Polo Northeast 2013

Polo Northeast 2013 Issue

There’s Something About Harry...

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Table of contents Featured Polo Clubs

Bethpage Polo.......................... 12

Blue Sky Polo Club................... 16

Bridgehampton Polo Club....... 24

Polo’s Hottest Player – Nic Roldan

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Greenwich Polo Club............... 28

Haviland Hollow Polo Club...... 36

Mashomack Polo Club............. 42

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Wild about Harry!

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Harry Payne Whitney

Meadowbrook Polo Club......... 46

Newport Polo Club................... 60

Saratoga Polo Club.................. 56

Southampton Polo Club.......... 53

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Go West, Young Man – Polo in the Southwest

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Polo Terminology

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Credits PoloNortheast

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Published by Boston Polo Publishing Company PO Box 3, Manchester, NH 03105 603-625-1001 bostonpolopublishing@hotmail.com BostonPoloMag.com

Pelham Street • Newport, RI 401.847.4400 www.newportbluesinn.com

Editor & Publisher: Nancy Keller Design, Layout, Prepress: Jaimie Knapp Graphic Details www.graphicdet.com Special thanks to our dedicated polo photographers whose love of the sport shows in the beauty of their photographs Contributing Photographers: Matthew J. Atanian mjaphoto.com AmiPoloPhotography.com Ami De La Mer Jim Nelon JamesRNelon.com Front Cover Photographer: Matthew J. Atanian Contributing Writers: H. Allen von der Hoff, Author Susan Oliver Whitney, Author Š 2013 Boston Polo Publishing Company All Rights Reserved

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Sport of Kings, King of Sports Featuring Photography by the Official Photographer of the International Polo Series

Matthew J. Atanian

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ic Rolda Polo’s Hottest Rising Star

At age 30, Nic Roldan has become an icon in the dangerous and exciting world of international, highgoal polo where injury can be just as prevalent as a champagne toast. Fueled by intensity, passion and raw talent, Nic holds many of the highest accolades prized by the adrenaline-charged sport and is one of the best players in the United States today.

Photo © Jason Myers

Photo © Juan Lamarca

Nic, Prince Harry & Prince William with Westchester Cup

Born in Buenos Aires and raised in the United States and Brunei, Nic remembers swinging a polo mallet by age four. His father, Raul Roldan, who played for the Sultan of Brunei’s team for many years, provided early inspiration for the prodigy. Nic captured his first major win—the coveted U.S. Open Polo ChampionshipTM — in 1998 with team Escue shortly after reaching professional status at age 14. Nic ended his inaugural season with the title, Young Player of the Year. The win and title earned him ranking with the best polo players and catapulted him onto the polo world’s list of most celebrated athletes.

Nic has charged polo fields on five continents and has won the Camara de Diputados of Argentina, The Bronze and Gold Cup in Sotto Grande, Spain and the Melbourne Cup in Australia. His roster of wins quickly grew to include the C.V. Whitney Cup, Pacific Coast Open, Texas Open, Mercedes Benz Polo Photo © Juan Lamarca Challenge, Monty Waterbury and the Gold Cup of the Americas, all of which he has won twice. Nic spends two or three months a year in Argentina, perfecting every aspect of his game under the watchful eyes of polo veterans. His career ambition is to reach 10-goal status and win the Argentine Open, claim a second U.S. Open Polo ChampionshipTM victory and propel popularity for the sport.

Polo’s hottest rising star has attracted a variety of opportunities including host of the annual Charity Polo Classic in the Hamptons as well as numerous guest appearances on several television shows. In 2012, Nic was the recipient of the prestigious Harriman Cup, honoring individuals who have made huge contributions to the world of polo. His rugged good looks and exceptional physique have also garnered attention, landing him recognition in the Sunday Styles section of The New York Times and as one of Vanity Fair’s 10 Hottest Horsemen. From photo shoots with GQ Taiwan to the covers of Hamptons magazine and Palm Beach Illustrated, Nic is quickly reaffirming his position as the sports world’s latest stunner.

This summer Nic will be competing on the international stage at the Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup for the British Open Championship and at the fabled Westchester Cup at The Guards Polo Club. PN Polo Northeast 2013 | 9

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Bethpage Polo | 2013

June 23, 2013 at 3PM PULSE MAGAZINE COVER PARTY June 30, 2013 July 7, 2013 July 14, 2013 July 21, 2013 July 28, 2013 August 4, 2013 August 11, 2013 August 18, 2013 at US vs. Pakistan Benefit Game September 1, 2013 September 8, 2013 September 15, 2013 September 22, 2013 September 29, 2013 October 6, 2013 at October 13, 2013 * All matches are at 3 PM

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Bethpage Polo | 2013

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he official kickoff of “Polo at the Park” on June 2nd, 2013 coincided with another – the event formerly known as “Polo at the Park” is now officially called “Bethpage Polo at the Park.” Each season, Bethpage Polo attracts thousands of revelers to Bethpage State Park’s polo field as local celebrities, polo enthusiasts, socialites and small businesses converge every Sunday through October.

The field has hosted internationally renowned polo superstar Nacho Figueras and his Black Watch Team as well as other professional polo stars. Robert Ceparano, owner of Bethpage Polo at the Park and Country Farms, said, “Polo is a very different sport than it was a decade ago. It’s not just for the Hamptons or private social circles anymore. We want everyone to enjoy the sport, and Bethpage Polo makes that possible.

Kids are free to attend and the low fees and parking costs make this an affordable opportunity to include everyone all summer long.”

The new look of Bethpage Polo can be viewed on advertisements throughout Long Island at Long Island Rail Road stations and inside the train cars. Bethpage Polo also partnered with the Metropolitan Transit Authority-Long Island Rail Road to create discount weekend travel packages for those attending the event via public transportation.

“Bethpage Polo has always been known as a family-friendly event, but we really wanted to introduce the sport to a younger, more diverse audience. We worked with independent consultants during the spring to try and capture the passion of the sport,” said Ceparano. “I wanted to communicate to people who have never been to a polo event, what an amazing experience it is. Bethpage Polo at the Park is successfully executing that vision. This season has generated more interest than ever before, with inquiries regarding VIP arrangements and tent rentals at an all-time high. We expect to sell out most, if not all, of our VIP tickets and tents well in advance of next season.”

This season Bethpage Polo has attracted some of the top businesses, including Ferrari-Maserati of Long Island, which sponsored a tent for the season and will provide vehicles to test-drive; and Art Brunch, which is also based out of Long Island. Art Brunch combines art with brunches within various locations throughout the Northeast. The Art Brunch tent will host a variety of rare and valuable works of art each week,

including some by NYC-based artist Mitchell Schorr.

“The sponsorship of PULSE Magazine, and the purchase of tents by some of Long Island’s most buzzworthy businesses on the Bethpage Polo field will only encourage other businesses to inquire about the event,” said Vanessa Ferrelli, owner of Vanessa Ferrelli Management, and one of the consultants that Ceparano approached early this year. As interest in Bethpage Polo at the Park grows and the media continue to reach out, this is sure to become the ‘can’t-miss’ event of the season.” PN

About bethpage Polo Tickets are currently on sale via online retailer Eventbee and Carlyle Catering is providing gourmet picnic baskets for purchase during the season.

For more information about Bethpage Polo, visit: www.bethpagepolo.com.

For more information on free polo clinics, private polo lessons or private instruction, visit: www.country-farms.com or call: 516-633-9500. For more information on gourmet picnic baskets, email: polo@carlylecatering.com.

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Blue Sky Polo Club | 2013

380 Bart Bull Road Middletown, NY 845-692-2922 cfepolo@aol.com

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ocated 65 miles northwest of New York City on nearly 500 acres, Blue Sky Polo offers its club members four full-size tournament fields and a practice field. There are also stabling facilities for 60 horses and pasture turn-out for 100 more. Chuck Elmes, owner of Blue Sky Polo, has always loved polo and every year he improves the facilities while keeping member costs down. It is a fun, friendly polo club for every member of the family with frequent aprèspolo Asados for everyone to enjoy. Blue Sky not only offers great family polo – there are also three ponds next to the polo fields (used for irrigation) that are stocked with trout for fly fishing.

On Sunday, September 8th, Blue Sky will host the 11th annual polo match to benefit The Elant Foundation, a senior citizens organization which is headquartered in Orange County and also has facilities in several lower Hudson Counties. And, on the previous day, September 7th, Blue Sky will host the Newburgh Symphony Orchestra, also to benefit The Elant Foundation. PN About Blue Sky Polo Club The polo season at Blue Sky runs from June through September with weekly matches and tournaments. For more information on the summer schedule, directions to the club, or accommodations, contact Chuck at 845-692-2922 or cfepolo@aol.com

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September 7 Newburgh Symphony Orchestra September 8 Elant Foundation Polo Benefit

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POLO CL A S SIC On Saturday, June 1, Veuve Clicquot champagne celebrated the sixth annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic at Liberty State Park. Matthew McConaughey kicked-off the day as co-host alongside Nacho Figueras, Delfina Blaquier and President of Veuve Clicquot U.S., Vanessa Kay.Â

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his year, the event sponsored Liberty State Park which was heavily damaged by Hurricane Sandy last October. Veuve Clicquot also helped with the recovery of the park by replanting and landscaping a large part of it. The event also benefited the McConaugheys’ “just keep livin” Foundation, which is dedicated to empowering adolescents to lead active, healthy lives. More than 7,000 attended the afternoon social event which featured high fashion, Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label and Rose champagne and, of course, the fast-paced polo match.

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Clockwise from Top: Anne V inside the tent; Nacho Figueras with guests; Alek Wek with Ashley Olsen; and Matthew McConaughey with Vanessa Kay

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Hilario Figueras

From Left: Vanessa Kay with Team Black Watch; and Leigh Lezark stomping divots.

Beginning the festivities, Broadway star Norm Lewis sang the National Anthem and Dree Hemingway threw out the ceremonial toss-in. The champagne was flowing as guests including Camila Alves McConaughey (McConaughey’s wife), Ashley Olsen, Rosario Dawson, Tiffani Thiessen, Garcelle Beauvais, Alek Wek, Anne V., Dree Hemingway, Carley Cushnie, Michelle Ochs, and many more enjoyed the glamorous afternoon under the yellow-orange Veuve Clicquot umbrellas.

As Nacho was injured in a polo match two weeks prior, his son Hilario played on team Black Watch and defeated team Nespresso 8-6 in an exciting game. During half-time, Matthew McConaughey and his wife went out onto the field for the stomping of the divots, a classic polo tradition. Throughout the match, celebrities and VIPs sipped Veuve Clicquot champagne, feasted on a polo-perfect lunch, and watched on the sidelines as a large New York crowd took in the sweeping views of the city skyline and the Statue of Liberty. PN 20 | Polo Northeast 2013

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Bridgehampton Polo Club | 2013

849 Hayground Road Bridgehampton, NY 631-237-5388 www.bhpolo.com

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ridgehampton Polo Club is back for a 17th season. The sporting event that epitomizes a quintessential summer afternoon in the Hamptons will return to Two Trees Farm for six consecutive Saturdays from July 20th through August 24th, offering Hamptons tastemakers an unparalleled polo experience.

This season, the VIP tent remains by-invite only. With the sport as the primary focus and ultimate backdrop, field-side garden areas will give patrons an unparalleled view of the match. They will enjoy a pre-game reception with summery cocktails, light hors d’oeuvres and entertainment, while mixing and mingling amongst some of the most prestigious luxury brands in the world.

July 20 – August 3 Monty Waterbury Cup August 4 – August 24 Hamptons Cup

On the field, the Monty Waterbury and Hamptons Cups are up for grabs as some of the top players from around the globe compete. Already, several teams have confirmed their participation, including home team, White Birch Farm.

Veteran polo publicist and event organizer Shamin Abas and her team, who also handle Greenwich Polo Club and the High Goal All-Star Polo Challenge in Palm Beach, are once again at the helm of the operation. Changes by the PR and special events company in recent years have created quite a favored buzz in the media, and amongst the close-knit, hard-to-tap Hamptonites who enjoy a low-key environment. In fact, the news even caught the attention of The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences, which awarded the club the coveted Five Star Diamond Award at the completion of the 2011 season.

A limited number of field side tailgate tents will be available for purchase, and serve as the perfect place to entertain. To set the mood, a gourmet picnic and champagne for ten is included in the purchase price.

The public is also invited to enjoy the match from the sidelines. Tickets are available at the gate for the price of $20 a car. For more information, go to www.BridgehamptonPoloLLC.com. PN

About Bridgehampton Polo Club LLC Bridgehampton Polo Club LLC is located at Two Trees Farm at 849 Hayground Road in Bridgehampton New York. The 2013 17th Anniversary Season will commence on July 20th for six consecutive Saturdays. For up-to-date polo information, please contact the Bridgehampton Polo Line at 631-237-5388. For more general information or questions, please email bhpolo@shaminabaspr.com.

For media or sponsorship inquiries, please contact Kelly Downey at kellyd@shaminabaspr.com or 561-366-1226.

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Experience the History ~ the Tradition ~ the Thrill of the Sport When in South Florida, don’t forget to visit the Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame, a non-profit educational center created to preserve the history and tradition that surrounds the sport of polo.

Open Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and on Saturdays in Season, January – April, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Greenwich Polo Club | 2013

203-561-5821 www.greenwichpolo.com 1 Hurlingham Drive Greenwich, CT 06831.

“We’re happy to be hosting our 32nd season of polo,” said Peter Brant, founder of Greenwich Polo Club. “We recently hosted Prince Harry for the playing of the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup here at Greenwich Polo Club and hope that the interest which that event generated will inspire the community to come out and support our local teams, the charities that sponsor events here each Sunday, and further their interest in the sport of polo.”

June 2 – 23 Tommy B. Glynn Memorial Tournament

Gates will open at 1:00 p.m. and play will commence at 3:00 p.m. Admission is $40.00 per car.

September 1 to be announced

June 25 – July 14 East Coast Open Cup

September 8 to be announced For Sponsorship information please contact Amanda Erb at (203) 561-5821 or amanda. greenwichpoloclub@gmail.com June 2nd sponsored

by Serendipity; June 9th sponsored by Hole In The Wall Gang Camp; June 16th; June 23rd sponsored by Boys and Girls Club; June 30th; July 14th sponsored

by Virginia’s House of Hope; September 1st sponsored by Royal Salute and ECAD; and September 8th sponsored by The Greenwich Cup. ALL PHOTOS © Bob Lubash

About Greenwich Polo Club Established in 1981 by Peter Brant, the Greenwich Polo Club is the venue for high-goal polo in the Northeast. Nestled in the beautiful backcountry of Greenwich, CT and internationally recognized for its rosters of legendary teams and players, Greenwich Polo Club hosts public USPA high-goal polo matches on Sundays in June, July and September.

For more information about Greenwich Polo Club, please visit greenwichpoloclub.com. The newly expanded website features updated photos, player information, team stats and more.

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Dateline: Greenwich, CT, May 15th, 2013 – The small town was descended upon by the elite, members of the fashion world and other dignitaries. The four hundred invitation-only socialites were shadowed by a press corps of two hundred as they arrived for the special event despite intermittent rain showers. The paparazzi yelled out for attention from the celebrities as they entered prior to the exclusive charity event. Supermodels were surrounded by the likes of designers Valentino, Jason Wu and Ralph Lauren model and polo player Nacho Figueras. Corporate CEO’s, television celebrities and the well-heeled were in the mix as well. The crowd was abuzz…

Photos © H. Allen von der Hoff

But wait… This is PoloNortheast Magazine not People Magazine!

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The Greenwich Polo Club was selected by the third in line for the British crown, Prince Harry, to host the 3rd Sentebale

Royal Salute Polo Cup

The Prince, along with Prince charity in honor of his late mother, Princess Diana.

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Seeiso of Lesotho, established the

By H. Allen von der Hoff

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Left to Right: Designer Valentino and Supermodel Karolina Kurkova; Nacho Figueras & Prince Harry; Winning Team Sentebale

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he Greenwich Polo Club was selected by the third in line for the British crown, Prince Harry, to host the 3rd Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup benefiting the impoverished children in Lesotho, Africa. The Prince, along with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, established the charity in honor of his late mother, Princess Diana. The charity establishes camps to support humanistic efforts to fight AIDS/HIV which is rampant among the children of Lesotho who suffer the third highest rate of AIDS in the world.

It was an honor for Greenwich Polo Club, the mecca for polo in Northeast United States, to be chosen for this event. Businessman and polo patron Peter Brandt established the club in 1981 which is nestled in the beautiful backcountry of Greenwich, CT, 30 miles from New York City. The first Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup was held at the Apes Hill Club in Barbados and the 2nd was held at Coworth Park in the UK.

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Photo © H. Allen von der Hoff

Prince Harry arrived for an 11:30 luncheon and then attended a reception prior to the 3pm event. The 28 year-old addressed the guests, who paid a minimum $5,000 to attend, and spoke of the success of the charity in establishing Mamahato Clubs throughout the country of Lesotho. Sentebale (meaning “Forget-me-not” in Sesotho), fights the AIDS/HIV pandemic that has stricken hundreds of thousands of children under 14 years of age.

Argentine Nacho Figueras was in attendance not only as a celebrity polo player in the match, but also as an official ambassador for Sentebale. This was not the first time Figueras and the Prince have shared the polo grounds. They took to the playing fields on Governors Island in New York City at the Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic which also raised money for Sentebale.

British player Malcom Borwick, representing Royal Salute Scotch, was also in attendance and captained the Sentebale team for the day’s match. Prince Harry, wearing #1 on his jersey, played for the Sentebale team. Figueras led the St. Regis team in opposition.

Members of the Royal Family have a history of playing polo in recent decades. Prince Harry’s father, Prince Charles, played for 40 years until retiring from the game in 2005. Like his younger brother, Prince William is also actively playing the sport, mainly to raise money for selected charities.

They both play the game enthusiastically and ride hard.

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The day began cold and rainy in the beautiful secluded rolling hills of far southeast Connecticut. Local, national and international press were present and, for most, polo was a foreign subject for them. But they were entertained by the anticipation of the arrival of the likes of supermodels Karolina Kurkova, Erin Heatherton and Stephanie Seymour as well as other celebrities.

The match began at 3pm as sunshine appeared after a dreary morning and mid-day. The event was limited to 4 chukkers with the Sentebale team charging out to a 3-1 lead. But after St. Regis tied the game at 3-3, it appeared the match was destined to end at a draw. As destiny would have it, the winning goal was scored by Prince Harry.

At the trophy presentation ceremony following the match, Dawn Jones, wife of actor Tommy Lee Jones, playing for Team St. Regis, was awarded the Most Valuable Player award. Team Sentebale was awarded the winner’s cup by supermodel Karolina Kurkova along with a kiss for the Prince.

But the point of the entire affair was to raise money and awareness for the charity. In the end, $1 million was raised toward the effort, a record for the young charity.

For further information and to donate to Sentebale, go to Sentebale.org. PN

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Haviland hollow Polo Club | 2013

June 15 – 30 Club League 4 Goal – Trophies to winner June 29 “The White Polo Ball” Party and Match play.

Polo and dinner/dance – white attire required.

July 4 - 21 Club League 4 Goal – Trophies to winners July 20 – 30 Club League 4 Goal – Trophies to winners July 29 – August 12 USPA Amateurs Cup 4 Goal

2012 Summer Season Recap: Hats off to all members, players, grooms and groundskeepers for a great summer of POLO. The polo was very competitive and everyone improved greatly. We played 4 competitive leagues and 2 USPA tournaments.

June League Eastgate winner, Blackwatch runner up

August 24 – September 3 USPA Masters Cup 6 Goal September Club League 4 Goal – Trophies to winners September 7 Charity Cup September 14 – 29 September final league

July League Blackwatch winner and Bulldogs runner up.

September Arena Polo

August 6 goal HHPC winner and Buckleigh Farm runner up

Coaching League, Match Play and Arena Polo will be organized as demand dictates throughout the summer.

September USPA 6 Goal Masters Cup – Eastgate winner and HHPC runner up.

6.5 to 6 USPA 4 Goal Players Cup – Finals the Brave Ones vs BlackwatchBraves Ones winners.

The fields had as much play as we have ever had at the club. The grounds team, led by Bert and Bisquit, did a great job!

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Haviland hollow Polo Club | 2013 815 East Branch Road Patterson, NY info@nycpolo.com www.nycpolo.com www.ny-equestrian.com

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aviland Hollow Farm/ NYCPOLO.com (HHPC) is headed into its fifth polo season with some major growth. On the heels of rave reviews from the polo and equestrian community over the past few years, HHPC continually develops a strong following of professionals, students and fans from around the world. The farm, conveniently located one hour from mid-town Manhattan and thirty minutes from Greenwich, CT, has become known for the incredible quality of its facilities, its fun-loving people and family friendly environment.

The Polo Club boasts a year- round polo program with two top-notch polo fields and an indoor polo arena.

The summer polo season is from May until October and has levels ranging from 4 to 14 goal polo for its members. The winter season is from November until March and play is from beginner to intermediate levels. The facilities include a 200 x

90 indoor arena, 225 x 125 outdoor arena, riding trails and a nice turnout on 250 acres. In addition, the farm has two 1/2 mile sand exercise tracks that both the polo and equestrian clients like to use to exercise, ride or to cool down their horses.

says owner and two goal rated player, Sam Ramirez Jr. The club has successfully introduced people of all ages to this challenging and exciting sport in a unique way, having already produced many players that started with little or no prior experience.

The club offers a year round lessons program for beginner and intermediate players to learn and improve the game of polo.

In addition, a high school polo program was introduced last year, with this past winter growing to two arena teams training at HHPC and competing in the Regional USPA Inter scholastic tournament at Cornell.

The social aspects of HHPC offer horse enthusiasts an opportunity to come watch scheduled games and tournaments, as well as attend charity matches in September. The fields are well designed for an afternoon of relaxing on the hill while picnicking & viewing a match.

“Many of our students have gone on to play matches outside of the club and received MVP and complements on the quality of their play. We break down the game into horsemanship, hitting, playing and rules skills.

Once our students learn the basics, we encourage them to improve�,

We were thrilled to see our friends from Maserati, who began exploring their interest in aligning their brand with polo at HHPC, take on the title sponsorship this year at IPC! Those interested in learning and taking lessons for both polo and equestrian are encouraged to email info@nycpolo.com. PN

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Written by Susan Oliver Whitney Photos provided by Polo Museum

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arry Payne Whitney, by all accounts, was the father of modern polo. As Frank Milburn once said, “Modern polo is an American game, a power game and Harry Payne Whitney invented it.”

Strategy and intellect were the name of his game. Tactics such as hard hitting, hitting from the irons and long passes were his trademarks which he combined with brilliant teamwork to dominate the sport of polo in the early 1900s. “Mr. Whitney realized that if polo had become a game of skill, it could be greatly improved by intelligent leading.”

Mr. Whitney was the driving force behind polo at the Meadowbrook Club in Long Island, New York.

Eugene Reynal, Monty Waterbury, Devereux Milburn and Mr. Whitney comprised the Meadowbrook team. It was this team that played most of the important American tournaments just prior to 1909.

Notwithstanding his victories on U.S. soil, Harry Payne Whitney was cognizant of the fact that the British had superior ponies to the Americans.

Not content with this fact, he went about purchasing British mares and breeding them with Western stallions. Shortly thereafter, he introduced the thoroughbred strain to the mix. His ingenuity over time produced larger, tougher, and faster polo ponies which dramatically increased the speed of the game.

With vastly improved mounts, his next obvious step was to compete internationally. He assembled the U.S. International team which was comprised of Larry Waterbury,

Monty Waterbury, himself and Devereux Milburn.

Each player was rated at 10 goals. Mr. Whitney was the team captain and “the best polo captain of his day” as described by the Polo Museum of Palm Beach, Florida. This brilliant team would later be referred to as “The Big Four” and would go on to defeat the Brits in the Westchester Cup matches of 1909, 1911* and 1913.** In the polo chronicles it was mentioned that “there never was quite such a team as that unconquered team of Mr. Whitney’s and perhaps there never will be such a one again…The brilliancy, the teamwork and the accuracy of the Waterburys will always be acclaimed; the terrific drive and aggressiveness of Mr. Milburn can never be overrated.

But above all was the dominating and compelling personality that made it all possible, the personal magnetism that brought out the best in everyone, the stout heart and the steady brain that prepared all things, the resourceful, strategic, unwavering captain who led his team to outstanding triumph, [Mr. Whitney].”

Not long after the 1913 International match, Harry Payne Whitney retired from tournament play. “[He] remained as one of the wisest councilors to whom the country could turn for advice on all polo matters.” He remained a 10 goal player for nearly five years after his retirement from tournament play.

Opposite Page Top: Harry Payne Whitney; Inset Bottom: Harry Payne Whitney and J. Hardress Lloyd – US and British captains of the 1911 Westchester Cup teams; Large Photo: 1911 Big Four - Lawrence Waterbury, Monty Waterbury, HPW, Devereux Milburn

Harry Payne Whitney

Mr. Whitney died in New York City on October 26, 1930. In a tribute to the memory of Harry Payne Whitney at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the USPA on January 22, 1931, it was unanimously adopted that “…It was the keynote of his policy, and his natural instinct, to put international polo on the highest plane of friendship and good sportsmanship. It is largely because of his example that it has remained so ever since. He was as much respected and beloved by the players of England as of [his] country, and as deeply and sincerely mourned…”

It should also be noted that the English players described Mr. Whitney as the “most level headed man they had ever played against” and the “quickest polo thinker.”

Harry Payne Whitney was inducted into the Polo Hall of Fame of Palm Beach, Florida on October 6, 1990.PN *At these games, the off-side rule was suspended and never to return. **L.E. Stoddard replaced injured Monty Waterbury in the last half of the second game.

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Mashomack Polo Club | 2013

48 Briarcliff Lane Pine Plains, NY 941-348-8647 www.mashomackpolo.com

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ocated on a 1,900-acre preserve in Pine Plains, New York, just 90 minutes from New York City, the Mashomack Polo Club is a full service club for polo players of all levels. Mashomack Polo has undertaken a multi-year capital improvement program and now features five tournament-class fields, one practice field, stick and ball areas and a regulation outdoor polo arena.

Stabling is available on a first-come, first-served basis, as is turnkey boarding for players with smaller strings.

Mashomack Polo offers league polo from 4 goal to 12 goal, and various tournaments such as the prestigious USPA Eduardo Moore Invitational, the USPA Tracey Mactaggart Challenge Cup, the USPA Governors Cup, the USPA Officer’s Cup and the USPA Constitution Cup. There is polo to suit every level of player from June through September.

Spectators are encouraged to attend our matches and tailgate. Please check the website for exact times and dates, or sign up to receive our updates. PN About Mashomack Polo Club Private polo lessons are offered independently to both adults and children; group clinics are also arranged from May through August.

Further information can be found on the Polo School page or by calling Rebecca Gutierrez at 941.348.8647. Horses and equipment are provided.

June 14 – 23 USPA Officers Cup June 22 International Polo Challenge June 28 – July 7 USPA Tracey Mactaggart Challenge Cup July 12 – 28 USPA Eduardo Moore Invitational August 2 – 11 Pro/Am Polo August 16 – 25 USPA Constitution Cup August 21 – September 22 Inter-Club September Patron Polo throughout the month Practice Chukkers weekly Coaching League and Junior Chukkers will be available every Saturday Polo School & Lessons offered throughout Summer For more information please contact Rebecca Gutierrez – 941-348-8647 or bexgz@yahoo.com

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Meadowbrook Polo Club | 2013 151 Post Road Old Westbury, NY 516-484-0343 meadowbrookpoloclub@gmail.com www.meadowbrookpolo.com

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elcome to the 2013 polo season! Our club opens for chukkers on Thursday, May 23.

Be sure to contact us via email at meadowbrookpoloclub@gmail.com to sign up or contact Esteban Scott at the Polo Office 516.484.0343 if you have any questions. Our practice days are Tuesdays, Thursdays at 6:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 AM. On Saturdays, after polo, we will host our traditional Argentine asado for our members and guests. Practices and Tournaments are open to the public, so if you aren’t a player but would like to spend a great afternoon watching polo please come, bring your picnic and invite your friends for a one of a kind experience.

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This year’s schedule includes our regular 6, 8 and 12 goal tournaments as well as the USPA Ladies Tournament, PTF Seniors Tournament and a Junior Tournament on August 3rd which will be organized together with the PTF. If you would like to participate in any of these tournaments or events be sure to contact us for further details. We hope to see everyone having a good time and playing lots of polo this summer.

We have stalls available and we can arrange grooms and transportation, all at reasonable prices to make your polo hassle-free. If you are interested in stabling at the club, please contact Esteban for more details.

We are only 25 miles from downtown NYC, so our half-membership is ideal for those who play elsewhere on weekends – but want more polo during the week! Most important of all, it is a friendly, safe, polite, lowkey environment, where you can play polo at whatever level of skill, speed and expense is most comfortable for you and is fun for everyone involved.

Many thanks to our hard-working staff, our terrific members and our numerous friends for making it happen.

Welcome back to great summer polo at the oldest polo club in America and the best in the New York area!

See you on the field or under the tent for an asado! PN

Meadowbrook Polo Club | 2013

12 Goal Meadowbrook League | Winning Team: Darkhorse | Players: Michel Dorignac, Sarah Rotman, Max Menini, Tomas Alberdi | Photo: Alex Pacheco

June 18 – July 21 12 Goal Meadowbrook League

Peter Henderson Memorial 6 Goal | Winning Team: Black Knights Players: Francisco Ayala, Geronimo Obregon, E. Henderson, Omer Karabey, Hakan Karabey | Photo: Alex Pacheco

June 23 Old Westbury College Foundation Charity Match, 2:30 – 6:00 pm Tickets: bennettc@oldwestbury.edu, 516.876.3207 June 27 – June 30 Club Tournament July 16 – August 3 6 Goal Peter Henderson Memorial

2012 USPA Meadowbrook Ladies Tournament | Winning Team: Las Vinas | Players: Karen Reese, Tiffany Busch, Tess Pimsner, Belinda Brody, Stacie Rodriguez | Photo: Alex Pacheco

July 16 – August 3 12 Goal Meadowbrook League July 27 – 28 PTF Junior Clinic (Tentative) August 8 – 11 USPA Ladies Tournament (Tentative)

Al Bianco Memorial 8 Goal | Winning Team: La Colina/IHOP Players: Mike Ashkenazy, Raul Colombres, Carlos Rokm, Michael Matz

August 22 – 25 Club Tournament August 22 – September 21 Second annual 12 Goal Inter club Challenge (tentative) TBA PTF Seniors Tournament Contact: dscheraga@polotraining.org August 3 PTF Juniors Tournament Contact: jenniferannpoor@yahoo.com September 5 – 28 6 Goal Susan Montgomery Memorial September 7 Harriman Cup, UVA vs Yale Tickets: www.harrimancup.org October 1 – 4 End of Season Club Tournament

For schedule updates: www.meadowbrookpolo.com 516.484.0343

About Meadowbrook Polo Club Please refer to the schedule or our website, www.meadowbrookpolo. com, for our schedule of games and events. The “Polo for today” button on the Top right corner of our home page will be updated daily with information on games, times etc held at the club. We will also host continuous pro pools, coaching leagues, as well as our junior program and clinics for those who prefer lower goal polo and instruction.

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Go West

Written and Compiled

by H. Allen von der Hoff

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In the United States, the sport of polo is most commonly associated with the East Coast, from New England down to South Florida. However, out West, there is a diversity of clubs that range from the well-established to fledgling start-ups. Here are a few:

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Arizona Polo Club The Arizona Polo Club (APC) has been playing the sport on the beautiful WestWorld polo field in Scottsdale, Arizona since 1982. The club also offers opportunities to play in an indoor polo arena generously provided by some of its players for lessons, clinics, and tournaments to accommodate any player’s needs.

The outdoor and indoor season is played from November through April. The 2012–2013 season began with a special match between the club’s Columbian-born players versus its USA-born players with the Columbians victorious. APC ended its season in April with the Scottsdale Spring Cup. “This is one of the most exciting times in Arizona polo,” said Diego Florez, the Arizona Polo Club manager. “The sport is getting more and more popular and we are thrilled to be part of its growing success. It’s a perfect weekend routine: pack up some food and drinks and head out to watch some polo and enjoy yourself and the weather.”

The Arizona Polo Club commits itself to support and sponsor amateur polo for the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan area from beginners to more seasoned players.

APC is a member of the United States Polo Association and is one of eight clubs of The Border Circuit (Arizona, New Mexico and West Texas).

For more information go to arizonapolo.com.

San Diego Polo Club Twenty-five miles north of its birthplace, the San Diego Polo Club enjoys competitive matches and large crowds in sunny Southern California.

Since 1987 it has welcomed an international field of players and patrons from around the globe.

Polo came to the San Diego area in the early 20th century due to the efforts of San Franciscan magnet John D. Spreckels. Spreckels developed the Coronado Country Club on fabled Coronado Island in San Diego which included 3 polo fields among other amenities. He sponsored a major tournament called Polo Challenge which is now known as The Spreckels Cup. The Coronado Club disappeared after WWII. While the sport lingered in the area over the next 40 years, it roared back in the 70’s as the Rancho Santa Fe Club, located in Rancho Santa Fe, 15 miles north of La Jolla. It now enjoys enthusiastic crowds at the matches which include top-notch teams vying for The Spreckels Cup. In 1995, the club formally changed its name to the San Diego Polo Club.

The most common adjective heard from patrons describing the club is “classy”.

As part of their tailgate pass, the fans are provided a glass of champagne during the divot stomp at halftime. The 2013 season began on June 9th and ends on Sept. 29th with the finals of the USPA Spreckels Cup. For more information go to www.sandiegopolo.com.

“As part of their tailgate pass, the fans are provided a glass of champagne during the divot stomp at halftime.”

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Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club The Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, located an hour and a half northeast of Los Angeles in the town of Carpinteria, was founded in 1911 making it the third oldest existing member of the USPA. Nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountain foothills and the Pacific Ocean, the club is world renowned for its four lush polo fields and international outdoor competition.

The late ’20s and the mid ’30s saw the Santa Barbara Polo Club into its golden era with Sundays at the club becoming a great social event.

Spectators gathered to view the sport dressed in the finest and latest of fashions and picnicked at the fields.

In February of 1942, there was an unexpected suspension of polo.

Because of the war effort, and, through 1946, the club’s polo fields were used to station and train soldiers. As a result the fields became bare and needed extensive renovation.

The 1950s brought renewed polo interest as several avid polo families moved to the area. In 1966 Santa Barbara hosted the first trials for the U.S. team to play in the famous Argentina vs. America match in Buenos Aires. In 1974 the facility was renovated and updated to encourage a new renaissance in polo.

Today, the club has 3 seasons of Sunday polo beginning in early May and ending in mid-October. Management has developed all levels of polo to attract new players to the club, has ensured continued polo enthusiasm and has encouraged future players through its promotion of intercollegiate polo and public polo lessons. For more information go to www.sbpolo.com.

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El Caso Ranch Polo Club Founded in 1992, the polo club plays in the summer during the weekends starting mid-June for about 10 – 12 weekends. Located in Quemado Lake, New Mexico, the club is part of a working ranch that has been part of New Mexico’s history for over half a century. It is situated about 5 1/2 hours east of Phoenix and 2 1/2 hours south of Albuquerque in western New Mexico.

Known as El Caso Ranch Polo Club, it is on a large and vibrant ranch owned by Chuck Rogers, a grandson of Will Rogers. According to southern New Mexico resident and polo enthusiast, Yvonne Golston (player, instructor, horse trainer, umpire), “It is a beautiful setting, set back off the road, and every summer weekend they have polo tournaments,” Golston says. “It is on an actual working cattle ranch, and the place has elk and wild turkeys on it.

There is a restaurant, a bunkhouse, and even a bar.”

For more information go to www.elcasoranchpolo.com.

“The sport is getting more and more popular and we are thrilled to be part of its growing success. It’s a perfect weekend routine: pack up some food and drinks and head out to watch some polo and enjoy yourself and the weather” – Diego Florez, the Arizona Polo Club manager

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southampton hunt & Polo Club | 2013

206 Millstone Road Water Mill, NY 516-729-6154 www.southamptonpolo.com June 1 – July 13 Summer League

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June 7 – July 21 Independence Cup

The club’s goal is to provide fast, competitive, fun polo in a pleasant social environment. SHPC offers low to medium goal polo from May through midOctober at its facilities in Southampton. From June through September the club runs monthly 2, 4 and 8 Goal leagues; and 10 and 12 Goal tournaments are scheduled later in the season.

July (TBA) Mid-Season BBQ July 6 – August 3 * Hampton’s League July 12 – August 11 * New York Cup

outhampton Hunt & Polo Club was founded in 1989. It is now one of the largest polo clubs in America.

For beginners, SHPC offers a structured introductory program that starts with the basics of the sport and gradually advances through more advanced levels to full field play. Instruction is provided by the club’s staff of international professionals. This program has been extremely successful in attracting new players to the game.

August 2 – September 15 Southampton Cup

SHPC is located 110 miles east of New York City in the Town of Southampton, the heart of The Hamptons, America’s premier resort area. The club is 4 miles from some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and is surrounded by picturesque villages where the best of entertainment, sports, shopping and fine dining can be found.

September 6 – 29 * USPA Club Championship

Facilities at SHPC consist of 3 full fields, 2 stick & ball areas, an outdoor arena and exercise track. The club boards 200 horses.

September 7 – October 13 Members Only

The club is open 6 days a week, Tuesday through Sunday, with organized play on Wednesday and Friday evenings and on Saturday and Sunday.

July 27 – September 7 Fall League

* Knock-out tournaments

SHPC also operates a full service horse farm for the breeding and training of polo ponies. Grooms and lease ponies are available through an independent operator at the club. PN

FACILITIES INCLUDE:

LEVEL OF PLAY:

• Three Grass Fields • One Regulation Size Outdoor Arena • Stick & Ball Areas • Exercise Tracks • Stalls & Turn-out Area

• 4-14 Goal • Monthly Leagues and Tournaments • I ntermediate and Novice Programs

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saratoga Polo Club | 2013

2 Bloomfield Road, Greenfield Center, NY 518-584-8108 www.saratogapolo.com

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hroughout this summer’s matches, there are expected to be over 30,000 guests attending 16 plus tournaments. We hope that you can join us throughout the season as we toast with a Veuve Clicquot sabrage, and with the US POLO ASSN now the official apparel sponsor of Saratoga Polo, we are celebrating with the opening of the new US POLO ASSN Shop at Whitney Field.

If you love food, you will be overjoyed with our partners, Old Daley Catering and Events at the Saratoga Polo Club at the historic Whitney Field as our exclusive caterer.

“We are excited to join the 115 year legacy of Saratoga Polo in the Spa City” said Stephanie Pettit, one of the owners at Old Daley. “Polo, with its rich history, pastoral setting and beautiful vistas is a one of a kind location for everything from intimate parties to spectacular large scale celebrations. We have gotten so many requests for weddings and rehearsal dinners, even ones that can be hosted at polo in conjunction with the matches on Friday and Sunday – we are really excited.”

Oh yes, there’s a polo match going on as well. Some of the finest players from around the world see a pilgrimage to Saratoga as the touchstone to the sport. Look to a rematch of the Women’s Week Tournament with hard hitting play for “The Battle of Saratoga”, and a multitude of players from around the world proving once again that Saratoga Polo and Whitney Field is THE place to be in 2013. PN

July 12 – 14 Celebrate Saratoga Cup July 17 – 21 Women’s Week at Saratoga Polo Featuring The Veuve Cliquot Women’s Challenge July 26 – 28 The Whitney Cup Tournament August 2 – 4 Mid Summer Celebration Tournament August 9 – 11 Hall of Fame Challenge Cup Tournament August 16 – 18 The Hector and Susan Barrantes Cup Tournament August 23 – 25 The Ylvisaker Cup Tournament August 30 – September 1 The SPA Anniversary Cup Gates Open at 4:00pm Matches begin at 5:30pm

About Saratoga Polo Club Along with U.S. POLO ASSN, Alex and Ani will be showcasing their jewelry and accessories during the Women’s Week Celebrations and Veuve Clicquot pops the cork on the sidelines. Zappone Chrysler will be featuring Ram Trucks throughout the season, and Spurs USA Classic Country Band will be swinging tunes in the clubhouse.

Go to saratogapolo.com for tickets, information, or sneak peeks of upcoming fun.

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Newport Polo Club | 2013

715 East Main Road Portsmouth, RI 401-846-0200 www.nptpolo.com

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steadfast harbinger of summer, The Newport International Polo Series XXII, Presented by Your Rhode Island BMW Centers, kicked off its 2013 season on Saturday, June 1st at 5pm featuring USA against Argentina, one of its most formidable rivals, at the polo grounds of Glen Farm, 715 East Main Road / Rte.138 in Portsmouth, RI. “With an arch rival and world-renown polo powerhouse like Argentina to launch the 22nd season, and a battery of top contenders following after this challenge, the roster will be actionpacked” explains USA team captain Dan Keating. “We look forward to playing a tough opponent, and expect a heated contest.” Argentina has risen to dominance as a worldpowerhouse in the sport of polo in the past few decades.

The Polo Series is one of New England’s most popular attractions, and a tradition whose heritage dates back to the Gilded Age. To the delight

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of enthusiastic audiences from NY to ME, the polo matches provide entertainment for audiences of all ages, held every Saturday in June through September at 5pm (4pm in September). For more information please call 401.846.0200.

Special après polo events this year, which are annual traditions enjoyed by all, include an authentic Argentine Asado Lamb Roast after the match on Sat., July 6th; a fieldside Lobsterbake after the match on Saturday, August 3rd; and a Jamaican Jerk Grill after the match on Saturday, August 17. The social highlight of the Newport season will be the 13th annual International Polo Charity Ball, dubbed the Bacchanale Ball with guests of honor, the Italian Polo Team on Friday, August 2 at Rosecliff. These events require advanced reservations, and all sell out.

With another national debut this season, the Polo Series will have

hosted 28 nations over its 22 seasons including England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, India, New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Argentina, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Barbados, Canada, Hungary, Dominican Republic, Netherlands, Kenya, Brazil, China, Italy and Mexico.

Dating back more than 130 years in Newport, the polo matches are a unique and popular summertime tradition, open to the public.

Audiences of several thousand spectators enjoy cheering for the international guests, as well as teams representing major US cities, including Boston, Dallas, Palm Beach, Philadelphia and Baltimore playing against the home team.

This is the 22nd season of the Newport International Polo Series, presented by your Rhode Island BMW Centers, and sponsored by NewportRI.com, Alex and Ani,

Newport Polo Club | 2013 June 1 USA vs. Argentina June 8 Newport Cup June 15 USA vs. Scotland

The Newport Beach Club and The Tower at Carnegie Abby, KPMG, Clarke Cooke House, Stillwater Spa at Hyatt Regency Newport, Pearls Boutique Hotels, Vanderbilt International Properties, Laser Skin and Vein Center, Rockstar Limo, Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte, Lufthansa, Shreve Crump & Low, McGrath Clambakes, WCRI Classical Radio, Boston Common, Equine Journals, Vita Coco and promotional partners including The Preservation Society of Newport, Bird’s Eye View Helicopter Tours, America’s Cup Charters, Massage Envy, the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and Discover Newport.

“Our sponsors have been with us since the beginning. Without their support, the Series would not be as extensive as it is,” explains Dan Keating, Polo Series founder.

The Polo Series takes place in the bucolic setting of Glen Farm, the last 100 acres of what was once a 700acre manorial farm whose settlement dates back to the 1600’s. Its classical stone barns from the Gilded Age and its park-like grounds were rehabilitated by Keating and thrive today as an equestrian & community recreational property, and home of the Polo Series. PN

June 22 Lufthansa Cup June 29 Newport vs. Boston Shreve Crump & Low Cup July 6 USA vs. Ireland July 13 Newport vs. Dallas July 20 USA vs. Spain July 27 Newport vs. Palm Beach August 3 USA vs. Italy

About Newport Polo Club The Polo Box Office for reservations and advanced ticket sales can be found online at www.nptpolo.com for General Admission (Lawn Seating) of $12/adult or Pavilion Seating of $20/person, tailgate parking reservations, season passes, official souvenirs and special event tickets. The online box office closes at 10am on the day of the match. Tickets are also sold at the entry gates on game day, opening at 1pm. The polo matches will run continuously every Saturday from June through September at 5pm (4pm in September).

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ETYMOLOGY

POLO

Compiled by H. Allen von der Hoff

TERMINOLOGY,

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Appealing: Claims by players for a foul generally expressed by the raising of mallets above the head or by a helicoptering motion. Over demonstrative appealing is considered very bad form.

Ball: Made of plastic or wood, weighs 4½ ounces and is 3½ inches in diameter.

Bump: A player is permitted to ride off another to spoil his shot or to remove him from the play. The angle of contact must be no more than 45 degrees. The faster the pony travels, the smaller the angle must be. A good bump can shake discs and dentures loose.

Chukker: A chukker (sometimes called chukka) is one period of play in a match, lasting 7-7½ minutes. Players return to the field each chukker with a fresh pony. The term derives from the Hindustani chakar and the Sanskrit cakra meaning circle or wheel.

Field: A full size polo field is 300 yards by 160 yards, or the area of three soccer fields or nine football fields. The goal posts, which collapse on impact, are eight yards apart.

Hook: Provided the player is on the same side of the opponent’s pony as the ball, he may spoil the opponent’s shot by putting his mallet in the way of the striking player’s.

Knock-in: Should a team hit a ball across the opponent’s backline during an attack, the defending team resumes the game with a free hit from the backline where the ball went over. It is equivalent to a goal kick in soccer.

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Leave It: A player who feels he has a better position to strike the ball will tell his teammate who is about to hit it to “leave it”, meaning do not touch it and continue up the field for a pass.

Line of the Ball: Crossing the line is the most frequent foul in polo. The line of the ball, namely the imaginary line along which the ball travels, represents a right of way for the player following nearest that line. There are strict rules governing opponents entry in to the right of way.

Mallet: Range in length, usually according to the height of the pony, from 48 to 54 inches. The shaft is normally made from bamboo cane and the head from a hard wood.

Nearside and Offside: The left side of the pony is Nearside. The right side is Offside.

Polo: The word derived from the Balti (a Tibetan language of the Indus valley) term “pulu”, meaning ball.

Positions: There are 4 positions on each team: No. 1 - A goal striker; No. 2 - A forward , primarily for defense; No. 3 - A pivotal player who plays both offense and defense, usually the highest rated player on the team; No. 4 - The most defensive player. All players are rated on a scale of –2 to 10, with the higher rating the better. The word “goal” is usually used after the rating, such as “8-goal” player. However, the rating number does not reflect the number of goals the player scores, but the player’s ability to play overall.

Ride-off: Two riders may make contact and push each other off the line to prevent the other from striking the ball. It is primarily intended for the ponies to do the pushing, but a player is allowed to use his body, but not his elbows.

Team Handicap: Equals the sum of its players’ handicaps (rating).

In handicap matches, the team with the lower handicap is awarded the difference in goals at the start of the match.

Third Man: The referee sitting at the sidelines who will arbitrate if the two mounted umpires on the field are unable to agree on a foul.

Throw-In: The game starts when a ball is thrown between two lined up teams by an Umpire. Also is used when at times play resumes.

Treading-In: At half time, the replacement of divots of turf. This is the duty of all the spectators.

Queasy: The feelings a polo player has just before a fall… PN

Safety: When a defending player hits the ball across his own backline, the other team is awarded a free hit 60 yards from the backline.

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Meredith, New haMpshire Lake winnipesaukee. exceptional adirondack-style home with 230 feet of waterfront, great room with massive stone fireplace, gourmet kitchen, five bedroom suites, theatre and two-bedroom guest house. $4,150,000

dover, MassaChusetts sited on 12+ acres, this 1912 Colonial remains one of dover's prized farm properties. “indian wells” features a 31-ft. foyer, 5,300 sq. ft., 14 rooms, 7 bedrooms & 5 fireplaces. spectacular grounds and tennis court; the perfect “Gentleman’s Farm”. $4,100,000

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sudbury, MassaChusetts Magnificent estate on 7+ acres, encompassing 10,260 sq. ft. including the completely renovated manor home, guest cottage with two separate units, pool and carriage houses, offering potential for a private retreat or unique equestrian estate. $3,495,000

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westoN, MassaChusetts spectacular five-acre equestrian property bordering 200+ acres of conservation land featuring a four-bedroom Contemporary home, gorgeous gardens, four-stall barn, pool and tennis court. $2,499,000

NorthborouGh, MassaChusetts one-of-a-kind equestrian estate set on 5+ acres with six-stall barn, new indoor arena, detached garage apartment, and custom, Cape-style home with pool, spa and waterfall. $1,500,000

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