Arabian Horse Days Poland 2013 Janów Podlaski, August 16-19, 2013
PRIDE OF POLAND 2013
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ith consistency and a commitment to superlative quality, the state studs of Poland have been setting the standard of excellence for the Arabian breed worldwide for generations. As the annual Polish auction nears its half-century anniversary celebration, the influence of the Polish Arabian on the world stage is at an all-time high, with Polish-bred horses, both from the renowned state studs and the aspiring private breeders of Poland, achieving in elite showrings across all continents and impacting major breeding programs in all corners of the globe. With icons such as Pogrom, Pinga, Emandoria, Wieza Mocy, Equator, and El Dorada dazzling and inspiring judges, breeders, and enthusiasts at major industry events in Europe, the Middle East, and North America, it comes as no surprise that the international community is once again reminded 96 ▪ ARABIAN HORSE WORLD ▪ JUNE 2013
BELGICA (Gazal Al Shaqab x Bogini by Arbil), 2006 bay mare bred and owned by Janów Podlaski.