ECHO APOLLO – 2014 WAHO Trophy Winner – Poland

ECHO APOLLO, Grey Stallion, *2006 (Piaff / Echo Kallisto)
Breeder: Chrcynno Palace Stud, Owner: Mrs. Kaja Dembińska
Strain: Not Recorded (Family of Milordka, 1816)

The prestigious 2014 WAHO Trophy for Poland has been awarded to the stallion Echo Apollo, a fine example of the versality of the Arabian breed. According to the traditions of the Polish breeding programme, he represents all the desired qualities such as beauty and stamina in one. Echo Apollo, thanks to his national and international show and sport achievements, became a true Ambassador of Polish Arabian breeding.

L-R: Agnieszka Woźniak, Kaja Dembińska on Echo Apollo, Mrs. Izabella Pawelec-Zawazdka, Mrs. Ewa Poszepczyńska and Mr. Krzysztof Poszepczyński of Chrcynno Palace Stud, the breeders of Echo Apollo

L-R: Agnieszka Woźniak, Kaja Dembińska on Echo Apollo, Mrs. Izabella Pawelec-Zawazdka, Mrs. Ewa Poszepczyńska and Mr. Krzysztof Poszepczyński of Chrcynno Palace Stud, the breeders of Echo Apollo
Photo: Wieslaw Pawlowski & Lydia Pawlowska


Among his most important show results between 2009 and 2012, apart from several top 5 class results, are: 2009 – Polish National Championships,Top Five Polish National Junior Champion Stallion; and 2012, AHO Breeders & International Championships Europe, Warsaw: Top Five Senior Champion Stallion.

Between 2009 and 2014, under saddle, he has always placed 1st to 3rd in several disciplines, such as dressage, jumping, Classic Pleasure, Native Costume, and Polish Historical Costume. He counts among his most important sports results the following successes:

  • 2012 – Fourth Polish National Arabian Horse Sport Championships, Janów Podlaski – Silver Medal – Polish Historical Costume;
  • 2013 – Austrian National Arabian Horse Sport Championships, Stadl Paura: Gold Medal – All Around Classic; Silver Medal – Classic Pleasure; Silver Medal – Dressage.
  • Lower Austria Regional Arabian Horse Sport Championships, Stadl Paura: Silver Medal – Classic Pleasure and Silver Medal – Dressage.
  • 5th Polish National Arabian Horse Sport Championships, Janów Podlaski: Bronze Medal – Dressage; Gold Medal – Classic Pleasure.
  • 10th European Arabian Horse Sport Championships, Vilhelmsborg: Gold Medal – All Around Classic
  • 8th Autumn Arabian Horse Sport Championships, Janów Podlaski: 2nd Place – Dressage (C-3),
  • 2014 – Austrian National Arabian Horse Sport Championships, Stadl Paura: Silver Medal – All Around Classic; Bronze Medal – Classic Pleasure; Bronze Medal – Dressage.
  • Lower Austria Regional Arabian Horse Sport Championships, Stadl Paura: Silver Medal – Dressage; Bronze Medal – Traditional Arabian Riding
  • 11th European Arabian Horse Sport Championships – Janów Podlaski: 5th place – Finals – Dressage; 4th place – Finals – Classic Pleasure.

The WAHO trophy was presented by Mrs. Krystyna Karaszewska, the Registrar of PASB, and Mrs. Izabella Pawelec-Zawadzka, Member of WAHO Executive Committee, in a special ceremony during the Polish Arabian Horse Days at Janów Podlaski Stud on 17th August 2014. Receiving the Trophy was Ms.Kaja Dembińska, the owner and rider since 2013 of Echo Apollo, in the presence of his breeders Mr. & Mrs. Krzysztof and Ewa Poszepczyński from Chrcynno Palace Stud.

Dressage display given by Echo Apollo, ridden by his owner, Kaja Dembińska

Dressage display given by Echo Apollo, ridden by his owner, Kaja Dembińska
Photo: Wieslaw Pawlowski & Lydia Pawlowska


Kaja Dembińska and Echo Apollo happy with their WAHO Trophy

Kaja Dembińska and Echo Apollo happy with their WAHO Trophy
Photo: Wieslaw Pawlowski & Lydia Pawlowska


Echo Apollo (Piaff / Echo Kallisto) at the European Championships for Sport Horses in Janow Podlaski 2013 (Photo: G. Waiditschka / IN THE FOCUS)

Echo Apollo (Piaff / Echo Kallisto) at the European Championships for Sport Arabians in Janow Podlaski 2013
(Photo: G. Waiditschka / IN THE FOCUS)


ECHO APOLLO, 2014 WAHO Trophy Winner, Poland

ECHO APOLLO, 2014 WAHO Trophy Winner, Poland