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 $350 000* purse and is notable as "richest team show jumping event in the world".[2]. Total purse amounts for all events of the Spruce Meadows 'Masters' amount to over $6 million* making it the number one show jumping facility 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 recent victory by Canada in 2006 marks the first time the home team has won a title at the Master's Tournament.
* All dollar amounts are in Canadian dollars.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 |  Canada |
Ian Miller | In Style | 10* (4) |  Great Britain |
10 (8) |  United States |
16 |
| 2004 |  Germany |
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| 2003 | Germany |
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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.
[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 Miller were selected to represent their respective teams. Despite faulting for the first time that day, it was Canada's Ian Miller 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 this year's cup final held Saturday, September 9th 2006, approximated 60 870; a single day record for Spruce Meadows.[5]
[edit] CN International Grand Prix Past Winners
- 2006 Eugenie Angot
FRA and 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
* Results courtesy of the Spruce Meadows secretary.
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.sprucemeadows.com/masters.htm
- ^ http://www.hunterjumpernews.com/?p=1426
- ^ http://www.calgary.ctv.ca/ (6:00pm 10 September 2006)
- ^ http://www.hunterjumpernews.com/?p=1426
- ^ http://www.calgarysun.com (10 September 2006 )
