Three Riders Jump into Top Five in CN International Grand Prix and U.S. Team Finishes Fifth in BMO Nations Cup

Calgary, Canada – The 2012 Spruce Meadows Masters Tournament had great significance for U.S. riders, as it was their final competition under the guidance of legendary Chef d’Equipe George Morris. The prestigious competition is always a destination event for not only the best in North America but also draws top competitors from Europe. The signature classes of Spruce Meadows would once again draw a packed house of spectators, as horses and riders competed for top individual honors in Sunday’s CN International Grand Prix, while just 24 hours earlier, teams jumped for bragging rights in the BMO Nations Cup.

The U.S. got off to quick start on Wednesday with Richard Spooner (Agua Dulce, CA) riding Little Valley Farms’ Apache and Beezie Madden (Cazenovia, NY) with Coral Reef Ranch’s Coral Reef Via Volo placing first and second respectively in the Akita Drilling Cup. While on Friday Kent Farrington (Wellington, FL) and RCG Farm’s Uceko captured top honors in the Encana Cup. Madden and Coral Reef Via Volo would also head to the winner’s circle on Saturday as they topped the field in Suncor Energy Winning Round competition.

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