Diabolo d’Esquelmes is the product of an exceptional breeding program in Belgium – one that has produced multiple Grand Prix horses, including Diabolo’s full brother, Uchingo d’Esquelmes with rider Robert Breul in France.

Diabolo is by the great stallion Chin Chin. This exceptional show-jumping stallion, had a willing and forgiving character, combined with an undeniable jumping talent, that contributed to his international success.

Chin Chin competed for more than five years at the international level. He achieved amazing success in the show ring, despite the fact that his rider was an amateur. In 1988 Chin Chin won FIVE consecutive times in the North American League on the World Cup circuit and competed in Seoul at the Olympic Games where he placed sixth individually. Four years later, he competed at a second Olympic Games in Barcelona! In 1989 and 1990, he was placed in the final of the World Cup in Both Dortmund and Tampa. In 1990, Chin Chin and Jaime Azcarraga competed in the first edition of the World Equestrian Games in Stockholm. Damsire Carthago is by Capitol I who needs no introduction. Carthago showed promise early, earning a 9.5 for free jumping and a 10 for jumping talent at his performance test. His illustrious show jumping career included winning many grand prixs as well as competing in 15 Nations Cups. At the 1996 Olympic Games, Carthago finished 11th place individually and also competed for Holland at Sydney Olympic games.