28.03.                  Breeders' Seminar
03.-06.04.           Easter at the National Stud
30.04.                  Dress Rehearsal for "Open Day"
01.05.                  "XXVI. EDITION OF THE TRADITIONAL OPEN DAY"
24.05.                 Race Day in Topoľčianky
30.-31.05.          Show Jumping Competition for the National Stud Cup
22.-23.08.           Dressage Competition for the National Stud Cup – Slovak Pony Riders Championship
29.-31.08.           Farewell to Summer
29.08.                  Vaulting Competition – SVP, M ZSO
12.-13.09.           Dressage Competition for the National Stud Cup – Senior and Young Horse Slovak    Championship, Lipizzaner Cup Final
17.10.                  Hubert’s Ride

05.12.                  Christmas Concert at the National Stud Topoľčianky
06.12.                  St. Nicholas at the National Stud

The National Stud Farm's event calendar is once again packed with breeding, sporting, and social events.

In the early hours of January 15, 2026, we welcomed a foal of the Slovak Warmblood breed, sired by Quinnus II out of the mare Narnia, herself by Alexander der Grosse Z.

Even this year, the little ones did not miss the arrival of St. Nicholas at the National Stud Farm in Topoľčianky. As usual, this was preceded by a rich accompanying program. The biggest attraction for the audience, however, was the fairy-tale story that unfolded in the magical atmosphere of the approaching Christmas holidays directly in the historic riding hall of the stud farm, until the arrival of St. Nicholas and his helpers.

On December 7, 2025, the first Christmas concert was held in the historic riding hall of the National Stud Farm in Topoľčianky. Although it was a somewhat unusual event for an institution focused on horse breeding, it attracted a fairly high attendance and received positive feedback from the public.

On November 12, 2025, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic, Daniel Zmeko, and Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Army, Karel Řehka, visited the Topoľčianky National Stud Farm. The visit took place on the occasion of a working meeting, where they focused on current cooperation issues, exchange of knowledge, and assessment of the security situation.

During the visit to the National Stud Farm, the delegation was welcomed by Director Samuel Sokol. A short program was prepared for the guests, including a demonstration of the ceremonial quadrille and exercises above the ground according to the Classic Topoľčianky school. After touring the historic stables with five horse breeds, the guests took a ride through the castle park in carriages pulled by Lipizzaner stallions.

Text: NŽT

Foto: František Kabát ml.

Venue: National Stud Farm Topoľčianky
Center: Riding Hall

PROGRAM

7,00 AM – 8,00 AM Arrival of horses
8,30 AM Passport check, horse measurement

09.30 AM HORSE PERFORMANCE TESTS
10:15 AM Performance tests: evaluation of type, conformation, rideability (dressage)
11:15 AM Performance tests: marathon, dressage test, driving show jumping.
13:30 PM Evaluation and registration of performance test results.

Every year, the third Saturday of October is dedicated to the conclusion of the sporting and breeding season at the Topoľčianky National Stud Farm with a festive Hubertus Ride. This year's participants were accompanied by sunny weather with the romantic hues of autumn colors.

Selection committee

• Prof. Ing. Marko Halo, PhD. – predseda VK pri MPRV SR
• Ing. Péter Görözdi
• Ing. Eugen Feherváry
• Ing. Vladimír Šmelko
• MVDr. Štefan Karahuta
• MVDr. Marián Pavľak
• doc. Ing. Eva Mlyneková, PhD.
• Ing. Kamil Šulko
• Ing. Michal Urban
• MVDr. Viktor Tábiš - ospravedlnený
• Ing. Lenka Polyaková

Also this year, the Union of Horse Breeders in Slovakia (ZCHKS), as a recognized breeding organization that maintains the Studbook of the Slovak Warmblood, conducted a higher form of testing for 4–6-year-old horses through the Young Horse Criteria (KMK) competitions.

On September 25, 2025, based on the Memorandum of Cooperation between the National Stud Farm and the Slovak University of Agriculture, which was signed on March 11, 2025, participants of the 33rd edition of the international symposium Animal Science Days (ASD 2025) visited the National Stud Farm.

On August 30, almost all vaulting clubs from Slovakia gathered again in the area of the National Stud. The reason was one of the last rounds of the nationwide national ranking, the Slovak Vaulting Cup 2025. For all vaulters, lunge riders, and their horses, it was an opportunity to improve their previous scores in their category. In total, almost 40 individuals, 4 pairs, and 3 groups participated. The performances were truly fantastic; there was so much to watch.... SVP Among the individuals, six age categories were evaluated. Among the younger boys, Oliver Forró from JK Rusty Šaľa performed best on the horse KCM Vaultinghorses Lord. In the younger girls category, the best result out of 15 competitors was achieved by Dorota Kazárová from JK Farao Trnovec nad Váhom on the horse Pluto X-25 SK /Ejfél. Adam Orolin competed alone in the older boys category, so he became the clear winner. Fourteen participants fought for first place in the older girls category. The winner was Agáta Necelová from Voltiland Košice on the horse Teamo. Among the juniors, the best performance was by Mia Magdaléna Spiszáková from JK Rusty Šaľa on the horse KCM Vaultinghorses Lord. In the young riders women category, Ema Dudonová from JK Farao Trnovec nad Váhom on the horse Constantin competed as the only participant.

The largest agricultural fair in Slovakia, AGROKOMPLEX, celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. During the exhibition, from September 3 to 7, 2025, the Topoľčianky National Stud enriched the accompanying program of the exhibition with its performances.

On September 13-14, 2025, dressage competitions were once again held in the National Stud Farm in Topoľčianky, which which also the Slovak Republic Dressage Championships. This time, categories for young horses and seniors were announced. Based on the qualification criteria met by the rider-horse pairs, all categories were opened except for 7-year-old horses, where the minimum number of participants was not met.

MSR

Saturday and Sunday were primarily marked by a two-round battle for the championship titles. In the category of 4-year-old horses, the gold medal with a significant lead was won by Tatiana Gombarčíková with the mare Raheeli Marbella from JK Kubiš Trnava. Silver was claimed by local rider Michaela Horná on the horse Bella Grande, and bronze went to Monika Černáčeková on the horse Total Present from JK Equiteam Most near Bratislava. Among 5-6-year-old horses, the championship title was won by the duo Milan Kuhajda and Destina from JK Jurský dvor Nitra, as was the silver, but this time with the horse Galleria's Destano's Dream Come True. The bronze medal was awarded to Silvia Záhorská with the mare Pastorale from JK Scarlett Šamorín.

The second round of the senior category is very attractive to spectators. It is a freestyle performance to music at level T. This year, 7 rider-horse pairs qualified and started in the first round. After adding the results from both rounds, the clear winner and thus the Slovak Champion was Zoja Ledecká on the horse Django from JK Balunky Bratislava.The silver was taken by Milan Kuhajda with the horse Ariston ER from JK Jurský dvor Nitra, and the bronze medal was won by Michaela Balážová and Marengo from JK Polet Trebostovo.

We congratulate all the winners and those who placed, and wish them much sporting success in the future.

Autor text, foto: NŽT

On August 23, 2025, during the dressage competitions - Pony Riders Championships, the National Stud Farm Topoľčianky was visited by the State Secretary for Research, Development, Youth, and Inclusion, Ing. Ján Hrinko, PhD.

Accompanied by the stud farm director, Ing. Samuel Sokol, he toured the historic stables and the five horse breeds bred in Topoľčianky.

On August 13-14, 2025, the Slovak Pony Rider Dressage Championships took place at the premises of the National Stud Farm in Topoľčianky. Two categories were announced: Pony Riders Children and Pony Riders Juniors. Both categories were well represented based on meeting the qualification criteria.
The event schedule included open competitions at levels from Z to T, including tests for pony riders and young horses.

On August 16, 2025, the Topoľčianky National Stud became part of a spectacular gala program of a night show at the Hungarian Szilvásvárad Stud. The main theme was the historical development of the Lipizzaner breed from its beginnings to the present day.

On August 2, 2025, grand celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Tlumačov State Stud took place at the Bahňák racecourse. The Topoľčianky National Stud and its Classical Topoľčianky School were invited to participate in the rich gala program.

On 20.7.2025, the 11th race day in Slovakia took place at the Topoľčianky hippodrome. The program included five flat races, one hurdle race, the Great Topoľčianky steeplechase, and two heats of the premium trotter races. Pleasant summer weather attracted a large audience to Topoľčianky, creating a fantastic atmosphere.

As part of the discussion symposium "Topoľčianky Forum," held on June 10, 2025, the Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár and the Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský visited the National Stud Farm Topoľčianky.

On May 31, 2025, the director of the National Stud Farm, Ing. Samuel Sokol, and the director of the Secondary Vocational School of Horse Breeding and Services in Šaľa, Ing. Lívia Szabóová, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation. This project is a continuation of the already initiated cooperation, aimed at connecting theoretical knowledge with practical experience. It is an essential component needed to improve the professional training of students. We believe it will open new opportunities, raise the standards of education in the field of horse breeding, and at the same time contribute to the popularization of the study program.