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Jonathan Tidswell-Pretorius tells us about his latest acquisition and addition to his playing string. His stallion has graced a good number of top tournaments on the Argentine and American circuits with plenty of notable relations longevity are all strengths, plus he enjoys the game and is very good at looking after himself. How has he gone this season? He has played little polo in the UK this season since arriving, however he is planning to have a busy end of season. What are your plans for his future? He came to the UK to finish his polo career and to stand as a stallion. We believe that as a 15-year-old and having played so much polo at all levels it puts him in a more privileged position compared to other stallions.
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Where is the pony from? Bred in Argentina, at La Matuza Haras in Santa Fe, Argentina.
Tell us about his background? He has played first medium goal polo in late 2006 and early 2007, then jumped straight into playing in the Hurlingham Open and the Argentine Open with Javier Novillo Astrada. In early 2008 he travelled to the USA to play the high goal season 26 goals with Las Monjitas. He came back to Argentina to play in the Hurlingham Open 2008, Argentine Open 2008 as well as the Tortugas and Hurlingham Opens from 2009-2012. He was retired to stand at stud in 2012 due to an injury, but came back to play in 2015 where he played medium goal, including a return to the Palermo grounds in December 2015 to play the Final of the Estimulo Cup.
How long have you had him? He arrived in the UK in April 2016, before that
What are his strengths? Temperament, reliability, stamina and
Age: 15-years-old Colour: Chestnut Height: 15.2hh Sex: Stallion Owned and played by: Fabio Lavinia & Jonathan Tidswell-Pretorius What is the pony’s breeding? He is by Blue Blood (by Rivadeo) a thoroughbred stallion, out of Matuza Brave (Polo Argentino).
Does he have any special quirks? He understands the game very well and you don’t need to do too much when steering as he follows the game on his own. Something very special is that he loves riding off at speed! Does he have any relations who have achieved anything notable? Matuza Casimira, played for Enigma in the 2012 Queen and Gold Cups, played 18 goal all season 2013 for La Indiana and won the 18 goal Victor Ludorum. Matuza Gebro, played the Camara de Diputados Cup in Argentina. Matuza Maria Bonita, played The Archie David in the UK. Matuza Comedia, arrived this season in the UK. El Che is playing 18 goal in Dubai, UAE Describe him in three words? Cool and level-headed.
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