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Participant of the Greater Poland Uprising, the war with the Bolsheviks, the September Campaign and the Warsaw Uprising. He commanded a squadron of the 13th Vilnius Lancers Regiment of the Vilnius Cavalry Brigade.

Son of landowner Stanisław Tarnowski and Wanda Dunin-Mieczyńska, who lived on the Barcikowo estate.

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From 1918, a member of POW (Polish Military Organization), he disarmed the Germans in Płock. In 1919, after running away from home, he joined the Greater Poland Rifles Unit in Jarocin. From December 1918 to February 1919 he took part in the Greater Poland Uprising. He joined the Cadet Corps No. 2 in Modlin. He participated in the Polish-Bolshevik war of 1920. He was captured near Sarnowa Góra and then escaped from the transport. After the war, he could not decide for a long time about his military career. He started at the Infantry Cadet School in Warsaw in 1922, and after a year he moved to the Artillery Cadet School in Toruń, where he also studied for only one year. The next stage was the Cavalry Cadet School in Grudziądz (later the Cavalry Training Center - CWK). He stays there until 1926. He finishes his studies with second place. He was assigned to the 13th Vilnius Uhlan Regiment, where he held the following positions: commander of a platoon, squadron, and school squadron (after completing the riding instructor course at CWK), and in August 1938 he became the commander of the 1st Tatar Squadron (after completing the squadron commanders' course), then he becomes adjutant of the commander of the 13th Vilnius Uhlan Regiment.

He fought in the 13th Vilnius Uhlan Regiment as a captain. After defeating the regiment, he gets to Warsaw in September.

In the fall of 1939, he became the commander of the 2nd District of the Wola District in the following structures: SZP-ZWZ-AK. He took command of the entire forces of the 1943rd Wola District of the Warsaw Home Army District in April XNUMX (the youngest rank and age among the district commanders in Warsaw) - at the same time he was promoted to the rank of major of the senior cavalry sergeant.

Ranny August 5, 1944 at ul. Górczewska (K. Mórawski, K. Oktabiński, L. Świerczek, "Wola. Warszawskie Thermopylae 1944", Warsaw 2000, p. 50; M. Tarczyński, "Warsaw Uprising in Wola".

On October 2, 1944, by order L.497/BP, he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel with the justification: "For personal attitude and courage during the fighting in Warsaw."

His wife Elżbieta Tarnowska née Grodzicka ps. From 1943, Danka served as a personal liaison to the Commander of the XNUMXrd Wola District of the Warsaw District of the Home Army.

German captivity - prisoner of Stalag 344 Lamsdorf, and then oflag II C Woldenberg.

In March 1945, he returned to the country under the conspiratorial name Stanisław Mazurkiewicz. He worked at the Soap Factory in Racibórz. On March 18, 1947, he revealed his activities in the ranks of the Home Army to the Public Security authorities.

In March 1947, he was seriously ill and was taken to a hospital in Katowice, where he died soon thereafter. Buried in 1956 at the Powązki Military Cemetery, plot 24B-11-3.

Author: Warsaw Uprising Museum
Source: www.1944.pl

Entry updated: 07.08.2024/XNUMX/XNUMX


Jan Tarnowski died on March 29, 1947 in a hospital in Katowice. He was 43 years old then.

In 1956 he was buried at the Powązki Military Cemetery in Warsaw (plot B24-12-4)


13th Vilnius Ulan Regiment (MP. Nowa Wilejka, pink ring)

From the very beginning of the regiment's existence, its officers were distinguished by particular courage and imagination, but also... audacity. Among them were such leaders as the first commander of the 13th regiment. Major Władysław Dąmbrowski, Captain Jerzy Dąmbrowski, or Captain Kazimierz Hrakało-Horawski. The regiment was known for its extraordinary fighting spirit.

Always brave and fighting.
This is the thirteenth pink regiment.

Although the rim is pink,
This is a combat regiment after all.

Its rim is pink.
Formerly it was a combat regiment.

And the thirteenth, although pink.
However, he is deadly in battle.

And the thirteenth one, the pink one,
Great grandeur, but combative.

Their look is proud, their face is yours.
This number thirteen is uhlan.

The eyes of an eagle, the face of a lord,
This number thirteen is uhlan.

And the thirteenth one is shitty,
They lose their lances near Wilejka.

He plunders the Jews with his rake.
The Thirteenth Regiment is not stupid.

And Dąbrowski's number thirteen,
He beats Jews, something terrible.

And the thirteenth regiment is not stupid,
He plunders his enemies, he plunders his own.

Steal the chickens, escape into the grain.
Only the thirteenth regiment can.

Venereal and drunk.
This is the thirteenth uhlan regiment

The moon on the head, the star above,
The famous one is Tatarska Jazda.

Moon in the forehead, wid... star,
This is our Tatarska Jazda.

The moon in front, the star in the back
This is our Tatarska Jazda.

A plaster on the d…, a star on the head,
This is the Tatar famous Yazda.

Half Tatars, half Poles.
This is the thirteenth uhlan regiment.

And whoever rapes widows of peasants,
This is the thirteenth plague regiment.


Source: Żurawiejki (1995) – Stanisław Radomyski


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“13th Vilnius Uhlan Regiment” (1994) – Lesław Kukawski

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The following archival material comes from the archive Warsaw Uprising Museum, NAC and from the archives of Jan Tarnowski's family




Brigadier General of the Polish Army, head of the Military Cabinet of the President of the Republic of Poland, co-founder of Polish equestrian sports, participant of the 1912 Olympic Games in the Russian national team.

He was born on October 4, 1886 in Zhytomyr, Volyn Governorate. Father Antoni. Mother Helena née Hulanicka. A graduate of the Nikolaev Cavalry School in St. Petersburg and the Military Academy in Warsaw. Brigadier General of the Polish Army

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He was a great rider, soldier and great patriot. Poland did not exist on the map of Europe in the year he was born. He wanted to be a soldier, but he could only become one in the ranks of the Russian army, just like thousands of Poles in the Russian Empire. He began his education as a Cadet Corps midshipman at the Naval School, and eventually graduated from the Cavalry School. In 1912 he was a lieutenant, and from February 23, 1916, a captain.

He had been riding horses since he was a child, which influenced his choice of military specialty.

His greatest successes were both in the saddle, on horseback, and in creating conditions conducive to the development of Polish horse riding. This became possible only after the end of World War I. He fought there from August 12, 1914. He found himself in Poland in 1908 with the Ukrainian Hussar Regiment, which was stationed in Sierpc. There in the second lieutenant's quarters Sergiusz Zahorski the military police found a pro-independence blotter and accused him of helping an unknown fighter whom he hid in the attic. He avoided a court-martial, but in 1909 he was transferred to a reserve regiment in Novgorod. He used this time to improve his horse riding, which took him to the Olympic Games in Stockholm.

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On May 19, 1919, he was sent to America to collect horses. A short period of relative peace in the Eastern Borderlands of the Republic of Poland, colonel Sergiusz Zahorski also uses for sports. In April 1919, he was a member of the authorities of the Preparatory Committee for the Olympic Games, which were to be held in Antwerp from August 14 to September 12, 1920. And they did, but without Polish riders. Poland was fighting for its life against Russia.

On April 1, 1920, the Olympic Equestrian Group was established under the direction of lieutenant colonel Sergiusz Zahorski, deputy commander of the 1st Krechowiecki Uhlan Regiment. The management includes Major Karol Rómmel and Lieutenant Tadeusz Daszewski. Selected horses and riders were transported from Grudziądz to Warsaw. The riders were: lieutenant colonel Sergiusz Zahorski, Captain Stefan Dembiński, Captain Marek Mysłakowski, Lieutenant Bolesław Peretiatkowicz, Józef Trenkwald, Ignacy Sołtan, Trzasko-Jarzyński, Leśniewski, Adam Królikiewicz, Przewłocki, Adam Sokołowski, Ludwik Szwejcer, second lieutenants: Aleksander Bieliński, Stanisław Bukraba, Ryszard Bojankiewicz.

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Commander of the 1st Uhlan Regiment until the end of the war in 1920. From 1922 to 1923, deputy commander of the 16th Uhlan Regiment. In recognition of his achievements and knowledge, he goes to a training course at the Military Academy. Hard work in the army allows him to ride horses every day. In terms of riding technique, he was a supporter, together with Major Karol Rómmel, of natural cavalry fought by Polish officers serving in the former Austrian army, trained at the Militär Reit Lehrer Institut in Vienna.

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Colonel Sergiusz Zahorski, as an Olympian in 1912 in Stockholm (together with Karol Rómmel), in the colors of Russia. He dreamed of becoming a Polish Olympian. It is to his credit that two Olympic groups were created preparing for the Games in Paris in 1924. One was in Grudziądz at the Central Cavalry School, and the other in Warsaw near Łazienki, based on the 1st Light Cavalry Regiment. In Warsaw, Colonel Zahorski rode mainly on Zorza.

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In 1926, colonel Sergiusz Zahorski accomplished a great feat - he led to the creation of the Temporary Committee for International Horse Competitions, which were organized until 1939 in Warsaw, in Łazienki, under the name of the Society of International and National Horse Competitions in Poland. Thanks was launched in the same year Sergiusz Zahorski preparatory work for the construction of a beautiful equestrian stadium in Łazienki. After the winter break, the work gained momentum and on May 27, 1927, the horses could start racing. Colonel Sergiusz Zahorski was from June 20, 1926 to September 21, 1928, the head of the Military Cabinet of the President of the Republic of Poland, Professor Ignacy Mościcki. Thanks to this position, he was able to provide invaluable service to Polish horse riding.

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Author: Witold Duński
Source: “Zahorski Sergiusz” (2012) – Witold Duński

Entry updated: 02.05.2024/XNUMX/XNUMX


Sergiusz Zahorski died on June 4, 1962 at the age of 76. He was buried in Brompton Cemetery in London


1st Regiment of Light Cavalry of Józef Piłsudski

(mp. Warsaw, amaranth border).

The regiment referred to the tradition of the 1st Light Horse Regiment of the Polish Guard of Emperor Napoleon I and the 1st Uhlan Regiment of the Polish Legions "Belina". It was recreated in November 1918 by officers of the former 1st Light Horse Regiment of the Polish Legions, headed by Capt. Gustaw Orlicz-Dreszer. From 1921, the regiment was stationed in Warsaw near Belweder. It was said to be one of the elite cavalry regiments of the interwar period. It was popularly called the "National Guard", although it never officially received this name.

Rejoice, brave cavalryman,
You have protection at Belweder.

The cavalrymen shake their heads,
They want to be the National Guard.

They shake their asses, they shake their heads,
They want to be the National Guard.

They want to have guardsman manners.
Be Be ery, cavalry.

Always proud of his boss,
This is Piłsudski's cavalryman.

The cavalryman takes the upper hand,
Under the patronage of the Belweder Palace.

In the Belweder Palace, in the quarters
Sleep, brother cavalryman.

And remember, cavalryman,
That you are on guard at Belweder.

From the parade and the celebration,
For the protection of the President.

They are sitting like this in Warsaw
With a glass and a coffee.

The whole bunch are suckers
In the First Cavalry Regiment.

More gentlemen than suckers,
This is the first cavalry.

Some gentlemen and painters,
This is the first horse regiment.

From aides and doctors
Warsaw has a regiment of brats.

Source: Żurawiejki (1995) – Stanisław Radomyski


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“History of horse riding, part VII” (1990) – Witold Domański

“The establishment of the first larger equestrian associations and the construction of a stadium in Łazienki” (1981) – Witold Pruski

“50th anniversary of the opening of the equestrian stadium in Łazienki” (1977) – Witold Pruski

“To Mr. Captain Stanisław Olszowski, the Organizing Committee of the International Horse Riding Competitions” (1927)

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A pre-war weekly magazine addressed to breeders, athletes, racing and horse enthusiasts. Poles for whom the history of our country is inextricably linked with horse breeding and equestrian sports.


Below we present the introduction to the first issue of the weekly Jeździec i Hodowca from January 1, 1922:

“By starting this publication, we do so in the belief that Polish sport and breeding have already reached the stage of creation, which requires a comprehensive exchange of ideas, critical illumination, and the establishment of the direction and goal of work, and this mediation must be fulfilled by a special body, the creation of which we are starting with the with all your energy. Although the Polish press, perfectly understanding the role of horse sport, has never spared space for all the symptoms of his life, it is our duty today to recognize the burden of the hospitable press, which faces the entire immeasurable area of ​​state life.

Our publishing house is a timid, modest and tentative realization of ambitious dreams: by elevating horse sport to the dignity of a life phenomenon that plays an important role in it, and by dispelling the perfunctory, here and there still lingering opinions about the role - "fun" - of sport, to get closer to to Western beliefs in this direction, which placed sport among the most vital educational moments. These most correct beliefs are spread in Western societies through special bodies that enjoy great publishing power. They fulfill their informative, educational and propagating role in an unparalleled way, based on the experienced maturity of the belief that in the life of every nation, sport of any kind is not only a co-creative moment, not only a practical school of character, not only a high-ranking virtue, but that it is at the same time, one of the components of powerful social forces.

This is not the place to argue for the important role of sport; fortunately, the belief in this importance is becoming more and more widespread and the understanding of the historical role of the Olympic field and stadium arena is becoming more and more profound. The Olympic victor's wreath is one of the most noble and radiant symbols of human glory. The long educational work of special magazines among Western societies has had its effect; Our publishing house, dreaming of such great results, will try to do the same with noble persistence, according to its strength and resources. Often, enthusiasm and energy will have to replace resources, which will not obscure the clarity of our intentions. We are all in a period of hectic construction and foundation laying. And we are laying foundations on which a building may one day be built. We sow the first seed in the field we love with all our hearts. Maybe one day it will produce a rich harvest.

Our modest intentions to serve in every possible way in the field to which this magazine will be devoted, still have in mind a living, contemporary and brilliant example: here is our previous work in the field of sports and breeding, scattered by the war, almost killed, trampled to the ground by the war storm. — she came back to life. Not by a miracle - but by an effort of will. A handful of people who understood that what they do, they do not for public fun, but for the benefit of the Homeland, convinced of the social value of their work, unearthed this work from the ruins, brought it to light and illuminated it. Thanks to this tireless effort, the Polish State is assured of one department of the national economy, standing on the European high: the horse breeding department.

We will devote our writing to the life of this noblest creature, this most faithful companion in Poland's war and misfortune, to his works and triumphs; a soldier's comrade from Sammossiery, Krechowiec, a participant of the heroic August days, is worthy of more than just a few praises and rhymes. He deserves a painstaking and urgent chronicle, like a patient farm register, which will be a collective document of experiences to be used by everyone who understands the role of the horse in the national farm. Breeding a Polish horse is one of the national commandments. The splendor of its history and, more importantly, the splendor of its future, will be the primary concern of all the words that will appear on these pages."

Author: Editorial team of the weekly Jeździec i Hodowca.

All issues of Rider and Breeder have been digitized in cooperation with the Polish Horse Breeders' Association, BoberTeam, the Silesian Digital Library and the Cieszyn Library. Currently, the entire series is also in development by Polish Digital Equestrian Library.

Entry updated: 22.05.2024/XNUMX/XNUMX


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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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“Józef Piotr Trenkwald” (2012) – Witold Duński

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

“Polish rider what was Grudziądz for Polish equestrian” (2002)

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

“Reflections on the Polish Riding School” (1976)

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

“The 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

“Amsterdam – Hilversum” (1928) – Leon Kon


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ALLI (NN–NN)

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READGLEADT (NN – NN)

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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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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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“Olympic achievements of Poles in equestrian sports” (2022)

“One driving school, different fates” (2019) – Hanna Łysakowska

“Kazimierz Rostwo-Suski – Olympian from Paris 1924” (2012) – Renata Urban

“Kazimierz Suski de Rostwo” (2012) – Witold Duński

“Polish rider what was Grudziądz for Polish equestrian” (2002)

"Olympic Riders" (2000) - Hanna Łysakowska

“History of horse riding, part VII” (1990) – Witold Domański

“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 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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On February 18, 1928, an organizational meeting was convened in the ballroom of the Garrison Casino in Warsaw, during which representatives of 18 sports clubs adopted the statute and established the Polish Equestrian Association (hereinafter: PZJ). Members - founders of the Association were: Society of International and National Equestrian Competitions in Poland, Societies for the Encouragement of Horse Breeding: Lubelskie (Lublin), Małopolskie (Lviv), Piotrkowskie (Piotrków), Pomeranian (Grudziądz), Radomskie (Radom), Wielkopolskie (Poznań) , Vilnius (Vilnius) and Wołyńskie (Równe), Sports and Breeding Club in Grajewo, Kujawsko-Mazowieckie Sports Club (Włocławek), Krakow Horse Riding Club (Kraków), Polo-Club (Warsaw), Przemyśl Horse Riding Club (Przemyśl) , Equestrian Association "Sport Equestrian" of Horse Artillery Officers (Warsaw), Association of Horse Competitions of the Kielce Region (Kielce), Greater Poland Horse Riding Club (Poznań), Eastern Borderland Horse Riding Club (Baranowicze).

Then the authorities were elected. Słk Zbigniew Brochwicz-Lewiński, then director of the Cavalry Department of the Ministry of Military Affairs (hereinafter: MSWojsk.), was appointed as the president. The function of vice-presidents was entrusted to Fryderyk Jurjewicz - director of the Department of Horse Breeding at the Ministry of Agriculture and Brig. Stanisław Sochaczewski, Lt. Col. Dipl. Tadeusz Machalski, and for the treasurer - patron Tadeusz Michalski. The board of PZJ also consisted of: Słk dypl. Wladyslaw Anders, hr. Józef Breza, Jerzy Ciechomski, Colonel Leon Dunin-Wolski, Capt. Leon Kon, General Robert Lamezan Sallins and Brig. Stanisław Skotnicki. After the death of Fryderyk Jurjewicz (1929), the position of vice-president was taken over by Eng. Jan Grabowski, director of the Horse Breeding Department.

The main objectives of the PZJ were:
1) coordinating the activities of all societies promoting equestrian sport in its various forms, with the exception of horse racing, covered by the Act on Racing and Racing Rules; 2) unifying the classification and conditions of competitions;
3) representing Polish horse riding abroad;
4) preparation and organization of equestrian teams for the Olympic Games;
5) joining the International Equestrian Federation (Fédération Equestre Internationale - FEI).

The implementation of these tasks was not easy and took time. Thus, no abrupt reforms were introduced that could disrupt the normal course of the annual competition. PZJ decided to act systematically and consistently.

Author: Renata Urban, Equestrian sport in Poland in the years 1945-1989 (2013), pp. 31-32 (Chapter II - activities of the Polish Equestrian Association in the years 1928-1939).

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On February 18, 1928, in the Garrison Casino at Aleja Szucha 23, the founding convention of the Polish Equestrian Association took place. An announcement about convening the congress was published in the weekly Jeździec i Hodowca:

— Organization of the Polish Equestrian Association. Notification. The Organizing Committee of the Polish Equestrian Association hereby notifies all Associations practicing equestrian sports (and racing associations, if they organize horse competitions) in the territory of the Polish State, and based on its own statute approved by the state authorities, that the PZJ constitutional meeting will be held at 9th day 18.11 r.b. in Warsaw at the garrison casino ul. Szucha 23, for which two plenipotentiary representatives from each Association are requested.
For the PZJ Organizing Committee, acting as the Head of the Cavalry Department


(—) Brochwicz-Lewiński Colonel S G.
Rider and Breeder No. 5, 1928 (February 1, 1928)


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“Riders-Olympians of the Second Polish Republic” (2012) – Renata Urban

“70 years of the Polish Equestrian Association” (1998)

“Polish Riding Association” (1991) – Leon Con

“Poles in the Nations Cup, 1923-1982” (1982) – Witold Domański

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

“Evening competition at the Olympic Games, Moscow 1980” (1980) – Marcin Szczypiorski

“1938th anniversary of the Polish Equestrian Championship” (XNUMX) – Zbigniew Brochowicz-Lewiński

“Expose of the President of the Polish Equestrian Association” (1933) – Zbigniew Brochowicz-Lewiński

"Polish Equestrian Association" (1929) - Tadeusz Machalski

“Polish Riding Association in Warsaw” (1928) – Tadeusz Machalski

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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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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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“Polish Olympic riders of the interwar period, part II” (2019) – Hanna Łysakowska

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Rtm. Adam Królikiewicz, Major Michał Toczek and Lieutenant Kazimierz Szosland, the most outstanding representatives of the Polish cavalry, multiple winners on the international forum: in France, Italy, Switzerland and the USA. Winners of the Nations Cup at equestrian competitions in Rome and New York, where they won 10 awards for Poland in ten competitions. Photo from the group's archives THE SECOND REPUBLIC of Lights and Shadows – Sławek Sobos.




Olympian. Rtm, 17 Greater Poland Lancers Regiment. Chevalier, among others, of the Order of Virtuti Militari, Legion of Honor, Cross of Valor 5 times. General at rest.

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Born on September 14, 1910 in Maciszewice.

In September 1999, the equestrian community spread the news about the visit to Poland of General Michał Gutowski - a pre-war cavalryman, Olympian, living in Canada since the end of the war.

Thanks to the efforts of the Polish Equestrian Association, General Gutowski was a lecturer during a special session of the training course organized at the Stud of Stallions in Łąck. There I had the opportunity to meet a man who created the legend of interwar Polish equestrianism - one of the few who remembered and participated in the successes of Polish riders in international competitions.

Mr. Michał Gutowski was then 89 years old. He was in excellent physical and mental condition. Watching films from his 88th birthday in Łąck, during which he rode a horse, overcoming cross-country obstacles smoothly and stylishly, it was hard to hide admiration and reflect on his own future.
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Michal Gutowski died on August 23, 2006 in Warsaw, aged 96.
He was buried at the Powązki Military Cemetery.


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“An Extraordinary Meeting” (2015) – Robert Woronowicz

"Michał Gutowski" (2012) - Witold Danish

“A solemn meeting with Michał Gutowski” (2004) – Andrzej Grzybowski

"General Michał Gutowski is dead" (2006) - Iwo Cyprian Pogonowski

“The Last of the Mohicans” (1995) – Witold Domański

“History of horse riding, part XII” (1992) – Witold Domański

“History of horse riding, part XI” (1992) – Witold Domański

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Rtm. 15th Poznan Lancers Regiment. Silver medalist of the Olympic Games in Amsterdam 1928. in the show jumping competition, on the horse Mylord.

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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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Casimir Gzowski died on June 25, 1986 in London, at the age of 85.


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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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DONNEUSE (NN–NN)

Olympic Games Amsterdam 1928, bronze team medal in eventing, under Lieutenant Colonel Karol Rómmel from the 1st Józef Piłsudski Light Cavalry Regiment.

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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.

Author of the entry: Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw

Below you will find links to related materials in the Polish Digital Equestrian Library

Entry updated: 14.05.2024/XNUMX/XNUMX


Michal Woysym-Antoniewicz died December 1, 1989 in Austin, Texas, aged 92. Buried 12/12/1989 at Forest Hill Memorial Park Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina, USA (Grandview 106).


Publications in the Polish Digital Equestrian Library:

Click on the links below to access related materials in the Polish Digital Equestrian Library (will open in a new tab):

“Michał Woysym-Antoniewicz 1897-1989” (2021) – Izabela Kiełmińska

“One driving school, different fates” (2019) – Hanna Łysakowska

“Polish Olympic riders of the interwar period, part II” (2019) – Hanna Łysakowska

“Polish Olympic riders of the interwar period, part I” (2018) – Hanna Łysakowska

“Lancemen, Uhlans and Mounted Riflemen in Photography…” (2013)

“Riders-Olympians of the Second Polish Republic” (2012) – Renata Urban

"Michał Woysym-Antoniewicz" (2012) - Witold Danish

“Michał Antoniewicz's trophies” (2009)

"Olympic Riders" (2000) - Hanna Łysakowska

“History of horse riding, part XII” (1992) – Witold Domański

“History of horse riding, part IX” (1991) – Witold Domański

“Poles in the Nations Cup, 1923-1982” (1982) – Witold Domański

“Equestrian sport in horse arms of the Second Polish Republic” (1974) – Zygmunt Bielecki

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

“Los Angelos” (1932) – Józef Trenkwald, Michał Antoniewicz

“Amsterdam – Hilversum” (1928) – Leon Kon

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

“Riders-Olympians of the Second Polish Republic” fragments – Renata Urban

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Sergiusz Zahorski

Brigadier General of the Polish Army, head of the Military Cabinet of the President of the Republic of Poland, co-founder of Polish equestrian sports, participant of the 1912 Olympic Games in the Russian national team.

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Rider and Breeder, 1922-1939

A pre-war weekly magazine addressed to breeders, athletes, racing and horse enthusiasts. Poles for whom the history of our country is inextricably linked with horse breeding and equestrian sports.

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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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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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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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Leon Con

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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