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.[1] 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.[2]. 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.[3]

Historically, Great Britain currently holds more Nation's Cup titles at Spruce Meadows than any other nation with ten victories out of the past twenty-nine. The 2006 victory by Canada marks the first time the home team has won a nation's cup at the Masters Tournament. In 2007 Germany won the Nation's Cup in a jump-off against the Dutch.

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[edit] BMO Financial Group Nation's Cup Past Winners

Year Nation Anchor Anchor Horse Total Faults Runner Up Nation Total Faults Third Place Nation Total Faults
2007 Flag of Germany Germany Christian Ahlmann Cöster 12* (0) Flag of the Netherlands Netherlands 12 (4) Flag of Canada Canada 13
2006 Flag of Canada Canada Ian Millar In Style 10* (4) Flag of the United Kingdom Great Britain 10 (8) Flag of the United States United States 16
2004 Flag of Germany Germany
2003 Flag of Germany Germany
2002 Flag of the United States United States 20 Flag of Germany Germany 32 Flag of Switzerland Switzerland 35
2001 Flag of Ireland Ireland Flag of the United States United States
2000 Flag of Ireland Ireland
1999 Flag of Germany Germany
1998 Flag of Germany Germany
1997 Flag of the Netherlands Netherlands
1996 Flag of the United Kingdom Great Britain
1995 Flag of Ireland Ireland
1994 Flag of the United States United States
1993 Flag of France France

* 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.

[edit] 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[4] 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 9th, approximated 60 870; a single day record for Spruce Meadows.[5]

[edit] Masters Grand Prix

The Masters is one of the top Grand Prix's in the world of show jumping. Up until 2006 it was also the richest but is second now only to the Al Maktoum Challenge, Dubai in terms of prize money.[6] In 2007, the $1 Million CN International Grand Prix winner received CA$325,000 first prize.

[edit] CN International Grand Prix Past Winners

* Results courtesy of the Spruce Meadows secretary.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Spruce Meadows Masters Tournament
  2. ^ Hunter Jumper News » Blog Archive » Jump Canada Announces Nations’ Cup Team for Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’
  3. ^ http://www.sprucemeadows.com/masters.htm (6:00pm 25 October 2007)
  4. ^ Hunter Jumper News » Blog Archive » Jump Canada Announces Nations’ Cup Team for Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’
  5. ^ http://www.calgarysun.com (10 September 2006 )
  6. ^ Al Maktoum Challenge
  7. ^ Slavin, Michael (1998). Show Jumping Legends, Ireland 1868 -1998. Wolfhound Press. ISBN 0-86327-657-1.  pg 142
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