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CZORT, 1948 Bay Stallion, Bred by Nowy Dwor Stud, Poland

Measurements: 152-175-19,Race Record: 4/19 (13-6-0-0)2xAP+7

Twice Polish Criterium Winner, Polish Leading Racehorse Sire, Polish Sire of Significance

A superior racehorse and the unparalleled sire of Polish race champions; CZORT was utilized as chief sire in Poland for 14 seasons with
tremendous success. The official progenitor of the Kuhailan Haifi sire line in Poland, CZORT's success as a sire was largely responsible for the
eventual sale of his contemporary BASK to North America. Considered the best son of his invaluable sire, CZORT was most consistent in transmitting
his excellent conformation, length of neck, dry, resilient constitution and superlative athleticism, especially his prowess on the racecourse. Though
not considered the ideal Arabian in terms of type, CZORT is remembered as a sire of immense value to the breed for his gifts of outstanding
construction, courage and performance capabilities. He was the first horse of the post-war period to be enshrined in Janow Podlaski's Park of
Honor, a fitting tribute for his 12 years of service to the Stud and lasting contribution to the breed.

WITRAZ, 1938 Bay Stallion, Bred by Janow Podlaski

Measurements: 152-183-19

20th Century Foundation Sire, International Sire of Significance

The name of WITRAZ is synonymous with the Polish Arabian - he was a horse of superior quality that can be found in nearly every Arabian pedigree
of Polish descent. One of the famous four W's born in 1938 at Janow Podlaski and sired by the legendary Ofir, WITRAZ survived the atrocities of
World War II amidst the harshest conditions, including the bombing of Dresden by Allied forces. Arriving on the night of February 13th, 1945, with
the westward evacuation of the Janow herd to Germany, the entire group of 80 stallions were engulfed in the one of the fiercest campaigns of the European theatre, an event that destroyed the city of Dresden. Over half of the stallions were lost in the rampage, a fate that certainly would have befallen WITRAZ if not for the courage of his groom, Jan Ziniewicz. With WITRAZ in one hand and Wielki Szlem in the other, Jan held fast to his
precious charges throughout the horrific ordeal, even when WITRAZ's tail caught fire. Director Krzysztalowicz arrived early the next morning to find
his most precious sires distraught, but unharmed, thanks to the incredible courage of the groom who had risked his own life to save the stallions. Both WITRAZ and Wielki Szlem were repatriated to Poland in 1946, where each would establish legendary legacies of unparalleled importance to the breed. WITRAZ was sent to the newly established State Stud at Albigowa (while Janow Podlaski was rebuilt) where he was met by the masterful breeding
genius of Roman Pankiewicz, a combination that propelled each into the international limelight and secured a place for each in the annals of breed
history. At Albigowa, WITRAZ became the personal riding horse of Director Pankiewicz and was bred to the stud's finest mares. Described as a horse
of remarkable beauty, with a wonderful head accented by large, dark eyes, small, fine ears and a refined muzzle with capacious nostrils, WITRAZ was
also well known for his good size, substantial, athletic build and long, well shaped neck. His most famous get was the immortal Bask - had he done
nothing but sire this legend, he would have secured his place in history. Yet, WITRAZ was a remarkably prepotent stallion sired who sired several outstanding sons and a host of superlative daughters who have irrevocably changed the breed.

* BANDOS, 1964 Grey Stallion, Bred by Janow Podlaski

Measurements: 150-178-19, Race Record: 2/12 (3-0-3-3)

Polish Prestige All-Time High Seller, 806,000 to Ventura Farms – 1982,Polish Nationals Leading Sire, Polish Leading Racehorse Sire, Polish Sire of Significance

Polish breeding legend as the most important progenitor of the Ibrahim sire in Poland, BANDOS was a great-grandson of the immortal Skowronek.
Regally bred, he was the best son of the Legend of Poland - Bandola - and of international Sire of Significance Negatiw. A disarmingly regal stallion of commanding presence, *BANDOS was greatly admired by breeders all around the world for his classic Arabian type, exceptional beauty and refinement, strength and harmony of build, his dry, well sculpted head, a long, elegant neck, plentiful athletic ability and competitive fortitude, and his genuine star-quality charisma. The get of *BANDOS have been exceptional performers in-hand, under saddle and on the race track; these outstanding performances have also continued in the breeding barn as the many excellent sons and daughters of *BANDOS extend his tremendous legacy with great consistency and merit.

ELZA, 1942 Bay Mare, Bred by Ujazd Stud, Poland

Polish Dam of Distinction

Born during the hardship of World War II at Ujazd, the renowned private stud of Willem Baron Bicker, ELZA became one of the most important broodmatrons in the State Polish owned breeding program following repatriation. Intensely line-bred to both the sensational Crabbet import
Rasim and her highly merited grandam Karima, ELZA proved to be a perfect mate for the now legendary Witraz, who was assigned as chief
sire to Albigowa in the early post-war period. Director Pankiewicz bred ELZA thrice in succession to his favorite sire before her untimely death
in 1951. The result were the highly celebrated sisters: Celina, Ellora and Elzunia. Each of the famous sisters was earnestly pursued by the
international community at the onset of the Polish invasion, as each came with the highest of recommendations from Patricia Lindsay, a gifted
English breeder who opened the door for Polish Arabians to move from behind the Iron Curtain into the West. Ms. Lindsay herself purchased the
eldest, Celina, and brought her to England, where she became a National Champion Mare. Elzunia was later exported to Dr. Houtappel in the
Netherlands, where she too became a National Champion. The middle sister, Ellora, remained behind in Poland, establishing for her and her dam
line an incredible legacy of superlative stallions and dynamic daughters who have forever altered the breed. Roman Pankiweicz considered ELZA
one of his premier mares at Albigowa, an ideal saddle horse with an perfect build, marvelous movement and distinct Arabian type; she still remains
one of his all-time personal favorites.

FAHER, 1953 Grey Stallion, Bred by Albigowa Stud, Poland

Measurements: 154-185-19.2

The essential link in Poland's oldest continuous, originally imported sire line of Krzyzyk, FAHER was utilized for only three seasons in the Polish
breeding program at Albigowa. In that short time, he managed to sire four sons of breeding use and no less than eleven daughters whose
influence has spread around the globe. The rare, close-up, desert heritage of his dam as well as the splendid genetics of his sire Trypolis
contributed to the unique legacy of FAHER. His get were appreciated for large, strong, substantial builds, good length of neck, cleanliness,
strength and circumference of bone, and versatile athletic ability.

PRIBOJ, 1944 Chestnut Stallion, Bred by Tersk Stud, Russia

Measurements: 154-178-19.5,Race Record: 2/8 (6-2-0)

Russian Derby Winner, Russian Autumn Prize Winner, International Sire of Significance

A Tersk legend, PRIBOJ was a masterful blend of the best Polish and Crabbet bloodlines of the era, making him the most significant stallion ever
to emerge from the Kohelian Adjuze sire line in Europe. PRIBOJ was described by Russian Arabian authority O. Balakszyn as Tall with correct conformation, and long, well arched neck, superlatively large, strong, clean joints and substantial, clean legs of dry, solid constitution. He was
a brilliant track runner, winning several Classic Stakes races and setting the speed record for purebred Arabians at the distance of 2400 m. During
his 11-year stud career at Tersk, PRIBOJ enjoyed senior stallion status, siring over 200 foals. Twenty-five of his sons found use in Russian Anglo-
Arabian breeding programs based on outstanding conformation and athletic ability - four of his sons were used with success in the purebred breeding program. Over twenty-five daughters were incorporated into the Russian breeding program and were valued as broodmatrons of the highest possible caliber. Unchallenged now for almost a century, PRIBOJ is the single most influential sire of racing champions in the Arabian breed. The legacy of
PRIBOJ is that of a superior equine athlete - ideal conformation, abundant substance and strength, harmoniously functional proportion, enduring
stamina and tenacity and incredible versatile athletic prowess.

WIELKI SZLEM, 1938 Bay Stallion, Bred by Janow Podlaski

Measurements: 147-191-19.5

Polish Sire of Significance

One of the most highly regarded stallions in the history of Polish Arabian breeding, WIELKI SZLEM was one of the famous four W's born in 1938 at Janow Podlaski and sired by the legendary Ofir. WIELKI SZLEM survived the atrocities of World War II amidst the harshest conditions, including the bombing of Dresden by Allied forces. Arriving on the night of February 13th, 1945, with the westward evacuation of the Janow herd to Germany, the entire group of 80 stallions were engulfed in the one of the fiercest campaigns of the European theatre, an event that destroyed the city of Dresden. Over half of the stallions were lost in the rampage, a fate that certainly would have befallen WIELKI SZLEM if not for the courage of his groom, Jan Ziniewicz. With WIELKI SZLEM in one hand and Witraz in the other, Jan held fast to his precious charges throughout the horrific ordeal. Director Krzysztalowicz arrived early the next morning to find his most precious sires distraught, but unharmed, thanks to the incredible courage of the groom who had risked his own life to save the stallions. Both WIELKI SZLEM and Witraz were repatriated to Poland in 1946, where each would establish legendary legacies of unparalleled importance to the breed. Together with Witraz, Trypolis and Amurath Sahib, WIELKI SZLEM became one of the four pillars of post-war Polish breeding. He was a small and strikingly handsome horse, with considerable substance, excellent depth of girth, a wide muscular chest, along with a particularly small, breedy head with a big dark eye. His most outstanding attribute was his superbly correct conformation, which along with his appreciable beauty, was inherited by his get with great consistency. Even more so than Witraz, WIELKI SZLEM could be relied upon to improve conformation, quality and type in all his mates. This remarkable prepotency allowed the Poles to improve many of the mediocre mares that remained following the near decimation of the Arabian population in the World Wars. Both his sons and daughters alike found fame the world over as esteemed breeding horses, firmly establishing the invaluable legacy of WIELKI SZLEM to the benefit of the Arabian breed.

TRYPOLIS, 1937 Grey Stallion, Bred by Janow Podlaski

Measurements: 152-183-19

Polish Sire of Significance

Esteemed as one of the most beautiful and athletic stallions of the early post-war period, TRYPOLIS is highly sought after in Arabian pedigrees. TRYPOLIS had the distinct honor of siring at Janow Podlaski during the war, and at each of the three new studs - Albigowa, Nowy Dwor and Michalow - under the state controlled breeding program, giving valuable get at each location. His greatest attributes were his spectacular forehand, marked by a beautiful head, a long, highly set, well arched neck, a long, well-laid back shoulder, a wide, deep chest and well conformed forelimbs. Despite his poorer hindquarter construction, TRYPOLIS was a splendid mover with a long, powerful, sweeping stride. He is best remembered for siring excellent daughters, whose produce have had great impact on breeding programs around the world. TRYPOLIS is also credited for continuing the sire line of Krzyzyk, Poland's oldest tail male line directly imported from the desert.

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