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Horse riding trainer, co-founder of the Polish Equestrian Association and its general secretary. Knight of the Cross of Valor and the Silver Cross of Merit.

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In the history of our horse sport, next to a number of excellent competitors who made our equestrian traditions famous with their victories in many stadiums around the world, a very prominent place was occupied by a talented rider and an unrivaled instructor and equestrian expert - Major Leon Kon. Although his lack of health did not allow him to take an active part in competitions, he was nevertheless able to ride and jump horses precisely, and, above all, he was able to perfectly train those who nature had endowed with a strong body, talent and the desire to learn to ride at the highest level.

Leon Kon was born in Warsaw on September 5, 1888 to father Gabryel and mother Jadwiga née Dąbrowska. In his early childhood, his parents took him to St. Petersburg, where he started attending the 1906th classical gymnasium, which he graduated in XNUMX. Then he entered the university, the faculty of natural sciences, but he did not graduate due to being too involved in horse sports.
While still in junior high school, he became fond of horse riding and gradually became more and more involved in it, so that over time it became his main activity.

Having met a wealthy and passionate rider while still a junior high school student, Paweł Taniejew gained his sympathy and support in teaching riding. P. Taneyev, who had mastered mange riding well, selflessly trained the young adept of this art and lent him his horses, and in 1905-1906 he began to practice "higher school" exercises with him. Seeing that the student had exceptional passion and talents, he introduced him to a world-famous rider and instructor at the Officers' School in St. Petersburg, James Fillis. L. Kon trained under him at the higher driving school in 1906 and 1907.

Due to the progress he was making and his growing enthusiasm for horse riding, he left the university to devote himself entirely to his equestrian career.

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Throughout L. Kon's hard-working life, his greatest achievement was that, together with Col. K. Rómmel was the first to attack the outdated rules of manege riding in the reborn Poland in the 1920s and, despite initially very strong resistance, they were able to force through a change in the horse riding teaching system at the Cavalry Training Center in Grudziądz, from where the new riding rules gradually spread throughout the country. They also brought many laurels to our equestrian sport on the international forum, including the Olympics.

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Author: Witold Pruski

Source: "Major Leon Kon and His Role in Polish Horsemanship" (1969) - Witold Pruski

Entry updated: 06.03.2024/XNUMX/XNUMX


Leon Con died in Poznań on November 24, 1964, at the age of 76.
He was buried in Kościan in the Poznań province.


Publications in the Polish Digital Equestrian Library:

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"Jerzy Grabowski and the first course of riding instructors" (2013) - Renata Urban

"History of horse riding, part XVII” (1994) – Witold Domański

"History of horse riding, part XV” (1993) – Witold Domański

"Polish Riding Association" (1991) – Leon Con

"Paris Olympics 1924" (1990) – Leon Kon

"Central Cavalry School and the 2nd Grochowski Uhlan Regiment" (1990)

"History of horse riding, part III” (1989) – Witold Domański

"After 24 years in the Olympic competition" (1972) - Witold Domański

"Major Leon Kon and His Role in Polish Horsemanship" (1969) - Witold Pruski

"It was not easy to start horse riding after the war" (1965) - Leon Kon

"Horse Riding" (1953) - Leon Kon

"1927 Łazienki 1937" (1937) - Leon Kon

"Polish horse riding in 1936" (1937) - Leon Kon

"Horse Games of the 1936th Olympiad" (XNUMX) - Leon Kon

"Amsterdam - Hilversum" (1928) - Leon Kon

"Polish riders at the ninth (1928th) Olympiad" (XNUMX) - Leon Kon

"Already about the 1928 Olympics..." (1926) - Leon Kon

"Polish equestrianism at the VIII Olympiad" (1924) - Leon Kon

"Leon Kon – co-founder of the Polish driving school" – Andrzej Sarnowski, Zdzisław Witkowski

Photos from the collection of the Museum of Sport and Tourism - Warsaw


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The best Polish rider before WWI. Between 1894 and 1914 he won over 300 awards. In 1912-13 he competed in Wielka Pardubice (2x second place - Zeppelin).

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TADEUSZ DACHOWSKI, born in 1870 Leśkowa, Kiev land. Mr. Tadeusz Dachowski's father, Kazimierz, was one of the oldest breeders of thoroughbred horses.

Already as a child, T. Dachowski developed a taste for horses and developed an eye for beautiful models of his father's herd.

After graduating from secondary school at the Jesuit Fathers in Tarnopol in 1899, T. Dachowski entered the Faculty of Architecture of the Dresden University of Technology. At that time, the Leśków herd was liquidated.

After returning from Dresden, T. Dachowski started horse riding, but not systematically and without any thought of public performances.

In 1894, T. Dachowski was invited for the first time by the late. Mr. Józefa count. Potockiego to Antoniny for the horse hunting season.

The performance was unfortunate. T. Dachowski rode a great hunter from the Antonińska stable, "Dublet". This horse, very energetic, carried its rider at the very beginning of the run, but in the opposite direction to which the hunt went.

Then T. Dachowski realized how far he was from good driving, especially from following dogs.

This episode and great ambition stimulated the young rider to study horse riding very seriously.

T. Dachowski's first public appearance took place in 1895 during the Jarmoliniec races, where he was lucky and won his first competition prize on "Medusa", a pupil of St. Janowski.

After this successful debut, T. Dachowski purchased a couple of new horses for par-force hunting.

In 1896, fate brought him together with the new director of the Antoniński stables, Mr. Egon v, Kadich, a certified instructor from the "Reitlehrer Institut" in Vienna. T. Dachowski stays in Antoniny for almost two winters and only to work under the supervision of Mr. Kadich. The work began with the horse riding alphabet, riding 6 horses a day.

Since then, the golden book of T. Dachowski's equestrian career has been written: - horse hunting for a fox in the Roman Campania, for a fallow deer in Bracciano, competitions in Vienna, Berlin, Budapest, Lviv, Krakow, Marburg, steeplechase in Pardubice, cross-country runs, obstacle races and etc. etc

The year 1903 was particularly lucky, in which T. Dachowski, taking part in competitions, obstacle races and cross-country races, was never beaten.

In 1912 and 13, T. Dachowski took part in the most difficult steeple in Pardubice.

Each time he rode his own "Zeppelin", bred by Kaz. Ostoia-Ostaszewskiego. In 1912, out of 13 starting horses, three finished the race, and in 1913, out of 8 horses, 4 or 5 finished the race. "Zeppelin" never failed, which is a great rarity here, constantly taking second place, just behind the winner.

Counting only victories and second prizes, until the outbreak of World War T. Dachowski won over 280 awards. Since he managed to return to the country in 1921 after numerous and difficult experiences, he has been taking part in competitions in Krakow, Vienna, Piotrków and Warsaw, but only on other people's horses, winning more than one first prize.

Author: PCBJ based on the article "Honorary Riding Badge" (1936) editor of the magazine 'Rider and Breeder'

Entry updated: 15.12.2023/XNUMX/XNUMX


Tadeusz Dachowski died on December 16, 1951.
He was buried in Krakow, cm. Rakowicki,
quarter Ca, western row, Łobaczewski's place on the right.


Publications in the Polish Digital Equestrian Library:

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"Tadeusz Dachowski - Album" (2023)

"The history of the creation of... the Służewiec Track" (2023) - Monika Jarosz

"International and national equestrian competitions for the Polish Army Award" - Jerzy Stanisław Wojciechowski

"History of equestrian competitions in Poland" (1982) - Witold Pruski

"Companions of the front roads, fragments" [fragments] (1964) - Stanisław Popławski

"Pardubice, city of sport"

Articles

"Tadeusz Dachowski" (2023) - Witold Sikorski

"Hunting of the Polish landed gentry on lands taken in the second half of the 2018th century" (XNUMX) - Tomasz Kargol

"The Rider from the Borderlands" (2012) - Hanna Polańska

"Dachowski's Return" (2012) - Piotr Załęcki

"Anniversary hunting par force with Józef Potocki in Antoniny" (2003) - Aldona Cholewianka-Kruszyńska

"Horse riding competitions in Poland at the beginning of the 1981th century" (XNUMX) - Witold Pruski

"A century of the first equestrian competitions in Poland" (1980) - Witold Pruski

"Honorary Riding Badge" (1936)

"At the hippodrome in Łazienki" - Tadeusz Grabowski

"Nowy Tor in Służewiec" (1929) - editor: Rider and Breeder

Magazines

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The Horseman from the Borderlands – Tadeusz Dachowski | MOVIE


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Soldier, rider, bronze medalist of the Olympic Games Amsterdam 1928, team eventing, Knight of the Virtuti Militari, Emperor Charles Cross, Cross of Valor.

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Józef Piotr Trenkwald was born on August 14, 1897 in Vienna. He was the son of Robert, a general of the Austrian army, and Hermina, Countess Fellner von Feldegg. (…)

On December 7, 1918, he joined the Polish Army and was assigned to the 8th Uhlan Regiment. Prince Józef Poniatowski in Krakow. In 1919, as a platoon commander, he fought against the Ukrainians on the Volhynian front, making bold and very dangerous raids against the overwhelming enemy forces, for which in January 1920 he was presented with the Virtuti Militari War Order. He participated in the Polish-Bolshevik war. He fought with Semyon Budyonny's Horse Army at Berestechko, Artasov and Komarov (August 31, 1920).

He commanded a squadron in the 1st Mounted Rifle Regiment, which in 1920 fought fierce battles with the Red Army. For his courage on the battlefields, he was twice awarded the Cross of Valor and the Silver Cross of Merit, the Bronze Medal of Valor, the Emperor Charles Cross, the Silver and Bronze Medal of Merit "Signum Laudis". In 1919 he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant, and in 1924 - captain.

Józef Trenkwald was a very good rider, and his superiors noticed his skills, qualifying him for the team preparing to participate in the Olympic Games in 1920. Poland was to make its international debut in Antwerp after 123 years of captivity. It was the first riding group that was established at the Central Riding School in Grudziądz based on the order of the General Inspector of Riding in April 1920. The organizers of the group were Lt. Col. Sergiusz Zahorski, Major Karol Rómmel (who took over the leadership) and Lt. Tadeusz Daszewski. In addition to Lieutenant Trenkwald, 14 other players were trained. However, the departure of Polish riders to the Olympic competitions did not take place because in mid-June 1920 the officers were sent to the Eastern Front and fought in the Polish-Bolshevik war.

Before the next Olympic Games in 1924, he was excluded from preparations due to a fracture of both bones of the left lower leg. In 1928, he received a third chance to compete in the Olympics. This time, no event interrupted the participation of the captain. Trenkwald in the Olympic competition. He qualified for the national team in eventing. The Concours Complet d'Equitation was held from August 8 to 12 in Hilversum near Amsterdam. After the first trial, in which the judges paid attention to the horse's exterior, the Poles placed only 17th place out of 46 teams taking part in the competition, but Captain Trenkwald on Lion's Claw took a high 12th place in the field of XNUMX riders. The field test significantly improved the position of the Polish team, which moved to third place, and the captain. Trenkwald was once again the best in the team. The last attempt at eventing, the show jumping competition was organized at the main Olympic stadium in Amsterdam. The parcours with XNUMX obstacles was overcome by Lion's Claw without any major problems and, ultimately, individually by Captain. Trenkwald took XNUMXth place. The remaining Poles won: XNUMXth place – captain. Antoniewicz and XXVI - Lt. Col. Rómmel, and in the team classification, the Poles won the Olympic bronze medal.


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In the years 1923-1939, Józef Trenkwald participated many times in international competitions in Poland and abroad. He took part in the prestigious Nations Cup competition three times, and twice he was in the national team that managed to win the trophy. It was in 1931, in June in Warsaw and in August in Riga. In both competitions he rode the mare Madzia. He also competed in the Polish Equestrian Championships held since 1931, standing on the podium three times. In 1931, in Warsaw, on his horse, Partyzant, he became the 1933nd vice-champion of Poland in eventing, in 1937 in Warsaw - on Madzia, he won the title of runner-up in eventing, and in 1935, in Gniezno - on Zwiahel, he won the title of XNUMXnd vice-champion of Poland in the show jumping competition. He was involved in horse riding not only practically, but also theoretically, being the author of numerous professional articles in specialist magazines and cavalry periodicals of the interwar period. In XNUMX, the Polish Equestrian Federation awarded him the Honorary Equestrian Badge for participating in the games and winning the Olympic bronze medal.

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The entire article and other sources can be found in the Polish Digital Equestrian Library (click)

Author: Renata Urban

Entry updated: 14.05.2024/XNUMX/XNUMX


Joseph Trenkwald died November 19, 1956 in London.
He was buried in Brompton Cemetery in London.
Posthumously promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel.


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"Origin and activity of CWK in Grudziądz" (2022) - Renata Urban

"Traditions of horse sports in Poland until 1939" (2022) - Renata Urban

"One driving school, different fates" (2019) - Hanna Łysakowska

"Józef Piotr Trenkwald" (2012) - Witold Duński

“Józef Trenkwald – Olympian from Amsterdam 1928” (2012) – Renata Urban

"Polish seat what Grudziądz was for Polish horse riding" (2002)

"History of horse riding, part X” (1992) – Witold Domański

"Reflections on the Polish horse riding school" (1976)

"Great Military Riding Schools. Poland – Grudziądz” (1934)

"Sixth International Official Horse Competition in Warsaw" (1933) - Józef Trenkwald, Seweryn Kulesza, Kazimierz Szosland

"In defense of the horse riding system we have chosen" (1932) - Michał Woysym-Antoniewicz, Józef Trenkwald

"Los Angelos" (1932) - Józef Trenkwald, Michał Antoniewicz

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READGLEADT (NN – NN)

Bred in Ireland. It was owned by the Horse Sports Group. Ridden by various riders. In the 2nd half In the 20s he won several PN competitions. Calm and confident. IO Amsterdam 1928, team silver. in jumping. Rider Capt. M. Antoniewicz – 6 points. penalties, XNUMXth place ind.

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Soldier. Rider. Coach. Olympian at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris (7th place). Lt. Col. Commander of the 21st Vistula Uhlans Regiment (Battle of Mokra).

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Kazimierz Stanisław de Rostwo-Suski was born on September 21, 1891 in Karpowce in Volhynia. He was the son of Tadeusz and Maria Przyborowska. He graduated from the Real School in Krakow, passing the high school leaving examination in 1909. In the years 1909-1910 he studied at the Vienna University of Technology, and then in the years 1910-1914 at the Agricultural University of Tabor in the Czech Republic, from which he graduated with an agronomist diploma.

From August 1914 to October 1918, he served in the Austrian army. He participated in the First World War. In 1916, he was promoted to second lieutenant, and in 1918 - to lieutenant. On November 1, 1918, he joined the Polish Army. He was a professional soldier. In 1920, he was promoted to captain. During the Polish-Soviet War, he commanded a squadron of the 6th Uhlan Regiment.

In the interwar period, captain Kazimierz Rostwo-Suski served successively in the 6th and 4th Regiment of Uł., in the Cavalry Department of the Ministry of Military Affairs, in the School of Professional Cavalry Non-Commissioned Officers in Jaworów (1929-1930), in the 6th Mounted Rifle Regiment in Żółkiew (1931-1935 ) and in 21st P. Uł. Nadwiślańskie in Równe, where he was deputy commander from 1936. In the opinion of his superior (Colonel Col. Adam Korytkowski), he was an officer of upright character, strong will, extremely hard-working, proactive, with great initiative; very intelligent, sharp and precise mind; tactically very good, completely prepared to command the regiment. During this time, he was promoted - in 1931 to major, and in 1937 - to lieutenant colonel. In the spring of 1939, he completed the regiment commanders' course in Rembertów, and on August 13, 1939, he took up the position of commander of the 21st Regiment Commander. In the opinion of Brig. Gen. Władysław Anders, Kazimierz Rostwo-Suski was an outstanding cavalry staff officer and an exemplary quartermaster.

He became interested in horse sports in the early 1921s. In 12, a Riding Club was established in Warsaw, which in the first days of June organized equestrian competitions on the horse racing track at Pola Mokotowskie. Twelve competitions were held then, and one of the main prizes was won by Captain. Kazimierz Rostwo-Suski on his horse Gogo. As a very good rider, in 1921 he was sent to a horse riding course at the Central Riding School (hereinafter referred to as CSJ) in Grudziądz, and in 1922 he qualified, together with the horses: General, Kleopatra and Qui Vive, for the Olympic group established in Warsaw at 1st Light Cavalry Regiment, led by Maj. Karol Rómmel. The second group led by Maj. Dymitr Exe and Lt. Leon Kon was established in Grudziądz at CSJ. In 1924, representatives of both groups took part in many international competitions, which were a test before the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris and were to ultimately determine the composition of the national team. Rtm. Rostwo-Suski participated in competitions in Nice, where he was part of the team that took 31th place in the Nations Cup on Generale, and in Lucerne, where Polish riders won a total of XNUMX awards.

In Poland's Olympic debut at the Games in Paris in 1924, he represented the national colors in eventing, held from July 21 to 26. 46 competitors from 13 countries took part in the competition, including 10 national teams. In the Polish team, apart from Rtm. Kazimierz Rostwo-Suski, who, due to an injury to his best horse General, started on the reserve Lady, also included: Lt. Col. K. Rómmel, Maj. T. Komorowski and Lt. K. Szosland. The competition was difficult, most of the Polish horses, shod by a French blacksmith, lost their shoes during the cross-country test, which did not have a positive impact on the course of the competition, but ultimately the entire team finished the cross country. On July 26, the last part of eventing took place - a show jumping competition. All the horses felt the hardships of the previous attempt and jumped reluctantly, but the Polish riders finished the competition intact. Ultimately, Kazimierz Rostwo-Suski was XXIV as the reserve Lady, the rest took the following places: X - K. Rómmel, XXIII - K. Szosland and XXVI - T. Komorowski.

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The entire article and other sources can be found in the Polish Digital Equestrian Library (click)

Author: Renata Urban

Entry updated: 07.11.2023/XNUMX/XNUMX


Kazimierz Suski de Rostwo died on March 9, 1974 in Kraków. He was buried at the Rakowicki cemetery (military part at ul. Prandoty, plot 8 WOJ-12-16).


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"Kazimierz Suski de Rostwo" (2012) - Witold Duński

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"Olympic Riders" (2000) - Hanna Łysakowska

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"Chamonix - Paris 1924" (1990) - Wojciech Lipoński

"Paris Olympics 1924" (1990) – Leon Kon

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

"The development of equestrian competitions in the years 1924-1926" (1982)

"Polish riders at the Olympic Games in the years 1912—1976" (1980) - A. Święciki

"Reflections on the Polish horse riding school" (1976)

"Polish equestrianism at the Olympic Games in the interwar period" (1972)

"Polish riders at the Olympics" (1968) - W. Domański, B. Skulicz

"Great Military Riding Schools. Poland – Grudziądz” (1934)

"1927th Olympiad - Paris" (XNUMX) - Adam Królikiewicz

"From Nice to New York" (1927) - Adam Królikiewicz

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"Underground Poland - SUSKI de ROSTWO, Kazimierz" [link] (2021)

"Paris 1924" [link] (2016)

"Lt. Col. Kazimierz Stanisław de Rostwo-Suski" [link] (2014)

"Kazimierz De Rostwo-Suski, 1891-1974" [link]

"Lt. Col. Kazimierz Stanisław de Rostwo Suski" [link]

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1939nd Vice-Champion of Poland in the Comprehensive Riding Horse Competition. Soldier, Trainer. Activist of the Polish Equestrian Association. Awarded the Medal for the War of XNUMX. Major of the Polish Army.

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In the interwar years, he was the 1936nd vice-champion of Poland in eventing - 1940 (horse of Aldon Czamar), a member of the Equestrian Sports Group of the CWK in Grudziądz preparing for the Olympics in Helsinki (1939). As a captain of the Horse Artillery, he was captured in September XNUMX. Before the war, he was awarded many times at equestrian competitions in Poland and abroad - including: Sopot, Warsaw, Grudziądz, Nice and Turin in show jumping and eventing competitions, he rode horses: Ares, Eskimos, Aldona Czamara, Gwiazdor, Anitra, Bej and others. During this time, he cooperated with high-class Polish riders and trainers.

After the war, he worked at the Liski Stud Farm (1961-62), where he trained, among others, Pacyński brothers, in 1964-67 he worked at PSO Biały Bór as the head of the Stallion Training Center (riders include: Andrzej Krzysztofik, Bolesław Suliga and the Nowakowscy brothers). In 1968-69 he was also the coach of PTWK in Sopot. At that time, in addition to his work as a trainer, he was also successful as a rider, riding the mare Drwina. From 1969 to 1973, he trained horses at the Training Center at the Cieślin-Popowiczki State Farm, while also working at the Sports Horse Training Center at the Kusowo State Farm and the "Zieloni" Riding Club in Bydgoszcz, training, among others, Czesław Gerlach, Marta Głuchowska and Iwona Kwaśniewska, and also collaborated with Jadwiga Pasturczak. The next place of work was the Student Riding Club at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń (1973-75), and then the Toruń Horse Riding Club at the State Agricultural Farm in Przysiek, training, among others, Andrzej Lipiński, Aleksandra Burniewicz (daughter), Marek Lipiński, Roman Dygdała, Andrzej Kłopotowski and Paweł Komorowski. From 1977 to 1984 he was a trainer at the Riding Club in Ciechocinek at RSSW Plebanka (riders: Roman Śmigielski, Paweł Cymerman), and then until 1985 at the Riding Club at PTTK in Golub-Dobrzyń. Of course, there were many more horsewomen and riders, both sporty and recreational.

Detailed information, documents and photos confirming the above-described riding and coaching career are in our possession and regardless of this short entry - an extension of this information can be found in the Lexicon of Polish Riding "Horse for Glory" by Witold Duński, published by PZJ in Warsaw in 2012 .

Mr. Major Leon Burniewicz had a very busy life, also being retired, he lived to the age of 88.

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Author: Marek Lipiński

Entry updated: 25.10.2023/XNUMX/XNUMX


Leon Burniewicz died on February 21, 1996 in Toruń.
He was buried in the cemetery at ul. Żwirki i Wigury.


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On May 27.05.1927, 5000, the Hippodrome with stands for XNUMX spectators was opened in Łazienki Królewskie. The design of the arena was made by Józef Główczewski (designed by Łącka and Białka), modeled on the Monte Pincio Hippodrome in Rome. 
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On March 10, 1927, thanks to the efforts of Colonel Zahorski, a meeting of the provisional Committee of International Horse Competitions was held at the Castle, chaired by him as the initiator, to which the following were invited: Director of the Department of Horse Breeding in the Ministry of Agriculture Fryderyk Jurjewicz, head of the Department of State Studs, Eng. Jan Grabowski, Col. B. Wieniawa Długoszowski, Col. Strzemiński, Eng. Z. Słomiński, builder in the Warsaw Magistrate, Lt. Col. S. Korytowski, Lt. Col. K. Rómmel, Major Hochstim, Capt. L. Kon, Capt. S. Halik, Capt. Dworakowski, Capt. Piotrowski, Capt. Kossakowski and Lieutenant K. Zaleski.

The matter of founding the Society of International and National Equestrian Competitions was considered and the presented construction projects were considered. It was decided that the construction of the new stadium in Park Sobieski should start on April 1, and by then the construction project should be completely finished.

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This is how one of the most beautiful equestrian stadiums in Europe was created. Its designer and builder was Eng. arch. Józef Główczewski from Płock (also stable designer at PSO Łąck and Białka). The construction was carried out at a rapid pace and on May 27, 1927, the first international equestrian competitions in Poland were opened in Łazienki. They took place on 27 and 30 May and 1, 3, 6, 7 and 8 June.

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Soldier, major, artilleryman. Rider and trainer. He was awarded, among others, 3 times with the Cross of Valour. PN Winner, New York 1926, Nice 1926 Hamlet 2.20. (And them.),

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Michał Toczek was born on September 27, 1889 in Nozdrzec in the family of Wojciech Toczek and Katarzyna née Sochacka. He graduated from primary school in his hometown. He loved horses from an early age. He got used to them and understood them.

From September 1, 1901 to May 27, 1909, he was a student at the CK Gymnasium in Przemyśl with Polish as the language of instruction. On May 27, 1909, he passed his secondary school-leaving examination. In the period from October 1, 1909 to June 15, 1913, he studied law at the Jan Kazimierz University in Lviv. On June 15, 1913, he received a legal discharge. As a law graduate, he successfully passed two legal exams: historical and political, and one strict state exam.

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Our hero belonged to an honorable group of patriots who, as Królikiewicz himself said, when addressing the Polish community, did not play "only games" in the Polish army and jumped masterfully in front of the audience, "but also during the war, when it happens" and the chest covered with orders was the best proof of this.

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His request - "Remember about Poland, which we serve." – addressed to compatriots in the United States is still valid.

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Author: Agata Duda

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Entry updated: 19.11.2023/XNUMX/XNUMX


Michal Toczek died in Przemyśl on October 30, 1971, at the age of 82.
He was buried at the Communal Cemetery in Zasanie (section 17, row 9, grave number 5).


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Born on October 8, 1901 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia.

Father Alexander. Mother Wanda née Scipio del Campo. Graduate of the Junior High School in Śmieło, Kiev Governorate, School of Infantry Cadets in Warsaw, Central School of Cavalry in Grudziądz, Central School of Gymnastics and Sport in Poznań. Non-commissioned officer of the 11th Don Lancer Regiment in the Russian Volunteer Army, Captain Kossak's 2nd Dragoon Regiment, 3rd Independent Border Rifle Squadron, 6th Horse Rifle Regiment, 1st Light Cavalry Regiment, second lieutenant of the 15th Poznan Uhlan Regiment.
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Amsterdam May 17 - August 12, 1928 - silver medal on Mylorda in the Nations Cup together with Michał Antoniewicz-Woysy on Readgledt, Kazimierz Szosland on Ali. In the individual Show Jumping Competition he was fourth with Mylord.

Before becoming an Olympic medalist in 1928, he was a soldier first.
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From 1919, the senior shooter Kazimierz Gzowski fought for Poland in the 2nd Regiment of Dragoons. From August 6, 1919, he was a corporal in the 6th Regiment of Mounted Riflemen. From September 1920, he fought as a platoon leader in the heavy machine gun squadron of the 1st Light Cavalry Regiment.

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Brigadier General Polish army. Heroic defender of Lviv. Commander of the 26th Greater Poland Lancers Regiment and the Wielkopolska Cavalry Brigade in the September 1939 campaign. Doctor of law. Before 1914, a member of the National Youth Union ("Z") and Bartosz Teams.

Born on February 22, 1891 in Lviv.

During World War I, a cavalry officer in the Austrian army. In the Polish army from November 1918; after graduating from the French Higher Military School (1922), lecturer in general tactics at WSWoj.

In 1927-39 he was successively commander of: 26th Uhlan Regiment, Pomeranian BK and Wielkopolska BK.

In September 1939, commander of the cavalry operational group in the "Poznań" army, participant in the Battle of the Bzura; then in German captivity. After returning to the country, in a state of rest. Author of historical and military works.

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Source: Small Military Encyclopaedia, ed. I, ed. Jerzy Bordziłowski, Warsaw 1967

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Roman Abraham died on August 26, 1976 in Warsaw. The general was buried next to his mother at the Farny Cemetery in Września.


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Major of the cavalry of the Polish Army, silver and bronze Olympic medalist in equestrian.

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He was born on July 7, 1897 in Kraków.

He graduated from junior high school and Officer Cavalry School. He studied law and administration at the Jagiellonian University for 6 semesters.

He joined the Austrian army and participated in World War I. He was interned in Hungary, and then fought again on the (Italian) front in the 1st Austrian Uhlan Regiment. After the war, he returned to Krakow. On November 22, 11, he joined the Polish Army (second lieutenant). From 1918. In 1.01, he served in the 1919nd Regiment of the Rokitnian Chevaliers, with which he fought in Silesia (2), Pomerania, took part in the Kiev offensive and also in the ceremony of Poland's marriage to the Baltic Sea (February 1920, 10.2). After the war, in 1920-1924, he trained cavalrymen and horse shooters at the Cavalry Training Center in Grudziądz, and from 29 to 1930 he was a horse riding instructor. In 1924 he was appointed chief inspector of horses in Tarnopol.

On June 21, 6, due to his excellent riding skills, he was sent to the course of the Olympic team in Grudziądz. He took part in the Olympics only in 1924 in Amsterdam, where he won two medals: bronze in the team competition (partners: K. Rómmel, J. Trenkwald) in eventing (1928rd place out of 3 starts with the result of 14, 5067 points) and silver during the team (partners: C. Gzowski, K. Szosland) jumping competition (92nd place out of 2 starts with a score of 14 points). Individually, he took 8th place in eventing (out of 19 events with a score of 46, 1822 points), in jumping he was 50th (out of 20 events with a score of 46 points). He competed on Moje Miła (eventing) and Readgleadt (jumping).

He participated in the Nations Cup four times, where he triumphed twice - in New York (4) and in Warsaw (2).

His sports career was interrupted due to an accident he suffered during one of the trainings (he was crushed by a horse, the only rescue was an operation during which his lung was removed). After a long recovery, he returned to competitive sport.

In 1939 he took part in battles on the front. Until 1945 he was imprisoned in the German camps of Kaiserslautern, Luckenwalde and Ganshagen. After the war, he settled permanently in the USA, where he worked as a trainer. He married Zofia Brengosz.

For his heroic deeds during the fighting, he was awarded the Cross of Valor three times.

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