National Support Centre for Agriculture

Polish Arabian horse breeding boasts a rich history and is part of our national heritage, recognised and appreciated worldwide. During the Polish Arabian Horse Days, Janów Podlaski becomes a venue for the most beautiful mares and stallions of this breed to compete, evaluated by a panel of international judges.

The 2025 edition was attended by, among others, the Speaker of the Senate of the Republic of Poland Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, the Deputy Speaker of the Sejm Dorota Niedziela, the Secretary of State at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Jacek Czerniak and Undersecretary of State Adam Nowak, as well as the entire management of the National Support Centre for Agriculture, headed by the Director General Henryk Smolarz.

Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup

For the first time, the Arabian Horse Days were preceded by the Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup. This international event, organised and financed by the Emirates Arabian Horse Society, is dedicated to breeders and stud farms that produce up to 15 foals annually. Unlike the National Show, the foreign breeders may also take part in the Emirates Cup.

The show generated considerable interest, with 33 mares and 19 stallions participating. Prizes and cash prizes were awarded to both class and championship winners.

47^th Polish Nationals

The 47^th Polish National Arabian Horse Show featured three days of thrilling competition between 115 horses, both from state studs in Janów Podlaski, Michałów, and Białka, as well as those belonging to private owners. An international jury evaluated the horses in 15 classes, based on age – mares and stallions separately. Judges assessed and awarded points for five traits: type, head and neck, body, legs, and movement. The winning horses have a fast track to the European Championships.

The title of best horse at the 47^th National Arabian Horse Show, also winning the Polish Senior Mare Championship, went to Encarina, an eight-year-old mare from Janów Podlaski Stud. Furthermore:

• Anagramma won the Polish Junior Mare Championship, also from Janów Podlaski, while Psyche Alia beat her competition in the Yearling Mare Championship, a gorgeous filly from the pricately-owned Chrcynno-Palace Stud.
• The Polish Senior Stallion Champion went to the stallion El Draco RA, from the private breeding of Czesław Józef Gołaszewski.
• The title of Polish Junior Stallion Champion was awarded to the stallion Etyl from Białka Stud.
• The Polish Champion Yearling Stallion was Gellatto, owned by private breeder Jan Głowacki.

The closing ceremony of the Polish Nationals included the Special Awards.

• Encarina from Janów Podlaski Stud was recognised as the Most Beautiful Mare of the Show.
• The award for Best Movement was given to the mare Emiliona (bred and owned by Michałów Stud).
• The award for Best Racehorse went to the stallion Wogit from Janów Podlaski.
• The Best in Show “Pure Polish” award was given to the mare Poganinka from Michałów.
• The Izabella Pawelec-Zawadzka Award for Polish Junior Champion was awarded to Etyl.
• The WAHO Trophy for an outstanding representative of the Polish-bred Arabian was awarded to the mare Calatea.
• The award for Best Breeder was received by Janów Podlaski Stud.

56^th Pride of Poland Auction

A total of 15 mares were offered for auction. Fourteen of them came from state studs in Janów Podlaski, Michałów, and Białka, and one from a private farm.

Thirteen horses were sold for a total of €1,331,000. The highest price, €430,000, was paid for Adelita, last year's Polish National Senior Champion Mare. The 11-year-old Adelita is a daughter of the Platinum World Champion, the Qatari stallion Kahil Al Shaqab. The mare was purchased online by a client from Switzerland.

The horses were bought by breeders from Poland, Latvia, Belgium, Switzerland, the USA and the United Arab Emirates.

These are the results of Sunday's Auction:

1. ADELITA – €430,000 (Janów Podlaski)
2. EL MEDIDA – 3€50,000 (Michałów)
3. PARANTELLA – €100,000 (Michałów)
4. WENCEDORA – €95,000 (Janów Podlaski)
5. KALDERA – €72,000 (Michałów)
6. LILIANNA – €66,000 (Michałów)
7. EL GONNA – €65,000 (Janów Podlaski)
8. EL FADA – €42,000 (Janów Podlaski)
9. CZATA – €26,000 (Białka)
10. BRODIA – €21,000 (Janów Podlaski)
11. EDICOLA – €15,000 (Michałów)
12. ESPARELLA – €24,000 (Michałów)
13. EULAKIA – €25,000 (Janów Podlaski)

As a result, €678,000 will go to Janów Podlaski Stud, and €627,000 to Michałów Stud. This confirms that Polish Arabian horse breeding enjoys global recognition and prestige.

Summer Sale

Summer Sale took place on Monday, and its financial results confirm its strong performance. Nineteen horses were sold for a total of approximately €215,500. This represents a significant increase compared to last year – during the 2024 Summer Sale, 15 horses were sold for a total of €101,500.

This year's most expensive horse at the auction was the 6-year-old mare Pustynna Lilia from Michałów Stud, who went for €21,000. The 11-year-old mare Elaksa, also from Michałów, sold for €19,000. Both horses were purchased by a buyer from Latvia. Other clients included breeders from Poland, Belgium, Saudi Arabia, and Israel.

Summer Sale 2025 Auction Results:

1. BELLA FLORA – €5,500
2. CENDOZA – €8,500
3. DANIELA – €10,500
4. EDIANA – €9,000
5. EL TIEMPA – €17,500
6. ELAKSA – €19,000
7. ELEA-VELIA – €17,500
8. ESPADERA – €9,000
9. FERRMARIA – €10,000
10. GRENETTA – €14,500
11. PANTOMIMA PA – €4,000
12. PAYAL – €18,500
13. PERLESA – €5,500
14. PORTO RICO – €9,000
15. PUSTYNNA LILLIA – €21,000
16. SHILLA – €5,500
17. SŁOWENIA – €10,000
18. WKRAZA – €4,000
19. ZŁOTA MYŚL – €17,000

Battle of the Regions

During the Polish Arabian Horse Days, the semi-finals of the Lublin Voivodeship culinary competition “The Battle of the Regions” took place. On Saturday, 9^th August, the best Farmer’s Wives Associations competed to advance to the finals.

• 1^st place – KGW in Węglin,
• 2^nd place – KGW in Dąbrówka,
• 3^rd place – KGW in Górki.

Henryk Smolarz, KOWR Director General, presented the awards to the winners, emphasising that tradition and taste go hand in hand with creativity and passion. He then congratulated all the winners.

Moreover, on Sunday 10^th August, enthusiasts of delicious food took part in a picnic with the participation of Farmer’s Wives Associations and local producers.

On Friday 8^th August, an event titled “Combining the Culinary Traditions of Podlasie and Mazovia” was held. A rich program was prepared for visitors, including culinary workshops, a sękacz baking demonstration with tastings, performances by folk groups, competitions, among other attractions.

These three days were a real treat for fans of regional products and traditional dishes.