Top Honors PONY AWARDS: 20 GOAL

Kilovatio

OWNED BY BEN SOLEIMANI AND PLAYED BY IÑAKI

LAPRIDA

BEST PLAYING PONY : Rosewood Miramar Beach Robert Skene Trophy , Farmers & Merchant’s Bank Silver Cup

Since 2019, Kilovatio has been a mainstay of the Santa Barbara Polo Club. A dark bay Ellerstina gelding by Open Picaro out of Open Karenza, Kilovatio was purchased by Ben Soleimani in the fall of 2017. Before arriving to California, he played high goal in both Argentina and England.

Kilovatio is known and loved for his power, natural talent, and consistency. Piloted by Ben Soleimani, Santi von Wernich, Remy Muller, and Iñaki Laprida, the 14-year-old gelding gives players great confidence: “Riding onto the field on Kilvatio... it feels like you can do anything. He is the perfect balance of power and handle,” suggests Remy Muller, manager of BenSoleimani.com polo.

Kilovatio’s name translates in English to kilowatt (one thousand watts of power). At 15.3 hands, Kilovatio’s athletic build and stature ring true to his name, however, his demeanour is very calm and quiet. Muller shares that Kilovatio has excellent ground manners and describes him as “a true gentleman.”

Watch for Kilovatio in this season’s 20-Goal series. He likes to peak later in the season and will be looking to reclaim his two Best Playing Pony titles in the Skene and Silver Cup tournaments.