"Excellence is going far beyond what anyone thought you were capable of. Excellence is having the highest standards and always striving for them. Excellence is paying attention to the smallest detail. Excellence is caring."- Ron Southern. This quote is coming directly from one of the initial founders of- what’s now become an internationally recognized equestrian center- Spruce Meadows. Located initially on the outskirts of Calgary, this facility has developed substantially over the past thirty-nine years. Opening its gates to the public in 1976, this previous feed lot, had been transformed into a world class riding arena. Over time the growth of the city became so tremendous, that it is now located in between two of Calgary’s largest, most
