Ritmo is a lovely black 2021 gelding by I’m Special de Muze out of Evangelyn (Idocus x Galoubet A). He is a really kind and personable type, has taken to new things easily and smartly, and shows good promise in his movement for being a great jumper prospect or potential hunter derby mount. He is easy to work with on the ground… clips, bathes, good for farrier, trailers, lunging, etc. He has been lightly started walk trot in the arena late Fall '24, and will come back in from the field with his friends in the coming weeks to resume work.

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Ritmo’s sire, I’m Special de Muze has an exceptional talent and a pedigree to match. He is a powerful type with a great canter, great scope and conformation. From a young age he showed great rideability and character. His sire Emerald and dam Walnut de Muze both competed internationally with Harrie Smolders. 

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I’m Special’s dam Walnut de Muze comes from a long damline of successful producers and top jumpers. Walnut de Muze herself competed on several winning Nations Cups teams with Harrie Smolders. She also produced KWPN approved Falaise de Muze and other top-level jumping horses. Her dam Querly Chin also competed in the World Cup Final and won other Nations Cups. Besides Walnut de Muze, she also produced Merveille de Muze, Narcotique de Muze II, Narcotique de Muze IV, Walloon de Muze and Werly Chin de Muze. Among others descending from her line are approved stallions Querlybet Hero, Vagabond de la Pomme, Quel Hero de Muze and Inshallah de Muze.

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I’m Special’s sire, Emerald van’t Ruytershof, needs no real introduction. Beyond competing and winning at the international level, including top performances in Nations Cups, the World Cup Final, and the Olympics. Emerald has another loaded pedigree, with sire Diamant de Semilly and damsire Carthago Z. He has had several great offspring, including I’m Special and Igor.