The highlight class of the week on a chilly Florida night at WEC-Ocala saw the US 'Master of Faster' top a four-horse jump-off.
Richard Spooner
Calgary's Darrin Dlin was top Canadian aboard Buddy Bounce in 6th place as week 6 at the Desert International Horse Park concluded.
Richard Spooner, the Master of Faster, was victorious in the $60,000 Bryan Anderson Memorial Grand Prix at Thunderbird Showpark, in Langley, B.C.
The old adage claims “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” but it will be hard to keep secret the talent of Richard Spooner’s new equine star, Chatinus.
The ‘National’ Tournament CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, concluded at Spruce Meadows on Sunday with a clean sweep for USA’s Richard Spooner in both of the day’s features competitions. Spooner began the day with a win in the $40,000 ATCO Structures & Logistics Cup 1.45m aboard his own Chivas Z and continued on to victory […]
With so many amazing competitors in the same location at once, competition was fierce right from opening day of the Spruce Meadows Masters! Clouds may have chilled the grounds on Wednesday, but familiar face Richard Spooner (USA) didn’t seem to mind as he took the Akita Drilling Cup in the International Ring’s first event. Jerome […]
With the “North American” Tournament kicking off on the American 4th of July, it seemed only natural that American riders would capture top honours on that day. Reed Kessler (USA) started the charge with her third FEI win at Spruce Meadows this season, the Suncast Cup. Richard Spooner (USA) followed with his AON Cup win, […]
The Pepsi Challenge 1.45 m led off competitions in the International Ring on Friday of the North American Tournament. Twenty, of the 49 entered, moved forward to the jump-off of the Werner Deeg (GER) designed course. In a truly international field, with entries representing 9 nations, it was Richard Spooner (USA) aboard the 14 year-old […]
Although the International ring at Spruce Meadows was far from dry, 26 internationally ranked riders braved the downpour to compete for the title of Champion of the TransCanada Parcours de Chasse. Through the rain, spectators watched and cheered as such riders as Richard Spooner, McLain Ward, Rich Fellers and Mario Deslauriers jumped the 700m course. […]