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IN THIS EDITION

CONTENT

Executive Message

Welcome

Polo Sponsors

Staff and Facilities

Polo Calendar 2011

Polo Gear

Calgary Polo & Riding Academy

Polo FAQ

Calgary Polo: Behind the Scenes

Polo Life & Style

Tournament Results 2010

Awards 2010

Players 2011

Polo People

FIP: Canadian Polo on the International Stage

Junior Polo

Ranch House Members

Tailgate Survival Guide

Polo Pups

Western Canadian Polo Schedule

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Executive Message

The Board of Directors welcomes new and returning members, players, social members, visitors, and spectators to the Calgary Polo Club! We would like to thank all of the supporters who help to make the “Sport of Kings” a success in Alberta, and share some of our ideas for the club’s exciting future. The Calgary Polo Club Executive is very pleased to work with several generous sponsors for the 2011 season, including: After Eight Interiors, Bonnett’s Energy Services, Big Rock Brewery Ltd., Barbados Tourism Authority, Royal Bank of Canada – RBC, Strategy Partners Inc., and Triangle Steel Ltd. The executive includes several returning members: Cam Clark, Club President; Anne Evamy, Vice President; Rob Foster, Treasurer; Pat Powell, Director; and John Rooney as Chairman of the Board. During the 2011 season, we are pleased to host three annual invitational tournaments: the Western Canadian Women’s Heart Cup Invitational and the J.C. Palmer Memorial Invitational tournaments in July, and the Kimo Cup Invitational tournament in August. The Calgary Polo Club is offering a range of polo this season, including Junior Polo, Coaching League, Ladies League, 4-Goal and 9-Goal Tournament Leagues, invitational weekend tournaments, and international-caliber highgoal match games. The Ranch House continues to offer social members, players, and visitors the opportunity to take in polo from its fantastic location at centre field, while enjoying a range

of great food and wine events. The Calgary Polo Club welcomes the Ranchmen’s Club as the official Food and Beverage Supplier at the Ranch House for another season. The Ranchmen’s Club is reviving a charitable polo tradition in June 2011, by hosting a Wild Game Dinner & Auction, in support of the Calgary Polo Club and the Ups and Downs-Calgary Down Syndrome Association. For more information on polo scheduling and Ranch House events, please visit the Calgary Polo Club website at www.calgarypoloclub.com. We would like to welcome back our Polo Manager, Rob Roenisch, who brings years of polo management experience to the Calgary Polo Club. Other returning club staff includes Sue Bird, Events/Marketing Manager, and Tim Mills, Facilities Manager. Kyle Fargey returns as Director of the Calgary Polo & Riding Academy, providing individual and group lessons, and special clinics for the next generation of Calgary Polo: our Junior, beginner, and intermediate players. Good luck to all players and teams in the 2011 polo season at the beautiful Calgary Polo Club— we look forward to seeing you fieldside! Sincerely, The Calgary Polo Club Board of Directors. • Cam Clark, President • Anne Evamy, Vice President • Rob Foster, Treasurer • Pat Powell, Director • John Rooney, Chairman of the Board

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THE CALGARY POLO CLUB

Welcome the Calgary Polo Club

Established in 1890, the Calgary Polo Club is the oldest polo club in Canada. The club’s legacy is a testimonial to the dedication and strength of the local polo community, and to the multitude of opportunities the club offers to its members and spectators.

• Membership • Calgary Polo & Riding Academy • Ranch House and facility rentals • Junior Polo • Newsletters

The club is located 10 minutes south of Calgary and 10 minutes northwest of Okotoks and features: • 200 acres of land • 8 full-size playing fields • Outdoor polo arena • Hitting cage

CPC ONLINE

• Ranch House for club and private events The Calgary Polo Club has a great new website! We have revamped our website to make club, tournament and event news and information more accessible and user-friendly. The look is new, but the address is the same!

Visit www.calgarypoloclub.com for updated information on: • Tournament dates and results • Social Events • Picture galleries • Directions and maps

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You do not need a string of horses to enjoy the benefits of being a member of the Calgary Polo Club. Every season, social membership makes an important contribution to the club’s success and longevity. The Calgary Polo Club regularly hosts social events, fieldside and at the historic Ranch House, for anywhere from 100 to 1,000 spectators. As a Ranch House member, there are a variety of social events to enjoy, both formal and casual. Season highlights include the annual Lobsterfest, Friday night dinners, and the annual Polo Ball.

THE PEOPLE

The Facilities

• Sponsors

Watching polo at the Calgary Polo Club is free! You can enjoy it from the deck of the Ranch House, or sit along the berm. Back your car or truck up to the field for a great tailgating experience full of friends, food and polo! With its sweeping facilities, established reputation, and long-standing traditions, the Calgary Polo Club welcomes everyone to come and enjoy the thrill of the

game this summer season. For more information on upcoming tournament play and social events, contact the polo club administration office. THE CALGARY POLO CLUB PO Box 17, Site 9, RR2 Okotoks, AB T1S 1A2 Phone: 403-938-0182 Chukker Hotline: 403-938-7260 Fax: 403-938-8205 Email: info@calgarypolocub.com Website: www.calgarypoloclub.com

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Supporting our community is the right thing. Strategy Partners is proud to support the Calgary Polo Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a century-old cultural and sporting tradition in our community. Strategy Partners Inc. is a newly created firm of seasoned professionals seeking to contribute to the financial well-being of our clients. Doing the right thing is the philosophy and passion that drives our practice. Our work for clients and their advisors is always guided by this core business philosophy. The right thing is invariably the strategic solution that best suits the goals and circumstances unique to each client relationship. We would be pleased to provide more information about our practice. Call Michael Kaumeyer at 403-615-3054.

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FACILITIES AND STAFF

Calgary Polo

Club

Staff

Rob Roenisch took the reins as Polo Manager in the 2010 season, bringing invaluable knowledge and expertise to the club. Rob has extensive experience both managing and playing polo across North America.

Events and Marketing Manager

SUE BIRD

Director of the Calgary Polo Academy

KYLE FARGEY

Rob Roenisch

Polo Manager

Three-goal rated pro Kyle Fargey has been instructing at the Calgary Polo Academy since 2004. His knowledge of game strategy, hitting technique, and player development has graduated dozens of students to tournament and league play.

Sue Bird has been the Manager of Events & Marketing at the Calgary Polo Club since 2003. She brings years of events planning and promotion to the position, and serves as the professional liaison for the club in all marketing endeavours.

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TIM MILLS

Facilities Manager For 20 years, Tim Mills has been preparing and maintaining the fields and facilities at the Calgary Polo Club. His experience and skill are unmatched in Canada.

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Facilities and Staff

1. Administration Office

11. Ranch House Field

2. JC Palmer Field

12. Ranch House

3. JB Cross Field

13. Centre Field

4. Stables

14. Cantina

5. Greene Field

15. Arena Polo

6. New Polo Field

16. Hitting Cage

7. Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School

17. School Field

8. Hetherington Field 9. Ranch House Entrance

18. Training Track

10. Lilac Field

19. Driving Competition Field

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3 5

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4 Okotoks

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JUNE 2011 POLO CALENDAR

19•26

Mike Francis Cup (4 Goal)

JULY

1•10

2•9

7•10

14•16

J.B. Cross Cup (9 Goal)

15•17

J.C. Palmer Memorial Invitational (4 Goal)

21•31

Fish Creek Cup (9 Goal)

22•24

Rocky Mountain Cup (4 Goal)

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Tournaments

Roenisch Memorial Trophy (9 Goal) Gilgit Trophy (4 Goal) Women’s Heart Cup Tournament

Lake Bonavista Cup (4 Goal)

AUGUST 1

3•14

11•19

Hull Cup (4 Goal)

25•27

Big Rock Trophy (4 Goal)

18•28

Canadian Open (9 Goal)

Ranch House Events:

Stampede Dinner

Italian Dinner

SOCIAL EVENTS

July 8 July 22

Lobsterfest July 29

Spanish Dinner

President’s Ball

August 12 August 26

Kimo Cup Invitational (0 Goal) Calgary Challenge Cup (9 Goal)

2011

Events www.calgarypoloclub.com

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POLO GEAR

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1 POLO MALLET: Polo mallets have bamboo or plastic

shafts and hard wood heads. The mallet shaft is flexible and can make a complete arc under the pony’s neck or tail. Mallets come in different lengths to accommodate the height of the pony.

2 HELMET: Hard, lined helmets protect players’ heads from swinging mallets and balls travelling at speeds up to 100 mph. Face guards can also be attached.

3 BREECHES: Polo players always wear white breeches.

8 RIDING BOOTS: Polo boots provide protection for the player’s lower leg.

9 BELL BOOT: These protect the pony’s front heels from contact with the back hooves.

10 BREAST PLATE: This leather strap prevents the saddle from slipping back during the game.

11 POLO MARTINGALE: This leather strapping prevents the pony’s head from rising.

4 SADDLE: Relatively flat, polo saddles have little padding

12 DRAW REINS: Secondary reins that enhance control over

5 TAIL: Polo ponies have plaited tails so they don’t tangle in

13 BRIDLE: This series of leather strapping, metal bit, and

6 POLO WRAPS: These provide a protective wrap to shield

14 POLO PONY: Mostly thoroughbred, ponies are selected for

7 KNEE PADS: Knee pads protect player’s knees.

15 MANE: Polo pony’s manes are clipped to eliminate

under the leg, allowing for maximum movement. polo mallets.

the pony’s legs against contact with the ball or other ponies.

the pony.

supports gives the player steering and stopping control. their agility, speed, endurance, and intelligence. interference with the player’s reins.

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Calgary Polo & Riding Academy Professional instruction by Kyle Fargey

May through September

Kyle Fargey is a 3-goal professional player based out of Calgary, Alberta and Indio, California. Kyle played for Team Canada at the FIP World Cup in Mexico City in 2008, and has also played polo in England, Africa, China, and throughout Canada and the U.S. In addition to heading up the Calgary Polo & Riding Academy, Kyle serves as Director of the Eldorado Polo & Riding Academy in Indio, California.

The Calgary Polo & Riding Academy Offers:

Whether you are a seasoned rider or player, or a determined athlete looking for an exciting new sport, Kyle can teach you the skills, rules, mechanics, and strategies of the game. His instruction comes with one warning: “The sport of polo is very addictive—after only one game, you can become hooked for life!”

• Coaching for tournaments and league play

Kyle is involved in every aspect of polo, from playing, to instructing new and experienced players, to training young horses the game of polo. Whether you are a beginner or are working on specific skills to improve your game, lessons are customized according to your riding experience, level of play and comfort level. Lessons range from 1 to 1.5 hours in duration, and pricing starts at $65. For more information on lesson pricing, visit www.calgarypoloclub.com.

• Polo horses and equipment • Private and group lessons • Hitting cage and foot mallet polo • Coaching League • Video review and analysis of swing mechanics and games

• Customized Instruction

Kyle is an excellent polo player, and an amazing instructor. The Coaching group ranged from novice riders to experienced players who wished to fine-tune their skills. The tack and string of ponies available were exceptional and very forgiving, and the training and games schedules very timely. My week seemed to fly by and the atmosphere left me with no other choice but to return. Calgary Polo Club offers facilities that are next to none in an extremely welcoming and friendly environment. ~Saad Hasan, Whistler, BC

I had an amazing experience learning to play polo last summer! There is so much to learn about the game that it can be overwhelming, but Kyle’s coaching made it easy. I met some great people and had a great time playing. I’m hooked!!! ~Karen Linkletter, Calgary, AB

As a beginner, I found that the Polo School helped me to better understand the game and greatly improve my horsemanship. The emphasis on safety for both players and horses during all chukkers provided me with a great sense of comfort. Moreover, Kyle Fargey assisted players in Coaching League regarding the rules, game strategy, and proper stick and ball technique. Learning to play at the Polo School was great fun. ~Frank Polak, Calgary, AB

Contact Kyle Fargey Phone: 403.998.7260 Email: kyle.fargey@calgarypoloclub.com

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POLO FAQ

Know The Game

HOW MANY

PLAYERS MAKE UP A POLO TEAM? With all those players and ponies on the field, it can be difficult to decipher each team! A polo team is made up of four players for outdoor polo, and three players for indoor polo. There are also two umpires on the field, officiating game play. Team players wear matching jerseys, and it is tradition to have one team in lighter coloured jerseys, and the other in dark coloured jerseys.

WHICH DIRECTION

IS EACH TEAM TRAVELLING TO SCORE A GOAL? Polo teams change direction to goal after each goal is scored. If Team White is going north and Team Blue is going south at the first throw in of the game, the direction they are travelling corresponds with the direction they are pointing in the throw in. After a goal is scored, teams line up on the umpires for the next throw in and prepare to travel the opposite direction to goal. One explanation for this is to equalize playing conditionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;if the sun is in your eyes, or the wind is blowing fiercely, it might give either team an unfair advantage. By swapping goal ends after each goal, playing conditions are mitigated.

WILL A PLAYER

WITH A 4-GOAL HANDICAP SCORE 4 GOALS PER GAME?

Polo players have a handicap rating between 0 goals (or an A rating) and 10 goals. Beginner players are assigned a handicap rating of -2 (or C) if they have never participated in a tournament, or -1 (or B) if they are playing in tournaments with limited experience. Most amateur players who play recreational polo are rated -1, 0 or 1 goal, and professional players are rated

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Polo FAQ 2 goals and up. Handicaps are determined by a Handicap Committee at each polo club, and are then made official upon submission to the United States Polo Association (USPA). There is no correlation between the handicap rating of a player, and the number of goals that player will score in any game. However, look to pro players with handicaps of 2 goals and up to make some great plays and awesome shots on goal!

ARE THERE

ANY LEFT-HANDED PLAYERS? The governing body of polo in North America, the USPA, officially banned left-handed play in 1974. This ban took effect mostly for safety reasons. The line of the ball creates “highways” of play on the field. Having mallets in the right and left hands of polo players is akin to having traffic oncoming on both the right and left sides of a freeway—it’s dangerous and unpredictable. In today’s polo games, all players carry their reins in the left hand, and their mallets in the right hand.

The number 3 is usually the strongest player on the team: it is their primary responsibility to move the ball up the field toward goal. Number 3 players can often hit the ball a long distance with great accuracy, and have impressive control of the ball. Number 3 is responsible for defending number 2 on the opposing team. Number 4 is often referred to as the “back.” This player is largely

THEY WEAR WHITE PANTS? WHY DO

Polo players wear jerseys that are numbered 1 through 4, with each number corresponding to a position on the field. The player in the number 1 jersey is a forward: he is an offensive player, who most often stays close to the goal end zone, and is expected to run and score. The number 1 player is also responsible for “riding off” and serving defense against the number 4 player on the opposing team. The number 2 is primarily an offensive player as well. The number 2 player often follows the number 1 player to goal, and is ready for missed or blocked shots. The number 2 player is responsible for defending the number 3 player on the opposing team.

concerned with defense—guarding their end of the field against goal scoring. The back lines up against the opposing number 1 player, and provides reinforcement to the number 3 player in moving the ball up the field.

White breeches for polo matches originated during colonial times, when the sport was played in Britain and India by nobility and army officers. White pants were donned out of respect for the game and fellow players, and to help beat the heat in warmer climates.

PONIES DOES A PLAYER FIELD IN A GAME?

HOW MANY

WHAT DO

THE NUMBERS ON THE JERSEYS MEAN?

Most polo players play a different pony in each chukker (or period) of the match. After a 7½ minute chukker, ponies need a rest! Some players may choose to “double” one of the best ponies, or bring it back for a latter portion of the game. Generally, players bring as many ponies to the field as there are chukkers of play. For a Low Goal, or 4-chukker game, each player brings 4 ponies. For a High Goal, or 6-chukker game, at least 6 ponies come to the field. Often, a spare one or two ponies tag along as well (in case one of the ponies in the playing string becomes tired or injured during play).

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Polo FAQ

WHY DO

THEY CLIP THE PONIES MANES OFF AND TIE UP THE TAILS? Long, flowing manes and tails are dangerous in polo because they can interfere with mallets and reins during the course of play. Polo is a contact sport: with eight ponies and players on the field participating in ride-offs and close competition for the ball, it is important that tack and ponies are turned out in a tidy and safe manner. Manes are clipped off and tails are braided and taped to avoid getting tangled with other players and ponies, just as protective gear is worn by both ponies and players to avoid injury during play.

WHEN DOES

AN UMPIRE TO BLOW THE WHISTLE? The most basic concept in the sport of polo is the “line of the ball.” The line of the ball is a right of way that is established between a player and the path of a travelling ball. Several plays can change or alter the line of the ball: a player can hook an opponent’s mallet, push an opposing player off the line of the ball with a “bump,” or steal the ball away using handy mallet work that does not impede

the direction or speed of the opposing player. Most fouls occur when an opposing player makes a play on a ball that was not on “their line.” It is a foul to cross or infringe on the line of the ball at dangerous angles. The line of the ball is a difficult concept to grasp when you first start watching polo, but give it some time. Polo rules were developed with the safety of the players and ponies in mind. Opposing players must consider the speed and angle at which they are travelling at all times, to ensure that they are not interfering with the right-of-way of any other players on the field.

DO MEN

AND WOMEN PLAY AGAINST EACH OTHER?

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Polo is one of the few sports in the world that pits men against women in open competition. Both men and women are rated according to the same polo handicap scale, and are often found participating on the field together. The majority of polo professionals with handicaps of four and above are male players; however, women regularly compete in tournaments against these players, and hold their own on the field!

GETTING STARTED

Calgary Polo:

Behind The Scenes

The Calgary Polo Club is host to a variety of polo players and ponies— local and international, professional and amateur, beginners and seasoned veterans. What does it take to join this group of equine and sport enthusiasts? What follows is a glimpse behind the scenes, at training polo ponies, getting started in the sport, and organizing a winning team.

Start Me Up

Polo is a challenging sport that draws a range of students and fans. Some players sign up for polo lessons at the Calgary Polo Academy on a whim, says Kyle Fargey, Director of the Calgary Polo & Riding Academy, and a 3-goal professional player. “One of our current playing members started lessons after a trip to Argentina. He bought a La Martina polo jersey, then decided to take up the sport to go along with the jersey!” Other startup players are established in a local equine discipline— whether it be western penning, reining, or show jumping at Spruce Meadows—and are looking for a new and exciting way to spend time with horses. According to Fargey, “There really is no ‘traditional’ polo player in Calgary. There are retired hockey players looking for an invigorating new sport, cowboys and cowgirls looking to expand their horizons, and downtown professionals looking for a new challenge. This makes for a fun polo academy and club experience, because players come from all backgrounds, with all different types of skills and abilities.” Riding experience is definitely an asset when it comes to playing polo. Learning the skills necessary to control the horse while learning the rules of the game is a tall order for many players. Fargey generally encourages students to take riding instruction before, or concurrent to, their transition into polo: “Polo is more enjoyable if you are comfortable on the back of a horse. It takes a while to learn how to get the most out

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The Calgary Polo Club welcomes all those interested in horses and polo to contact club staff to find out more about the sport, and the great polo club facilities. Anne Evamy, a longtime player and a Board Member at the Calgary Polo Club, finds endless opportunities for her friends and family to enjoy the sport: “The polo club has so much to offer. If you are still learning the sport, the hitting cage and the arena are great places to learn balance, the mechanics of your swing, and the basic rules of play. If you are ready to hit the field, the Polo Academy offers lessons for individuals and groups, from beginners to advanced. My husband Rick and daughter Jenny have both participated in Coaching Chukkers hosted by Kyle Fargey and my son Geoff is taking up lessons in 2011. These slow practice periods are a great way to learn the game and Kyle makes it fun! You only go as fast as you are ready to go, and your pony guides you as you learn! There are kids all of ages at the club— and lots of grown up ‘kids’ who play as well!” The funny thing about polo is that very few spectators want to stay positioned on the sidelines for long! Once you get addicted to watching the sport, the natural progression is to start playing. Once beginner players spend a season or two in the Polo Academy, they eventually invest in their own “string.” In order to play tournament polo, each players requires at least 3 to 4 ponies. Finding a pony that fits a player’s riding ability and polo experience level is very important. Kyle Fargey has assisted several local players in sourcing out their first ponies: “I can’t

stress enough how important it is to find the right pony to learn polo. Safety is essential in the game. A lot of players start out on polo ‘school ponies’—these are reliable ‘bomb-proof’ horses that anyone can ride. From there, most players look to purchase experienced and safe ponies that can teach them about the game. These are often older horses (over 12 years) that are too slow for a more advanced player. I have found a lot of my students’ horses down in California, where there is a large pool of polo ponies available. I have a lot of contacts in the industry, and it always helps to buy a pony from someone you trust.”

A Winning Team

of ponies, but polo is a great way to do it! Horses are brilliant animals, and the sport truly allows both ponies and players to rise to the occasion.”

Players participate in league play at the Calgary Polo Club at a variety of levels. Most beginner players (those with a B rating) participate in low-goal tournament games. Teams in the low-goal league are usually made up of 1 or 2 professional players (rated 1 goal and up) and 2 or 3 amateur players (rated A or B). The tournaments are competitive and exciting to watch; however, they are also a source of friendly competition amongst groups of players trying to gain experience on the field.

The Calgary Polo Club Polo Manager, Rob Roenisch, is largely responsible for pulling in and creating teams at the low-goal level: “low-goal polo is an important stepping stone to faster, more competitive polo. The Calgary Polo Club is lucky to have several visiting polo professionals each season—and low-goal polo relies on the skill and experience of these players to teach others game strategy and field positioning.” Roenisch, a former 5-goal professional player, suggests that, like every other sport, the only way to get better at polo is to spend time working at it. “It takes hundreds of hours on the field, in the game, to learn the sport of polo.

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Getting Started Not only do you have to be an effective rider, you need to have a solid understanding of the rules of play, and a strong awareness of other players’ skills and weaknesses.” More experienced amateur players typically choose to play medium- or high-goal polo. The competition and speed of these leagues is noticeably faster than that of the low-goal, with a larger proportion of the teams made up of professional, rated players. Teams are typically sponsored by one or two amateur players, who source out professional players that match the handicap requirements of the league, and whose playing style compliments their own. Finding a pro to fit a polo team is not always easy, but the investment in a team relationship with a polo professional can be as rewarding as it is educational. Pros often spend time with their teammates and sponsors, assisting them with game strategy, horse purchasing, and tournament preparation.

WINNING PONIES

Rob Roenisch offers insight from his long career as a highgoal polo professional: “We are lucky to have a long history of high-goal polo in the region. We have great talent here, in our own backyard. There is nothing better than watching a high-goal afternoon game from atop the berm on a Sunday afternoon—unless you are playing in that game, and you are on the winning team.”

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It is easy to spot professional players on the field at the Calgary Polo Club: they are those players who make the game look almost effortless on ponies that are strong, agile, quick, and responsive. Pedro Orellana, a long-time professional player at the Calgary Polo Club, suggests that the best ponies “have to be fast, stop and turn on a dime, and most importantly, they have to be built properly to be able to support the work that a top horse has to do, both physically and mentally.” In their search for great polo candidates, pros like Orellana look for a certain conformation, balance, and mentality in young mounts: “I look for a short back, a compact body, and a nice head and neck. I also want them to have a natural balance and a good mouth. They must learn new things quickly and remember well what they have learned.”

Getting Started Most polo horses in North America are thoroughbreds; they typically have the speed, stamina, and agility required by the game. Orellana suggests that players are also increasingly looking to Argentina’s polo horse breed: “The latest in Argentine polo blood lines is a new breed they call Polo Argentino, which, in its origins, was a cross between the thoroughbred breed and the Criollo Argentino, a heavier-set work horse of Argentina.” Orellana suggests that a polo pony trainer requires anywhere from 2 to 5 years to train a winning pony, but that generally, after 3 years, one has a very good understanding of a horse’s potential for the game. “It takes time, patience, and skills that are hard to describe. Every horse is different, so every horse is a new challenge. Patience is the most important part of the job, every day.” What transcends every aspect of polo at the Calgary Polo Club, be it Junior polo, high-goal tournaments, or polo pony training, is a sense of passion for the game and the horses. Just ask any member of the polo club, and shortly, you will begin to understand the excitement and commitment that players and ponies alike share for the sport.

POLO STYLE

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TOURNAMENT RESULTS 2010

Canadian Open

Winners: Cam Clark Ford

Runners Up: Northern Blizzard Joe Henderson, Nacho Varela, John Rooney, and Stephen Cobb, presented by Terry Allwarden Marcelo Abbiati, Raul Ramirez, Cam Clark, Dayelle Fargey, and Gordon Ross

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Tournament Results 2010

Barbados Challenge Winners: Team Barbados

Runners Up: Team Canada Daniel Roenisch, Julian Mannix, Anne Evamy, and Gordon Ross, presented by Gail Quinn and Jennifer-Anne Braithwaite, Barbados Tourism Authority Damian Luke, Marc Atwell, Adam Deane, Martine Juaregui

Regional Cup Sponsor: RBC

Winners: Ivanhoe

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Daniel Roenisch, Kyle Fargey, Bryan Thomas, and Pat Powell, presented by Bruce MacKenzie

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Tournament Results 2010

JC Palmer Memorial A Flight Winners: Black Diamond Polo

Runners Up: Blazers Pedro Orellana, Pat Powell, Deidre Lake, and Gordon Ross, presented by Laura Palmer

Juan Martin Gutierrez, David Watt, Ruth Peters, and Alex Watt, presented by Laura Palmer

Chipman Cup Sponsor: Sorrel Financial

Winners: Cam Clark Ford

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Marcelo Abbiati, Raul Ramirez, Dayelle Fargey, Gordon Ross, presented by Michael Kaumeyer

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Tournament Results 2010

Roenisch Memorial Winners: Northern Blizzard

Scotty M. Cunningham, John Rooney, Nacho Varela, and Joe Henderson, presented by Daniel Roenisch

Tournament Results 2010

Osler Cup Winners: BA Robinson

Pat Powell, Megan Kozminski, Matt Robinson, Juan Curbelo, and Les Wilson, presented by Shannon Powell

JB Cross Cup Winners: Northern Blizzard

Scotty M. Cunningham, John Rooney, Nacho Varela, and Joe Henderson, presented by Malia McCoy

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Tournament Results 2010

Calgary Challenge Cup Winners: Cam Clark Ford Cam Clark, Marcelo Abbiati, Raul Ramirez, Saul Torres, and Dayelle Fargey, presented by Marjorie Thomas

Fish Creek Cup Winners: Northern Blizzard

Joe Henderson, Nacho Varela, John Rooney, and Scotty M. Cunningham, presented by Paula Rooney

Mountbatten Plate Winners: The Hawks Sponsor: Triangle Steel Juan Curbelo, Julian Mannix, Rob Foster, and Anne Evamy, presented by Stephanie and Scott Sommervillle

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Tournament Results 2010

Giglit Trophy Winners: Gordon W. Ross

Cole Horne, Pat Powell, Gordon Ross, and Raul Ramirez, presented by Richard Cote

Hull Cup Winners: Gordon W. Ross

Pedro Orellana, Gordon Ross, Rob Foster, and Cathy Butler, presented by Megan Kozminski

Rocky Mountain Cup Winners: BA Robinson Pedro Orellana, Anne Evamy, Matt Robinson, Megan Kozminski, and Les Wilson, presented by Sue-Anne Wearmouth

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Tournament Results 2010

Association Cup Winners: Cam Clark Ford

Gordon Ross, Raul Ramirez, Dayelle Fargey, and Cam Clark

Big Rock Trophy Winners: Identity Marketing Group Inc.

Nacho Varela, Anne Evamy, Pat Powell, and Rob Foster, presented by Dorys Gagne

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Tournament Results 2010

Kimo Cup Bracket A Winners: Ivanhoe

Barry Siebel, Osbaldo Tadeo, Gabby Gonzalez, Miguel Gonzalez, and Tom LeBoldus, presented by Marjorie Thomas

Bracket B Winners: Cam Clark Ford

Robert Sadee, Kaylee Scherbinski, Delfina Abbiati, and Sara Inkster, presented by Marjorie Thomas

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WOMEN’S POLO

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Heart Cup Invitational WCT Qualifier

The Calgary Polo Club hosted the Women’s Heart Cup Invitational & WCT Qualifier Tournament from July 15 to 18, 2010, with over 50 players from Western Canada, Florida, Washington, California, Argentina, Oregon, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. The A flight (0 to 2 goal) included visiting players Sunny Hale (3 goals), Natascha Baecher (1 goal), Jessica Bailey (1 goal), Kate Weber (0 goal), Malia McCoy (0 goals), Trish Fitzgerald, and Carla Galliochote (0 goals). The B flight (-2 to -4 goal) welcomed 0 and -1 goal players from the Calgary, Black Diamond, Saskatoon, and Toronto, Polo Clubs. The C flight catered to beginner players—for many, it was their first tournament!

Dayelle Fargey

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For the first time ever, the Calgary Women’s Tournament was recognized as a WCT (Women’s Championship Tournament) qualifying event. The WCT is a world-class series of women’s polo tournaments that are recognized by the governing body of polo in North America, the USPA. WCT tournaments are held across the U.S., and the Calgary 2010 Tournament marked Canada’s first WCT tournament.

Sunny Hale, Malia McCoy, and Deidre Lake in action

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The A-flight finals saw Identity Marketing (Sunny Hale, Anne Evamy, Deidre Lake, and Heidi Ness) narrowly defeat Cam Clark Ford (Dayelle Fargey, Jessica Bailey, Trish Fitzgerald, and Ruth Peters) to take Heart Cup honours for 2010. Anne Evamy was awarded MVP; Flash, owned by Cam Clark and played

The C flight hosted many novice tournament players—students taking their first leap from the Calgary Polo Academy Coaching League to the big field! The MVP award was presented to Karen Linkletter, the Best Playing Pony was owned by Pat Powell and played by Andrea Douglas, and the Sportsmanship Award went to Dorys Horne.

The Calgary Polo Club is thrilled to again host the Western Canada Women’s Heart Cup Invitational Polo Tournament from July 7 to July 10, 2011. We hope to host an even greater contingent of international players—and we welcome individual entries, team entries, and women of all levels and abilities! For more information on the WCT or the 2011 Calgary Women’s Heart Cup, visit www.wctpolo.com or www.calgarypoloclub.com.

Identity vs. Swiftbidder throw in

B Flight MVP: Mary MacIntyre

In the B flight, North Polo defeated Northern Blizzard and Tekarra to take first place honours. The MVP was Mary MacIntyre of Edmonton and Best Playing Pony was presented to Victoria, played by Alyson Rooney. Jennifer Foster took home the Sportsmanship Award in the B flight.

Many exciting social events took place over the weekend, including: a Stampedeinspired Ranch House dinner, where all visiting players were hosted by Fred Mannix; a polo clinic instructed by Sunny Hale; a mechanical bull riding contest at Stockyard’s Saloon (won by Tiamo Hudspeth—giddy up!); a Calgary Stampede Chuckwagon BBQ hosted by Cam Clark and Dayelle Fargey; and a wind-up barn party and “fun” award night.

C flight winners: POISE

by Sunny Hale, won the Best Playing Pony prize; and the Sportsmanship Award was presented to Jessica Schneider.

C Flight MVP: Karen Linkletter

Black Diamond team takes on Team Swiftbidder

B flight Winners: North Polo

A Flight MVP: Anne Evamy

A Flight Winners: Identity

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Awards 2010

most improved player

Groom of the year

Bryan Thomas In recognition of a player who exemplifies the sportsmanship characteristics inherent to the sport of polo.

Joe Henderson In recognition of a player who has displayed exemplary skills in the care of his or her mounts off and on the field, as well as polo skills in attaining the highest level of performance from each mount.

Sharon Choney In recognition of outstanding skills and dedication in the care of performance horses.

Rookie of the year

Horsemanship Award

Sportsmanship award

Calgary Polo

Mitch Horne and Cole Horne In recognition of a player who has shown improved horsemanship and polo skills throughout the season.Â

Calgary Polo Cub recognizes its outstanding new players: Most Valuable New Player Dr. Waylon Wise In recognition of a player who has shown superior athletic ability, leadership, and understanding of the game.

Most Improved New Player Chris Fochuk In recognition of a player who has shown the most athletic improvement and integrity in all aspects of the game.

Anne Evamy In recognition of a player who has shown the most athletic improvement and integrity in all aspects of the game.

Most Dedicated New Player Sara Inkster In recognition of a player who has shown an exemplary commitment of their time and energies to progressing in all aspects of the game.

2011 PLAYERS Marcelo R. Abbiati

Susan Abbiati A

Lee Nilsson

Cathy Butler A

Pedro Orellana

Charlie Peterson

Cam Clark A Richard Cote B Scott M. Cunningham A

Pat Powell B Raul Ramirez

Anne Evamy A

Daniel Roenisch

Dayelle Fargey

Rob Roenisch

Kyle Fargey

Julie Roenisch A

Chris Fochuk B

Alyson Rooney B

Scott Cunningham

Rob Foster B Joe Henderson

Doak Horne B

John Rooney

Gordon W. Ross A

Mitch Horne B

Barry Siebel B

Cole Horne B

Brittany Siemens B

Sara Inkster B

Darcia M. Siryjenko B

Megan Kozminski

Richard Stelmachuk B

Deidre Lake B Tom LeBoldus B Karen Linkletter B Bill Lloyd A

Carin Middleton A

Miguel Sylvestre

Patrick Uretz

Nacho Varela

Fred H. Mannix

Reg Whyte A

Julian Mannix

Les Wilson B

Bryan Middleton

Waylon Wise B

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3. Cole Horne winds up 4. Daniel Roenisch and

Damian Luke battle in the Barbados Challenge

5. Pat Powell goes to goal 6. Lee Nilsson and Gordon Ross fight for the ball

7. Julian Mannix for Team Canada

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5. Anne Evamy looks onto the Greene Field 6. Julie Roenisch and Mona Fargey watch tournament action

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1. Stephanie Sommerville throws the ball in at Centre Field for sponsors Triangle Steel

2. Tiamo Hudspeth tacks horses for the Women’s Tournament

3. Dayelle Fargey walks to the Lilac Field on her favourite pony Flash

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THE PEOPLE

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4. Daniel Roenisch, Julie Roenisch, Sharon Choney, and Gordon Ross

5. Nacho Varela, Juan Curbelo, and Pedro Orellana

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5. Julian, Fred and Li-Anne Mannix 6. Cam Clark and Dayelle Fargey 7. Richard Cote, Sara Inkster, and Saul Torres 8. Kaylee Scherbinski and Anne Evamy 9. Alyson Rooney, Julian Mannix, Veronica Rooney and friends

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FIP:

Polo on the International Stage

The Federation of International Polo, commonly known as FIP, was founded in 1982. FIP promotes polo on an international scale, and encourages international competition. More specifically, the FIP seeks to expand international playing opportunities for players, and have the sport of polo reinstated in the Olympic Games. In order to gain the recognition of the International Olympic Committee, the sport needs to demonstrate a shared understanding of rules in countries across the world, and there has to be an internationally accepted and common experience of polo tournaments worldwide. Over the last 30 years, FIP has made great strides in establishing world-class polo tournaments and raising international awareness of the sport.

FIP polo tournaments are played at a 14-goal level, due to the challenges associated with mounting high-goal teams internationally, and in order to provide opportunities to up-and-coming players from participating nations. Tournaments are played on horses provided by the country hosting the tournament, and in the interest of fairness, all horses are entered into a pool, from which the teams draw their playing strings. Derek Wolstenholme, a long-time supporter of Team Canada and an Ambassador to FIP, has attended numerous FIP playoffs and championships, and feels that the

horse pool system provides the fairest approach to measuring players’ riding and playing abilities: “It is a strong requirement that each member of the team be capable of performing at their highest level on horses that are completely foreign to them.”

The first FIP World Polo Championship was played in Buenos Aires in 1987, with Argentina defeating Mexico to take the championship. Successive World Polo Championships were held every three years, in host countries such as Berlin, Chile, and Switzerland. In 1998, the 5th Polo World Championship landed on North American soil, at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club in California. As an increasing number of international teams joined the FIP, a world-wide Zone Playoff system was established to draw the best teams from different zones to the World Championships. In Zone A, Canada, the U.S., Guatemala, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic face off in a demanding qualifying tournament. Canada first qualified in their Zone Playoffs to advance to the FIP World Championship in 2001. Several players on Team Canada who travelled to Melbourne, Australia, were Calgary Polo Club-based players, including Fred H. Mannix, Daniel Roenisch, and Steve Dalton.

Polo Team Canada continued their road to FIP success in 2007, by beating out the four other Zone A teams to win the Qualifying Playoffs in Costa Careyes, Mexico. The team was anchored by Marcelo R. Abbiati, a 5-goal player from Priddis, Alberta. Abbiati, who received MVP honours, was joined on the winning team by another Calgary-based player, Kyle Fargey, the current Director of the Calgary Polo & Riding Academy. The entire Canadian team—Marcelo R. Abbiati, Brandon Phillips, Kyle Fargey, Robert Stenzel, and Cody Offen—were recognized for their skill and determination in the game, and for their sportsmanship throughout the tournament. The team travelled to Mexico City in 2008 to play in the World Championship,

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The FIP World Championship has offered several Calgary Polo Club members and players amazing opportunities to experience polo at an international level, to represent their country, and to establish friendships in polo communities world-wide. Derek Wolstenholme and Don Pennycook, another long-time supporter of Team Canada and Ambassador to FIP, suggest that FIP provides polo players a great incentive. “The opportunity to get international-level recognition for your talents and abilities at FIP is nearly impossible in other equine-related disciplines. It’s a great sporting occasion and we are proud to support Team Canada in all its efforts to advance in the sport of polo.”

again representing Canada well both on and off the field; however, they did not qualify for the tournament semi-finals, and Chile swept the championship in the final.

The Zone A Playoffs for the 2012 World Championship recently took place in the Dominican Republic, and Calgary had two strong representatives on the team: Marcelo R. Abbiati and Dayelle Fargey, a 1-goal professional player, who had previous experience as a team alternate in international FIP polo. Canada and the U.S. battled for a qualifying spot in the World Cup Final and it was a close game, with Canada up by three goals in the first half. Team USA, however, came on strong in the second half, eventually winning with a score of 10–8.

In seeking out candidates for the team, Wolstenholme canvasses clubs across the country, asking for nominations for players who are rated 1 to 5 goals. On top of their horsemanship and playing abilities, these players are expected to serve as ambassadors of Canada at all FIP events. An official crest was created for Polo Team Canada, and each playing member is presented with a crested Canadian blazer at the start of official FIP tournament events.

Canada’s future in the FIP is strong. There is a movement to bring Zone A Playoffs and, eventually, FIP World Polo Championships, to Canada. The Calgary Polo Club hopes to continue to participate in this important international organization, by sending its best players and members as ambassadors to represent Canadian polo to the world.

Federation of International Polo

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Junior Polo is Back!

Polo for Kids at the Calgary Polo Club

Junior Polo at the Calgary Polo Club welcomes new players this summer polo season! We encourage new students to come out for drills and scrimmages every Saturday morning at 9:00 am. The Junior Polo Program Offers: • Polo horse and equipment rentals • Polo training drills • Group scrimmages • Hitting cage and foot mallet polo • Mini-tournaments and prizes Participants: • Should be between 8 and 14 years of age • Must have at least 1 year of riding experience

To register for Junior Polo or for a Polo Camp, contact Megan at 403.982.7771 or megan@poisepublications.com 66

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Also: Weekly Polo Camps in July and August!

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RANCH HOUSE MEMBERS

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SIDELINES

Tailgating Guide Survival

Tailgating is a part of many great North American sporting events. But as with everything polo-related, tailgating at a polo match has its own personality. In Alberta, tailgating at polo doesn’t feel quite like a relative of the stadium parking-lot tailgating party, but it’s not all hats and gloves, either. Tailgating at the Calgary Polo Club is a descendant of its a rural, Western roots. Perched at the edge of the Rocky Mountain foothills in the heart of ranch country, the Calgary Polo Club facilities cater to the most formal of events in the Ranch House, but there is equal space given to the most casual sideline mixer: the tailgate party.

with a great view of the action, simply drop your tailgate (or pop your trunk) and unload all your supplies from the tailgate survival checklist. No matter what you bring to feast on, the best tailgating experience has four very simple ingredients: good friends, good food, your beverage of choice, and the pounding hooves of high-stakes polo just a few metres away.

The polo club’s main field has a great western berm overlooking the action. On the east side of the main fields, you will find horse trailers, trucks, cars, and people—lots of people—pulling up to watch polo and engage in one of the best sideline polo experiences: tailgating. Once you find a spot

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Sidelines

Tailgating at the Calgary Polo Club varies from casual lawn chair chips and dips, to formal luncheon spreads under tents and umbrellas. Anything goes, as long as you are with a great group of sport and horse enthusiasts gathering together to cheer on their favourite players (and mounts). But just because it’s casual doesn’t mean that it can’t be delicious. Behold, the best summer salad you will have this year:

CPC Summer Salad (serves 6-8)

For the salad: ½ cup dried apricots, chopped

Photo by Aubrey Amante

1 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped 1 cup red onion, chopped 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1 cup toasted slivered almonds 1½ cups orzo pasta (measure when uncooked) For the dressing: ¾ cup olive oil ¼ cup balsamic vinegar

Tailgate Survival

Checklist:

1 tbsp Dijon mustard ½ tsp cayenne pepper ½ cup orange juice

• Lawn chair

½ cup fresh mint, chopped

• Cooler with lots of ice

1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

• C hampagne bucket—to keep those soda pops cold!

1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped Cook the orzo pasta as per directions on the package. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water until completely cool. Combine the pasta with the rest of the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk together the dressing ingredients and mix into the salad. Refrigerate and serve.

CPC Drink of the Summer (courtesy of Polo Divas): Pomegranate Sparkle 6 tbsp pomegranate syrup 1 bottle Perrier (or another sparkling liquid of choice) 6 lemon twists Place one teaspoon of pomegranate syrup in your glass, cover with your sparking water and garnish with a lemon twist. Diva Tip: You can find pomegranate syrup in the international food section of your supermarket.

• Umbrella—to keep those rays off! • Snacks • Plastic plates and reusable cutlery • I cy cold beverages to keep you cool on a hot day (or a thermos of hot elixir to warm your belly on a cold day) • P lastic cups or drinks in aluminum cans, to keep that grass clear of glass • More snacks • A tailgate (or borrow a friends) for an impromptu buffet table Tips: • U se mesh fly covers for your food—especially around horses • A horseshoe is the perfect weight to keep your napkins from blowing away • A long with ice, bring frozen fruit to cool your fruity drinks • C hallenge your fellow tailgaters to a theme competition that incorporates themed food and decorations

Photo by Aubrey Amante

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Polo Pups

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2011 SCHEDULE

Western Canada Polo Tour 2011

June 25–26 Millarville Bucket, Black Diamond Polo Club July 1–3 Springfield International, Springfield Polo Club July 7–10

Women’s Heart Cup, Calgary Polo Club

July 14–17 Grande Prairie Tournament July 22–24 J.C. Palmer Memorial, Calgary Polo Club July 24 Polo At The Bar U July 29–August 1 Okanagan Polo Tournament, Okanagan Polo Club August 1 Kimo Cup, Calgary Polo Club August 12–13 6th Annual Winnipeg Women’s Tournament, Springfield Polo Club August 13–14 Bensons Best, Black Diamond Polo Club August 20–21 Polo for Ponies, Saskatoon, SK September 2–5 Bill Leslie Memorial Tournament, Black Diamond Polo Club September 10–11 Wind ‘er up & Shut ‘er down, Springfield Polo Club

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Calgary Polo Club Okotoks, AB Contact: Sue Bird 403.938.0182 www.calgarypoloclub.com Black Diamond Polo Club Millarville, AB Contact: Dylan Foster 403.830.5291 www.blackdiamondpolo.com Grande Prairie Polo Club Clairmont, AB Contact: Cledwyn E. Lewis 780.567.4200 Okanagan Polo Club Kelowna, BC Contact: J. Grant Hardwick 250.763.4323 Polo for Ponies Saskatoon, SK Contact: Heather Ryan 306.241.7200 Springfield Polo Club Springfield, MB Contact: Spencer Smith 204.782.3252

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