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This year's European Arabian Horse Championship took place on 24–25 October 2026 in Lier, Belgium. Polish-bred Purebred Arabians replicated last year's success at the championship in Bedizzole, Italy, reinforcing the strong international standing of Polish breeding.

European Championship dominated by Polish horses

Nearly 130 of the finest horses from Poland, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, the Czech Republic, and the Scandinavian countries were entered in this year's edition. Almost half of the entered horses were of Polish breeding, some of them competing under the ownership of foreign buyers. Among the horses vying for titles for their new owners was Pila from Janów Podlaski – the highest-priced mare sold at this year's Pride of Poland auction – who represented Belgium's Budhen’s Stud for the first time.

From the very start of the competition, Polish-bred horses were among the top contenders, winning the majority of classes and leaving the European competition behind. Polish-bred horses also swept all the special awards presented during the championship.

Medals awarded

Ultimately, Polish-bred horses claimed championship titles in all six championships held. On two occasions – in the Junior Fillies Championship and the Senior Stallions Championship – the podiums belonged entirely to horses bred in Poland.

Yearling Fillies Championship

• Gold Champion: Paralia (Medan Al Shaqab – Pasawa / Pogrom), bred and owned by Janów Podlaski Stud

• Silver Champion: Permina (Elshaan – Permarita / Morion), bred and owned by Białka Stud

Yearling Colts Championship

• Silver Champion: Hologram (Elshaan – Hilajla / Medalion), bred and owned by Białka Stud

• Bronze Champion: Diaren (Morion – Dianora / Vitorio TO), bred and owned by Michałów Stud

Junior Fillies Championship

• Gold Champion: Psyche Alia (Nahil Al Khaledia – Psyche Victoria / Ekstern), bred by Chrcynno-Pałac Stud and owned by Hanaya Arabian Stud (Switzerland)

• Silver Champion: Epiforana (Mutabahi Al Hawajer – Espana / QR Marc), bred and owned by Michałów Stud

• Bronze Champion: Euripusa (Erantis – Espana / QR Marc), bred by Michałów Stud and owned by Budhen's Stud (Belgium)

Junior Colts Championship

• Bronze Champion: Dytwin (Morion – Dama Róż / Vitorio TO), bred and owned by Michałów Stud

Senior Mares Championship

• Silver Champion: Ekarosa (Paris – Emandoria / Gazal Al Shaqab), bred and owned by Michałów Stud

Senior Stallions Championship

• Gold Champion: Ptolemeusz (Złoty Medal – Parmana / Al Maraam), bred and owned by Michałów Stud

• Silver Champion: Poker Face KL (RFI Unique – Plivia / Kahil Al Shaqab), bred and owned by Klikowa Arabians

• Bronze Champion: Pinito (EKS Alihandro – Piniata / Eden C), bred by Janów Podlaski Stud and owned by Flaxman Arabians (Belgium)

2026 European Championship Special Awards:

• Best Breeder of the Show: Michałów Stud

• Best Mover – Mare: Adelita (Kahil Al Shaqab – Altamira / Ekstern), bred by Janów Podlaski Stud, owned by Hanaya Arabian Stud (Switzerland)

• Best Mover – Stallion: Espiro St. Roch (Om El Maximus – El Marina / Ganges), bred and owned by St. Roch Arabians

• Highest Scored Mare: Anawera (Piaff – Altamira / Ekstern), bred by Janów Podlaski Stud, owned by Suweco Stud (Czech Republic)

• Highest Scored Stallion: Ptolemeusz

The show season draws to a close

The results of this year's European Championship have once again confirmed the strength and importance of Polish Arabian horse breeding on the international stage. Horses bred in Poland regularly achieve success at the most prestigious shows and championships across Europe, the Middle East, and North America, further solidifying the global reputation of Polish studs.

Breeders and owners now look ahead to the pinnacle event of the show season. In just one month's time, the World Arabian Horse Championship will take place in Paris, where the finest horses will once again compete for top honours. We keep our fingers crossed for further successes for Polish breeding.