PAHBA in 2015 - Polish Arabian Horse Breeders Association

participation in an educational contest organized by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage. The aim of the contest is to promote activities which propagate knowledge on cultural heritage and increase awareness regarding the value of historic monuments. The Association, by means of member Hanna Sztuka, submitted documentation covering the Polish Historical Costume class held during the European Sport Championships for Arabian horses at Janów Podlaski Stud, itself entered into the register of historic monuments.
an overview of Arabian horse shows organized in Poland in 2015: the Junior Spring Show in Białka, the Polish Nationals in Janów Podlaski, the ‘Polska-Arabia’ Festival in Buksza and the Al Khalediah European Arabian Horse Festival in Nowe Wrońska.
a new PAHBA website, a project coordinated by Board member Krzysztof Poszepczyński.
a proposition to conduct breeding inspections at private studs, similar to those at state studs.
a decision to close the publication of ARABY Magazine, due to the passing away of its founder, long time PAHBA President, Mrs. Izabella Pawelec-Zawadzka.
a proposition from Tomasz Tarczyński to organize a ‘C’ ranked international show for horses without titles.
Andrzej Wójtowicz was active in maintaining conformation-type races for Arabian horses. The Minister of Agriculture showed support for this concept, therefore the PAHBA shall submit a request to the racing organizer (Totalizator Sportowy) to plan about 30% of such races in the 2016 season.