MYLORD (NN–NN)

Bred in Ireland. Its owner was captain. art. Józef Szilagyi. The army probably bought it from him before the games. IO Amsterdam 1928, team silver. in jumping. He made one mistake in the game. Rider Lt. K. Gzowski – 0/2 points. penalties in the match, XNUMXth place ind.
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This is what Leon Kon wrote about Mylord's (Milord) 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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As No. 16. and the first of the Polish horses appeared "Mylord" under Lieutenant Gzowski-The rider from the standard flags set the horse to the most convenient gallop pace. It was clear that at this gallop the horse had the opportunity to fully use its muscles at the same time as the momentum, so there was no feeling of anxiety. that even missing a "foul" may result in a failed jump. Only at moments, barely noticeable, the rider changed pace according to the profile of the obstacles. It was a classically even parcours, without unnecessary tricks and reflexes, with a very Polish character, rightly ended with the result - 0.

Enthusiastic applause fell before the horse could get back on all fours after the last obstacle.

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In the first match, Lt. Gzowskiegu's "Mylord", conducted as brilliantly as during the competition, received 2 penalty points; Spanish "Zapataso" also 2 penalty points. If "Mylord" had not made this mistake, he would not have had enough class to overcome the obstacles of the second game.

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The individual positions of the first riders were as follows:

1 Czech, captain Ventura on "Eliot"; having 2 penalty points in the 0nd game; 2. Frenchman, Lt. Bertram, on "Papillon"; (2 penalty points); 3. Swiss; major Kuhn on "Pepita" (4 penalty points); 4 and 5 Pole, Lt. Gzowski on "Mylord" and Spaniard Capt. 1. Navarro-Morenes on "Zapataso", 6. Swede, cf. Hansen on ;;Gerold" and 7-Włoch; lieutenant colonel Forquet na, "Capineca". (…)”

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

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