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CSIO Spruce Meadows 'Masters' Tournament

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The CSIO Spruce Meadows' 'Masters' Tournament is an annual fall equestrian show jumping event held in Calgary, Alberta. It is highlighted by the BMO Financial Group Nations’ Cup which offers a C$350,000 purse and is notable as "richest team show jumping event in the world" and also by the C$1,000,000 CN International. Total purse amounts for the Spruce Meadows 'Masters' amount to over $2 million making it one of the richest show jumping events in the world.

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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

* 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 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.

    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)

    CN International Grand Prix Past Winners

  • 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
  • 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

    CSIO Spruce Meadows 'Masters' Tournament Wikipedia
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