In 2016 the mare was crowned Horse of The Year after winning the CSI5* Grand Prix in Brussels. This year Bruynseels and Cas de Liberté jumped to victory in the Nations Cup competitions of Rotterdam and Sopot and placed fourth in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Berlin and Valkenswaard.
"I learned a lot as a rider, thanks to Cas de Liberté. She allowed me to experience amazing competitions, " state Bruynseels. "The European Championships and the WEG are two events that developed me as a rider."