Summary
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[update].[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 edit
| Year | Nation | Anchor | Anchor Horse | Total Faults | Runner Up Nation | Total Faults | Third place Nation | Total Faults |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |  Brazil
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Rodrigo Pessoa | Status | 13 |  France
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16 |  Canada
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24 |
| 2014 | Canada
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Eric Lamaze | Zigali P.S. | 9 |  United States
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13 |  Belgium
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21 |
| 2013 |  Germany
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Hans Dieter Dreher | Colore | 8* (0) | Belgium
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8 (4) | France
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8 (4) |
| 2012 | Germany
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Christian Ahlmann | Taloubet Z | 17 |  Ireland
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22 |  Netherlands
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25 |
| 2011 | France
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Roger-Yves Bost | Ideal de la Loge | 18 | Canada
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21 |  Switzerland
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25 |
| 2010 | United States
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17 | Ireland
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21 | Canada
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25 | ||
| 2009[3] | Netherlands
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1 | United States
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12 |  Mexico
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14 | ||
| 2008[4] | United States
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4 | Netherlands, Canada and Germany
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8 | ||||
| 2007 | Germany
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Christian Ahlmann | Cöster | 12* (0) | Netherlands
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12 (4) | Canada
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13 |
| 2006 | Canada
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Ian Millar | In Style | 10* (4) |  Great Britain
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10 (8) | United States
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16 |
| 2004 | Germany
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| 2003 | Germany
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| 2002 | United States
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20 | Germany
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32 | Switzerland
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35 | ||
| 2001 | Ireland
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| 2000 | Ireland
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| 1999 | Germany
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| 1998 | Germany
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| 1997 | Netherlands
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| 1996 | Great Britain
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| 1995 | Ireland
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| 1994 | United States
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| 1993 | France
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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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
- 2023 Martin Fuchs
SWI and Leone Jei - 2022 Daniel Deusser
DEU and Killer Queen - 2021 Steve Guerdat SWI and Venard de Cerisy
- 2020 Not run due to Covid-19 [7]
- 2019 Beezie Madden
USA and Darry Lou - 2018 Sameh El Dahan
EGY and Suma's Zorro - 2017 Philipp Weishaupt DEU and LB Convall
- 2016 Scott Brash
GBR and Hello Ursula XII - 2015 Scott Brash GBR and Hello Sanctos
- 2014 Ian Millar
CAN and Dixson - 2013 Pieter Devos
BEL and Candy - 2012 Olivier Philippaerts BEL and Cabrio Van De Heffinck
- 2011 Eric Lamaze CAN and Hickstead
- 2010 Jeroen Dubbeldam
NED and Simon - 2009 McLain Ward USA and Sapphire
- 2008 Nick Skelton GBR and Arko III
- 2007 Eric Lamaze CAN and Hickstead
- 2006 Eugenie Angot
FRA and Cigale du Tallis - 2005 Beezie Madden USA and Judgement
- 2004 Jos Lansink BEL and Cumano
- 2003 Otto Becker DEU and Dobels Cento
- 2002 Ludger Beerbaum DEU and Goldfever 3
- 2001 Rodrigo Pessoa
BRA and Gandini Lianos - 2000 Rodrigo Pessoa BRA and Gandini Lianos
- 1999 Rene Tebbel DEU and Radiator
- 1998 Nick Skelton GBR and Virtual Village Hopes Are High
- 1997 Leslie Burr-Howard USA and S'Blieft
- 1996 Peter Charles
IRL and La Ina - 1995 Michael Whitaker GBR and Everest Two-Step
- 1994 John Whitaker GBR and Everest Grannusch
- 1993 Nick Skelton GBR and Everest Dollar Girl
- 1992 John Whitaker GBR and Henderson Gammon
- 1991 Ian Millar CAN and Big Ben
- 1990 Otto Becker DEU and Optibeurs Pamina
- 1989 Michael Whitaker GBR and Next Mon Santa
- 1988 George Morris USA and Rio
- 1987 Ian Millar CAN and Big Ben
- 1986 John Whitaker GBR and Next Milton
- 1985 Nick Skelton GBR and Everest St. James
- 1984 Heidi Robbiani CH and Jessica V
- 1983 Norman Dello Joio USA and I Love You
- 1982 Malcolm Pyrah GBR and Towerlands Anglezarke
- 1981 David Broome GBR and Queens Way Philco
- 1980 Rob Ehrens NED and Koh i Noor
- 1979 Eddie Macken IRL and Carroll's Boomerang[8]
- 1978 Caroline Bradley GBR and Tigre
- 1977 John Simpson CAN and Texas
- 1976 Michael Vaillancourt CAN and Branch County
* Results courtesy of the Spruce Meadows secretary.
References edit
- ^ Spruce Meadows Masters Tournament Archived 2008-09-13 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Spruce Meadows Masters Tournament". Archived from the original on 2008-09-13. Retrieved 2008-09-07. (6:00pm 25 October 2007)
- ^ "Result Nations Cup of Canada, Spruce Meadows Masters 2009". Archived from the original on 2011-07-26. Retrieved 2010-09-04.
- ^ "Result Nations Cup of Canada, Spruce Meadows Masters 2008". Archived from the original on 2011-07-26. Retrieved 2010-09-04.
- ^ Hunter Jumper News » Blog Archive » Jump Canada Announces Nations’ Cup Team for Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’
- ^ http://www.calgarysun.com (10 September 2006 )
- ^ "Spruce Meadows 'Masters' 2020 cancelled".
- ^ Slavin, Michael (1998). Show Jumping Legends, Ireland 1868 -1998. Wolfhound Press. ISBN 0-86327-657-1. pg 142