Last day for The National at Spruce Meadows
Posted Jun 9, 2013 7:40 am.
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The 2013 National wraps up today at Spruce Meadows.
The four day event showcases some of the best show jumping athletes throughout the world, featuring over 1,000 horses saddled by riders from 11 different countries.
The National is the official kick off for the 2013 five-week Spruce Meadows Summer Series.
Over $1.1 million was up for grabs over the four days – and Sunday’s final events is one of the biggest.
The Nexen Cup Derby, debatably the secondary event behind the Reliability Grand Prix, kicks off at 2:30 p.m. in the International Ring with a prize of $175,000.
Last year, American Richard Spooner dominated the event, with fellow American Katie Prudent taking second.
Spruce Meadows offers something for the whole family, from face painting, wagon and pony rides, to shopping and the Spruce Meadows Prairie Dogs.
Rush tickets are just five dollars for adults, anyone under 12 or 65 or older is free, and the tickets give you admission to all areas of Spruce Meadows.
More then ninety-thousand people are expected to attend this year’s series.
