2018 Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ CSI5*, presented by Rolex
The Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ CSI5*, presented by Rolex is the final tournament in the 2018 Summer Series. There are over 1000 horses on the grounds and over 250 of them are international level horses looking to once again step through the clock tower into the Spruce Meadows International Ring.
The day started with 84 horse/rider combinations in the first round of the Kubota Cup (1.50m) on the International Ring. Only eleven jumped a clear first round on FEI course designer Santiago Valara’s (ESP) 500 meter track and proceeded to the jump off. Molly Ashe (USA) laid down a quick jump off time 41.39s that even fan favourite Eric Lamaze (CAN) could not touch.
“I’ve had her (D’Arnita) since she was 7 and she’s a really special horse. She rose to the occasion and here we are” – Molly Ashe (USA).
Click Here for Full RESULTS from the Kubota Cup 1.50m
Qualification for the Weekend Begin
The ATCO Energy Cup (1.55m) was the second competition of the day and the first chance for riders to earn points in order to qualify for the ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup Grand Prix on Saturday. Forty-four horse/rider combinations started the competition in hopes of making it to the winners circle. Fifteen combinations qualified for the jump off and with Eric Lamaze (CAN) advancing two horses to the jump off, you had to be fast.
Lamaze posted a quick clear time of 39.80s with Chacco Kid but Kent Farrington (USA) was determined to make it two wins for the USA this Fourth of July. It was Farrington’s mount Creedance’s first time in the International Ring and he was ready to step up to the plate. The duo were fast and posted a clear round with a quick time of 38.84s.
“It’s like being at a different venue, your horses get a chance to build a lot of experience” – Kent Farrington (USA) on moving from the Meadows on the Green to the International Ring for the week of.
Click Here for Full Results from the ATCO ENERGY Cup 1.55m
Looking Forward to the Weekend
2018 Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ CSI5* presented by Rolex
The weekend of the Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ CSI5* presented by Rolex (July 4 – 8) will be full of great sport, shopping, entertainment and fun for the whole family. The Salute to The Canadian Military is the theme of the week and is highlighted by various military displays throughout the ground and the Feu de Joie on the International Ring both Saturday and Sunday. A more detailed itinerary of the weekend can be found below or on sprucemeadows.com.
Saturday July 7, 2018
Sport
8:00am-2:00pm: The Beautiful Game. Come join us in the Lower Plaza to watch World Cup Soccer on one of our giant video boards. Croatia vs Russia and Sweden vs COUNTRY
9:00am-5:00pm: Show Jumping. International show jumping in the International Ring with feature competitions the Imperial Winning Round and the ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup
Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ Complimentary Brunch
From 11:00am-12:30pm (first 2500 people), join us for a complimentary (with admission) brunch at Tulips Cafe located in the East Grandstand. Brunch includes pancakes, sausage, berries and cream.
Family Fun & Entertainment
10:00am-6:00pm: Wagon Rides (Pick up in front of Gallery on the Green, Congress Hall
10:00am-6:00pm: Spruce Meadows Carousel presented by ATCO (Founders Plaza)
10:00am-6:00pm: Spruce Meadows Mini-Express Train, presented by ATCO (Founders Plaza)
10:00am-5:00pm: Spruce Meadows Prairie Dogs Performances (Real Canadian Superstore Playground)
All Canada Ring Family Fun Zone (11:00am-5:00pm)
Bouncy Castles
Inflatable Soccer
Mini-Golf
Giant Chess
Face Painters (11:00am-2:00pm)
Pony Rides presented by Kozy Shack (12:00pm-5:00pm)
Shopping (10:00am-6:00pm)
Spruce Meadows Shop
Jumpers Gift Shop
Horizon’s Pavilion
Vendor Village
Sunday July 8, 2018
Sport
9:00am-5:00pm: Show Jumping. International show jumping in the International Ring with feature competitions the Lafarge Cavalry Charge and the Sun Life Financial Derby
Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ Complimentary Brunch
From 11:00am-12:30pm (first 2500 people), join us for a complimentary (with admission) brunch at Tulips Cafe located in the East Grandstand. Brunch includes pancakes, sausage, berries and cream.
Family Fun & Entertainment (10:00am-5:00pm)
Wagon Rides (Pick up in front of Gallery on the Green, Congress Hall
Spruce Meadows Carousel presented by ATCO (Founders Plaza)
Spruce Meadows Mini-Express Train, presented by ATCO (Founders Plaza)
Spruce Meadows Prairie Dogs Performances (Real Canadian Superstore Playground)
All Canada Ring Family Fun Zone (11:00am-5:00pm)
Bouncy Castles
Inflatable Soccer
Mini-Golf
Giant Chess
Face Painters (11:00am-2:00pm)
Pony Rides presented by Kozy Shack (12:00pm-5:00pm)
Shopping (10:00am-5:00pm)
Spruce Meadows Shop
Jumpers Gift Shop
Horizon’s Pavilion
Vendor Village
More information on the Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ CSI5* presented by Rolex can be found on the Spruce Meadows Website www.sprucemeadows.com or you can download the new Spruce Meadows App (IOS or Andriod).
