ALLI (NN–NN)

He was born as Kaktus in 1920, bred by Stefan Walewski from Inczew, owned by the Polish Army. In 1931 and 1933 he won at Szosland PN in Warsaw. IO Amsterdam 1928, team silver. in jumping. He made one mistake at the Olympics. Rider Capt. K. Szosland – 2 points. penalties, XNUMXth place ind.
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This is what Leon Kon wrote about Alli's (Ali, Aly, ex Kaktus) performance during the 1928 Olympic Games Amsterdam (the original language has been retained in the text):

"The following were registered and took part in the 'Prix des Nation': 1) 'Mylord', imported from Ireland. under Lieutenant Gzowski of the 15th Lancers Regiment. 2) "Ali" of national origin; purchased by the renovation committee, breeder unknown, under Lieutenant Szosladem of the 2nd Uhlan Regiment. 3) "Readglet", imported from Ireland; under the captain Antoniewicz from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment.

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The second Polish rider was Lt. Szosland on "Alli". The sharp "Alli" requires great sensitivity. He has a tendency to "get under" the obstacle, i.e. bounce too close, making one "over-speed" half-beat of gallop. Then a "front error" is almost inevitable. Losing contact with its muzzle in front of an obstacle for a split second can result in disaster. See Szosland. with great intuition, sensing his every reflex, and at the same time with a great gallop pace, protecting himself from "Aili" "dodging" the reins; he finished the entire parcour in style. During the oxer, only the horse, giving a completely correct, full jump, "released" its right hind leg; As a result, he knocked down the first pole and received 2 penalty points. (…)”

Author: Leon Kon
"Amsterdam - Hilversum" (1928) - Leon Kon

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