We look back at the first two weeks of the Spruce Meadows Summer Series, as the 'Continental' and 'National' tournaments presented by Rolex kicked off the 2023 summer season in Calgary. Next on the program is the 'Pan American' and 'North American' tournaments in June and July, followed by the prestigious 'Masters' in September.
First out, the Strathcona Mounted Troop.
All photos © Mackenzie Clark.
You know where you are when.... the iconic clocktower at Spruce Meadows.
The International Ring at Spruce Meadows.
Santiago Lambre and J'Adore van het Klinkhof won the CSI5* 1.50m The Partners competition at the Spruce Meadows 'Continental'.
Kent Farrington and his veteran Creedance won Saturday's CSI5* 1.50m Township Planning at the 'Continental'.
John Perez and Gigi-Carmen took the top honours in the CSI5* 1.60m ‘Continental’ Grand Prix, presented by Rolex.
John Perez and Gigi-Carmen en route to victory in the CSI5* 1.60m ‘Continental’ Grand Prix, presented by Rolex.
Daniel Coyle and Ivory ICS won Friday's CSI5* 1.55m The Mustangs at the Spruce Meadows 'Continental'.
A horse that covers a lot of ground is an advantage in the International Ring. Here Lillie Keenan and Agana van het Gerendal Z.
Adrienne Sternlicht taking it all in.
Conor Swail and Theo 160, currently the highest ranked horse on the WBFSH Breeders Ranking and bred by World of Showjumping’s very own co-founder and photographer Jenny Abrahamsson.
All smiles! Hannah Selleck and Cloud 39.
Moving on from the 'Continental' to the 'National' tournament... Nicole Walker and Atout des Trambles.
Adrienne Sternlicht and Faquitol-S were fastest in the CSI5* 1.50m Recon Metal Cup at the 'National'.
A kiss from Matt Sampson for MGH Candy Girl.
Mimi Gochman hugs Celina BH as the two won the CSI5* 1.55m Kubota Cup at the 'National'.
It was a good show for the Baxter Hill crew: Friday’s final competition on the International Ring at the 'National' was the CSI5* 1.50m RBC Capital Markets Cup, where Amanda Derbyshire and Otto BH took the top honours.
That winning feeling... Lillie Keenan and Fasther were the best in the CSI5* 1.60m RBC Grand Prix of Canada, presented by Rolex.
It's a team effort! Lillie Keenan hugs her groom Corentin Tual.
"This is the biggest win of my life," Lillie Keenan said after taking the top honours in the CSI5* 1.60m RBC Grand Prix of Canada, presented by Rolex.
Darragh Kenny and Chic Chic braved the weather to win the CSI5* 1.50m ATB Cup to close of the ‘National’.
Matt Sampson and Ebolensky flying with Canada House as the backdrop.
Making an entrance...
Rowan Willis getting his tie under control.
Home hero Mario Deslauriers and Emerson in action in the International Ring.
Just because...Landon.
Celina BH taking a closer look at the Strathcona Mounted Troop.
No horse show without dogs, Conor Swail with Ralphie and Bia.
Over and out for now from Spruce, we'll be back from the 'Masters' in September.
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