Eugenio Garza Perez of Mexico rides Victer Finn DH Z at the Spruce Meadows Masters on Thursday.

When Ron and Marg Southern opened Spruce Meadows in 1975, it was little more than a converted cattle feedlot on Calgary’s southern edge. Half a century later, the venue has become one of the most prestigious destinations in international show jumping – a place where Olympic dreams are forged, aristocrats and billionaires mingle, and fans return year after year to experience its singular atmosphere.

“No rider’s CV is complete unless they’ve won this Sunday’s Grand Prix,” Canadian legend and team chef d’equipe Ian Millar said. “When you wander around this place, it screams excellence in every way.”

This year, as Spruce Meadows celebrates its 50th anniversary, the equestrian cathedral stands as

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