Spruce Meadows

11/01/2024

⛄🎄 The International Christmas Market, presented by , is EXACTLY two weeks away! 🎄🎅

Tell your friends, grab your family, and buy your tickets here: https://show.ps/l/cb2023c5/ and we will see you soon.

10/31/2024

We ain't afraid of no goats! If you were one of our Halloween Goats, which one would you be?

These mini goats are part of the Spruce Meadows Miniatures, appearing soon at the International Christmas Market, presented by TELUS.

Vote below! 🔽 Happy Halloween 🐐🎃👻

10/29/2024

CONTEST CLOSED! Congrats Lori Siemens

🎅⛄🎄 CONTEST TIME! Win FOUR tickets to the all new Après Market at the Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market, presented by , on Saturday, November 16, 2024.

This ticket includes your admission to the market for that day and after you've finished shopping, allow us to look after your bags and find a seat and enjoy a cocktail or mocktail with small plate food stations, featuring French Onion Beef Dip Poutine, Charcuterie, Raclette, Chicken Pot Pie, Bratwurst station, and Pork Ribs.

To enter this amazing experience, worth $300, do the following:

1. Liked this post
2. Follow us
3. Tag a friend (each comment and tag is a new entry)
4. Want a BONUS entry? Share to your story!

There will TWO winners. One from Facebook and one from Instagram. Enter on both platforms to increase your chances.

Unlimited tags and entries are allowed. 1 Tag = 1 Entry. Share to your story for an extra entry! If your account is private, send us a screenshot of the share for that extra entry.

Contest open to residents of Calgary and surrounding areas. Prizes must be picked up in person. Participants must be 18 years or older. Tickets will be delivered digitally. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram, Meta, or Facebook. By entering, participants confirm that they release Instagram/FB/Meta of any responsibility and agree to their terms of use. Get tagging and sharing for your chance to win these fantastic prizes! Contest ends 12 p.m. MT on November 4, 2024. Good luck!

Be aware of SPAM ACCOUNTS. We will only message you from this VERIFIED Spruce Meadows Account!

10/22/2024

CONTEST CLOSED

🎅⛄🎄 CONTEST TIME! Win TWO tickets to our elegant Long Table Dinner at the Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market, presented by , on Friday, November 15, 2024. This ticket includes your admission to the market for that day, and a beautifully themed Italian dinner!

To enter this amazing experience, worth $250, do the following:

1. Liked this post
2. Follow us
3. Tag a friend (each comment and tag is a new entry)
4. Want a BONUS entry? Share to your story!

There will be TWO winners. One from Facebook and one from Instagram. Enter on both platforms to increase your chances.

Unlimited tags and entries are allowed. 1 Tag = 1 Entry. Share to your story for an extra entry! If your account is private, send us a screenshot of the share for that extra entry.

Contest open to residents of Calgary and surrounding areas. Prizes must be picked up in person. Participants must be 18 years or older. Tickets will be delivered digitally. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram, Meta, or Facebook. By entering, participants confirm that they release Instagram/FB/Meta of any responsibility and agree to their terms of use. Get tagging and sharing for your chance to win these fantastic prizes! Contest ends 12 p.m. MT on October 28, 2024. Good luck!

Be aware of SPAM ACCOUNTS. We will only message you from this VERIFIED Spruce Meadows Account!

10/16/2024

This week on Sportsnet.

Tune in for the Enbridge Grand Prix at the 'Masters'. Simply search for "Spruce Meadows" on your TV provider.

Schedule:
🗓 FRIDAY - October 18
1 p.m. ET | 11 a.m. MT on Sportsnet
🗓 FRIDAY - October 18
6:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. MT on Sportsnet One
🗓 SUNDAY - October 20
1 p.m. ET | 11 a.m. MT on Sportsnet

📺 Click the link below to see Spruce Meadows on Sportsnet: https://watch.sportsnet.ca/show/Spruce_Meadows_on_Sportsnet_163423

10/14/2024

A Thanksgiving Caesar salad? Our President and CEO Linda Southern-Heathcott shares her go-to family recipe and wishes you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

PS: Tickets for the International Christmas Market, presented by TELUS, go on sale through our website tomorrow, October. 15! Now that’s something to be thankful for😉

10/12/2024

🎄✨ Get ready! The Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market, presented by , is back—and tickets go on sale Tuesday, October 15th!

🎟️ Save the date and prepare to dive into holiday magic with over 300 vendors, festive treats, and one-of-a-kind dining experiences. You won’t want to miss this! 🎁

10/11/2024

🐎 ATHLETES! Get ready to jump into the 2025 show jumping season at Spruce Meadows. Dates for our 50th Anniversary Season can be found here:

https://www.sprucemeadows.com/competitor-information/

From the thrilling outdoor international tournaments, including the iconic 'Masters,' to the exciting indoor amateur competitions, there's something for everyone.

10/09/2024

Bubbles for Birchcliff! These kiddos had their faces painted, rode ponies, and even chatted with our President and CEO Linda Southern-Heathcott, as part of the annual Birchcliff Energy Family Day festivities this weekend. Looking for something similar for your company? Get in touch with us to book your corporate event!

10/07/2024

Congratulations to Okotoks rider Austin Krawitt, 21, 🇨🇦 and Castelle Van Het Beeckhof Z, for their win in the Birchcliff Energy Cup (1.35m) yesterday.

Birchcliff Energy Director, Jim Surbey, presented their trophy. It was the final day of Oktoberfest, our last tournament of the 2024 season.

We are looking forward to welcoming riders back in 2025, our massive 50th Anniversary year, which will be bigger and better than ever!

Alberta Equestrian Federation Equestrian Canada Équestre

09/20/2024

Attention all local athletes and barns! Oktoberfest entries close today at 5 p.m. MT.

To view the prize list and entry form, visit: https://www.sprucemeadows.com/competitor-information/

09/09/2024

This week on Sportsnet.

Tune in for the CPKC 'International', presented by ROLEX at the 'Masters'. Simply search for "Spruce Meadows" on your TV provider.

Schedule:
🗓 THURSDAY - September 12
8 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. MT on Sportsnet One
🗓 FRIDAY - September 13
2 p.m. ET | 12 p.m. MT on Sportsnet
🗓 SUNDAY - September 15
12 a.m. ET | 10 p.m. MT on Sportsnet

📺 Click the link below to see Spruce Meadows on Sportsnet: https://bit.ly/4btIvjr

09/08/2024

Did you know? Overseas Horse Services is the official equine air transport provider for Spruce Meadows!

09/08/2024

What a competition! Congratulations to Martin Fuchs and Leone Jei! 🇨🇭

Back to back victory for Martin Fuchs & Leone Jei in the CPKC 'International' Grand Prix presented by Rolex at Spruce Meadows 'Masters' ! 🇨🇦🏆

09/08/2024

It's here. It's now. The CPKC 'International', presented by Rolex.

09/08/2024

There's one FINAL day of the Spruce Meadows 'Masters'—and it's tomorrow! Make sure you see us for another gorgeous day of show jumping, Blacksmith World Championships Finals, Corgi Race Cup, Spruce Meadows Prairie Dogs, shopping and art show, food and drink, CGI KIds' Zone, and more!

09/08/2024

🏆 The BMO Nations' Cup at the Spruce Meadows 'Masters'🏆

The BMO Nations' Cup is the only team competition at Spruce Meadows, held annually at the 'Masters.' Nations from around the globe send their top riders and horses to compete in this team event, showcasing skill, strategy, and the highest level of equestrian sport.

What makes the Nations' Cup so special? It’s more than just an individual competition. Each nation fields a team of riders, and their combined efforts decide the outcome. This is where teamwork meets precision, as riders navigate challenging courses designed to test both the horse’s agility and the rider’s ability. With Olympic-level difficulty and world-class competitors, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

In the 2024 edition, Germany claimed victory with 5 faults. Congratulations to Andre Thieme and Paule S, Jorne Sprehe and Toys, Daniel Deusser and Gangster V/H Noddevelt, Jana Wargers and Dorette Old, and chef d'equipe Otto Becker, followed by Ireland in second place with 8 faults, and Great Britain taking third with 10 faults. Each team demonstrated incredible tenacity, but it was the Germans who emerged victorious, reaffirming their dominance on the world stage.

Here’s how the nations ranked:

🇩🇪 Germany - 1st place (5 faults)
🇮🇪 Ireland - 2nd place (8 faults)
🇬🇧 Great Britain - 3rd place (10 faults)
🇨🇭 Switzerland - 4th place (16 faults)
🇨🇦 Canada - 5th place (28 faults)
🇫🇷 France - 6th place (38 faults)
🇪🇸 Spain - 7th place (54 faults)

Thank you BMO for partnering with us since the inception of the Nations' Cup in 1977! That's 47 years, and did you know, Germany won the very first year we held the Nations' Cup, with Achaz Von Buchwaldt, Norbert Koof, Ulrich Meyer zu Bexten, Hendrix Schulze-Siehoff, and chef d’equipe Fritz Ligges. Swipe to see their photo! Germany also won in 1984, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2012, 2013, and 2018!

09/08/2024

🎉 Suncor Winning Round Recap at the Spruce Meadows 'Masters'! 🏆

What an incredible competition in the 1.50m Suncor Winning Round! The crowd witnessed Daniel Deusser (GER) and his horse Bingo Ste Hermelle claim victory with a double-clear in a blazing time of 49.46 seconds. Matthew Sampson (GBR) on Fabrice DN followed close behind in second, and Donald Whitaker (GBR) took third with Ulania 3.

09/07/2024

Calgary, you're gorgeous.

09/07/2024

Cheers to champions. Carlsberg is the official beer partner of Spruce Meadows.

09/07/2024

Tomorrow on Sportsnet.

Be a part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping and tune in LIVE to the CPKC 'International', presented by ROLEX at the 'Masters'. Simply search for "Spruce Meadows" on your TV provider.

Schedule:
LIVE EVENT
🗓 SUNDAY - September 8
3:30 p.m. ET | 1:30 p.m. MT on Sportsnet One
REPLAY
🗓 SUNDAY - September 8
9 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. MT on Sportsnet One

📺 Click the link below to see Spruce Meadows on Sportsnet: https://bit.ly/4btIvjr

09/07/2024

Congratulations to the winners of this year's Name the Foal contest! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who participated, your ideas were fantastic!

🏅 And the winners are:
Foal #1: MILLION DOLLAR BET - winner Isabelle Hébert (Edmundston, NB).
Foal #2: GRAND SLAM - winner Charmaine Steeves (Havelock, NB).
Foal #3: UPTOWN GIRL - winner Lisa Ann White (Lethbridge, AB).

Each name truly captures the spirit of these amazing young horses, and we can't wait to watch them grow into future show jumpers! 🐴💫

TELUS

09/07/2024

Random scenes from today ♥

09/07/2024

🌟 An Unforgettable Night Under the Lights at Spruce Meadows! 🌟

The ATCO Electric Six Bar is one of the most unique competitions in the sport, where riders and horses test their limits as the jumps get higher with each round! It was an electric evening as 7 participants battled it out under the bright lights, showcasing true talent and determination.

🎉 Congratulations to our joint winners:
🥇 Max Kuhner (AUT) – EIC Cooley Jump the Q
🥇 David O'Brien (IRL) – Ibera V/D Hagenhorst
Both delivered flawless performances, clearing every fence in this high-pressure event with precision!

A special shout-out to all participants for making it such a memorable night, and a big thanks to ATCO for sponsoring this one-of-a-kind event!