Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Spruce Meadows
It focuses on the organization and hosting of show jumping tournaments of unmatched quality for junior, amateur and professional athletes.
Sun, 07/05/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-0270-078
During their visit to Calgary, Their Excellencies attended the Queen Elizabeth II Cup competition at Spruce Meadows, which features the best show jumping athletes and horses from throughout the Americas and Europe.
Sun, 07/05/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-0270-011
McLain Ward of the United States and his horse HH Azur rode to victory.
Sun, 07/05/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-0270-108
It was the fifth day of the show-jumping facility's North American Tournament.
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The riders and their horses gave an impressive show.
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Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Spruce Meadows is committed to being the leading venue in the world for international horse sports.
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This was followed by a feu de joie rifle salute and a march past.
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Prior to the show jumping competition, the Governor General conducted an inspection of the Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) guard of honour.
Sun, 07/05/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-0270-047
They watched from the stands as the Parade of Nations went by.
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Their Excellencies entered the International Ring by landau.
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The Governor General, accompanied by George Opocensky, President of ATCO Power, presented the Queen Elizabeth II Cup to this year's winner.
Sun, 07/05/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-0270-110