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CSIO Spruce Meadows 'Masters' Tournament

CSIO Spruce Meadows 'Masters' Tournament

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The CSIO Spruce Meadows' 'Masters' Tournament is an annual fall equestrian show jumping event held at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, presented by Rolex as of 2022.[1] It is highlighted by the BMO Financial Group Nations' Cup which offers a C$350,000 purse and is notable as the "richest team show jumping event in the world", as well as by the $3,000,000 CPKC International Grand Prix presented by ROLEX.

Total purse amounts for the Spruce Meadows 'Masters' amount to over $4 million, making it the richest show jumping event in the world.[2]

Historically, Great Britain currently holds more Nation's Cup titles at Spruce Meadows than any other nation with 10 victories out of the past 29. The 2006 victory by Canada marks the first time the home team has won a nation's cup at the Masters Tournament.

BMO Financial Group Nation's Cup Past Winners

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* Denotes win by jump-off with the bracketed numbers indicating faults taken during jump-off

  • The 2005 competition failed to yield results due to heavy rains.

2006 Nation's Cup Results

Despite taking only a mere six faults up to the final round, Great Britain created a jump-off situation during their final ride as their squad gained four faults to equal Canada's ten. The competition then culminated in a thrilling jump-off between the two teams as anchor riders Michael Whitaker and Ian Millar were selected to represent their respective teams. Despite faulting for the first time that day, it was Canada's Ian Millar riding eleven-year-old gelding In Style[5] who ensured Canada's first victory at this tournament. Taking the bronze was United States' national team, who rode strongly; taking only sixteen faults. The remaining rankings saw Germany take fourth place, the Netherlands achieving fifth place, and Belgium finishing in sixth.

Despite fairly warm temperatures and windy afternoon showers, attendance at the 2006 Nation's cup final held Saturday, September 9, approximated 60 870; a single day record for Spruce Meadows.[6]

Masters Grand Prix

The Masters tournament culminates with one of the top Grands Prix in the world of show jumping: the $1 Million CN International Grand Prix (formerly known as the du Maurier Limited International Grand Prix)

CP International Grand Prix Past Winners

* Results courtesy of the Spruce Meadows secretary.

References

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    Spruce Meadows Masters Tournament Archived 2008-09-13 at the Wayback Machine
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    "Spruce Meadows Masters Tournament". Archived from the original on 2008-09-13. Retrieved 2008-09-07. (6:00pm 25 October 2007)
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    "Result Nations Cup of Canada, Spruce Meadows Masters 2009". Archived from the original on 2011-07-26. Retrieved 2010-09-04.
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    "Result Nations Cup of Canada, Spruce Meadows Masters 2008". Archived from the original on 2011-07-26. Retrieved 2010-09-04.
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    Hunter Jumper News » Blog Archive » Jump Canada Announces Nations’ Cup Team for Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’
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    http://www.calgarysun.com (10 September 2006 )
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    "Spruce Meadows 'Masters' 2020 cancelled".
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    Slavin, Michael (1998). Show Jumping Legends, Ireland 1868 -1998. Wolfhound Press. ISBN 0-86327-657-1. pg 142
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