Presentation of the Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Spruce Meadows
Their Excellencies arrived by landau and were greeted by the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, and Mrs. Laureen Harper.
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Upon their arrival at Spruce Meadows, Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston were greeted by Mrs. Linda Heathcott, Spruce Meadows President, and her husband Mr. Tom Heathcott.
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The opening ceremony concluded with a “feu de joie” rifle salute and two march pasts.
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Prior to the horse competition, the Governor General received the Viceregal Salute.
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The Governor General also conducted an inspection of a guard of honour.
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Located in Calgary, Spruce Meadows is committed to being the leading venue in the world for international horse sports.
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It focusses on the organization and hosting of show jumping tournaments of unmatched quality for junior, amateur and professional athletes, in a manner that reflects basic family values in a clean, green and welcoming environment that celebrates the horse and encourages the breeding and training of quality sport horses and the teaching and development of athletes.
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The Governor General and Prime Minister presented the Queen Elizabeth II Cup to this year's winner Canadian Olympic Gold Medalist at the 2008 Beijing Games Eric Lamaze.
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Her Excellency Sharon Johnston presented flowers to this year's winner of the Queen Elizabeth II Cup.
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