This year, 50,000 names were submitted from fans across Canada for the 2025 Name the Foal, presented by TELUS. Wendy MacIsaac (Calgary, AB) submitted Gilded Crown, Wendy Scott, (Lacome, AB) submitted Margaret’s Legacy and Kathleen Linder, (Regina, SK) submitted Extra Spicy as this years winning names.
Winners are awarded a VIP trip to the 2025 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament for them and a guest where they will meet their foal, and enjoy a weekend of top international show jumping and ‘Masters’ festivities.
“This year’s Name the Foal contest holds special meaning as we celebrate the remarkable 50th anniversary of Spruce Meadows and 36 years of partnership,” said Patrick Barron, Vice-president of Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability, TELUS. “We’re honoured to support this golden milestone for a Calgary institution that truly embodies our shared commitment to community and celebrates the legacy and future of equestrian sport.”
TELUS is proud of its long-standing partnership with Spruce Meadows, with 2025 marking the 36th year of the partnership and the 11th year presenting Spruce Meadows’ Name the Foal contest.
The contest originated at Spruce Meadows in the 1980s, with guests dropping name suggestions into a ballot box.
It was opened up to the entire country in the early 90s, and has garnered millions of entries since, with the top names selected by a committee of Spruce Meadows judges.
The main rule is that entrants must follow traditional naming conventions of the Hanoverian breed, meaning foals’ names must begin with the same first letter of their sire’s, or father’s, name.
For a full schedule of ‘Masters’ events, visit HERE.
Gilded Crown
Submitted by Wendy, MacIsaac from Calgary, AB
D.O.B.: April 4, 2025
Sex: Filly
Colour: Bay
Sire: Glenfiddich VDL
Dam: Fachenda
Dam’s Sire: Eurocommerce Washington
Originally from the Maritimes, Wendy made her home in Calgary over 20 years ago and has visited Spruce Meadows traditionally for the International Christmas Market, presented by TELUS and Cavalry FC match. However, this year she attended the ‘North American’ Tournament for the first time. Now she’s hooked on show jumping!
She felt that “Gilded Crown” sounded like the perfect mix of strength and sparkle for a foal with a bright future.
Margaret’s Legacy
Submitted by Wendy Scott from Lacome, AB
D.O.B.: April 26, 2025
Sex: Filly
Colour: Bay
Sire: Million Dollar
Dam: Revival
Dam’s Sire: Ramiro
Wendy Scott is a proud with grandmother who lives on a small farm west of Lacombe, AB. A long time fan of Spruce Meadows, it was her daughter, an avid horse love, that convinced her to start making an annual trip over 20 years ago!
This was the first time Wendy submitted a name for the contest, but she felt that the name honoured the great lady, Margaret Southern, who co-founded Spruce Meadows 50 years ago. Truly a legacy.
Extra Spicy
Submitted by Kathleen Linder from Regina, SK
D.O.B.: April 27, 2025
Sex: Filly
Colour: Bay
Sire: Entertainer
Dam: Qualandra
Dam’s Sire: Quidam’s Rubin
Kathleen Linder has long loved horses and enjoyed watching the show jumping competitions broadcast from Spruce Meadows. After watching great Canadian athletes like Beth Underhill and Lisa Carlsen, Kathleen has always dreamed of visiting Spruce Meadows. This will be her first time to the great venue!
From the beginning, Foal #3 exhibited an abundance of energy and bold spirit. Kathleen felt “Extra Spicy” was the perfect for the beautiful filly who’s personality continues to keep everyone on their toes.
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