Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — September 08, 2024 — The Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament CSIO 5*– the third Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major of the calendar year – once again played host to one of the toughest competitions in the sport, the CPKC ‘International’ Grand Prix […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — September 08, 2024 — An incredible final weekend of the ‘Masters’ culminated in a stunning repeat victory for Swiss dynamo Martin Fuchs (SUI) and super steed Leone Jei, as they claimed a second consecutive win in the $3,000,000 CPKC International CSIO 5*, presented by […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — September 07, 2024 — Before going on to win the $445,000 BMO Nations Cup CSIO 5* with his fellow German teammates, Germany’s Daniel Deusser (GER), claimed his first win of the day in the $120,000 Suncor Winning Round CSIO 4* with stallion Bingo […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — September 06, 2024 — Michael Pender (IRL), and HHS Cornetta, triumphed in the $73,750 ATCO Cup CSIO 5* on Thursday following an 11-horse jump off at the 2024 Spruce Meadows’ Tournament CSIO 5*. Amy Millar (CAN) and Christiano came in second place while […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — September 06, 2024 — After twelve years of competing at Spruce Meadows, Kevin Staut (FRA) celebrated his first-ever victory there, riding Beau de Laubry Z, winning the $116,050 Tourmaline Oil Cup CSIO 5*. Second place went to Cian O’Connor (IRL) and Fermoy, the […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — September 05, 2024 — Richard Vogel (GER) and United Touch S helped boost the tally of our new charity fundraiser Jump for Jasper to $40,670 as they delivered a double clear in today’s 1.55m $62,500 Cana Cup CSIO 5*. The amount reflects a two-day […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — September 04, 2024 — Julien Gonin (FRA) took day one of the ‘Masters’, winning this afternoon’s $62,500 Cardel Homes Cup CSIO 5* feature competition with his mare Estrella de La Batia. He won the 11-horse jump off, beating Olympians Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Ben Maher […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — July 07, 2024 — An adrenaline-filled $52,239 Sun Life Derby CSI 5* packed the stands at Spruce Meadows this afternoon, with Mexico’s Manuel Gonzalez Dufrane (MEX) emerging as the only rider to complete the incredibly difficult course with no penalties. Gonzalez, aboard […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — July 06, 2024 — Alex Matz (USA), aboard Holsteiner gelding Cashew CR, couldn’t hide his delight as the pair took first place in the $62,500 AkiIta Drilling Cup Winning Round CSI 5* Saturday morning. The duo topped a starting competition of 43, and […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 06, 2024 – Conor Swail (IRL) won Saturday’s $746,269 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup, leading a determined starting competition of 40 of the world’s best riders to take the coveted prize. Twelve of those athletes advanced to the second round, but […]
Monaco, Monte Carlo, France – July 05, 2024 – In sensational style Cannes Stars, powered by Iron Dames, rocketed to the top of the podium for the third time this season under the lights in GCL Monaco. U25 rider Sophie Hinners (GER) onboard Iron Dames Singclair and Kim […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — July 04, 2024 — It was a sea of red, white, and blue as Americans Nicholas Dello Joio (USA) on Cornet’s Cambridge, and Elena Haas (USA), with Claude, came first and second in Thursday’s Fourth of July Jayman Built Cup CSI 5*. […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —July 03, 2024 — An overjoyed Elena Haas, of the USA, celebrated winning Thursday’s $10,000 Friends of the Meadows CSI 5* 1.50m ahead of tomorrow’s qualifier for Saturday’s Grand Prix, where the 21-year-old is aiming to top the podium after a near-miss on […]
Monaco, Monte Carlo, France – July 04, 2024 – On the debut day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco, Simon Delestre (FRA) and Olga van de Kruishoeve turned up the heat to clinch victory in the CSI5* 1.45m speed class, presented by the Federation Équestre De […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —June 30, 2024 — In an exrtraordinary course of events on Sunday during the Pan-American Tournament CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows, the $62,500 West Canadian Cup, presented by WCD ended in a tie between Mexico’s Manuel Gonzalez Dufrane (MEX) with Martialis, and Ireland’s […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — June 30, 2024 — Matthew Sampson (GBR) and Daniel ruled the day for Great Britain, taking the 1.60m $339,460 Pan-American Cup CSI 5*, presented by Rolex. There were tears of joy ringside as Sampson, from Sheffield, hailed the 16-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion Daniel […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — June 29, 2024 — A youngster won the biggest daily competition for the second afternoon in a row, as Mckayla Langmeier (USA) took the PH&N Cup CSI 5*. The 24-year-old’s triumph followed Friday’s win in the Canadian Utilities Cup by 21-year-old Mexican rider […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — June 28, 2024 — The second member of Mexico’s talented Pasquel family landed a Spruce Meadows Summer Series 5* victory this afternoon, as Francisco Pasquel Vega (MEX) took top spot in the Canadian Utilities Cup 1.50m. The up-and-comer nailed the jump-off ahead of just […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 27, 2024 – The beautifully renovated North American Ring saw its first action on Thursday, with Mexico’s Arturo Parada Vallejo (BEM) and Pandora 258 taking top spot in The Herd 1.45m competition. But it was the second-place finisher, Kannamara Equites, ridden […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 27, 2024 – A delighted David O’Brien (IRL) put on a show for his family today, with the Irishman triumphing in the 1.50m Mission:Possible competition under the grey skies that have so far dominated this summer season. O’Brien, who is originally from […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — June 14, 2024 — Ireland’s Robert Blanchette (IRL) struck gold twice last week at the Spruce Meadows’ National CSI 5*, topping the leaderboard in both the Coril Holdings – 1.45m and the Mercer Cup 1.40m competitions on the All Canada Ring. His […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — June 13, 2024 — Patricio Pasquel (MEX) paid tribute to his beloved horse Babel, following a victory that saw him qualify for the Grand Prix in the famous International Ring at Spruce Meadows. Mexico’s Pasquel, who triumphed with prized gelding Babel in 2017’s […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —June 16, 2024 — Spruce Meadows veteran Matthew Sampson (GBR) came first in today’s $116,050 ATB Cup CSI 5*, the final competition of this week’s ‘National’, presented by Rolex. Britain’s Sampson, with One Whisper, beat 34 other starting riders, and five jump-off rivals, […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta — June 15, 2024 — Besides the RBC Grand Prix CSI 5*, another thrilling class provided much excitement on Saturday at Spruce Meadows. In the end, Daniel Coyle (IRL) and Farrel flew to first in Saturday’s 1.45-1.50m Apex Cup CSI 5*, presented by Brookfield Residential. […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — June 14, 2024 — Egypt’s Nayel Nassar (EGY) took first place in the ATCO Cup CSI 5* 1.45m, his second win of the day at Spruce Meadows after having already won the Martime Travel Cup 1.40m. Nassar, atop the Belgian Warmblood Linguini […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —June 14, 2024 — Belgian rider Jos Verlooy (BEL) took first in the AltaGas Cup 1.45m this afternoon after a string of seconds in the Summer Series so far. Verlooy, with Parise van den Dael, nailed the International Ring jump-off, beating a field […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta — June 15, 2024 — Canada’s Tiffany Foster (CAN) solidified her status as the world’s top-ranked female show jumper this afternoon, clinching a victory in the $373,134 RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5*, presented by Rolex. Foster, with Battlecry, came first in the […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —June 14, 2024 — Canada’s Erynn Ballard (CAN) pulled off another extraordinary first-second 5* finish in tonight’s $62,500 RBC Capital Markets Cup CSI 5*, her second one-two placement atop the leaderboard in a matter of two weeks. Ballard, currently the second-ranked female show jumping […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 12, 2024 – It was glory for Canada on the first day of the ‘National’, presented by Rolex, as the world famous International Ring saw its first action of the season. Sean Jobin (CAN), with Arkuga, topped a talent-packed leaderboard with a […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — June 09, 2024 — A young buck from the Czech Republic made history today, becoming the first rider from his country to win a 5* event at Spruce Meadows. It was also the first-ever 5* win for 29-year-old Vaclav Stanek (CZE), with Quintin, who […]
