The Spruce Meadows 'Continental' Starts Tomorrow!

Arthury Anty, part of Kent Farrington's team stretches out Electrique ahead of his daily exercise ride.
  © Spruce Meadows Media/Ashley Jimenez

Spruce Meadows (August 31, 2022) - The horses and riders have arrived to kick off the Spruce Meadows September Series starting with the 'Continental' CSI5*/2*, presented by Rolex. Top international riders representing 12 nations are set to compete on the North American and All Alberta Rings starting tomorrow through till Sunday, September 4. Over 80 horses completed today's FEI veterinary inspection and are ready for competitions.

Athletes will be competing in Thursday and Friday competitions hoping to qualify for the weekend events, including the Friends of the Meadows Grand Prix, presented by Rolex, on Sunday, September 4. Kent Farrington (USA), Giavanna Rinaldi (USA), Jose Antonio Chedraui Prom (MEX), Rowan Willis (AUS), Paul O'Shea (IRL), Tiffany Foster (CAN), Patricio Pasquel (MEX) and Matthew Sampson (GBR) are just some of the winner's from this year's Summer Series back looking to add to their Spruce Meadows resumes.
Fans and spectators looking to take in all the action can purchase general admission tickets and find more information at sprucemeadows.com

For more information, please contact us at 403-974-4596 or media.services@sprucemeadows.com

Images of the Day

Jim Ifko (CAN) returns from the FEI veterinary inspection with one of his mounts.
 © Spruce Meadows Media/Ashley Jimenez

The forges are hot in the Spruce Meadows Farrier Shop ahead of competitions.
 © Spruce Meadows Media/Ashley Jimenez

Ring décor is in prestige condition ready to deploy.
 © Spruce Meadows Media/Ashley Jimenez

Spruce Meadows Jump Crew assist the FEI Course Designers in building the courses ahead of tomorrow's competition.
 © Spruce Meadows Media/Mike Ashley Jimenez