2021 Polo Pups Calendar

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P O LO P U P S 2021 CALENDAR

Welcome to the second annual Polo Pups Calendar. This project was spearheaded by a group of polo players and pup lovers. Proceeds from the sale of the 2021 Calendar will benefit Belle’s Buds Rescue. Pet lover and polo photographer Kerri Kerley contributed several of the amazing images, and thanks to polo pup parents for contributing photos as well. We hope you enjoy our calendar, and we wish you all the best in 2021!

p.s. please don’t forget to spay or neuter your pet!

And don’t shop – Adopt!

The Polo Pups People

Belle’s Buds Rescue is passionate about making a difference in the lives of people and dogs. They save dogs of all sizes and breeds and envision a day where every adoptable dog has a loving, safe, forever home, and is no longer suffering alone on the streets. Together, co-founders Tammy Livingston and Julia Stanzer rescue, heal, foster, and adopt dogs in need. They have matched thousands of dogs with forever homes across the country, and have made a huge difference in the lives of many furry friends and people alike.

NAME: Remi, a.k.a Rembot or Poops LIFE STORY: Desert Dunes Animal Hospital pulled me from a shelter and got me prepared for life on the outside. They posted a picture of me on Facebook, and that’s how I found my forever home.

CLAIM TO FAME: I can open almost all polo coolers for a refreshing sip of water, except for those new Yetis with the tie down straps. I am also excellent at chasing birds at the beach and showing no affection towards humans, #teamnosnuggles.

PET PEEVE: Leashes are lameeee. So are electric fences and the heat.

BEST BUDS: Chimba, Morci and Paisley

JANUARY SUNDAY

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New Year’s Day

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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NAME: Trouble, a.k.a Da Twabsta LIFE STORY: Trouble was gifted to HYT Polo from their groom Chuy’s litter of Border Collie/Heeler pups CLAIM TO FAME: Chasing balls (except forbidden polo balls!) and catching frisbees PET PEEVE: People who don’t throw balls or toss frisbees BEST BUDS: Hannah, Ernie, Elise, John

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President’s Day

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NAME: Roo LIFE STORY: My papa Nick picked me up at a local shelter. There were 40 other dogs to choose from. I have felt so loved ever since then.

CLAIM TO FAME: Sunbathing outside the front of the polo office and making my mom Debbie call me three times before I listen.

PET PEEVE: Being left at home BEST BUDS: Ziggy, Debbie, and sometimes Bill

NAME: Luna LIFE STORY: When I was 8 weeks old, I rescued Ignacio and Sukey from Covid fatigue and gave them a reason to wake up several times in the night to take me outside.

CLAIM TO FAME: Being stepped on by a horse at 9 weeks and living to tell the tale (minus one toe) PET PEEVE: Puppy school via zoom. And being called a small dog. Everyone knows that Jack Russells are big dogs.

BEST BUDS: Birdie, Zora, Hudson

MARCH SUNDAY

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NAME: Bambi, a.k.a. Bambalina LIFE STORY: Bambi threw herself in front of a moving truck on Jackson Street in Thermal. Her forever mom Dr. Mary jumped out to save her.

CLAIM TO FAME: Existing PET PEEVE: Early mornings, and cold wet things BEST BUDS: Papa Jan

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NAME: Greyhawk LIFE STORY: Grey was bred and trained to be a wheelchair companion service dog.

He didn’t fit into the service program as he was too food driven. He was adopted by the Kelly family and was an excellent friend to them for over a decade.

CLAIM TO FAME: Greyhawk was a true pup of the people. Sharing moments with all players and grooms (including breakfast burritos), asado BBQs, and dance floors.

PET PEEVE: None! Little kids, costumes, people, and polo – he loved it all.

BEST BUDS: He is dearly missed by Tim and Melissa Kelly, the Price family and Tania.

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Mother’s Day

Memorial Day

NAME: Cooper LIFE STORY: Adopted from a shelter in Chico, California. He had a severe head injury - they believe he was dumped from a moving car.

He used to panic about car rides, but now is an avid traveler and connoisseur of the polo lifestyle.

CLAIM TO FAME: Wandering, wearing sunglasses, supervising the kids, and letting them ride him PET PEEVE: Being separated from his mom Dani.

BEST BUDS: OG best bud was Holly. Most recent best bud is his adopted aussie sister Betty, and his human kids Charles and Catalina.

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NAME: Fozzie LIFE STORY: Found on the side of the road in the California desert. He was sick and in poor condition, but his tail was still wagging.

CLAIM TO FAME: Foster dad to 3 orphan kittens BEST BUDS: Ernie, Lily and every other dog and cat in the world

NAME: Ernie Bananas LIFE STORY: Trust fund baby CLAIM TO FAME: Disturbing the peace, small acts of vandalism, and cuddling PET PEEVE: The word “no”, empty food bowl, restrictions on caloric intake BEST BUDS: Activities coordinator (owner) Matthew, and Lily

JULY SUNDAY

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Independence Day

NAME: Phoenix LIFE STORY: Phoenix is a clone of the Kyle family’s beloved rescue dog named Jakey, who passed away in 2019 after being a part of their family for almost 10 years.

Jakey’s gentle and loving spirit is present in Phoenix.

CLAIM TO FAME: He’s a puppy who doesn’t understand his size. He loves so hard that he regularly pins down his family members and drowns them in kisses.

BEST BUDS: The Kyle family, Julio Caesar Escapite.

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NAME: Willow, a.k.a. Wilson LIFE STORY: Willow came from a house in New Mexico where over 100 dogs were being hoarded. She met her mom Sierra through a shelter in Colorado.

CLAIM TO FAME: She does all the tricks! Shake, crawl, speak and play dead.

PET PEEVE: Loud noises – thunder, gunshots, and the end of chukker horn.

BEST BUDS: Mona Curbelo, Riley Roos, Cheech and Bagel Markell

NAME: Riley Roos LIFE STORY: Rescued from North Carolina when she was 1 year old. She started as a foster project and ended up as a forever friend.

CLAIM TO FAME: Part werewolf – she is famous for howling (at sirens not the moon).

PET PEEVE: Thunder is her kryptonite.

BEST BUDS: Willow Dunbar, Mona Curbelo, and Zip Fogarty

SEPTEMBER SUNDAY

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Labor Day

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NAME: Gracie-Jane Doris Stinkapotomus Rex, a.k.a. Doris

NAME: Callie Pippet

LIFE STORY: Adopted at 6 weeks of age from Turlock, California.

LIFE STORY: She was a $25 “black dog special” from South Carolina.

CLAIM TO FAME: Playing with polo balls and attending asados

CLAIM TO FAME: Sunbathing for hours (cute) .

Running away (not cute).

PET PEEVE: Vegetables, eating dinner late, and getting left at home

PET PEEVE: Being cold, fireworks, lettuce

BEST BUDS: Callie Pippet, Dan and Ben Juarez, Ignacio Deltour

BEST BUDS: Doris, Lily and Marvin Duffy, Sir Basil Baddingham

OCTOBER SUNDAY

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Columbus Day

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NAME: Lil E LIFE STORY: Lil E is from Calgary, Alberta. She was the best birthday present ever received.

CLAIM TO FAME: Notorious begger!

PET PEEVE: Seeing other dogs on the TV, not being fed BEST BUDS: Dude the Yorkie, Tux, and Daisy

NOVEMBER SUNDAY

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Veterans Day

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Thanksgiving Day

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NAME: Buma Gracida

NAME: Maya Gracida

LIFE STORY: Named after the crowd’s chant for Muhammad Ali in Rumble in the Jungle: Ali Bomaye!

LIFE STORY: Found under an abandoned bridge near the Huarache Polo Club in Monterrey, Mexico.

PET PEEVE: Sprinklers (very scary)

CLAIM TO FAME: Women’s Polo League 2020 Mascot at La Herradura in Santa Ynez

BEST BUDS: Rufus, Maya and Roo Gracida, Oso, and Birdie Fargey

BEST BUDS: Rufus, Buma and Roo Gracida

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Christmas Day

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New Year’s Eve

MAX

RUBY

MINNIE

ELVIS

RHYS & WINSTON

LEO

LILY

LOUIE

MERINA

BORJI

BIRDIE

ZORRA

PHOTOGRAPHY Kerri Kerley Hope Kerley Polo Pup Parents CONTRIBUTORS Sofia Abbiati, Ryan Germain, Megan Kozminski, Malia McCoy, Kaile Roos, Kate Weber, Eldorado Polo Club Staff

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