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 […]
‘I Can’t Confirm All-Female Olympic Team, But I Think We’ve Got The Riders to Win’ Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 16, 2024 – Amy Millar (CAN) addressed the fan frenzy over a potential first-ever all-female Olympic equestrian team, saying: “My most important goal is that we […]
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 […]
Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 13, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping at Spruce Meadows with the running of the second week of five-star competition, “The National Tournament“, presented by Rolex. Besides world-class showjumping and 1 million in prize money, North America’s most traditional venue hosts the a long […]
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 […]
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 […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 07, 2024 – Amy Millar (CAN) not only addressed the fan frenzy over a potential first-ever all-female Olympic Canadian equestrian team but also managed to steal the spotlight in the feature class at Spruce Meadows’ Continental CSI 5*. Thursday’s test saw […]
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 […]
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 […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 10, 2023 – The final day of the 2023 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO 5* & CSI 2* saw fans coming through the gates bright and early to get their spot around the International Ring to watch some of the best show jumping […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 10, 2023 – 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 […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 10, 2023 – It`s showtime for showjumping and the third Major of the 2023 Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping, the $3,000,000 CPKC International Grand Prix CSIO 5*, presented by Rolex this Sunday to conclude the Masters CSIO 5* & CSI 2* at […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lexington, Kentucky, USA – September 08, 2023 – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for the BMO Nations Cup CSIO 5* at the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ from September 6-10, 2023. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland. The […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 08, 2023 – 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. […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 08, 2023 – Fans packed into the stands of the Spruce Meadows International Ring for the WestJet Evening of the Horse, to take in the action of the $175,000 ATCO Electric Six Bar. The competition where each round, the jumps get taller. […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 07, 2023 – Over 40 competitors stepped onto the International Ring this morning to get the show jumping action started for Thursday of the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO 5* & CSI 2*. Riders had to cover the ground at a speed of […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 07, 2023 – 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 […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada – September 06, 2023 – The $40,000 Cardel Homes Cup CSIO 5* (1.45m) was the first event on the International Ring to start the tournament. Thirty-seven athletes representing twelve nations stepped through the iconic Clock Tower looking to post a fast and clear ride in […]
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 […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 06, 2023 – Showtime showjumping is underway at the 2023 Masters Tournament CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows! Winner of the of the $700,000 RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5* last June at the venue, Lillie Keenan (USA) looks to fly high […]
