The Spruce Meadows “Masters” charters flights arrive each September with the best horses in the world. The first of four charter aircrafts is arriving on September 2, at the Calgary International Airport.
There are over 65 horses scheduled to over the next five days, with the first load scheduled on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 1200 hrs MDT. This years roster/cargo includes, World, Olympic, and Continental champions, as well as the world famous Celle Stallions.
The arrival of the charter means that the 2010 Spruce Meadows “Masters” Tournament is only days away. These horses along with their riders will be competing for over $2 million in prize money over the five days of top international show jumping.
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