Daniel Coyle (IRL) & Calippo 57 wins #821 Cardel Homes Cup 1.55m © Spruce Meadows Media/Mike Sturk
September 9, 2026 (Spruce Meadows) — The world’s top show jumping athletes entered the International Ring for the first time today as international competition officially got underway at the 2026 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’.
Opening day provides athletes competing in the CSIO5* division with their first opportunity to tackle the International Ring and begin their pursuit of Sunday’s feature competitions. With qualification opportunities on the line throughout the week, athletes are looking to put themselves in the best possible position early in the tournament.
With many of the world’s top athletes taking to the International Ring, FEI course designer Leopoldo Palacios (VEN) had his work cut out for him. Twenty-one horse-and-rider combinations produced clear rounds in the first round of the Cardel Homes Cup 1.55m, showcasing the depth and calibre of the field assembled for this year’s ‘Masters’.
A Spruce Meadows veteran, Daniel Coyle (IRL) knew exactly what it would take to get the job done. Aboard the relatively new partnership of Calippo 57, Coyle delivered a fast and faultless performance, crossing the finish line in 40.24 seconds to claim the win.
“I think, for me specifically, knowing Spruce Meadows is a big help. Coming here as a first time, second time is challenging for the riders. Things are different here (Spruce Meadows) that they are anywhere else as they should be - that's why it's called the ‘Master's’.” Daniel Coyle (IRL) on preparations for the ‘Masters’ .
Top 10 Placed Athletes
Daniel Coyle (IRL) & Calippo 57
Daniel Deusser (GER) & Pepita Van T Meulenhof BR
McLain Ward (USA) & High Star Hero
Nicolas Sers (FRA) & Eleven de Riverland
Andres Azcarraga (MEX) & Contendros 2
Nayel Nassar (EGY) & Esi Ali
Daniel Deusser (GER) & Otello De Guldenboom
Angelie Von Essen (SWE) & Voila DK Z
Thomas De Wit (BEL) Tools DW Z
Martin Fuchs (SUI) & Conner Jei
Full Results of #821 Cardel Homes Cup
Richard Vogel (GER) & Chember Z wins #817 TELUS Cup © Spruce Meadows Media/Mike Sturk
The TELUS Cup 1.50m opened international competition in the International Ring today, with 62 horse-and-rider combinations taking on a track designed by FEI course designer Leopoldo Palacios (VEN). The one-round competition rewarded both speed and precision, with the fastest clear round taking the victory.
The track covered 490 metres and featured 11 obstacles with 13 jumping efforts, all of which had to be completed within the 74-second time allowed. Today, World No. 1 Richard Vogel (GER) proved exactly why he holds the top spot in the rankings. Aboard Chember 3, Vogel delivered a blisteringly fast clear round, crossing the finish line in just 62.83 seconds—nearly two seconds faster than second-place finisher Martin Fuchs (SUI) aboard Falcon de Tijlia Z.
Top 10 Placed Athletes
Richard Vogel (GER) & Chember 3
Martin Fuchs (SUI) & Falcon Du Toultia Z
Sameh El Dahan (EGY) & WKD Aimez Moi
Aaron Vale (USA) & Helios Du Moulin
Kyle King (USA) & Replay Touch V/D Stapelheyde
Thibault Philippaerts (BEL) & Samiro
Lillie Keenan (USA) & Anton
Sanne Thijssen (NED) & Cupcake Z
Jorne Sprehe (GER) & Hickstead White
Andres Azcaraga (MEX) & Draco SDN
Full Results of #817 TELUS Cup
Today’s Winner’s Circle
Isis Landsbergen (CAN) & Ricairo UK win the #802 Friends of the Meadows 1.10m
© Spruce Meadows Media/Tony Lewis
Brooklyn Zdunich (CAN) & HHS Sir Loui win #806 Trimac Cup 1.20m © Spruce Meadows Media/Tony Lewis
Piet Van Genugten (CAN) & Kannamara Equites win #813 Richardson Wealth Cup 1.40m
© Spruce Meadows Media/Mark Spowart
Jeffrey Fields (USA) & New Senator win #810 Oxford Properties Cup 1.30m
© Spruce Meadows Media/Mark Spowart
