Mattias ♂

About Mattias

Mattias is a Grey KWPN showjumping stallion foaled in 2017, by Comme Il Faut out of a Catoki dam.

Mattias is a KWPN showjumping stallion born in 2018 and acknowledged for his promising competitive abilities. Bred by H. Nijborg, he is sired by the distinguished Comme Il Faut and out of the mare Sweet Tricia, a competitor at high levels in showjumping. Mattias is esteemed for his significant contributions to international competitions, achieving notable placements such as third in the KWPN Blom Stallion Competition for seven-year-olds and distinguished performances in 1.45m classes in Leeuwarden and Poznań.

Under the ownership of Mounaim Dani, Henk Slik, and Jur Vrieling, he has been ridden by Jur Vrieling since early 2024. Mattias has demonstrated his potential with performances that include faultless rounds in the Nations Cup at Šamorín, contributing to the Dutch team's efforts. With a total prize money of €9,174 from 39 competition starts, including 16 faultless rounds, Mattias continues to be a promising figure in the showjumping scene and is currently standing at VDL Stud, furthering his influence on future showjumping pedigrees.

Mattias has begun to make his mark in the breeding domain with progeny achieving noteworthy success. Among these, Sixth Sense HBC was crowned the KWPN Stallion licensing champion in 2025, indicating the quality of Mattias' lineage. Another notable offspring, Son of Mattias, secured the championship title at the Wolden Cup in 2026, reflecting Mattias' impact on the next generation of showjumpers.

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