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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 […]
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Canada Hosts the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping

When the traditional and prestigious Spruce Meadows “Masters” begins today, it is also the countdown for the biggest international equestrian sport challenge, the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. This initiative of the three Major Shows, the Spruce Meadows “Masters”, CHI Geneva and CHIO Aachen, marks the start of a new era of equestrian sport. […]
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Team Spirit Trumps the Snow at Spruce Meadows

Wednesday was an historic day at Spruce Meadows. Over 25 cm of snow has fallen on the grounds, and a resulting eight-hour power outage, combined with the devastating impact of the snow on the Spruce Meadows trees and grounds made for a tremendously difficult day. The snow forced all competitions originally scheduled for Wednesday, September 10th to […]
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Opening Day at Spruce Meadows Masters Rescheduled Due to Snow

The Spruce Meadows Organizing Committee has determined that due to the extreme weather and hazardous conditions, opening day competitions of the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ will be rescheduled – there will be no competitions, exhibits or entertainment programs at Spruce Meadows today. Additionally, due to the extreme overnight snowfall and the resulting damage and hazards in […]
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Short Film Celebrates Spruce Meadows Masters

Rolex has released a new film to celebrate the second equestrian Major of 2014, the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament, which runs from September 10-14, and is part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. As well as an insight into the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ from Rolex Testimonee Eric Lamaze sharing his passion for the […]
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Canadian Team Named for $300,000 BMO Nations’ Cup at Spruce Meadows Masters

Jump Canada is pleased to announce the Canadian Show Jumping Team that will represent Canada in the $300,000 BMO Nations’ Cup at the CSIO5* Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament, to be held September 10-14 in Calgary, AB. The following horse/rider combinations will compete for Canada in the Nations’ Cup on Saturday, September 13: Rider/Horse (owner)/Hometown Ben […]