The CPKC International Grand Prix presented by Rolex at the Spruce Meadows Masters drew huge crowds and a large star-studded field of 38.
Spruce Meadows Masters
Canadians had to compete with the disadvantage of no drop score; Germany won and defending champions Ireland were second.
Canada placed fifth of the seven nations in the popular event, led by Tiffany Foster and Figor's double-clear effort.
The Calgary venue's biggest tournament of the year is underway, featuring powerful international fields with Olympians and relative newcomers.
The pinnacle event of the tournament is the CPKC International Grand Prix, presented by Rolex, featuring a $2,500,000 USD purse.
Seven teams took to the International Ring at Spruce Meadows for this long-standing, hard-fought team event in front of a sold-out crowd.
Over 60,000 names were submitted for the three adorable foals in the Name the Foal Contest, presented by TELUS.
Britannia rules day 1 as the competition starts heating up heading into show jumping's richest weekend of sport.
Top show jumpers from around the world prepare to compete over Leopoldo Palacios' tracks at the iconic Calgary venue.
An exciting Masters weekend of show jumping concluded on Sunday with the $3 million class; Sweden ruled the Nations' Cup the previous day.