Scott Brash (GBR) & Hello Jefferson win the CPKC ‘International’, presented by Rolex © Spruce Meadows Media/Mike Sturk
September 7, 2025 (Calgary, AB)— Scott Brash (GBR) aboard Hello Jefferson made history once again at Spruce Meadows today, securing victory in the 2025 $5M CPKC ‘International’, presented by Rolex, the top-single-event purse in Canada this year.
Brash, who was also celebrating the ten-year anniversary of his groundbreaking 2015 Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping win, takes one-third of the total prize pot.
The victory came after some well wishes from Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh, who, before departing Spruce Meadows, praised the efforts of her nation’s athletes, with show jumpers from Great Britain taking the top spots in all of this weekend’s headline competitions.
“My fondest wish today is that a British rider wins again,” she said before leaving this afternoon.
The tracks for the CPKC ‘International’, presented by Rolex were designed by renowned FEI Course Designer Leopoldo Palacios (VEN). The first-round course featured 13 obstacles (17 jumping efforts) and included not one, but TWO open water elements. Athletes had to clear all the efforts and cross the finish line in a time allowed of 80s.
Those who finished in the top twelve of the first round returned for a second round in reverse order of merit.
The second round course featured another 12 obstacles (15 efforts) and while no clear rounds were produced, a jump off was required between Scott Brash (GBR) and Kyle King (USA) who both finished on a total score of four faults after two rounds.
Brash was first and posted a clear, quick round in the jump off with a time of 46.97s putting the pressure on King. King had the time, but an unfortunate rail at the Canada Plank fence placed him in second.
“Me winning ten years ago, it was just. Yeah, incredible. You can’t really write it.
“And, the venue seems to get better every year. And, what a fantastic place to to be able to showcase the top end of the sport.” - Scott Brash (GBR) reminiscing about his Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping victory 10 years ago and now winning again on the 50th Anniversary of Spruce Meadows.
“It was a probably 13, 14, 15 years ago. And, I complained in the press conference, complain about Leopoldo and what he was doing and that it was too tough, and you had to change something, and the show had to change something.
“And thank God, Leopoldo didn't listen to me. Because the truth is, you know, as, athlete or as people, sometimes we don't like to be challenged. And, we like, comfort zone. And this is not what we have here. And I would say that thanks to the team and thanks to Spruce (Meadows), I became a better rider.” - Steve Guerdat (SUI) on Leopoldo Palacios’ (VEN) style of course designing.
As the new Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping live contender, Brash will have the opportunity to continue his journey at CHI Geneva this December.
Scott Brash (GBR) & Hello Jefferson win the CPKC ‘International’, presented by Rolex © Spruce Meadows Media/Mike Sturk
Scott Brash (GBR) & Hello Jefferson win the CPKC ‘International’, presented by Rolex © Spruce Meadows Media/Mike Sturk
This year, CPKC continued with their Clear Rounds for Heart Health benefiting the Libin Cardiovascular Institute. For every clear round jumped (including clear jumping rounds that include time faults) in the CPKC ‘International’, $10,000 would be donated to the Libin Cardiovascular Institute.
During the 2025 CPKC ‘International’, $150,000 was raised thanks to clear rounds by:
CPKC has helped raise over $60 million to improve the heart health of adults and children of North America.
Scott Brash (GBR) & Hello Jefferson win the CPKC ‘International’, presented by Rolex © Spruce Meadows Media/Mike Sturk
CPKC has helped raise over $60 million to improve the heart health of adults and children of North America. © Spruce Meadows Media/Dave Chidley
