Riders representing 18 nations are set to kick off the exciting 50th Anniversary tournament as 5* competition starts Sept. 3.

The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping return to Spruce Meadows, September 3-7, for the third Major of the equestrian calendar year.

The $5 million CPKC International Grand Prix on Sept. 7 represents the biggest single-day event payout in Canadian sport this year.

The CPKC International Grand Prix presented by Rolex at the Spruce Meadows Masters drew huge crowds and a large star-studded field of 38.

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.