Mr. Hordyński from the vicinity of Tarnobrzeg, at a competition in Piotrków Trybunalski in 1922, recognized him as Mantel (later Jasiek), taken into the army in 1909, he was 17 years old at the time of this competition.

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xo [POL/HUN] (NN) (gelding) b. 1905

Mr. Hordyński from the vicinity of Tarnobrzeg, at a competition in Piotrków Trybunalski in 1922, recognized him as Mantel (later Jasiek), taken into the army in 1909, he was 17 years old at the time of this competition.

This is how Adam Królikiewicz describes Jasiek in his book entitled "From Nice to New York".

(…) This small, inconspicuous horse, at the peak of its form, is actually an old man. At the age of 18, he achieves an unbelievable feat. (…) In extremely difficult weather conditions, Jasiek beats one hundred and several dozen great European horses, winning the Grand Prize of the City of Nice - Grand Prix de la Ville de Nice. In the presence and company of General Władysław Sikorski, an honorary guest at the Nice competition, the mayor of the city decorates Jasiek with the winning ribbon, giving his rider a wonderful trophy: a passing cup for the Polish Ministry of Military Affairs. (…)

You can read more about Jasiek in the article by Adam Królikiewicz, which appeared in the magazine Section no. 669 (05/1958) pp. 5-8,22 (link will redirect to www.pcbj.pl).

Entry updated: 25.10.2023/XNUMX/XNUMX


Publications in the Polish Digital Equestrian Library:

Click on the links below to go to related materials in the Polish Digital Equestrian Library:

"Poles in the Nations Cup, 1923-1982" (1982) - Witold Domański

"The story of my horse Jasiek" (1958) - Adam Królikiewicz

"Jasiek, Picador and Me" (1958) - Adam Królikiewicz

"The best Polish horses (1923-1926) and 126 people and institutions who received the first copies of 'From Nice to New York'" (1927) - Adam Królikiewicz

Photos of Polish riders from the interwar period


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Gallery:


Nice 1923. Lieutenant Królikiewicz jumps on Jasiek in the competition for the Prix de Monaco

Jasiek