Over 300 rounds of competition and the first CSI5* winner of the summer.
Abdullah AlSharbatly (KSA) & Atome des Etisses win #319 Mission:Possible 1.45m © Spruce Meadows Media/Bart Onyszko
June 4, 2026 (Spruce Meadows) - The opening day of the 2026 Spruce Meadows ‘Continental’ CSI5*/2* was filled with excitement as athletes made their first appearance of the summer tour. More than 300 rounds of competition took place throughout the day on the All Canada Ring and North American Ring, officially launching another season of international show jumping at Spruce Meadows.
The first CSI5* competition of the season, Mission: Possible 1.45m, welcomed 66 athletes to the All Canada Ring. Competitors faced a smooth and inviting opening track designed by FEI Course Designer Tom Holden (IRL), setting the stage for a great week of competition.
In the one-round competition, Abdullah AlSharbatly (KSA) and Atome Des Etisses delivered the fastest fault-free performance of the day, crossing the finish line in 55.68s to claim the victory. AlSharbatly finished second on his other mount, Valentino, while Nicola Pohl (GER) and Fruna de Kogis rounded out the podium in third.
Top 10 from #319 Mission: Possible 1.45m
1. Abdullah AlSharbatly (KSA) & Atome des Etisses
2. Abdullah AlSharbatly (KSA) & Valentino
3. Nicola Pohl (GER) & Fruna de Kogis
4. Amy Millar (CAN) & Christiano
5. Jos Verlooy (BEL) & Parise van den Dael
6. Sean Jobin (CAN) & Arkuga
7. Mark Bluman (COL) & S&L Haquinsa
8. Gabriel de Matos Machado (BRA) & Legaland Sandro
9. Gabriel de Matos Machado (BRA) & Commander HK Z
10. Jos Verlooy (BEL) & Renshaw Van’t Meulenhof
With their first day now in the books, athletes will continue to build momentum throughout the week as they prepare for the remaining competitions of the ‘Continental’ Tournament.
Abdullah AlSharbatly (KSA) takes both first and second in #319 Mission:Possible 1.45m© Spruce Meadows Media/Bart Onyszko
Winners Circle
Vaclav Stanek (CZE) & Langley win competition #315 Coril Holdings 1.40m © Spruce Meadows Media/Bart Onyszko
Piet Van Genugten (CAN) & Kannamara Equites win competition #312 Coril Holdings 1.30m© Spruce Meadows Media/ Bart Onyszko
Piet Van Genugten (CAN) & Martini win competition #301 Coril Holdings 1.10m © Spruce Meadows Media/Tony Lewis
Uri Burstein (ISR) & Lefuson VDL win competition #305 Coril Holdings 1.20m © Spruce Meadows Media/Tony Lewis
Isabelle Tolentino (USA) & Diassini SM win competition #309 Coril Holdings 1.30m © Spruce Meadows Media/Tony Lewis
