Calgary, Canada – June 25, 2026 – The sun was shining over Spruce Meadows as the ‘Pan American‘ CSI 5* & CSI 2*, presented by Rolex got underway. Opening day featured a single competition on the International Ring, the Mission: Possible CSI 5* -1.50m, where 91 horse/rider combinations set out to begin the tournament on a high note.

Designed by FEI Course Designer Anderson Lima (BRA), the one-round track challenged athletes with 12 obstacles (14 efforts) all to be completed in a time of 80 seconds or less.

Following an impressive first half of his Spruce Meadows tour, Mark Bluman (COL) returned to the International Ring determined to finish on top. Riding Phelina de Septon, Bluman delivered the fastest fault-free performance of the day, stopping the clock in 69.94 seconds. His flawless round proved unbeatable, topping a field of 90 competitors to claim the opening international victory of the ‘Pan American’ presented by Rolex.

“They (the horses) grow a lot here (Spruce Meadows). It’s a big atmosphere, it’s big jumps. So I think they come here and when they leave they’re going to come out better horses-all the horses have been improving well.” Mark Bluman (COL) on how his horses have been improving from competing at Spruce Meadows.

Final Results – $10,870 Mission: Possible CSI 5* – 1.50m

1) Mark Bluman (COL) & Phelina de Septon – 0 – 69.94

2) Jos Verlooy (BEL) & Parise van den Dael – 0 – 70.12

3) Daniel Coyle (IRL) &  Emerlon – 0 – 70.29

Source: Press Release from Spruce Meadows Media

Photos: © Spruce Meadows Media / Tony Lewis

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