With effect from 15th Oktober 2015, The National Stud Farm Topoľčianky sets the new veterinary requirements for horses transportation and equestrian events at the National Stud Farm Topoľčianky.
- all horses must be serologically tested for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) with negative result. This test must have been carried out within last 6 months. The certificate or confirmation must be recorded/embed in horse´s passport and must be presented for veterinary control prior the horse will enter the grounds of the National stud Farm Topoľčianky.
Horses that have not presented all required documents, will not be allowed to enter the grounds of the National Stud Farm Topoľčianky. Passport must always go with the horse!
All horses must be serologically tested (Coggins test) for infectious anaemia of horses (IAE). The test cannot be older than 6 months. The negative result of the test must be written in the passport of the horse, or there must be added a protocol about the negative result of the test in the passport. This will be checked before the horse is unloaded from a vehicle and stabled at the National Stud Farm Topoľčianky
If the requested documents will not be available, the horse will not be allowed to enter the premises of the National Stud Farm Topoľčianky. The passport must always accompany the horse!
On 13 June 2026, under the auspices of the Slovak Horse Breeders Association (ZCHKS), the international exhibition HORSE 2026 was held on the grounds of the National Stud Farm Topoľčianky.
The only raceday of the current season in Topoľčianky took place on Sunday, 14 June. Seven races and two divisions of the next round of the Slovak Pony League 2026 were run on the perfectly prepared track of the National Stud Farm. The main flat race was dominated from start to finish by Tornado, a Serbian‑bred horse trained in Slovakia, while the steeplechase was won by Iarak from Šurany.
On May 30, 2026, the National Stud Farm in Kladruby nad Labem hosted the 80th edition of the Grand Riding Day, featuring riders and horses from the National Stud Farm in Topoľčianky. The unforgettable atmosphere of this magnificent event was shaped by a rich program with numerous guest performers, beautiful weather, and exceptional visitor interest.
During the last weekend of May, the National Stud Farm hosted the first sporting event of this year – the show‑jumping competition May Prize of the National Stud Farm Topoľčianky. More than 100 horse‑and‑rider pairs from all over Slovakia came to compete, resulting in nearly 300 starts. The classes ranged from level ZM up to S – 130 cm. As part of the event, one of the qualifying rounds of the Young Horses Criteria, organized under the Slovak Horse Breeders Association, also took place. A large and enthusiastic audience contributed to the pleasant atmosphere throughout the entire event.
On June 2, 2026, the staff of the National Stud Farm prepared a rich Children’s Day program for pupils from the Primary School on Litoměřická Street in Topoľčianky. The program included a tour of the historic riding hall and a performance by the riders, who presented a quadrille with Lipizzaner stallions. The children also watched a carriage-driving duel and a show by members of the vaulting club.
Program:
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Arrival and stabling of horses
8:30 a.m. Passport check, measurement of horses
9:30 a.m. Pre‑selection Presentation of horses in walk and trot in hand, followed by free movement, and subsequent evaluation of the pre‑selection.
10:00 a.m. Horse Performance Tests
10:15 a.m Performance Tests: evaluation of type, conformation, and rideability (dressage)
11:15 a.m. Performance Tests: marathon, dressage test, and driving obstacle course
3.00 p.m. Evaluation and official record of the performance tests
Selection Committee
- prof. Ing. Marko Halo, PhD. - chair of the committee
- Ing. Vladimír Šmelko
- MVDr. Štefan Karahuta
- MVDr. Marián Pavľak (representing UVMP Košice – Equine Clinic)
- doc. Ing. Eva Mlyneková, PhD.
- Ing. Kamil Šulko
- Ing. Michal Urban
- Ing. Lenka Polyaková
This year’s Open Day, traditionally held on May 1st, once again welcomed a large number of horse enthusiasts. Pleasant spring weather combined with the prospect of a day full of experiences attracted nearly 15,000 visitors to Topoľčianky.
On March 28, 2026, the Breeding Seminar was once again held at the National Stud. By its focus, it is primarily dedicated to breeders, but all horse and equestrian sport enthusiasts can participate. This year, the meeting room of the National Stud was filled to the last chair. More than forty attendees supported the event with their presence.
28.03. Breeders' Seminar
03.-06.04. Easter at the National Stud
30.04. Dress Rehearsal for "Open Day"
01.05. "XXVI. EDITION OF THE TRADITIONAL OPEN DAY"
24.05. Race Day in Topoľčianky
30.-31.05. Show Jumping Competition for the National Stud Cup
22.-23.08. Dressage Competition for the National Stud Cup – Slovak Pony Riders Championship
29.-31.08. Farewell to Summer
29.08. Vaulting Competition – SVP, M ZSO
12.-13.09. Dressage Competition for the National Stud Cup – Senior and Young Horse Slovak Championship, Lipizzaner Cup Final
17.10. Hubert’s Ride
05.12. Christmas Concert at the National Stud Topoľčianky
06.12. St. Nicholas at the National Stud
The National Stud Farm's event calendar is once again packed with breeding, sporting, and social events.
In the early hours of January 15, 2026, we welcomed a foal of the Slovak Warmblood breed, sired by Quinnus II out of the mare Narnia, herself by Alexander der Grosse Z.
Even this year, the little ones did not miss the arrival of St. Nicholas at the National Stud Farm in Topoľčianky. As usual, this was preceded by a rich accompanying program. The biggest attraction for the audience, however, was the fairy-tale story that unfolded in the magical atmosphere of the approaching Christmas holidays directly in the historic riding hall of the stud farm, until the arrival of St. Nicholas and his helpers.
On December 7, 2025, the first Christmas concert was held in the historic riding hall of the National Stud Farm in Topoľčianky. Although it was a somewhat unusual event for an institution focused on horse breeding, it attracted a fairly high attendance and received positive feedback from the public.
On November 12, 2025, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic, Daniel Zmeko, and Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Army, Karel Řehka, visited the Topoľčianky National Stud Farm. The visit took place on the occasion of a working meeting, where they focused on current cooperation issues, exchange of knowledge, and assessment of the security situation.
During the visit to the National Stud Farm, the delegation was welcomed by Director Samuel Sokol. A short program was prepared for the guests, including a demonstration of the ceremonial quadrille and exercises above the ground according to the Classic Topoľčianky school. After touring the historic stables with five horse breeds, the guests took a ride through the castle park in carriages pulled by Lipizzaner stallions.
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Venue: National Stud Farm Topoľčianky
Center: Riding Hall
PROGRAM
7,00 AM – 8,00 AM Arrival of horses
8,30 AM Passport check, horse measurement
09.30 AM HORSE PERFORMANCE TESTS
10:15 AM Performance tests: evaluation of type, conformation, rideability (dressage)
11:15 AM Performance tests: marathon, dressage test, driving show jumping.
13:30 PM Evaluation and registration of performance test results.
Every year, the third Saturday of October is dedicated to the conclusion of the sporting and breeding season at the Topoľčianky National Stud Farm with a festive Hubertus Ride. This year's participants were accompanied by sunny weather with the romantic hues of autumn colors.
Selection committee
- Prof. Ing. Marko Halo, PhD. – predseda VK pri MPRV SR
- Ing. Péter Görözdi
- Ing. Eugen Feherváry
- Ing. Vladimír Šmelko
- MVDr. Štefan Karahuta
- MVDr. Marián Pavľak
- doc. Ing. Eva Mlyneková, PhD.
- Ing. Kamil Šulko
- Ing. Michal Urban
- MVDr. Viktor Tábiš - ospravedlnený
- Ing. Lenka Polyaková
Also this year, the Union of Horse Breeders in Slovakia (ZCHKS), as a recognized breeding organization that maintains the Studbook of the Slovak Warmblood, conducted a higher form of testing for 4–6-year-old horses through the Young Horse Criteria (KMK) competitions.