Belgium's Niels Bruynseels has announced the sale of his 12-year-old jumper, Matador (Emerald van 't Ruytershof). "Voor ons was deze 'black beauty' meer dan alleen een paard. Hij was een onvervangbaar onderdeel van ons team. "He’s been an irreplaceable part of our team, bringing joy and pride to Niels, the Stal Bruynseels, and the entire family. As a talented son of Emerald, Matador’s journey with us has been filled with countless unforgettable memories."
"Matador joined our stables as a three-year-old, when we acquired him directly from his breeder, Dirk Demeersman at Cavallini Horses. In co-ownership with the Van Turnhout family, he began his promising career under the guidance of Nick Van Turnhout. Matador quickly captured the hearts of everyone in the family, establishing himself not just as a competition horse but as a treasured member of the team." Niels Bruynseels says.
"His career on the international stage has been nothing short of remarkable. Under Niels’ skillful guidance, Matador achieved notable successes at the highest levels of the sport. Among his many accomplishments, he proudly represented Belgium as part of the winning team at the 5* Nations Cup in Sopot in 2023. This year, he took first place in the 3* Grand Prix in Saint Tropez and later repeated this feat in Valence. His record is filled with numerous top-10 finishes and he played a crucial role as a team member of the Prague Lions for the 2023 and 2024 seasons in the Global Champions Tour and League (GCT/GCL)."
"Matador joined our stables as a three-year-old, when we acquired him directly from his breeder, Dirk Demeersman at Cavallini Horses. In co-ownership with the Van Turnhout family, he began his promising career under the guidance of Nick Van Turnhout. Matador quickly captured the hearts of everyone in the family, establishing himself not just as a competition horse but as a treasured member of the team." Niels Bruynseels says.
"His career on the international stage has been nothing short of remarkable. Under Niels’ skillful guidance, Matador achieved notable successes at the highest levels of the sport. Among his many accomplishments, he proudly represented Belgium as part of the winning team at the 5* Nations Cup in Sopot in 2023. This year, he took first place in the 3* Grand Prix in Saint Tropez and later repeated this feat in Valence. His record is filled with numerous top-10 finishes and he played a crucial role as a team member of the Prague Lions for the 2023 and 2024 seasons in the Global Champions Tour and League (GCT/GCL)."