The CSIO Spruce Meadows' 'Masters' Tournament is an annual fall equestrian show jumping event held at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, presented by Rolex .[1] 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.[2]
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.
| Year | Nation | Anchor | Anchor Horse | Total Faults | Runner Up Nation | Total Faults | Third place Nation | Total Faults |
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| 2015 |  | Rodrigo Pessoa | Status | 13 |  | 16 |  | 24 |
| 2014 | | Eric Lamaze | Zigali P.S. | 9 |  | 13 |  | 21 |
| 2013 | Hans Dieter Dreher | Colore | 8* (0) | | 8 (4) | | 8 (4) | |
| 2012 | Christian Ahlmann | Taloubet Z | 17 | 22 | 25 | |||
| 2011 | | Roger-Yves Bost | Ideal de la Loge | 18 | | 21 | 25 | |
| 2010 | | 17 |  | 21 | | 25 | ||
| 2009[3] |  | 1 | | 12 |  | 14 | ||
| 2008[4] | | 4 | , and  | 8 | ||||
| 2007 | | Christian Ahlmann | Cöster | 12* (0) | | 12 (4) | | 13 |
| 2006 | | Ian Millar | In Style | 10* (4) | 10 (8) | | 16 | |
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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[5] 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 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)
Germany and Killer Queen United States and Darry Lou
Egypt and Suma's Zorro Germany and LB Convall
United Kingdom and Hello Ursula XII United Kingdom and Hello Sanctos Canada and Dixson Belgium and Candy Belgium and Cabrio Van De Heffinck Canada and Hickstead United States and Sapphire United Kingdom and Arko III Canada and Hickstead France and Cigale du Tallis United States and Judgement Belgium and Cumano Germany and Dobels Cento Germany and Goldfever 3 Brazil and Gandini Lianos 2000 Rodrigo Pessoa Brazil and Gandini Lianos Germany and Radiator United Kingdom and Virtual Village Hopes Are High United States and S'Blieft Ireland and La Ina United Kingdom and Everest Two-Step United Kingdom and Everest Grannusch United Kingdom and Everest Dollar Girl United Kingdom and Henderson Gammon Canada and Big Ben Germany and Optibeurs Pamina United Kingdom and Next Mon Santa United States and Rio Canada and Big Ben United Kingdom and Next Milton 1985 Nick Skelton United Kingdom and Everest St. James Switzerland and Jessica V United States and I Love You United Kingdom and Towerlands Anglezarke United Kingdom and Queens Way Philco Ireland and Carroll's Boomerang[8] United Kingdom and Tigre Canada and Texas Canada and Branch County