Category: Spruce Meadows

Matthew Sampson Wins By a Whisper at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —June 08, 2024 — Matthew Sampson (GBR) leapt to victory today in the $62,500 AON Cup CSI 5*, the only CSI5* event on day three of the The ‘Continental’, presented by Rolex at Spruce Meadows. He and One Whisper beat yesterday’s top rider, […]

Erynn Ballard Victorious “Against Herself” in the $62,500 The Mustangs CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —June 7, 2024  — Erynn Ballard’s trajectory towards Olympic glory accelerated today as the world’s second-ranked female equestrian placed both first and second in the $62,500 The Mustangs Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 5* at The ‘Continental’, presented by Rolex. The Mustangs, the only […]

Conor Swail Makes the Mission Possible at Spruce Meadows!

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 06, 2024 – Ireland’s Conor Swail (IRL) took first place in the 1.45m $7,500 Mission:Possible CSI 5* – 1.45m CSI 5*, the first of our two CSI 5* competitions on the All Canada Ring on Thursday, after beating a whopping 95 […]

Santiago Lambre & J’Adore van het Klinkhof Cruise to the Top in the $80,000 Paramount Resources Grand Prix CSI 2*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 10, 2023 – The Paramount Resources Grand Prix CSI 2* (1.45m) was the first competition on the International Ring Friday of the 2023 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’. The top 2* riders from throughout the week now moved from the All Canada Ring to […]

One Hand Act, Two Hands on the Trophy! Martin Fuchs & Leone Jei Fly into History Winning the $3,000,000 CPKC International Grand Prix CSIO 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 10, 2023 â€“ The Spruce Meadows grounds were full and the International Ring packed with fans for the feature afternoon event, the $ 3,000,000 CPKC ‘International’ CSIO 5*, presented by Rolex – part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. This […]

Ben Maher & Enjeu de Grisien Excel in the $150,000 Suncor Winning Round CSIO 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 09, 2023 – It was a beautiful morning to start Saturday of the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO 5* and first up on the International Ring was the Suncor Winning Round CSIO 5*. Only the top 30 qualified riders from earlier in the […]

Impressive Irishmen Ride to Victory in the $600,000 BMO Nations Cup CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 09, 2023 – It was a full house at Spruce Meadows on Saturday for the $600,000 BMO Nations Cup CSIO 5*. Seven teams were ready to take on the 520m course that featured 12 obstacles (15 jumping efforts) – all to be […]

Martin Fuchs Triumphant in the $150,000 Tourmaline Oil Cup CSIO 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 08, 2023 â€“ The $150,000 Tourmaline Oil Cup CSIO 5* 1.60m started tonight’s WestJet Evening of the Horse. Twenty-nine athletes rode through the Clock Tower, for some, their last chance to qualify for the CPKC ‘International’, presented by Rolex competition on Sunday. […]

Richard Vogel Uses a “Special Touch” to Win the $80,000 Cana Cup CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 07, 2023 â€“ The $80,000 Cana Cup CSIO 5* (1.55m) capped off competitions for Thursday of the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO 5* & CSI 2*. Over 40 athletes stepped through the Clock Tower in hopes on adding their name to the historic […]

Ben Maher & Exit Remo Make a Grand Entrance in the $80,000 Telus Cup CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada – September 06, 2023 – The 2023 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO 5* has commenced and the Telus Cup (1.50m) wrapped today’s competitions on opening day. Forty-five horse/rider combinations declared to start the competition and step onto the International Ring. The track was designed by Level 4 […]

Conor Swail & Gamble Claim the Jackpot of the $75,900 Lafarge Grand Prix CSI 2*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta Canada – July 09, 2023 – Thirty-five riders qualified for Sunday’s $75,900 Lafarge Grand Prix CSI 2* on the last day of the North American CSI 5* & CSI 2* at Spruce Meadows. It was a 510m track with 13 obstacles (16 jumping efforts) […]

Robert Blanchette & Chardonnay Claim the Champagne in the $145,000 Sun Life Derby CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta Canada – July 09, 2023 – The final day of the Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ CSI5* 2*, presented by Rolex brough tens of thousands of fans to the grounds to wrap up a great summer season of show jumping. The $145,000 Sun Life Derby […]

Nayel Nassar & Coronado Crowned in the $1,000,0000 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta Canada – July 8, 2023 – The stage was set for the $1,000,0000 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup CSI 5*. Riders qualified throughout the week for the opportunity to step foot through the Clock Tower and take a piece of the purse. Thirty-five horse/rider […]

Tiffany Foster “Battles it Out” to Win Big at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 06, 2023 –  The $80,000 Jayman Built Cup CSI 5* (1.55m) was the final qualifier for Saturday’s $1,000,000 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup at the Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ CSI 5* & CSI 2*, presented by Rolex. The demanding track designed by […]

Don’t Count Him Out! Conor Swail Delivers Another Win at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 05, 2023 – FEI-level competition began early Wednesday at Spruce Meadows as over 45 competitors stepped into the International Ring to challenge the $5,000 Stud Farm CSI 2* (1.45m) one-round competition. This competition was the  first of two this week where competitors […]

Conor Swail & Theo on Great Form at the Spruce Meadows CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 05, 2023 – Today marked the start of the final week of summer tournaments here at Spruce Meadows. The feature competition of the day was $5,000 The Entourage (1.50m) one round competition – the first of two qualifiers this week for […]

Conor Swail & Count Me In Conquer the $40,000 Friends of the Meadows CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 02, 2023 – The $40,000 Friends of the Meadows CSI 5* (1.50m) competition was the final 5* event of the ‘Pan American’, presented by Rolex. Twenty-seven competitors took on the jump off competition over the track designed by FEI Course Designer […]

Kent Farrington & Landon Light Up in the $435,000 Pan American Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 01, 2023 – The Spruce Meadows grounds were buzzing with activity as the crowds arrived to celebrate Canada Day and watch the $435,000 ‘Pan American’ Cup CSI 5*, presented by Rolex. Riders qualified earlier in the week to jump in the […]

Conor Swail & Count Me In are the Conquerors of the Day at the Pan American CSI 5* in Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada – June 30, 2023 – Today’s feature competition was the 5* 1.45m competition on the North American Ring. Twenty-four horse/rider combinations took on the track built by FEI Course Designer Anthony d’Ambrosio (USA). Of those riders, only seven posted clear round and qualified for […]

Kent Farrington & Toulayna Top the $145,000 Canadian Utilities Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 29, 2023 – The $145,000 Canadian Utilities Cup CSI 5* was the sole competition on the Meadows on the Green and the qualifier for Saturday’s $435,000 Pan American Cup CSIO 5*, presented by Rolex. FEI Course Designer Grégory Bodo (FRA) set […]

Sameh El Dahan & WKD Toronto “Lead the Herd” at the Pan American CSI 5* in Calgary

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 28, 2023 – Meadows on the Green was ready to welcome equine athletes back to the turf to kick off the ‘Pan American’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex at Spruce Meadows. Over 40 horse/rider combinations tackled the one round competition over the […]

Darragh Kenny & Vancouver Dreams Victorious in the $80,000 ATCO Grand Prix CSI 2*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 18, 2023 – The $80,000 ATCO Grand Prix CSI 2* was the first competition on final day of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ CSI 5* & CSI 2*, presented by Rolex. Only the top thirty-five horse/rider combinations from qualifiers earlier in the week […]

Darragh Kenny & Chic Chic Overcome Inclement Weather to Win the $145,000 ATCO Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 18, 2023 – Mother nature decided to add a little moisture into the mix for the final afternoon of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ Tournament CSI 5* & CSI 2* and the $145,000 ATB Cup CSI 5*. With the rain not letting up, […]

Santiago Lambre & Chattanooga Turn & Burn to Win the $80,000 Apex Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 17, 2023 â€“ The final competition of the day at Spruce Meadows was the $80,000 APEX Cup CSI 5*, presented by Excel Homes. Saturday ‘s evening competition was a Table C (speed) which means that penalty-points on course were converted into time […]

Fasther is Faster to Give Lillie Keenan the Win in the $700,000 RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 17, 2023 â€“ This week’s feature competition, the $700,000 RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5*, presented by Rolex brought thousands of fans to Spruce Meadows for a beautiful day of top international show jumping. Twenty-nine horse/rider combinations challenged the 500m track […]

Amanda Derbyshire & Otto BH Earn Impressive Win in the $80,000 RBC Capital Markets Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 16, 2023 â€“ Friday’s final competition on the International Ring was the $80,000 RBC Capital Markets Cup CSI 5* 1.50m. Thirty-nine horse/rider combinations challenged FEI Course Designer Olaf Petersen Jr. (GER) that was 455m in length and featured 12 obstacles (15 efforts). […]

Teen Sensation Mimi Gochman Shines the Brightest in the $38,500 Kubota Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada –June 15, 2023 – The $38,500 Kubota Cup CSI 5* was the final qualifying competition for Saturday’s RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5*, presented by Rolex. Twenty-four athletes started the jump off competition where the course was designed by FEI Course Designer Olaf […]

Adrienne Sternlicht & Faquitol-S Put the Pedal to the Metal in the Recon Metal Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada –June 14, 2023 – The Recon Metal Cup 1.50m was the first competition of the week that rider’s could qualify for the weekend’s RBC Grand Prix of Canada, presented by Rolex. The track featured 11 obstacles (13 jumping efforts) that had to be jumped […]

John Perez & Gigi-Carmen Conquer the $435,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada –June 11, 2023 – The final day of the Spruce Meadows ‘Continental’ CSI5* & CSI 2*, presented by Rolex Tournament was ready to commence when the winds rolled in and brought with them some noticeable smoke from the Alberta wild fires. Immediate attention […]