On April 29 and May 1, Regional Show Jumping Equestrian Competitions were held. Thirteen teams took part, representing clubs from, among other places, Wrocław, Nysa, Jaroszówka, Sobin, Leszno and Drzonków—33 competitors in total, riding 42 horses. The first day of the competition was held in Bolesławiec, at the stadium on Rajska Street.
Winners of the competition in Bolesławiec:
- LL Class: Natalia Kowalska riding "Poezja", KS Kosow Gołaszyn
- L Class: Maciej Gołąbek riding "Ladato", KJ Bonanza Jędrzychowice
- Two-phase L Class: Weronika Gierczak riding "Szaman", KJ Bonanza Jędrzychowice
- P Class: Magdalena Kasztelan riding "Eskobra", KJ Bonanza Jędzychowice
- N Class: Noemi Stanisławska riding "Alegra", AKU Thomson
Additional attractions at the Bolesławiec event included sports and recreational tournaments, as well as horseback riding for the youngest participants. Competitors took part in hat-throwing, archery, shooting competitions (paintball), and horseshoe throwing. There was also a Native American village where everyone interested could learn about the culture and traditions of North American Indians.
Equestrian Competition in Kliczków
On May 1, the equestrian competition moved to Kliczków. It was accompanied by the 6th Knights’ Tournament for the Sword of the Castellan of Kliczków Castle, a family sports tournament—with contests, games and activities for children and entire families—and a Medieval Fair, which included, among other things, presentations of handicrafts such as jewelry forged from iron and precious metals, clay and wooden vessels, and products made by woodcarvers and artistic blacksmiths. The reenactment of the battle for Kliczków Castle, presented by knightly brotherhoods, attracted considerable interest.
Winners of the equestrian competition in Kliczków:
- LL Class: Marta Grynienko riding "Bob Evita", JKS Jaroszówka
- LL Class: Łukasz Koch riding "Volta", KJ Pegaz
- L Class without a jump-off: Weronika Gierczak riding „Szaman”, KJ Bonanza Jędrzychowice
- L Class with one jump-off: Weronika Gierczak riding "Szaman", KJ Bonanza Jędrzychowice
- P Class: Natalia Zdanowicz riding "Gaja", ZKJ Przylep
- N Class: Mściwoj Kiecoń riding "Specjalista", Agrohandel Śrem
Mściwoj Kiecoń of Agrohandel Śrem Equestrian Club, the current Polish Junior Champion, received the Bolesławiec President’s Award for the best pair in the competition. The Regional Show Jumping Equestrian Competitions were organized by the Municipal Sports and Recreation Center. Zamek Kliczków and KJ "11 Izerska" Gryfów Śląski helped organize the competition.
(information and photos: MOSiR/MZ)