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.
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| Year | Nation | Anchor | Anchor Horse | Total Faults | Runner Up Nation | Total Faults | Third Place Nation | Total Faults |
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| 2011 | France | 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
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]
The Masters is one of the top Grand Prix's in the world of show jumping. In 2007, the $1 Million CN International Grand Prix (formerly known as the du Maurier Limited International Grand Prix) winner received CA$325,000 first prize.
* Results courtesy of the Spruce Meadows secretary.
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