio, the FEI has confirmed in a statement that they are satisfied with the horse’s Irish ownership interests:
The Irish National Federation, Horse Sport Ireland (HSI), has confirmed to the FEI that they have examined the contract between Lee Kruger and Greg Broderick which confirms that the horse MHS Going Global is co-owned by Mrs Kruger and Mr Broderick. HSI has also confirmed that the contract states that “Caledonia Stables” is the term used to describe the commercial partnership between Mrs Kruger and Mr Broderick. This corresponds with the information provided by Mrs Kruger and Mr Broderick directly to the FEI. This has also been confirmed on affidavit by the owners.
The contractual arrangement, which has been in place since 1 September 2012, confirms that there is a commercial relationship between Ms Kruger and Mr Broderick, under which Ms Kruger shares ownership of MHS Going Global with Mr Broderick. This meets the nationality requirements in place for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, as there are no percentage requirements on ownership under FEI Rules.
As per the FEI General Regulations, “Owner” means a person or entity having a property interest in whole or in part of one or more horses. The Horse may be owned by individual(s) and/or company(ies) and/or by a partnership of individual(s) and/or company(ies).
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