Polo’s Proust Questionnaire

MALIA MCCOY | PRO-AM PLAYER

What is your idea of happiness? Riding onto the field before the first chukker on one of my horses that I love and taking it all in. Who do you most admire? The person that first comes to mind is Susan Stovall. What do you consider the most overrated virtue? I should probably become more virtuous. Which words or phrases do you most overuse? All the cuss words. And totally. And like. I might be a valley girl trucker. Maybe I will buy myself a Thesaurus for Christmas. Which talent would you most like to have? 360-degree awareness on the field. What do you consider your greatest achievement? My curiosity and joy for life. Also raising $400 for an end of season Skins game BBQ by leg wrestling unsuspecting victims at the Cantina. What is your most treasured possession? The yellow rocking chair on my back porch in Oregon. It has magical transformative powers that fill me with gratitude and a sense of awe. My custom orthotic shoe inserts are a close second. What do you most value in friends? Sense of humor and integrity. What do you most dislike? Incessant blathering or chronic negativity. Do you have any regrets? Only the opportunities I did not take. What is your motto? Do it now.

MIGUEL RAMOS | FIELD FOREMAN

What is your idea of happiness? Being around friends and having fun. Who do you most admire? Charles Bronson. Which words or phrases do you most overuse? F---ing Guy! Which talent would you most like to have? To be an amazing grass grower. What do you consider your greatest achievement? To keep myself alive this long. What is your most treasured possession? My suit. What do you most value in colleagues? Communication. What do you most value in friends? Loyalty. What do you most dislike? When people lie to me. Do you have any regrets? Yes. What is your motto? Good job!

JASON CROWDER | PROFESSIONAL POLO PLAYER

What is your idea of happiness? Waking up knowing everyday has a new adventure. Who do you most admire? My father. What do you consider the most overrated virtue? People think I’m nice. Which words or phrases do you most overuse? Bro. Which talent would you most like to have? I would like to be good at a sport. What do you consider your greatest achievement? I beat my friend Mikey in rock, paper, scissors. Twice in a row. What is your most treasured possession? A photo album. What do you most value in teammates? Heart. What do you most value in friends? Heart. What do you most dislike? No heart. Do you have any regrets? Being a chicken. What is your motto? Yes!

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