Official joint Statement from Global Champions and Prague Playoffs Organisation:

Yesterday in the GCL Super Cup Quarter Final one of Istanbul Warriors riders was eliminated post competition due to an error with his headgear.

As organisers, our priority is always to ensure the best possible decisions are made for the sport and for the safety of all involved. We are fully aware of the situation in question; however, in our assessment, the matter is extremely minor. Even the appointed judges did not identify the issue during the competition. For these reasons, we believe it should not influence the rider’s result or carry any implication to the team results of the GCL Super Cup Quarter Final.

While we respect that we are not the FEI or the official judges who are responsible for rule enforcement, we must express our disappointment with the decisions which also has a significant impact on the wider event. Decisions of this nature affect not only the fairness and integrity of the sport, but also the hard work and commitment of the athletes and our entire organisation.