equestrian journalist marek szewczyk says the government's behavior is totally unreasonable. >> the studms always made a profit under the old management. the government ought to be giving them medals and holding them up as examples in this difficult industry. not firing them! the reasons they give are absurd. reporter: once a year selected horses are groomed with particular care, ready for auction. the annual sale of arabian horses, called the "pride of poland", is a highlight of the international equestrian calendar. 10-year-old pepita sold for 1.4 million euros last year -- to an anonymous buyer from switzerland. if the director is so incompetent, could his horse really command such prices? the potential customers certainly seemed convinced by the farm's pedigree. horse lovers like charlie watts from the rolling stones, along with american millionnaires and representatives from the arab emirates on a shopping tour for their rulers. but could that now change? >> continuity is very important in breeding. we're concerned that horses will now be sold to make up the state budget. but if you