Great Britain Wins First BMO Nations’ Cup in 29 Years at Spruce Meadows

Great Britain secured its first BMO Nations’ Cup victory in 29 years at the 2025 Spruce Meadows Masters, marking the 50th anniversary of the venue. The British team, led by Chef d’Equipe Di Lampard and consisting of Matthew Sampson, Ben Maher, Joseph Stockdale, and Donald Whitaker, completed two rounds with zero faults, narrowly defeating Germany and the United States, both with four faults. The Duchess of Edinburgh, Royal Patron of Spruce Meadows, attended the event, providing notable support and boosting team morale. Germany finished second after a fault on the final fence by Richard Vogel, while the USA took third place. The event highlighted the British team’s strong spirit and steady progress, with several team members being European silver medalists. Team Canada faced challenges, finishing ninth, while the competition continued with the $5 million CPKC ‘International’ on the following day.