CSIO Spruce Meadows 'Masters' Tournament

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 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

Year	Nation	Anchor	Anchor Horse	Total Faults	Runner Up Nation	Total Faults	Third Place Nation	Total Faults
2015	Brazil	Rodrigo Pessoa	Status	13	France	16	Canada	24
2014	Canada	Eric Lamaze	Zigali P.S.	9	United States	13	Belgium	21
2013	Germany	Hans Dieter Dreher	Colore	8* (0)	Belgium	8 (4)	France	8 (4)
2012	Germany	Christian Ahlmann	Taloubet Z	17	Ireland	22	Netherlands	25
2011	France	Roger-Yves Bost	Ideal de la Loge	18	Canada	21	Switzerland	25
2010	United States			17	Ireland	21	Canada	25
2009^[4]	Netherlands			1	United States	12	Mexico	14
2008^[5]	United States			4	Netherlands, Canada and Germany			8
2007	Germany	Christian Ahlmann	Cöster	12* (0)	Netherlands	12 (4)	Canada	13
2006	Canada	Ian Millar	In Style	10* (4)	Great Britain	10 (8)	United States	16
2004	Germany
2003	Germany
2002	United States			20	Germany	32	Switzerland	35
2001	Ireland				United States
2000	Ireland
1999	Germany
1998	Germany
1997	Netherlands
1996	Great Britain
1995	Ireland
1994	United States
1993	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.

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^[2] 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

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^[7]
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

^ Spruce Meadows Masters Tournament Archived 2008-09-13 at the Wayback Machine
^ ^a ^b Hunter Jumper News » Blog Archive » Jump Canada Announces Nations’ Cup Team for Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-09-13. Retrieved 2008-09-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) (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.
^ http://www.calgarysun.com (10 September 2006 )
^ Slavin, Michael (1998). Show Jumping Legends, Ireland 1868 -1998. Wolfhound Press. ISBN 0-86327-657-1. pg 142

[1] Spruce Meadows Masters Tournament Archived 2008-09-13 at the Wayback Machine

[hunterjumpernews.com-2] Hunter Jumper News » Blog Archive » Jump Canada Announces Nations’ Cup Team for Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’

[3] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-09-13. Retrieved 2008-09-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) (6:00pm 25 October 2007)

[4] "Result Nations Cup of Canada, Spruce Meadows Masters 2009". Archived from the original on 2011-07-26. Retrieved 2010-09-04.

[5] "Result Nations Cup of Canada, Spruce Meadows Masters 2008". Archived from the original on 2011-07-26. Retrieved 2010-09-04.

[6] ttp://www.calgarysun.com (10 September 2006 )

[7] Slavin, Michael (1998). Show Jumping Legends, Ireland 1868 -1998. Wolfhound Press. ISBN 0-86327-657-1. pg 142

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