The Polish Arabian Horse Sports League is the first series of events in the history of Polish equestrian sports organised by a private person with the development of sports for Arabian horses in mind. It is the brainchild of Bogdan Maślanka, the owner of the Primastella Stables in Łomianki near Warsaw. The League’s 3rd edition launched at the end of April with a lot more in store to come in June and after the summer holidays.
The League – what is it exactly?
It is a series of one-day competitions during which equestrians and equestriennes along with their purebred horses compete in such classes as dressage, show jumping, Classic Pleasure, Hunter Pleasure and the most “Arabic” competition of all, that is the Traditional Arabian Riding. During this, in our opinion, the most spectacular competition, riders and their horses have the task to impress not only with their skills, but also with their sense of aesthetics, attention to detail, and creativity in terms of their costumes.
Those who participate in the League earn points over the course of the series, and it is the total number of points that determines the winner in the finals in September.
For the first time evert, the Polish Arabian Horse Sports League took place in 2022. Competitors, encouraged by the excellent organisation and ambiance, would come to individual events with their horses ever more eagerly and their numbers grew considerably.
Ultimately, as many as 19 Arabian horses took part in the “pilot edition”. The winner of the series back then was Karolina Hernik-Jasik on the extremely lively and brave mare Webista (by Perseusz out of Weber by Porto).
Refined sophomore edition
The following year, the competition attracted more people and horses. At the same time, the League caught attention of the media, and as a result the events reached a wider audience.
Moreover, thanks to the support of sponsors, the organisers introduced a special prize, the Niniwa Award, for the best show jumper, funded by the St. Roch Arabians.
Just like a year earlier, the competition took place in an equally wonderful and friendly atmosphere. A total of 28 purebred horses competed in individual classes. Aleksandra Semeryło won the League in an amazing fashion and with a great result, with her mare Encina (by Pesal out of Epoza by Eukaliptus).
The Polish Arabian Horse Sports League is becoming increasingly popular, primarily due to its unique character and atmosphere. The person behind the entire event is a miracle worker – brimming with enthusiasm, an ever-encouraging smile on his face, and helpful beyond measure. Throughout the entire series, he keeps a watchful eye on all that takes place, paying attention to the tiniest detail.
The Leagues times three
We wholeheartedly recommend participation in this year’s competition to all equestrians who ride Arabian horses. We also encourage everyone to cheer on the participants as they try their luck. As the event is getting bigger every year, attracting more attention from the purebred Arabian community, this year’s edition is officially ECAHO-affiliated – testament to the event’s significance.
Detailed information, competition proposals, as well as results are available on livejumping.com as well as on Facebook: Stajnia Primastella and Polska Liga Sportowa Koni Arabskich.
Part 2 of the 2024 series is coming soon – on the Sunday following this year’s Children’s Day, and the organiser accepts applications until the end of May. In turn, the grand finale of the Polish Open Cup together with the Polish Amateur Presenters Championships will take place in the second half of September.
See you on 2nd June in Łomianki!
