HSI rubbish Olympic ineligibility claims against MHS Going Global

Horse Sport Ireland last night rubbished speculation that the show jumping horse MHS Going Global is ineligible to represent Ireland in the Olympics.

Greg Broderick and the 10-year-old Irish-bred gelding were the surprise Olympic selection last week by Ireland show jumping manager Robert Splaine.

However, a rumour has been circulating that there is an issue in terms of its ownership which, under International Equestrian Federation (FEI) rules for the Olympics, must be "of the same nationality as the athlete".