Spruce Meadows
Spruce Meadows opening weekend a success despite the rain
The summer season promises to be a good one at Spruce Meadows, despite a rainy Sunday at the show jumping facility’s season opener.
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Local News Mud, fire and fun: Rugged Maniac race returning to Calgary
The ranks of Calgary’s maniacs are growing. For the second straight year, the Rugged Maniac obstacle race will return to Spruce Meadows on July 29, boasting a five-kilometre track with water slides, warped walls, tunnels and fire jumps. -
Spruce Meadows Spruce Meadows horses, humans determined to beat the heat
They’ve been the horses on ice at Spruce Meadows. While clouds and a refreshing breeze cooled things off at the sprawling equestrian venue Saturday, the site’s been baking during the North American tournament this week in uncustomary heat that can take a quick toll on the four-legged competitors, said Spruce Meadows Vice-President Ian Allison. -
Spruce Meadows Vintage autos add horsepower to Spruce Meadow
Four-legged torque isn’t the only horsepower Calgary’s Southern family have brought to Spruce Meadows. -
Local News Riders' long months on the road made less lonely with pets
Tenth place in the Aon Cup on a sweltering Thursday afternoon wasn’t what Tiffany Foster was riding for. -
Local News Spruce Meadows By the Numbers
$1,535,600: Total prize money at North American $200: First place for junior/amateur events 16: Nations participating in the North American event 5: FEI tournaments in 2017 $5: Cost of admission 4: ... -
Local News Force may be strong for future show jumper
Will the Force be with one handsome lad cavorting about a pasture at Spruce Meadows this summer? Thousands of submissions for the annual Name the Foal contest have been coming in from all over Canada. -
Spruce Meadows North American
Rita Mingo Special to Postmedia Network Reaching the top of your chosen profession is a grind. Staying there, says Kent Farrington, is something he really doesn’t dwell on. -
Local News Spruce Meadows: It's called the North American, but the world is here
It’s called the North American, but it’s really all about the world. Top show jumpers from 16 nations are at Spruce Meadows this week for the tournament, part of the renowned facility’s Summer Series.
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Spruce Meadows Ward caps off National Tournament with ATCO Classic victory
McLain Ward capped off an excellent week at the Spruce Meadows’ National Tournament with a superb victory in Sunday’s ATCO Classic speed class aboard Tina La Boheme. -
Spruce Meadows Spooner and 19-year-old horse Cristallo continue to defy age, capture third straight CNOOC Nexen Cup ...
Following a picture-perfect performance in Sunday’s CNOOC Nexen Cup Derby, Richard Spooner rewarded Cristallo the same way he always does: a pat on the neck and a treat from his hand. -
Spruce Meadows Mexico's Pasquel captures RBC Grand Prix, first win in International Ring
“My kid (Patricio Pasquel Jr.) rides here,” he was saying after the soggy competition wrapped up. -
Spruce Meadows U.S. rider Richard Spooner "embraces" every ride on aging Cristallo
Richard Spooner is the two-time reigning champion heading into Sunday’s Spruce Meadows’ National Tournament finale, the CNOOC Nexen Cup derby. -
Spruce Meadows Deslauriers dominates again at Spruce Meadows National Tournament
The victories continue to pile up for Lucy Deslauriers at the Spruce Meadows National Tournament. The 17-year-old from New York captured the Transcanada Winning Round 1. -
Local News Dedicated Pegasus Club volunteers keep Spruce flying
From humble beginnings some 40 years ago, Spruce Meadows has grown up to become one of the premier events in show jumping. -
Spruce Meadows Horse historian takes students for a ride at Spruce Meadows
Throwing in pop culture and current sports references, Carolyn Willekes seems pretty hip to the kids that flow through her exhibit at Spruce Meadows. But she really is a hippologist. -
Spruce Meadows Promising young rider offered chance of a lifetime at Spruce Meadows
Twenty-two-year-old Jad Dana is a promising young rider from Lebanon who is at Spruce Meadows as a sort of summer intern. -
Local News Spruce Meadows bolsters show jumping season with family events
Elite athletes, both horse and human, have settled in as the first tournament in Spruce Meadow’s Summer Series opens today. -
Local News Fortney: Spruce Meadows readies for a banner 2017, in synch with Canada's 150th
She runs a world-class equestrian facility beloved by the world’s top riders and oversees an ambitious organization offering an increasing number of year-round events for the community.