Tag: Spruce Meadows – The National

Robert Blanchette Blazes to Two Victories on the Same Day at Spruce Meadows

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 […]

Matthew Sampson Soars to the Top in the $116,050 ATB Cup CSI 5*

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, […]

Daniel Coyle & Farrel Fly to First in the Apex Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

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. […]

Nayel Nassar Nails it on the Head to Claim the ATCO Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

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 […]

Verlooy Gets It “Jos” Right to Win the AltaGas Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

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 […]

Erynn Ballard Excels with Another Double Punch at The National CSI 5* in Spruce Meadows

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 […]

Canada’s Sean Jobin Steals the Spotlight on the Opening Day of ‘The National’ CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

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 […]

Tiffany Foster & Brighton Fly to First Again – Triumphant in $75,000 ATCO Classic Grand Prix CSI 3*

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 05, 2021 – The fifth and final day of the 2021 Spruce Meadows ‘National’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, kicked off with the ATCO Classic Grand Prix in the International Ring on a beautiful autumn morning in Alberta. The competition saw twenty-one horses and […]

Nayel Nassar & Igor van de Wittemoere Win $137,000 CNOOC International Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 05, 2021 – The final competition of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, delivered a thrilling conclusion to the first week of the 2021 September Series, here at Spruce Meadows.  FEI Course Designer Anthony d’Ambrosio pulled out all the stops for […]

Matthew Sampson & Ebolensky Supreme in $36,900 AON Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – The fourth day of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, began with a gripping speed event in the International Ring. Spirits were high this morning, thanks to some beautiful weather and good competition, as athletes took to the field to challenge FEI […]

Tiffany Foster & Brighton Blaze to Win RBC Capital Markets Cup CSI 3* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 03, 2021 –  The RBC Capital Markets Cup is always a thrilling competition for riders to partake in, and this year’s edition was no exception. Thirty-six horse/rider combinations took to the International Ring this afternoon to take on the competition that has seen the […]

Katie Laurie Lights Up to Win ATCO Challenge CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 03, 2021 – The third day of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, opened with the aptly named ATCO Challenge on the International Ring. Out of the twenty-two horse/rider combinations that started in today’s competition, only 6 advanced to the jump-off. […]

Kent Farrington & Austria 2 Cruise to First in $36,900 AltaGas Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 02, 2021 – Day two of the ‘National’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, began with the $36,900 AltaGas Cup CSI 5*. An impressive lineup of twenty-four horse and rider combinations took on this course, designed by FEI course designer Anthony D’Ambrosio (USA). With […]

Erynn Ballard & Jack van’t Kattenheye Jump to First in $72,900 PWC Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 02, 2021 – In a thrilling conclusion to the second day of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’, presented by Rolex, Canadian rider Erynn Ballard (CAN) cruised to a first place finish aboard the gelding Jack Van’t Kattenheye in the 1.55m PWC Cup. Ballard’s (CAN) […]

Conor Swail & Count Me In Clinch Victory in $36,900 Cardel Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 01, 2021 – The conclusion of the first day of the ‘National’ came with a competitive jump-off in the 1.50m Cardel Cup CSI 5*, that saw fast rounds from Kent Farrington (USA), Conor Swail (IRL), Vanessa Mannix (CAN), and Nayel Nassar (EGY). In […]

Dermott Lennon & MJM Pursuit Dominant Again in $133,700 Kubota Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 04, 2019 – Despite the rain continuing on and off throughout the day, 53 horses passed under the clock tower and into the International Ring  to take on the course designed by FEI Course Designer Santiago Varela (ESP) for the $133,700 Kubota Cup […]

Emotional Victory for Eric Lamaze in $500,000 RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 08, 2019 – It was an emotional victory for Canada’s Eric Lamaze in the $500,000 RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, on Saturday, June 8, at the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ tournament in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. In his first competition […]

Darragh Kenny & Romeo 88 Fly to First in $36,100 RBC Capital Markets Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 10, 2019 – Twenty horse/rider combinations from eleven nations started the $36,100 RBC Capital Markets Cup CSI 5* to round out last Friday’s competitions in the International Ring during the ‘National’ at Spruce Meadows. The technical 1.50m track was navigated without error by five […]

Spencer Smith & Houston Earn Top Honors in $40,000 ATCO Challenge CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 07, 2019 – Despite challenging weather, 39 horse/rider combinations jumped the $40,000 2019 ATCO Challenge CSI 5* last Friday during ‘The National’ at Spruce Meadows. Nine clear rounds were posted by eight nations – two of them belonging to Canadian favourite Eric Lamaze (CAN). The […]

Arturo Parada Vallejo & Cornet’s Dream Speed to Victory in AON Classic CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 09, 2019 – The final day of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ presented by Rolex started with the $15,000 AON Classic CSI 5*  speed competition. Competitors took on the track designed by FEI Course designer Leopoldo Palacious (VEN) that featured various fences from past championships […]

Beezie Madden & Darry Lou Dominant Again in $210,000 CNOOC International Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 09, 2019 – The final day of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ CSI 5* presented by Rolex brought sunshine and smiles throughout the grounds. Fans filled the stand on the International Ring to watch the best in the world compete for top spot in […]

Darragh Kenny & Cassini Z Conquer $50,000 TC Energy Winning Round CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 08, 2019 – Mother Nature brought the sunshine for Saturday morning of the 2019 Spruce Meadows ‘National’ CSI 5* presented by Rolex. The action on the International Ring began with the $50,000 TC Energy Winning Round CSI 5* which 31 horse/rider combinations qualified for […]

Simply Lamazing! Eric Lamaze & Chacco Kid Supreme in $500,000 RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 09, 2019 – Spruce Meadows fans flocked to the International Ring to take in the $500,000 RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5*, presented by Rolex. A contingent of strong international riders got set to take on the 580m technical track designed by […]

Brian Moggre & MTM Flutterby Master Favorites to Win in $36,100 Cardel Homes Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Canada – June 08, 2019 – The International Ring winner’s circle at Spruce Meadows is not just a place for the veterans of the show jumping world. This mornings $36,100 Cardel Homes Cup CSI 5* saw an array of horses and riders looking for their moment in the […]

Beezie Madden & Darry Lou Dominate $133,700 ATB Financial Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 08, 2019 – Day two of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ presented by Rolex, came to a close with the $133, 700 ATB Financial Cup CSI 5*. As the only qualifier for Saturday’s $500,000 RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5* presented by Rolex, riders had […]

Eric Lamaze & Fine Lady 5 Triumph in $36,100 PwC Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 06, 2019 – The $36,100 PwC Cup CSI 5* was the afternoon competition for Thursday of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex. Thirty-four riders started the two round competition in the International Ring with the hopes of making it to the […]

Jordan Coyle & Bold Prinz Crowned in $36,100 Friends of the Meadows Challenge CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 05, 2019 – The first day of the 2019 Spruce Meadows ‘National’ presented by Rolex brought warm weather and sunshine to the grounds. Competitors were out in full force for the afternoon’s $36,100 Friends of the Meadows 1.50m competition with 74 competitors on the […]

Richard Spooner & Quirado RC Race Away with CNOOC Nexen Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Richard Spooner (USA) & Quirado RC won the CNOOC Nexen Cup CSI 5* last Sunday during ‘The National’ at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta Canada. The American and the 9-year-old grey Holsteiner gelding (Quinar x Corrado I) were victorious in the 1.50m jump-off challenge by posting their second […]

Second Victory for Rodrigo Lambre & Chapilot Claiming $70,000 ATCO Calvary Charge CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Rodrigo Lambre (BRA) & Chapilot won the $70,000 ATCO Calvary Charge CSI 5* yesterday during ‘The National’ at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Canada. The Brazilian and the 11-year-old bay Hannoverian gelding (Chacco-Blue x Pilot) earned the victory in the 1.50m speed contest by leaving all the poles up […]

Kent Farrington & Gazelle Gallop to Gold in $500,000 RBC Grand Prix CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Fans were treated to great international sport in the $500,000 RBC Grand Prix, presented by Rolex last Saturday during ‘The National at Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta Canada. Thirty-four top international horse/rider combinations stepped forward into the International Ring to take on FEI course designer Peter Grant’s (CAN) 590m […]