Change has always been part of the Spruce Meadows story, but never at the expense of its roots. In Episode 5 of From the Ground Up, Linda, Nancy and Ian explore how Spruce Meadows has evolved over the past 50 years. From the footing under the horses’ hooves to the growth of the property into a year-round sports and entertainment district. They reflect on innovation, tradition, and the balancing act of honouring the horse while welcoming new audiences through concerts, soccer, festivals, and c...
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Change has always been part of the Spruce Meadows story, but never at the expense of its roots. In Episode 5 of From the Ground Up, Linda, Nancy and Ian explore how Spruce Meadows has evolved over the past 50 years. From the footing under the horses’ hooves to the growth of the property into a year-round sports and entertainment district. They reflect on innovation, tradition, and the balancing act of honouring the horse while welcoming new audiences through concerts, soccer, festivals, and c...
Before it became a world-renowned equestrian venue, Spruce Meadows was just a bold idea—and a risky one at that. In this premiere episode of From the Ground Up, host Ian Allison sits down with Linda Southern-Heathcott and Nancy Southern to revisit the earliest days of Spruce Meadows: the skepticism, the setbacks, and the unwavering vision of their parents, Marg and Ron Southern. From buying land on the outskirts of Calgary to building a facility for a sport that barely existed in the region, ...
From the Ground Up: The Spruce Meadows Podcast
Change has always been part of the Spruce Meadows story, but never at the expense of its roots. In Episode 5 of From the Ground Up, Linda, Nancy and Ian explore how Spruce Meadows has evolved over the past 50 years. From the footing under the horses’ hooves to the growth of the property into a year-round sports and entertainment district. They reflect on innovation, tradition, and the balancing act of honouring the horse while welcoming new audiences through concerts, soccer, festivals, and c...
