Spruce Meadows is extremely proud to announce that the North American Riders Group (NARG) has recognized Spruce Meadows as Top Tournament in the sport of show jumping for 2010.
NARG consists of the sports’ top riders, trainers, coaches, owners and business interests representing Canada, Mexico and the United States. A number of criteria are considered in assessing all of the tournaments, including footing in the rings, prize money, stabling, attendance course designs, technical aspects and media coverage.
Representing Spruce Meadows for the awards at Wellington, Florida were President and Chief Executive Officer, Linda Southern-Heathcott and Ian Allison, Senior Vice-President, Media. “Spruce Meadows is very proud and honoured to have been ranked the number one venue in North America. It goes without saying that a lot of work and effort goes into putting on competitions and at Spruce Meadows we are constantly asking “How can we do this better for our athletes, our sponsors, for our fans and the media?” said Spruce Meadows’ President Linda Southern-Heathcott. “This recognition could not have been achieved without the generosity and encouragement of our sponsoring companies, the enthusiasm of our volunteers and the spirit and knowledge of our fans. Thank you to everyone who has helped the Spruce Meadows Team over the past 35 years; you too are being recognized.” Southern-Heathcott continued
NARG noted that of the 1300 North American tournaments eligible for consideration, there is no other venue that supports high performance sport in North America to the same degree as Spruce Meadows. Spruce Meadows’ tournaments not only focus on providing a high standard to all but through the generous support of sponsors also provides the athletes from around the globe the ability to obtain valuable world ranking points for the Rolex World Ranking computer list.
In keeping with Spruce Meadows’ support of high performance sport, the Spruce Meadows Organizing Committee is able to confirm 13 additional FEI Rolex World Ranking competitions for 2011for a total of 40 FEI Rolex World Ranking events over 4 weeks of jumping at the Summer Series in June and July.
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