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.

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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

YearNationAnchorAnchor HorseTotal FaultsRunner Up NationTotal FaultsThird place NationTotal Faults
2015 Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil Rodrigo Pessoa Status13Flag of France.svg  France 16Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 24
2014 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Eric Lamaze Zigali P.S.9Flag of the United States.svg  United States 13Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 21
2013 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Hans Dieter DreherColore8* (0)Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 8 (4)Flag of France.svg  France 8 (4)
2012 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Christian Ahlmann Taloubet Z17Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland 22Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 25
2011 Flag of France.svg  France Roger-Yves BostIdeal de la Loge18Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 21Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 25
2010 Flag of the United States.svg  United States 17Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland 21Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 25
2009 [3] Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 1Flag of the United States.svg  United States 12Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 14
2008 [4] Flag of the United States.svg  United States 4Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands , Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada and Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 8
2007Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Christian Ahlmann Cöster12* (0)Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 12 (4)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 13
2006Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Ian Millar In Style10* (4)Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 10 (8)Flag of the United States.svg  United States 16
2004Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
2003Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
2002Flag of the United States.svg  United States 20Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 32Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 35
2001Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland Flag of the United States.svg  United States
2000Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland
1999Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
1998Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
1997Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
1996Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
1995Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland
1994Flag of the United States.svg  United States
1993Flag of France.svg  France

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

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.

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