Will Coleman and Diabolo. Photo by Atalya Boytner Photography.
It’ll be no surprise to the general eventing fan that Diarado tops the WBFSH Sire Rankings once more in 2026, earning the title for the fifth consecutive year. A prolific sire both in eventing as well as show jumping, Diarado is half of the breeding brilliance behind horses like this year’s Kentucky winner Diabolo (Will Coleman) and Tom McEwen’s Paris Olympic + World Championships double gold winner JL Dublin. Diarado also ranks in the top-35 of jumping sires for 2026.
Jaguar Mail returns to claim the second rung on the ladder for another year as another prolific sire who’s got quite a few progeny coming up the levels perennially. Austin O’Connor’s Colorado Blue is one famous Jaguar Mail offspring with a recent five-star win (Maryland – 2023). Moving up to third this year after earning fourth last year is Upsilon, who’s highest-ranked offspring this year was Benjamin Massie’s Filao de Perle. You can view the full rankings for 2026 here.
U.S. Events This Weekend
The Event at TerraNova (FL): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Scores] [CrossCountry App XC Maps] [Empty Bowls Tickets] [Volunteer] [Free Live Stream]
Ram Tap H.T. & Classic Three-Day (CA): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scores] [Volunteer]
Full Moon Farm Fall H.T. (SC): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Scores] [Volunteer]
Other News & Recommended Reading
- Eventing Horse and Rider Safety Commission, the joint safety initiative between the FEI and British Eventing, has put a call out for public comment as it works to understand the state of eventing and safety today. Please note that this survey is intended for UK residents. Have your say
- Michael Mronz, longtime General Manager of the Aachen Reitturnier GmbH (ART) and a leader for much of CHIO Aachen’s equestrian legacy will step away from his position next year. A clear succession plan was laid out as a part of this decision process, and the role will pass to Phillip Erbers, who has been involved with both ART as well as the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein (ALRV) (the nonprofit that organizes the annual World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen). Read more.
- Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), in College Station, have identified a protein that could help change the accuracy of testing for strangles. Read more here.
- The Equine Research Collaboration Network (ERCN) has launched its free, searchable database at equineresearchnetwork.org. The platform enables equine researchers worldwide to register, submit descriptive metadata for their studies and biological resources, and connect with colleagues whose work complements their own. Read more.
Coaching Corner
- Try this angled fence exercise for your next ride
- Why riding a variety of horses can only do you good as a rider
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