The CSIO Spruce Meadows' 'Masters' Tournament is an annual fall equestrian

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event held at Spruce Meadows in

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, Alberta, presented by Rolex . It is highlighted by the BMO Financial Group Nations' Cup which offers a C$350,000 purse and is notable as the "richest team show jumping event in the world", as well as by the $3,000,000 CPKC International Grand Prix presented by ROLEX. Total purse amounts for the Spruce Meadows 'Masters' amount to over $4 million, making it the richest show jumping event in the world. 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

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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 StyleHunter Jumper News » Blog Archive » Jump Canada Announces Nations’ Cup Team for Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’
/ref> 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)

CP International Grand Prix Past Winners

*2022

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and Killer Queen *2021

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and Venard de Cerisy *2020 Not run due to Covid-19 *2019 Beezie Madden and Darry Lou *2018

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and Suma's Zorro *2017

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and LB Convall *2016

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and Hello Ursula XII *2015

and Hello Sanctos *2014 Ian Millar and Dixson *2013 Pieter Devos and Candy *2012

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and Cabrio Van De Heffinck *

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and Hickstead *

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Jeroen Dubbeldam and Simon *2009 McLain Ward and Sapphire *

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Nick Skelton and Arko III *2007

and Hickstead *2006 Eugenie Angot and Cigale du Tallis *2005 Beezie Madden and Judgement *2004 Jos Lansink and Cumano *2003 Otto Becker and

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*2002 Ludger Beerbaum and Goldfever 3 *2001

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and Gandini Lianos *2000

and Gandini Lianos *1999 Rene Tebbel and Radiator *1998 Nick Skelton and Virtual Village Hopes Are High *1997 Leslie Burr-Howard and S'Blieft *1996 Peter Charles and La Ina *1995

and Everest Two-Step *1994 John Whitaker and Everest Grannusch *1993 Nick Skelton and Everest Dollar Girl *1992 John Whitaker and Henderson Gammon *1991 Ian Millar and

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*1990 Otto Becker and Optibeurs Pamina *1989

and Next Mon Santa *1988 George Morris and Rio *1987 Ian Millar and

*1986 John Whitaker and Next

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*1985 Nick Skelton and Everest St. James *1984 Heidi Robbiani and Jessica V *1983 Norman Dello Joio and I Love You *1982 Malcolm Pyrah and Towerlands Anglezarke *1981 David Broome and Queens Way Philco *1980 Rob Ehrens and Koh i Noor *1979 Eddie Macken and Carroll's Boomerang pg 142 *1978 Caroline Bradley and Tigre *1977 John Simpson and Texas *1976 Michael Vaillancourt and Branch County * ''Results courtesy of the Spruce Meadows secretary.''

References

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