Spruce Meadows Masters

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Lamaze Claims Third ATCO Cup Victory

Canada’s Eric Lamaze scored victory in the $35,000 ATCO Structures & Logistics Cup for the third time in his career at the CSIO5* Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ tournament on Thursday, September 10. The five-day international show jumping tournament takes place September 9 through 13 in Calgary, AB. Lamaze and Fine Lady 5 entered the $35,000 ATCO […]
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Americans Tops at Opening Day of the Masters

The 2015 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament CSIO 5* got underway on Wednesday celebrating 40 years of outstanding competition at one of the world’s most iconic venues. Top international horses and riders convened for opening day, which featured wins for Kent Farrington (USA) and Uceko in the $85,000 AKITA Drilling Cup 1.60m and McLain Ward (USA) […]
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Canada to Defend BMO Nations’ Cup Title at Spruce

The Canadian Show Jumping Team members set to defend Canada’s title in the $300,000 BMO Nations’ Cup at the CSIO 5* Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament have been confirmed. Riding for Canada in the nations’ cup on Saturday, Sept. 12 in Calgary, AB will be: Rider / Hometown Yann Candele / Caledon, ON Tiffany Foster / […]
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Lamaze Gives ‘Master’ Class at Spruce Meadows

The biggest names in show jumping have gathered in Calgary for the CSIO5* Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ tournament running September 9-13, 2015. Among the superstars are five Rolex Testimonees: Scott Brash (GBR), Kent Farrington (USA), Eric Lamaze (CAN), Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) and Kevin Staut (FRA). Five days of international show jumping competition culminates in Sunday’s CP […]
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Ian Millar Wins $1.5 Million CP International

Ten-time Olympian Ian Millar of Perth, ON, added yet another title to his long list of accomplishments by winning the $1.5 million CP International, presented by Rolex, on September 14 to close out the CSIO5* Spruce Meadows “Masters” tournament in Calgary, AB. It was the second day in a row that the Canadian anthem rang […]
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Eric Lamaze Gives Insider’s View on Spruce Meadows Masters

Canadian Olympic Champion and Rolex Testimonee Eric Lamaze gave guests an insider’s view to the CSIO5* Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ tournament in Calgary, AB. The five-day show jumping tournament is running September 10-14, and culminates in the $1.5 million CP International, presented by Rolex, on Sunday afternoon. Despite the rainy conditions, guests soaked in the knowledge […]
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Canadian Show Jumping Team Clinches BMO Nations’ Cup Title

The Canadian Show Jumping Team comprised of Ben Asselin, Tiffany Foster, Eric Lamaze and Ian Millar clinched victory in the $300,000 BMO Nations’ Cup held Saturday, September 13, at the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ tournament in Calgary, AB. The win marked the second victory for Canada in the event’s history, having previously won in 2006. The […]
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Opening Day at the Spruce Meadows Masters

Weather conditions were markedly improved for today’s opening competition of the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament. While originally scheduled to start yesterday, snowfall, downed trees, and power outages pushed the start of all competition to Thursday at the ‘Masters’, the first instance of a complete day’s reschedule of competition in the 39-year history of Spruce Meadows […]
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Eric Lamaze Opens Spruce Meadows Masters With a Win

The 2008 Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze opened the CSIO5* Spruce Meadows “Masters” tournament with a win in the $50,000 ATCO Structures & Logistics Cup on Thursday, September 11, in Calgary, AB. When a freak snow storm forced the cancellation of Wednesday’s competition, organizers worked tirelessly to prepare the show grounds for Thursday. Competition went off […]
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William Whitaker Wins $210,000 Tourmaline Cup 1.60m at the Masters

Competition continued at the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ with two great competitions for show jumping on the Friday schedule. William Whitaker (GBR) became the fifth rider in the Whitaker family to record a victory at the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament. He and Upper Class were the fastest of three double clears to win the $210,000 Tourmaline […]