Behind the scenes at the Spruce Meadows 'Masters' 2022

Last week, the CSIO5* Spruce Meadows 'Masters' 2022 welcomed some of the world's very best horses and riders to Calgary, Canada, to compete in what is considered to be two of the toughest tests in showjumping; the BMO Nations Cup and the $3,000,000 CP 'International', presented by Rolex. While Team Sweden – the reigning World Champions – were unstoppable in the BMO Nations Cup, taking home the win ahead of the Swiss in second and the Dutch in third, Sunday's Grand Prix ended with a German victory, as Daniel Deusser and Killer Queen VDM were the only pair to jump three clear rounds.

Through the magical lens of Mackenzie Clark and her photo team, World of Showjumping got a glimpse behind the scenes at the Spruce Meadows 'Masters' 2022. First out, double World Champions King Edward and Henrik von Eckermann.

All photos © MacKenzie Clark Photo Team.

Maclain Ward's HH Azur and Lee McKeever at the vet-check.

Team Sweden's Rolf-Göran Bengtsson and Zuccero.

Precious cargo arriving at Spruce Meadows.

Wearing a crown; reigning World Champion Henrik von Eckermann walking in the warm-up.

It takes a village... and some waiting.

These two will never miss out on a photo op: Sean Lynch and Sean Vard.

Team Swail after Conor and Count Me In topped the CSIO5* 1.60m CANA Cup.

Team Sweden's Peder Fredricson and H&M All In.

Strike a pose: Daniel Bluman.

Canadian legend Ian Millar was at the 'Masters' to support his daughter Amy, who jumped double clear for Canada in the CSIO5* BMO Nations Cup.

Santiago Nuñez Riva and Daniel Bluman.

Swiss team spirit during the BMO Nations Cup.

Max Kühner and an iconic Spruce Meadows backdrop.

Rolex Testimonee Steve Guerdat meeting the press during a Rolex Round Table.

A big smile from Guerdat.

A family affair: Team Sweden's Peder Fredricson celebrates with his brother Jens, after the Swedes won the BMO Nations Cup.

Daniel Deusser was all smiles after Killer Queen VDM ended the week at the Spruce Meadows 'Masters' 2022 by winning the $3,000,000 CP 'International', presented by Rolex.