Junior Polo

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A PLACE LIKE NO OTHER

30 years in the making, the Orange County Polo Club is a venue unlike any other, offering both stunning event spaces and a variety of polo experiences for you and your guests to enjoy. Although the ranch is located only thirty minutes from Newport Beach, you’ll immediately find yourself transported as you drive through the rolling hills and winding roads of Silverado Canyon.

Year round turn-key polo for all levels Polo school and Interscholastic team Charming ranch style polo barns and locker room Member + guest events in the Clubhouse Plan your next private event with us!

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IN FOND MEMORY JESUS ELOY ESCAPITE | 1951 – 2020

We celebrate the life and legacy of Jesus Eloy Escapite, fondly known as Mamao (Mao) by his beloved grandchildren.

Jesus was born in Jimenez, Chihuahua, Mexico. He had a passion for horses from the time he was young. He majored in Accounting, but outside of his profession, he always maintained a connection to horses and owned racehorses as a hobby. A good friend of his named David Alamillo invited Jesus to try a polo lesson at Las Anitas Polo Club in Ciudad, Juarez. Jesus was a semi-pro baseball player who loved sports; he took to polo naturally and was hooked almost immediately.

Jesus played polo for around 5 years and achieved a 1 goal handicap. He took over the polo school at Las Anitas and encouraged many new players to participate. Jesus was renowned for his generosity as an instructor and polo pro – he would lend out horses and do whatever it took to get people involved.

Jesus married Trinidad in 1978 and they shared a family together. Jesus was so proud of his four children: Manuel, Cindy, Pelon and Ulysses. Pelon and Ulysses and their cousin Cuko started polo at a young age. Pelon played alongside his father Jesus but once Ulysses started playing, Jesus retired from playing and passed his horses down to Ulysses so that both boys had their own mounts. From that time forward, Jesus umpired games and supported his sons in their pursuit of polo. Both sons became professional players – Pelon was rated 6 goals and Ulysses was rated 4 goals by the time each of them reached the age of 25.

Jesus was always working. He organized trips for polo players and always found ways to help his sons. Pelon and Ulysses always relied on their father’s wisdom and sound advice: “He seemed to always have the solution to any problem,” remembers Ulysses.

Later in life, Jesus’ sole passion became his grandchildren: Elena, Vivi, Ulysses Jr., Ezekiel, and Eiza. He would do anything for them. Ulysses Jr., who regularly competes in the Eldorado junior polo program, always looked up to his grandfather, admired his knowledge, and appreciated his stories: “What I loved most about Mamao was his storytelling. You could ask him any question and he always had a great answer and a story to tell.”

Jesus will be dearly missed by his friends and family. Bush League Polo, the Kyle and Robertson families, and the Eldorado polo community extend sincere condolences to the Escapite family.