Controversy surrounding the costs of the Pride of Poland horse auction
The famous Pride of Poland Arabian horse auction has found itself in the spotlight due to the rising costs of its organization. The National Support Centre for Agriculture (KOWR) plans to allocate approximately 3.73 million PLN for the 2026 event. For comparison, the budget provided for 2025 was expected to be nearly 2.98 million PLN.
Such a significant increase in expenditure is raising serious doubts among horse breeders. Industry representatives are openly criticizing the planned financial outlays and are demanding detailed accounts from the organizers. Breeders emphasize that financial transparency is crucial for maintaining the prestige of this international event.
The Pride of Poland auction is one of the most important events in the Polish horse breeding world, attracting buyers from all over the globe. However, the controversy regarding funding could affect the image of the auction and the relations between state institutions and private stud farm owners.
At this moment, KOWR has not addressed the breeders' demands in detail. The situation remains fluid, and the agricultural community has announced further pressure to clarify why the costs of organizing the event are rising at such a rapid pace.