The Holstein-registered Dalmore was one of the standout stallions at the recent stallion inspection in Den Bosch, thanks to his jumping technique and certainly also his looks. That this dark bay is a stunning appearance comes as no surprise, given his pedigree.

Bred from the renowned Holsteiner damline 4, Dalmore’s sire is the impressive Diarado (Diamant de Semilly x Corrado I), a stallion who has been a favorite among breeders since his approval. While covering mares, he also competed successfully up to the 1.50m level and is now best known as the sire of Don Diarado, Dante MM, Di Caprio, Donatello 141, Dexter Fontenis Z, and Karoline of Ballmore, all competing at the 1.70m level. A striking number of Diarado’s offspring are performing at the highest level, and his bloodline is also well represented in eventing.

Dalmore’s dam is by another world-famous stallion: Casall. Under Rolf-Göran Bengtsson, he competed at the very top level for years and, at the age of 18—still in perfect health—retired from