The National Stud Farm Topolcianky with the cooperation of Slovak Equestrian Federation organizes a traditional Hubert Ride which is always held on the third Saturday of October.

Every year, there are many important people coming to enjoy the autumn weather. The invitation accepted the ex-president of Slovak Republic Ivan Gašparovič, the president of Slovak Equestrian Federation Vladimír Chovan and director of Livestock Production Department at the Ministry of Agriculture Peter Juhász.

At the opening ceremony, there were 11 carriages and almost thirty riders. All of them started their journey to the remains of castle Hrušov. On the way they jumped natural fences and followed symbolical fox. At Hrušov, there was small refreshment for all participants and after the break they returned to Topolcianky, to the Bear´s Meadow, when the final part of the ride called „halali“took place. The fox tail was found by a rider from Ranch Čakýň – Dominika Zaťková- on a thirteen year old gelding Monty.

Tired, but happy riders and all participants returned to the riding centre. At the indoor arena, there was small refreshment prepared for them.

Hubert Ride is always the official end of sport and breeding season at the National Stud Farm Toplcianky. Let´s wish to all a lot of rest and enough time for recharging the power for the next season 2020.

Text, photo: NŽT

Selective commission

• Ing. Péter Görözdi – authorized president
• MVDr. Štefan Karahuta, člen VK, riaditeľ RV PS Košice
• MVDr. Marián Pavľak
• Ing. Vladimír Šmelko
• Ing. Juraj Kovalčík
• Ing. František Grácz
• Ing. Eugen Feherváry

Evaluation and breeding commission

• Ing. Péter Görözdi – authorized president
• MVDr. Štefan Karahuta
• MVDr. Marián Pavľak
• Ing. Vladimír Šmelko
• Ing. František Grácz
• Ing. Juraj Kovalčík
• Ing. Eugen Feherváry
• Ing. Michal Horný, PhD.
• Ing. Samuel Sokol
• Ing. Emil Kovalčík, PhD.

On behalf of the regional veterinary and food administration

• MVDr. Ján Chladný, riaditeľ RVPS Nitra

INVITED:

• Ing. Peter Juhász, Riaditeľ odboru živočíšnej výroby, MP a RV SR
• MVDr. Dušan Solár
• Ing. Lenka Capeková, PhD. MP a RV SR

   The Autumn Evaluation of horses from the National Stud Farm Topolcianky took place on 9th-10th October 2019. Six lipizaner stallion, 41 lipizaner breeding mares, 6 shagya-arab stallions, 38 shagya-arab breeding mares, 6 hucul stallions, 26 hucul breeding mares, 4 stallions of Slovak warm blood, 19 breeding mares of Slovak warm blood, 2 mares of English thoroughbred, 1 breeding stallion of Arab thoroughbred, 2 mares of Arab thoroughbred, young horses of all breeds up to 3 years of age, 44 horses in training, 35 sport horses and 7 racing horses owned by the stud were checked.

   The commission positively evaluated the preparation of all breeding farms and horses for the evaluation. Furthermore, the commission positively evaluated good health condition of horses, hoof trimming, shoeing, and performance of the horses as well as the status of reproductive indicators in all herds.

   The commission positively evaluated the fulfilling of the comments from the last year evaluation, which was more intensive usage of breeding stallion Siglavy Bagdady VIII in natural breeding for mares owned by the National Stud Farm Topolcianky, as well as the usage of the stallion 2943 Dahoman IV – CZ (Dahoman XI-5) from mother 583 Koheilan IV-57, which is hired from the stud farm Tlumačov. The commission positively evaluated the collection of foals after stallion O´Bajan IX.

The employees of the National Stud Farm Topolcianky provided the autumn evaluation on a high level. The commission highlighted the work clothes and professional demonstration of the horses, as well as the breeding documents. During the evaluation, the preselection of the stallions and young mares for the breeding training was done as well as the horses for sale and castration were suggested.

Slovak Championship in vaulting took place in Dunajský Klátov at the end of September 2019. The best teams from the country came to compete.

The vaulting team from Topoľčianky has two horses. Seven-year-old gelding Leon after Dorman du Puy and Lord Inci Tatus and his half-sister Lea, which is also seven years old after Dorman du Puy and Lord Inci Tatus.

The team with its longeur Boris Kodak even this year gained several medals. In the category of junior squad 2* they reached to the gold and became the champions of Slovak Republic. On the horse Leon, there were Ivana Cigáňová, Andrej Meňhert, Stela Strečková, Laura Balážová, Sebastian Kodak a Matúš Solčiansky competing. In Pas de deux, Stela Strečková and Andrej Meňhert gained the silver medal.

Among the individuals, the gold won Ivana Cigáňová in the category children women 2*. In the same category Laura Balážová ended on the 6th place out of 27 competitors. The youngest member of the team Matúš Solčiansky also did a good job when he gained the gold medal in the category of children men 1*. Stela Strečková reached to the 4th place among juniors women 2*. There were also friendly competitions where Andrej Meňhert and Sebastian Kodak won their categories. Within the event, Leon became the best horse in competition of teams and the second best horse in pas de deux.

Slovak Vaulting Cup

Slovak vaulting cup (SVP) is an all-year-ranking. It evaluates best horses and the best competitors among women and men. Leon became the horse of the year in the team category and Lea won the pas de deux category. The ranking of women consists of 92 athletes. Ivana Cigáňová gained the second position, Laura Balážová the 9th position and Stela Strečková the 11th position. In the ranking of men the first place won Andrej Meňhert, Boris Kodak ended on the 4th position and Matúš Solčianksy on the 6th position.

During 11th-15th September 2019, the World Driving Championship for Pairs took place in Germany in a small town Drebkau. The organizer was the riding and driving association Raakow Castle, which has a great facility for driving sport.

83 athletes fulfilled the qualification criteria out of 24 countries of the world. 16 nations participated in competition of teams. Together there were 245 competing horses. The Ground Jury President was Joaquin Medina Garcia from Spain, the role of a technical delegate accepted Jeroen Houterman from Netherlands and British Barry Hunder was a course designer.

Slovakia was represented by Miroslav Matúška from the National Stud Farm Topoľčianky and for the first time Szilárd Barta from JO Martin-Záturčie Vrútky.

The vet check opened the event on Wednesday morning. Four horses did not pass – ITA, POL, ZA, LUX. The Slovak horses passed without any problems.

After the two days of dressage, Hungarian Martin Hölle got in the lead with a result 32,29. Miroslav Matúška ended on 41st place with 61,96 penalty points and Szilárd Barta reached 71,95 penalty points which was enough for 82nd place.

The marathon course was very difficult. Section B was 8,440 km long with 8 obstacles. Martin Hölle from Hungary confirmed his quality when he managed to hold the first place in marathon too. Miroslav Matúška improved his position and ended on 31^st place. The result of Szilárd Barta was sufficient for 70^th place.

The cones were a big disappointment for the leader Martin Hölle. He earned 14,49 penalty points and ended on the 59^th place. The winner was Austrian Stefan Bösch. Miroslav Matúška rode the course without knocking the balls off but with the penalties for time. He gained 26th position. Szilárd Barta ended on 70th place.

After completing of the results, the winner became Martin Hölle from Hungary, the silver medal went to Sandro Koalick from Germany and the bronze stayed in Netherlands thank to Stan van Eijk. In the competition of teams, the first place belonged to Hungary, Netherlands came the second and Germany the third.

Miroslav Matúška gained 41st place in combined competition. Szilárd Barta ended on 73rd position. In the competition of teams Slovakia was the 15th.

• CH M H2 Drebkau 2019, teams - 1.Maďarsko, 2.Holandsko, 3.Nemecko. CH M H2 Drebkau 2019, teams - 1.Maďarsko, 2.Holandsko, 3.Nemecko.
• CH M H2 Drebkau 2019, individuals - 1.Martin Höller (HUN), 2.Sandro Koalick (GER), 3.Stan van Eijk (NED). CH M H2 Drebkau 2019, individuals - 1.Martin Höller (HUN), 2.Sandro Koalick (GER), 3.Stan van Eijk (NED).
• Drebkau 2019 - Dressage. Drebkau 2019 - Dressage.
• Dressage - Drebkau 2019. Dressage - Drebkau 2019.
• Miroslav Matúška and Juraj Katrinec. Miroslav Matúška and Juraj Katrinec.
• Opening ceremony - Drebkau 2019. Opening ceremony - Drebkau 2019.
• Vet Check - Drebkau 2019. Vet Check - Drebkau 2019.
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Text: NŽT

Foto: Krisztina Horváth, Brigitte Gfeller

The Classical Riding School has already got a 16-year old tradition. It mainly has a representative function, not only at home but also abroad. It is well known in whole Europe. The performance of Quadrille and the movements above the ground are in demand by different occasions such as anniversaries, opening ceremonies or gala programmes of the equestrian exhibitions. It is the promotion of one of the many activities of the National Stud Farm Topoľčianky as well as the promotion of the Lipizzan breed and its versatile use. At the moment, the Classical Riding School of Topoľčianky consists of 24 breeding stallions of different age and level of schooling. There are nine riders who work with them.

From the history…

The establishment of the Classical Riding School of Topoľčianky is closely related to the Classical Riding School in Lipica. Its performances were the inspiration and motivation to establish the school in Topoľčianky. The paradox is that the Classical Riding School in Lipica was established by a Slovak Emil Šulgan. He was born in 1903 in Nitra and belonged among the most important hipological experts of his time. He worked for the National Stud Farm Topoľčianky for 14 years, during 1948-1951 as the director. He was an excellent rider and trainer. He rose up such riders as Dominik Pružinský, František Hrúzik, Jozef Čajda and many others. In the sixties he moved to Lipica in Slovenia where he established the famous Classical Riding School. The Slovenian riders and their performances with Lipizzan stallions took part in many international events. In 2001, by the occasion of 80^th anniversary of The Topoľčianky Stud establishment they showed their riding art in Topoľčianky. Two years later, the Classical Riding School of Topoľčianky was established. It doesn’t copy the school in Lipica nor in Vienna. It creates its own path. While the horses in Vienna are specialized on the work under the saddle and on the long reins, the horses in Topoľčianky are more universal since they also do the driving. Many of the horses also compete in sport dressage with excellent results. Two Lipizzan stallions have already gained a gold medal at the Slovak Championship in Dressage – Conversano VI-47 with Kristína Flaková in 2017 and Peter Vančo with Conversano XIII-47 in 2019. During its existence, the Classical Riding School in Topoľčianky took part in many international events. Among those most important ones surely belonged the agricultural trade show “Grüne Woche” in Berlin, or the participation at mega quadrille in Mannheim in 2007. Certainly worth mentioning is opening ceremony at “Pferd Wels” in 2014 which is regarded as one of the biggest equestrian trade show in Europe.

On the 5^th September 2019, the members of the Permanent Senate Commission of CZE for Rural Development visited the National Stud Farm Topoľčianky. Director of the National Stud Farm Topoľčianky Michal Horný welcomed this precious visit in the Riding Centre. Here they were introduced the typical representatives of the horse breeds that are bred at the stud since 1921. After the visit of the Hipological Exposition, all the guests subscribed the memorial book of the National Stud Farm Topoľčianky.

Members of the delegation:

sen. Jiří Oberfalzer – the Deputy Chairman of the Senate, the head of the delegation
sen. Miroslav Nenutil – the President of the Permanent Senate Commission of CZE for Rural Development
sen. Petr Šilar - the Deputy Chairman of the Commission

sen. Emílie Třísková – a member of the Commission 
sen. Karel Kratochvíle - a member of the Commission 
sen. Petr Holeček - a member of the Commission 
Mrs. Jitka Pilařová - a secretary of the Commission 

During 22^nd – 28^th August 2019, there was a traditional agricultural international exhibition Agrokomplex, which takes place in Nitra every year. This popular event already has a 46 year long tradition. More than 650 exhibitors came to promote their companies, services and products and more than 100 000 visitors visited the exhibition.

An integral part of the fair was The National Exhibition of the Livestock. The exhibition was opened by the minister of agriculture Gabriela Matečná. Many important people came to see the programme, for e.g. the former president of Slovak Republic Ivan Gašparovič. During the opening ceremony, the Quadrilla of the Lipizzaner stallions and riders from the National Stud Farm Topoľčianky was presented. It was supported by thousands of spectators and full tribunes. It is a prove that the Lipizzaner breeding is rightly registered in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Slovakia.

On 7^th-8^th September 2019, there was a Championship of West Slovakia in Show-jumping. The place of the event was the equestrian centre Cedos Trenčín Nozdrkovce. The senior category consists of the 130cm round and one jump-off.

This year, there were seven athletes on the start. Kristína Flaková with a horse Panavia represented the National Stud Farm Topoľčianky. Panavia is an 8-year old mare after Charisma from mother after Papillon from the breed of the National Stud Farm Topoľčianky. Only four competitors gained zero in the first round. Kristina Flaková and Panavia were the only riding couple without any faults in the jump-off. They became the Champions of West Slovakia in Show-jumping. The second place gained Marko Halo with mare Regata from the breed of the National Stud Farm Topoľčianky representing JK Trenčín Nozdrkovce and the bronze medal went to Pavla Sládková with the horse Rubel from JK Štefi Čachtice.

Congratulations and all the best in the future.

• From left- Marko Halo, Kristína Flaková, Paula Sládková. From left- Marko Halo, Kristína Flaková, Paula Sládková.
• Marko Halo, Adéla Maxoňová, Kristína Flaková, Anka Virágová, Ivan Podolský, Paula Sládková. Marko Halo, Adéla Maxoňová, Kristína Flaková, Anka Virágová, Ivan Podolský, Paula Sládková.
• The Champion of Show-jumping for West Slovakia - Kristína Flaková The Champion of Show-jumping for West Slovakia - Kristína Flaková
• Kristína Flaková, Panavia and their trainer Pavol Gašpar. Kristína Flaková, Panavia and their trainer Pavol Gašpar.
• Kristína Flaková and Panavia. Kristína Flaková and Panavia.
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The World Driving Championship for Pairs takes place every two years. This year the place of the event is Drebkau in Germany on 11^th -15^th Sept. 2019. The qualification criteria reached Miroslav Matúška. He drives Lipizzaners from the National Stud Farm Topoľčianky - Favory XII-8, Favory XII-6 a Neapolitano XI-45.

At this moment, the last preparation for the Championship is going on. Our invitation for the clinic was accepted by Zoltan Nyul from Hungary. The team will start their journey to Drebkau on Monday 9.9.2019.

Fingers crossed!

The Slovak Championship in Dressage 2019 of young horses and ponies took place again at the National Stud Farm Topoľčianky on 26th-28th July.  All the competitions were opened. The results of the riders with Lipican horses were counted for the dressage serial Lipican Cup 2019. The final is going to be in Szilvasvarad at the end of August.

Apart from the Slovak riders there also were riders from Hungary, Germany and Czech Republic.The Ground Jury consisted of very experienced judges. The Ground Jury President was Slovak national judge Peter Juhász. The other Ground Jury Members were Dagmar Kočiová from Slovakia, Iva Schutzová, Simona Fialová and Ilona Kružíková from Czech Republic.

The Championship was open in following categories:

5-6 year old horses

1^st place – Linda Kilíková, Rocky Diamond, JK Horse Club Nitra

2^nd place – Michaela Horná, Lorry, JK pri NŽ Topoľčianky

3rd place – Paraskevi Spišáková, Junior, JK Equipolis

Pony

1^st place – Diana Hunová, Sans Gene, JK Ivanka pri Dunaji

2^nd place – Júlia Martyneková, Ninus, JK Over Žilina

3rd place – Nela Remenárová, Aisha, JK Poľný Kesov

Full results: 

www.sjf.sk 

www.drezurawbl.sk   

www.nztopolcianky.sk

Great „thank you“ belongs to the sponzors, who devoted valuable prizes for the competitions: Ovoticoo Nitra, Cavalor, Chateau Topoľčianky, Heineken Nitra, Dalibor Gregor, Národný žrebčín Topoľčianky a JK pri NŽ Topoľčianky.

• Paraskevi Spišáková. Paraskevi Spišáková.
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• Nela Remenárová. Nela Remenárová.
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• Michaela Horná. Michaela Horná.
• Linda Kilíková. Linda Kilíková.
• Júlia Martyneková. Júlia Martyneková.
• Dianka Hunová. Dianka Hunová.
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The Slovak Championship in Dressage 2019 took place at the National Stud Farm Topoľčianky on 5th-7th July. About 60 horses had come to fight for the best results. During the three day event, the spectators could see almost 300 starts on different levels, from A to S, including the tests for young horses.

Excellent technical conditions, quiet atmosphere and a good organization were the reasons to come for all the dressage riders in Slovakia. The National Stud Farm Topoľčianky had prepared new stabling for the horses and new comfortable tribunes with seats and sunshades around the dressage arena, so the spectators and other members of the teams could comfortably watch competing horses.

The Ground Jury consisted of very experienced judges. The Ground Jury President was Slovak international judge Doc. RNDr. Ilja Vietor, PhD. The other Ground Jury Members were Peter Juhász from Slovakia, Iva Schutzová and Dana Kuřítková from Czech Republic and from Hungary the invitation accepted Barbara Franyo.

The Championship was open in four categories:

Children

1^st place – Dorota Jurštáková, Grigoris s, JK Trenčín Nozdrkovce

2^nd place – Sofia Laura Petranová, Przedswit XIX-16/Chocolate, NDKG Chorvátsky Grob

3rd place - Sofia Laura Petranová, Piaf, NDKG Chorvátsky Grob

Younger Juniors

1^st place – Zoya Ledecká, Vandato, Jk Balunky Bratislava

2^nd place – Ela Benediková, Hornett, JK VIDA Bratislava

3rd place – Linda Kilíková, Rocky Diamond, JK Horse Club Nitra

Older Juniors

1^st place –  Michaela Balážová, Gajlu, JK Martin Záturčie

2^nd place – Michaela Balážová, Marengo, JK Martin Záturčie

3rd place – Martina Výbohová, Enimo, JK Masarykov dvor

Seniors

1^st place –  Peter Vančo, Conversano XIII-47, JK pri NŽ Topoľčianky

2^nd place – Michaela Pechová, Edgar, JK Ivanka pri Dunaji

3rd place – Kristína Flaková, Conversano VI-47, JK pri NŽ Topoľčianky

Full results: 

www.sjf.sk 

www.drezurawbl.sk   

www.nztopolcianky.sk

Great „thank you“ belongs to the sponzors, who devoted valuable prizes for the competitions: Cavalor, Agrotami Nitra, Heineken Nitra, Národný žrebčín Topoľčianky a JK pri NŽ Topoľčianky.

-    All horses must be serologically tested (Coggins test) for infectious anaemia of horses (IAE). The test cannot be older than 6 months. The negative result of the test must be written in the passport of the horse, or there must be added a protocol about the negative result of the test in the passport. This will be checked before the horse is unloaded from a vehicle and stabled at the National Stud Farm Topoľčianky

If the requested documents will not be available, the horse will not be allowed to enter the premises of the National Stud Farm Topoľčianky. The passport must always accompany the horse!

As cases of Equine Infectious Anaemia (EIA) have recently occurred in Hungary, The National Stud Farm Topoľčianky requires following:

Events schedule.doc   Events schedule.pdf

APPLICATION

During 22nd -24th June 2015, there is a LIF Judge Clinic taking place at the premises of the National Stud Farm Topoľčianky. 35 representatives of 12 countries from all over the world have joined this interesting event. The first day of the clinic was divided into two main parts. As the first, there was a theoretical part led by Thomas Druml (AUT). In the afternoon, there was a practical evaluation of 27 stallions from 3 up to 21 years of age. The stallions were on different level of education focused on different equestrian disciplines, mainly driving and dressage. The group of senior judges was led by Janez Rus from Lipica (SLO) and the group of junior judges led Thomas Druml (AUT) led the group of junior judges. Tomorrow, they will continue by evaluation of mares.

During the 4^th and 5^th July 2014, the oldest and the largest German State Stud Farm in Marbach celebrated its significant jubilee – 500^th anniversary of its establishment. Thirteen state studs from eight European countries took part at the stunning celebrations. The National Stud Farm Topoľčianky was there…

One of the most significant equestrian fairs in Europe called „PFERD Wels“ takes place every year in a beautiful Austrian town – Wels. Almost 44 000 visitors came to the area of Wels exhibition. There were horse lovers, hobby riders, breeders as well as professional riders and trainers of various equestrian disciplines.

More than 230 exhibitors from 10 European countries were a part of this unique fair. They were offering equestrian goods of all sorts. The visitors could see over 200 presentations in daily programme focused on introduction of horse breeds and breeding institutions or individual riding disciplines. There were more than 500 horses of various breeds form the world stabled.