PREDICTABILITY - PRODUCTIVITY - PROMISE

These virtues continue to be guiding principles of the centuries-old Polish Arabian breeding program. For the past 38 years, the annual Polish Arabian auction - the Pride of Poland - has evolved into the premier venue in which these foundation characteristics are fulfilled. International breeders and enthusiasts have come to expect the very best from the Polish auction - the predictability of renowned sire and dam lines built upon generations of accomplished breeding and performance champions; the productivity of sires and dams who continue to set the standard in the Arabian breed; and the promise of young mares and stallions from proven bloodlines, awaiting their chance to achieve on the international stage.

PREDICTABILITY

Standard setters in the show ring and record setters in the sale ring, the daughters of MONOGRAMM have grown to epitomize the excellence of the Polish Arabian breeding program. Six exemplary daughters have achieved six-figure sale prices since 2003, an exclusive group which includes European Champion ESKALOPKA, Polish National Champion EKSCELLA as well as the unforgettable beauties PALESTYNA and ELANDRA. Two exceptional MONOGRAMM daughters are offered in the 2006 collection from Michałów's most notable dam lines: the gorgeous GEHENNA from the accomplished dam family of GIZELA and the elegant ELGANDA from the incomparable "E" family of ESTOKADA.

The 2006 collection once again offers an elite selection of the best daughters of legendary broodmare sire EUKALIPTUS. Cherished the world over for their incredible beauty and remarkable prolificacy, these mares have set the standard as show winners and consistent producers for over two decades. Represented by European Champion ESKLAWA, Polish National Champion LARISSA and international champions HULANKA and EGNA in the past, EUKALIPTUS is once again in the spotlight in 2006 with 5 magnificent daughters offered. These include: the regal beautyPEPESZA, champion producer from Janów's unparalleled "P" family of champions; alluring ALEGORIA - a royal descendant of the "Queen of Janów" ALGERIA; the athletic TRIPLA - the best daughter of international champion producer TREMA; and enchanting EMANTKA - a double EUKALIPTUS-bred descendant of the legendary EMIGRACJA through the ethereal EMANACJA.

Several premier offerings in 2006 descend directly from the elite daughters of EUKALIPTUS. The eldest and most accomplished of these is the glorious HULA, Polish National Top Five Mare, champion producer and the best daughter of All Scandinavian Reserve Champion HULANKA. The only daughter of European, Polish National and twice All Scandinavian Champion Mare ESKLAWA is also among the collection: ESTURIA, sired by international champion ECAHO, has been a consistent Top Five winner at the Polish Nationals. The legendary EMANACJA, European, All Nations Cup and Polish National Champion, is also represented with one her youngest daughters - EL MINIA - who best combines the beauty, stretch and athleticism of her multi-international champion sire PESAL.

EUKALIPTUS and MONOGRAMM strongly influence the selection of sires offered in Pride of Poland 2006. Chief among these isEMROD, a multi-international champion all across Europe, who is uniquely linebred to both EUKALIPTUS and the family of ESKAPADA through his Polish National champion sire and dam, EMIGRANT and EMPRESSA, respectively. Babolna International ChampionMIGRANT is another impressive son of European Champion EMIGRANT, who typifies the MONOGRAMM strengths through his multi-champion producing dam MINA.

Poland has had great success in producing and selling several of the great racehorses and racehorse sires in the Arabian breed. This impressive group of athletes has included: WIKING, SAMBOR, ORZEL and PAMIR as well as auction record setters BATYSKAF and DRUID. Triple Crown winner WILIAM & Derby victor ESPADEROjoin this elite group in 2006 as a major highlight of the Pride of Poland collection. Superbly conformed, impressively accomplished and aristocratically bred, WILIAM & ESPADERO represent the pinnacle of achievement for the Polish Arabian breeding program.

PRODUCTIVITY

The Arabians of Poland are without peer internationally as the best source of consistent productivity. Over the decades mares and stallions purchased in the Polish auctions have gone on to positively influence breeding programs in every corner of the world. The 2006 collection continues this grand tradition with several superlative individuals from the best sire and dam lines offered.

The premier "P" family of champions made famous in Janów Podlaski and Bialka is represented with six mares. The best of these include: the ethereal Polish National Top Five winnerPEPESZA - the most beloved daughter of the exquisite PESTKA - and dam of International Champion PERSEUSZ; superbly conformed and royally bred PILICA - daughter of Polish National Champions FAWOR and PIPI - a Polish Top Five winner and dam of European & Polish National Champion PALMETA. Two descendants of the incomparable World Champion PILARKA are also among the collection: PIWNICA and PIASTA. Bialka aristocrat dam PERFORACJA, dam of international sensation PESAL, is represented with her lovely daughter PERFAZJA, sired by Polish National Champion Stallion & Racehorse of the Year BATYSKAF.

Michałów's legendary "E" family of Milordka is once again in the spotlight with several exceptional representatives amongst the offering. The descendants of EMIGRACJA - "Pearl of Michałów" and without question the most prolific source of champions in modern Polish Arabian breeding - are among the best in the auction. These include descendants of: inimitable international champion and aristocrat producer EMANACJA - EL MINIA & Polish National Top Five winner EMANTKA; ENTELLA - a daughter of Polish National Champions ELLADA and GENGES; and ENTUZA - a daughter of EUKALIPTUS out of Polish National Top Five winner EKOLOGIA. European and Polish National Champion EMIGRANTKA figures strongly into the pedigree of Vilhelmsborg International, Polish National & Swedish National Champion EMROD. His best get inSweden include several international and National winners bred at Blommerod.

The extraordinary "E" family of Milordka is further represented by: Polish National Top five winner and champion producer ELGANDA; the elegant SANADIK EL SHAKLAN daughter ELIGIA; the elegantESTURIA - Polish National Top five winner and daughter of international champion ECAHO and ESKLAWA; as well as EUDOCJA- a promising daughter of World Champion EKSTERN who traces tail female to ESTOKADA through both sire and dam.

The legendary BALALAJKA - "Miss Albigowa" and the dam of breed foundations BASK, BANDOLA and ARFA - is represented by two exceptional females. HULA sets the international standard as one of the most beautiful mares in Poland. Her aristocratic pedigree lends credibility to not only her enchanting beauty but to her predictable ability to produce champions such as Polish National Top Five winner HUN. The promising BARKA descends directly from BANDOLA through her youngest daughter BALLADA, dam of Polish & Swedish National Champion BALON.

PARMA - Polish producer extraordinaire as the dam of the five international champion sons PARTNER, PAMIR, PARYS, PASAT and POLONEZ - is represented by three splendid descendants. These include PORFIRIA out of the exquisite PARANA, PARELLA out of international champion PARTYTURA, and PARMENA, out of the lastPARMA daughter PARAFRAZA.

Several individual stars represent the remaining exceptional dam families in Poland. Polish National class winner FRASKATA, the most dynamic mover in all of Poland, typifies the extraordinary athletic ability and consistent quality of the dam family of FORTA. The beautifully conformed WOJSLAW daughter LORETTA is a half sister to Polish National Champion LARISSA through her aristocrat dam LINDA, a beautiful and beloved daughter of PALAS. The ultra-exotic Polish National Champion ANGOLA is represented by two lovely descendants through her international champion daughter ANTWERPIA: ANTENA and ANTONIA. Aristocrat dam GIZELA, pillar of Michałów's esteemed "G" family of champions, is represented by her delightful daughter GEHENNA and granddaughter GRYZETKA, daughter of Oaks winner GARONNA and sister to multi-international champion GANGES. Janów's regally bred EDREADA traces directly to the epochal broodmatron ETNA through the beloved Polish National Champion EQUITANA.ESTERIA, an attractive daughter of British National Champion GABARYT, traces directly to Polish foundation mare ELLORA through ELEKTRA, dam of international sire of significance EL GHAZI. The enchantingly feminine ARARAT daughter ZWADA is out of Polish National Reserve Champion ZALETA, a descendant of All Nations Cup Champion ZAZULA and close relative to World & US National Champion ZAGROBLA.

PROMISE

Unparalleled promise is the hallmark of the Pride of Poland auction. The astonishing list of horses offered in the auction who have gone on to achieve success for their new owners is without equal in the Arabian horse world. This "Who's Who" list of champions includes: European Champions EMILDA & PIKIETA; British National Champions PILARKA, SASZA & PREMIER; US National Winners KORDELAS, EL MUNDO & ORDYNEK; Canadian National Champions EDINA & CAMEA; and International Champions EUSKARA, PROGNOZA, EWAKUACJA, PALESTRA, GRENLANDIA, ENDEL, FERNANDO, PALBA, EGNA & ALT. While several of the exceptional mares and stallions listed earlier already have credentials behind them and have the proficient ability to achieve success in show rings around the world, it is the promise of the superbly bred youngsters that makes the 2006 collection most intriguing.

Polish National Champion & US Reserve National Champion GANGES is represented with several gifted sons and daughters in the 2006 collection. Each inherit his superlative athletic ability, his long elegant neck, proud aristocratic carriage and well balanced, substantial conformation. Full siblings ENTELLA & ENNIS, promising young sires ZYGMUNT and ZAKAZANY OWOC, as well as the lovely young MARITA all typify the lasting legacy of GANGES.

International champion and sire of significance ECAHO is represented with three young daughters, each descending from the most esteemed dam families. The eldest of these, ESTURIA, extends the legacy of her ethereal dam ESKLAWA. PIASTA carries on the tradition of World & European champion PILARKA. CELESTAembodies the beauty and elegance of CEDULA and CELNA, the latter an unforgettable star from Pride of Poland 2005.

Several promising daughters of MONAR typify the athletic ability, superb conformation and unique type of their sire. WYROCZNIAand FANGORIA are both out of superlative daughters of MONOGRAMM. ORIKA and PANNA descend directly from Bialka-bred champions representing Poland's most athletic dam families.

Polish National Champion ARARAT, always a reliable source of exotic type, feminine elegance and exceptional scope and size, is represented by an exceptionally well-bred group of daughters.BARKA, ANTONIA, ZWADA, PORFIRIA, & EDREADA are among the most promising mares in the 2006 collection; the handsome young EPOLET stands out as a rising star amongst the stallions.

Polish National, Dutch National, All Nations Cup Reserve and thrice World Top Ten Champion PESAL is represented with an exemplary group of daughters. The royally bred EL MINIA leads the way, followed by the pleasant PIRAMIDA and the athletically inclinedABBA.

Two young daughters of international champion mares are also among the most interesting of the 2006 Pride of Poland collection.OLIVIA, daughter of European champion ELDON & All Scandinavian Champion OLITA, beautifully combines the elegance and extravagant length of neck of her dam with the power and athletic structure of her sire. A similar phenotypic result is evident in ENDYWIA, a daughter of Triple Crown winning racehorse WILIAM and European Champion Mare ESKALOPKA, a charming young mare with the style, charisma and enchanting femininity of her dam and the powerful, substantial conformation of her sire.

Abounding in accomplished predictability, established productivity and infinite promise, the 2006 Pride of Poland auction collection affirms that Arabian Horse Days in Poland will once again continue to set the standard for the Arabian breed. We look forward to sharing this exceptional collection of horses with you and to seeing all of you in August!