His mother is the keur UTV mare Elysette and she also sired a daughter who is a Z jumper. Elysette is the half sister of the approved stallion Amethist and the Champion Keur and UTV mare Firette, Colette - 1.40 jumping and Ivan - Z Dressage. His grandmother, Paerl is Keur Pref. Greatgrand dam, Ykje, was a Z jumper herself and forms the base of this very strong breed.

Matterhorn became Champion of the Stallion Selection in 's Hertogenbosch when he was 3 years old and won the qualification for the finals of the National Championship for 4 years old jumpers, where he was also placed. He was also successful in the Stallion Competition for 4 years old jumpers where he was also placed. He was also placed in the finals of the stallion competitions as a 5 and 6 year old.

Matterhorn was 4th place in the Friesland Championships in Z jumping, was Champion in the Stallion Competition in Cat C and took 1st Place in the Masters in Wanroy.

Matterhorn is now started at naitional and international jumping levels.

Matterhorn possesses an exquisite exterior, good gaits, and a lot of jumping talent.