From the Ground Up: The Spruce Meadows Podcast

About From the Ground Up: The Spruce Meadows Podcast

A behind-the-scenes look at the creation and evolution of Spruce Meadows, told by the people who lived it. Hosted by Ian Allison and featuring Linda Southern-Heathcott and Nancy Southern, this series shares personal stories, pivotal decisions, and the moments that shaped one of the world’s premier show jumping venues.

Publisher

Spruce Meadows

Category

business · history · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Apr 2025

Latest episode

27 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Dec 2025

   The Next Chapter

   Linda Southern-Heathcott, Nancy Southern and Ian Allison examine Spruce Meadows' 50-year evolution, balancing equestrian tradition with expanding into a year-round entertainment destination.

2. 

   27 Dec 2025

   The Sport

   Linda Southern-Heathcott, Nancy Southern, and Ian Allison examine defining moments in elite show jumping at Spruce Meadows, highlighting triumphs, heartbreak, and unwavering standards that shaped the competition in this interview episode.

3. 

   27 Dec 2025

   The People

   Linda Southern-Heathcott, Nancy Southern, and Ian Allison explore the culture of warmth, hospitality, and volunteerism that shaped Spruce Meadows over 50 years, sharing stories of its early days in this episode.

4. 

   20 Dec 2025

   The Strategy

   Linda Southern-Heathcott, Nancy Southern, and Ian Allison explore Spruce Meadows' strategic approach to sponsorships, media, and relationships, revealing how intention shaped its world-class status.

5. 

   11 Apr 2025

   The Dream That Built Spruce Meadows

   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, ...

Who has been a guest on From the Ground Up: The Spruce Meadows Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Linda Southern-Heathcott
• Nancy Southern
• Ian Allison

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100

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Quality

79

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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