Spruce Meadows announced today that it will join with two other iconic venues in the sport and create the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. Using the occasion of the FEI Rolex World Cup Final in Gothenburg, Sweden, representatives from the three world-leading venues joined with Rolex to announce and unveil the exciting new concept […]
History was made when six Spruce Meadows horses became the first ever Canadian horses to be sold and exported to China. The six Spruce Meadows bred Hannoverian horses were chosen by a delegation of Chinese horsemen after a meticulous inspection and trial earlier this year. The horses have since been going through rigorous pre export […]
It is with heavy hearts that Spruce Meadows has learned of the passing of Dutch Equestrian Team chef d’ equipe Sven Harmsen. Harmsen passed away today at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta, Canada as a result of a severe heart attack suffered during the Spruce Meadows Masters. A career horsemen, Harmsen rode for the Netherlands […]
With so many amazing competitors in the same location at once, competition was fierce right from opening day of the Spruce Meadows Masters! Clouds may have chilled the grounds on Wednesday, but familiar face Richard Spooner (USA) didn’t seem to mind as he took the Akita Drilling Cup in the International Ring’s first event. Jerome […]
It is with great sadness that Spruce Meadows announces the passing of Luigi, a beautiful Dutch Warmblood gelding ridden and owned by Andrea Strain.
Canadian riders were once again well represented in Calgary at the Spruce Meadows North American CSI 5* tournament, held July 4-8. $32,000 1.45 m SUNCAST Cup 3rd Eric Lamaze and Take Off $32,000 1.50m AON Cup 6th Eric Lamaze and Hunter’s Scendix $32,000 1.45m PEPSI Challenge 2nd Eric Lamaze and Wang Chung M2S 6th Yann […]
With the “North American” Tournament kicking off on the American 4th of July, it seemed only natural that American riders would capture top honours on that day. Reed Kessler (USA) started the charge with her third FEI win at Spruce Meadows this season, the Suncast Cup. Richard Spooner (USA) followed with his AON Cup win, […]
This year marks a significant milestone for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: 60 years on the throne is cause for celebration! Festivities are planned all over the commonwealth for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, and Spruce Meadows is proud to be counted among them. The Queen’s visit to Spruce Meadows on June 29th, 1990 was an honour […]
The “Continental” gave many familiar athletes another chance to shine in the rings. Thursday brought a swift, decisive victory to Eric Lamaze (CAN) in the RSA Cup and Rich Fellers (USA) started off with what would prove to be just the start of his victories this week with the Husky Energy Cup. Friday brought more […]
Spruce Meadows’ Ron and Marg Southern have been awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of their contributions and achievements. In a ceremony hosted by His Honour Donald S Ethell, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, the Southerns were each presented with a commemorative medal created to mark the 2012 celebrations of the 60th […]
