Reference: Bruce Z proving his worth in the United States
3 years ago, Bruce Z was sold to the United States, where is experiencing a succesful life under 3 different riders. Bruce Z is yet another succesful son of Bufero van het Panishof, one of our favourite stallions!
Bred for excellence, Bruce Z is a prime example of the top-tier showjumping talent cultivated at Keulen Hermans Stables in Kesselt. This outstanding gelding combines the powerful genetics of Peter Keulen's mare, US Dollar Girl, with the phenomenal Bufero van het Panishof, who famously competed at the 1.60m level during the London Olympic Games under Dirk Demeersman. Bruce Z enjoyed his foundational training right here at our home base, where he was expertly developed and ridden by Isabeau and Peter Keulen up to the highly competitive 1.40m level. His exceptional rideability, scope, and natural talent soon caught international attention, leading to his exciting sale and exportation to the United States, where he is currently stabled in Florida.
Since making his mark across the Atlantic, Bruce Z has secured notable victories, including a prestigious win in the $7,500 Interactive Mortgage 10 & Under Futurity Series at the Desert Circuit and top placements in the 1.30m classes at the World Equestrian Center (WEC). Proving his remarkable versatility and golden character, he has thrived as a leased horse for three different individual riders, demonstrating his unique ability to jump at a high level with any type of pilot. Most recently, he is shining under international professional Kirsten Vanderveen in the demanding 1.30m and 1.40m American circuits. For those looking to secure similar legendary genetics, Keulen Hermans Stables currently offers Boris KH Z—a striking 2-year-old by the same Olympic sire out of our proven 1.35m mare Zyracara S, who looks fully prepared to follow in his family's elite sporting footsteps.
Bruce Z in the news and media
https://equnews.be/article/overig-nieuws/emmaly-panis-naar-goud-in-stables-liermaalroot
https://equnews.be/article/showjumping/belgische-fokkerij-scoort-in-amerika-met-cocolina-vv-z-en-bullseye-111-z-op-kop
https://www.instagram.com/p/C2VT-0FP_Nr/
https://www.thehorseofdelawarevalley.com/competitions/7373-megan-mcdermott-won-the-open-jumper-1-30m-at-old-salem-farm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf1wwVnwyto