The Spruce Meadows Summer Series continues with the ‘Continental’ CSI 5* Tournament, and it was Eric Lamaze (CAN) who took home the first big win of the week in the Husky Energy Classic 1.50m with Check Picobello Z. Second place went to Tiffany Foster (CAN) on Brighton, while Sameh El Dahan (EGY) riding WKD Diva […]
The $175,000 CNOOC Nexen Cup Derby always has plenty of drama for spectators. Today was no different Lisa Carlsen comes Second
Jack Hardin Towell Jr. of the United States and Lucifer V won the RBC Capital Markets Cup 1.50m on Friday at the Spruce Meadows ‘National’, presented by Rolex. Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Chacco Kid finished second, while Ben Asselin (CAN) was third on Plume de la Roque. Winning for the first time in the International […]
Spruce Meadows’ Ron D. Southern has died at the age of 85. The famous equestrian centre in Calgary, Alberta, made the announcement today, with the following statement: “It is with great sadness that Spruce Meadows announces the passing on January 21, 2016 of its founder and co-chairman, Ronald D. Southern. “In April of 1975 the […]
The 2015 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament concluded with a momentous day of show jumping on Sunday, September 13, as Great Britain’s Scott Brash jumped to victory in the $1.5 Million CP International, presented by Rolex, riding superstar mount Hello Sanctos. Belgium’s Pieter Devos and Dylano placed second, and Brazil’s Pedro Veniss and Quabri de L […]
Tiffany Foster of North Vancouver, BC, was crowned the Mercedes-Benz Leading Canadian Rider to close out the 2015 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ tournament held from September 9 to 13 in Calgary, AB. Awarded to the Canadian rider who gains the most points in the 1.40m division throughout the ‘Masters’ tournament, it all came down to the […]
An exciting evening of international show jumping took place complimented by equestrian exhibitions, live music and a dazzling display of fireworks during the Mercedes-Benz Evening of the Horse Friday night at the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament. It was a packed house to watch many of the world’s best horses and riders compete in the evening’s […]
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) […]
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 / […]
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 […]
