ARABIAN HORSE DAYS - POLAND 2011
INVITATION

When Seeking Arabian Excellence – Come to the Source…

The Arabian Horse – most prized and beloved of all the equines. Noble, proud, steeped in history and shrouded in mystery – an ethereal creature that inspires the imagination and feeds the soul.

Born of necessity - in the harshest of conditions and against the bleakest of odds – the Arabian horse has survived and thrived as the original equine breed for over five millennia.  The chosen mount of kings, emirs, pashas, princes, generals and aristocrats, the exalted existence of the Arabian has been inextricably tied to our success as a civilization since the wild oriental horse of the Nejd was tamed by the Bedouin. Today, we can proudly boast that the noble blood of the Arabian can be found as an integral source of excellence in every major light horse breed in existence worldwide.

This most desired and admired of equines has enjoyed fame and fortune outside its native Arabia for centuries. From amongst the nations that have shared a meaningful history with the Arabian horse, Poland stands alone at the vanguard, having faithfully stewarded and respectfully nurtured the Arabian horse for almost seven centuries. Bound together in unspeakable tragedy and inspiring triumph, the Poles and the Arabian horse – the war horse, the war-torn country and its war-ravaged people – share a unique partnership of uncommon commitment and determined dedication.  Year after year, decade after decade, century after century, the breeders of Poland have raised the standard of the Arabian breed to greater heights and preserved the precious heritage of the desert against all probability.

Much has been written about Poland and its remarkable history with the Arabian horse. But to read about this extraordinary relationship and the unique, enduring coexistence of human and equine is simply not enough. Every serious Arabian horse breeder, as well as everyone enraptured by the magic and mystique of the “gift of the desert” must experience the Arabian horse in Poland at least once in his/her lifetime. It is a singularly life-changing, perspective-altering experience – one that will set your mind and soul on fire with a fresh passion for the Arabian horse - its vital place in history, its essential impact on the global marketplace of today, and its aspiring prospect for the future.

The Arabian horse truly is that incomparable breed of equine. Poland is undoubtedly that extraordinary place to experience the Arabian horse at its very best. To experience Poland is to share in the illustrious history of the Arabian horse and the Poles charged with the responsibility of faithfully stewarding each generation - to know the Arabian horse at its most intense, most impactfull, most intimate, most honoured and most respected…

Rekindle your passion for the Arabian horse in the sacred place where the breed is held in highest esteem – make Poland your ultimate destination during Polish Arabian Horse Days 2011.

Polish National Show

Improbable… that such a small country with a relatively low number of foals born at the State Studs annually can consistently produce such a high number of world-class elite horses year after year. Yet Poland has, for several decades over the last century, bred many of the most celebrated and successful Arabian horses in the world. With such an inordinately high proportion of superior Arabians in one place, it is no surprise that the Polish National Show is one of the most competitive displays of superlative quality equines to be found anywhere. Thrill to the spectacle of the international show ring elite competing with passionate fanfare and enthusiastic ovation under the warm summer sun of Janów Podlaski. Intimate, inspiring and infinitely enjoyable, the Polish National Show will satisfy your love and admiration of the Arabian horse on every level.

Pride of Poland Auction

For over four decades, the annual auction in Poland has propelled sales of the world‘s best Arabian horses, serving as the most reliable barometer of market conditions around the globe. The singular source form which to choose the elite of the State Studs as well as from Poland‘s rapidly expanding, increasingly successful private breeding sector, the Pride of Poland remains the most successful long-term international annual sale of Arabian horses. Several of the very best horses in the history of Polish breeding have crossed the Pride of Poland stage, selling with great fanfare and enthusiasm and establishing record prices year after year. More importantly, hundreds (dozens each year) of emerging stars have been purchased for relative bargain sums. Success has been realized on every level – in the show ring, in the breeding barn and on the long term prosperity and prestige of the world‘s leading Arabian horse programs. For the fortunate buyers and breeders diligently determined to discover and purchase mares and stallions from the Pride of Poland each year, the reward has had resounding influence on the Arabian breed in every corner of the world. Discover for yourself the world of opportunity and future rewards that await in Pride of Poland 2011…

State Stud Visits

Determined dedication – for nearly seven centuries, the Arabian horse has been nurtured by the astute and forward-thinking breeders of Poland. Nowhere is this determined dedication more evident than in the intimate visits to each of the State Studs following the grand spectacle of the Polish National Show and the Pride of Poland. Relish in the depth of quality on display at the annual breeding parades, and discover the unique approach to breeding success that defines each of the State Studs. Admire the pride and reverence of each presentation, as you gain a profound sense of history and perspective of the universally respected Polish breeding program. Lose yourself amongst the hallowed stables visiting old cherished favourites and discovering the stars of tomorrow. Depart nourished and fully satisfied, knowing that you have now intimately appreciated the magic and the mystery of Poland and the eternal, all consuming allure of the Arabian horse.

Poland...

For centuries, it has been the epicentre of the Arabian horse. The past, present and future success of our beloved breed are inextricably tied to the passion and purposeful determination of this country and its devoted people.

We invite you to discover for yourself the extraordinary relationship of Poland and the Arabian horse at Polish Arabian Horse Days 2011. Prepare for a unique experience without equal – we promise you will be back to share, to feed your passion, to discover anew, over & over again…

Expect the unexpected – wonder and revelation await…