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NOTE Dear Guests, Welcome to the 5th British Polo Day Mexico.

Balvanera Group has thrived in recent years, as the quality and standards of this multi-generational estate continues to improve apace year-on-year.

It has also been heartening to see Hotel Matilda named #1 Hotel in Mexico and #3 Hotel in the world in CondÊ Nast Traveler’s 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards. A huge congratulations must go to owner Spook Stream and his visionary partner in this project Bruce James.

British Polo Day recently hosted its 50th event, a milestone which fortuitously fell over our home turf event this June in Great Britain.

One of the great privileges of having now held and hosted 54 events in 16 countries spread over 5 continents, is that there is a great deal to learn from each country.

The lessons from Mexico are perhaps the most profound, as the specific challenges that are most often presented to the world remain at odds with the vibrant economy and culture, which richly deserve to be the prevailing story projected globally.

This event manages to be both thoroughly elegant as well as reassuringly familial, thanks to the ongoing patronage and full support of the de Alba family, alongside Bruce James and his team at Hotel Matilda.

We wish you a splendid and satisfying day.

The British Polo Day Committee

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It fills us with great pleasure and pride to welcome British Polo Day for its 5th consecutive year in Mexico. As hosts of the Mexican edition, we couldn’t be prouder of what we have achieved in coordination with British Polo Day over the last years.

In this celebration of our 5th anniversary I want to thank every single member of British Polo Day for their endless support and professionalism.

Certainly what we have achieved now is the outcome of consistent hard team work year on year.

British Polo Day Mexico has proven to grow into a more solid platform reaching the most influential families in the country and becoming the number one international polo event in Mexico.

Last years celebration of the Dual Year was a true testament to the strength of this shared vision, as well as the growing economic confidence and cultural opportunities within Mexico. We continue working towards strengthening this vision in order to achieve a more solid platform year on year in which both countries can benefit from.

Mexico is the first country in Latin America to agree mutual recognition with the UK and can pave the way for further collaboration between the UK and other Latin American countries.

We look forward to welcoming old friends as well as new and on behalf of the whole family and Balvanera, I welcome all of our guests to the 5th British Polo Day Mexico and seeing the relationship between Grupo Balvanera and British Polo Day grow even stronger.

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TEAMS & PLAYERS BRITISH EXILES

MEXICO

1. Christian Badenhop

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1. Diego Aguilar

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2. Rhys Cole

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2. Victor Setien

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3. Henry Porter

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3. Rodolfo Ramos

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4. Will Emerson

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4. Alejandro Gonzalez

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BRITISH SCHOOLS

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1. Jeremy Pemberton

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1. Christian Toraldo

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2. Alan Fall

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2. Miguel Calzada

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3. George Cadogan

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3. Ebe Sievwright

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4. JJ de Alba

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4. Diego Velarde

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BRITISH EXILES

TEAM CREST

The Bentley British Exiles is comprised of some of Britain’s top young players and a wide range of other polo enthusiasts, who play predominantly outside Britain at British Polo Days around the world – hence the “Exiles”.

Today’s returning Exiles hope to put an end to their losing streak, to battle zealously and to obtain their first win against another impressive and powerful Mexican team.

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Combining to a total of 8 goals, this year’s British Exiles team will consist of the charismatic Will Emerson (3) at 4, Christian Badenhop (1) at 1, Rhys Cole (1) at 2 and completing the set, Henry Porter (1) at 3.

PLAYER INFORMATION 1. Christian Badenhop

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3. Henry Porter

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4. Will Emerson

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TOTAL

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MEXICO POLO TEAM

TEAM CREST

The two most significant polo areas in Mexico are Distrito Federal (based around Tecamac Polo Club just outside Mexico City) and QuerĂŠtaro (shared between the two polo Clubs Balvanera and El Marques). Their is no Pony Club system in Mexico, so these three clubs produce the ma jority of players that go on to represent the national team.

After a lull in recent years, Mexican polo is once again growing strongly as a result of a new crop emerging from long established polo families.

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This year’s Mexico polo team combines the best of the established guard with the fresh talent in the ascendancy and will be seeking their fourth victory against The British Exiles in as many years.

PLAYER INFORMATION 1. Diego Aguilar

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2. Victor Setien

[2]

3. Rodolfo Ramos

[2]

4. Alejandro Gonzalez

[3]

TOTAL

[7]

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BRITISH SCHOOLS

TEAM CREST

The RJI Capital British Schools Polo Team has been introduced as a nod, not only to the best amateur traditions of the sport, but also to institutions that are renowned and respected around the world.

The transition to a sporting era of ever increasing professionalism inevitably displaces some of the spirit and charm of a bygone age.

Since the assembly of the British Schools Polo Team, who in their inaugural match were victorious in obtaining the coveted Charity Cup in Great Britain, the British Schools Polo Team have competed in Russia, China, Australia, USA and Great Britain.

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Today’s British Schools Team has travelled widely as a result of their long-standing multigenerational passion for the game which sees the experienced and now BPD veteran JJ de Alba (3) switch allegiances to complete with uprising English compatriots Jeremy Pemberton (0), Alan Fall (0) and Geroge Cadogan (0).

PLAYER INFORMATION 1. Jeremy Pemberton

[0]

2. Alan Fall

[0]

3. George Cadogan

[0]

4. JJ de Alba

[3]

TOTAL

[3]

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BALVANERA POLO TEAM Since Chepo de Alba – owner of Balvanera Polo & Country Club and host of BPD Mexico – discovered his lifelong love of horses and the game itself, Balvanera has attracted the most talented polo players from the region.

Its renown within the global polo community and great infrastructure has led to the development of what is now the most important equestrian centre in the country. For the past 25 years Balvanera has hosted the principle show jumping events in Mexico.

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The combination of both polo and show jumping has given Balvanera a unqiue and special position within Mexico’s equine community.

The Inspirato Balvanera polo team will again be seeking to continue their impermeable winning streak against a vigorous British Schools team, who hope to steal their first victory.

PLAYER INFORMATION 1. Christian Toraldo

[0]

2. Miguel Calzada

[0]

3. Ebe Sievwright

[0]

4. Diego Velarde

[3]

TOTAL

[3]

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BRITISH POLO DAY Bruce James General Manager - Matilda Hotel Originally from Toronto, Bruce James has guided some of the most iconic and trendsetting luxury hotels and hotel companies in Mexico. Since 2011 Mr. James has been General Manager at Hotel Matilda.

Under Mr. James’ leadership, Hotel Matilda quickly evolved into an international brand recognized as a pacesetter and creator of today’s lifestyle. With the Matilda brand firmly established, in 2013 he launched Cornerstone, a hotel management and development company that is creating a Hotel Matilda-themed collection of lifestyle-focused boutique hotels.

To further position the Hotel Matilda brand, Mr. James launched the Culture Club, a lifestyle blog (www.cultureclub.mx) about all that is cool and happening today, which has become one of Mexico’s most popular blogs.

Will Emerson Player - British Exiles Will is a 5th generation polo player. He grew up with the sport in both England and Argentina. Since 1995, he has been based near Guards Polo Club in the English summers, and is a member of both there and Cowdray. He currently is a Director of Guards Polo Club.

On the domestic scene, he has been a member of 4 different winning teams of the coveted Victor Ladorum leagues at the 12, 15 and 18 goal levels in the past 6 years.

He has represented England at many levels and captained England in the European Championships (winning) and the World Cup (semi-finalist). During the European winters he works with the well-renowned Novillo Astrada brothers at their family farm and resort called La Aguada.

PERSONALITIES The Hon. George Cadogan Player - British Exiles George began Polo at the age of 13 in Scotland when he attended his first Pony Club Polo Camp and instantly became hooked. Soon after he joined the local club, Dundee and Perth, and after a few years progressed to -1.

After these successful years of polo in Scotland, George and his younger brother moved their polo to the South of England to find better competitionand improve their skills. They play regularly at Guards Polo Club for Taittinger, Mad Dogs and Conosco polo teams with Will Emerson, Alan Fall and Jeremy Pemberton.

George went to 0 goals in 2015 after a successful season and was even nominated for the most improved player by Guards Polo Club. Next year, George’s ambition is to keep improving and go up to 1 goals.

Ebe Sievwright Player - Balvanera Ebe has been playing polo since he was 14 and now plays, teaches and commentates for polo all over the world. Aged 17 he was awarded a Hurlingham Polo Association scholarship and subsequently lived in Argentina for a year learning how to school polo ponies and preparing to play polo professionally.

Good sense prevailed and he decided to go to university in Edinburgh, Scotland but he always maintained one foot in the polo world, and now works at the prestigious Guards Polo Club.

As a professional, he has played high goal for the Black Bears and Azzura polo teams, winning the Swiss open with Javier and Eduardo Novillo-Astrada, and has played in Queen’s Cup 22 goal matches with Marcos Heguy and Nacho Novillo Astrada.

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