With no public access to the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, the last year truly became the year of the family. And while the pandemic put a damper on gatherings and festivities, many members of the polo community still realized major milestones. Most remarkably...so many polo babies! Remy Du Celliee Muller and Tica Bengston welcomed their first child; Billy Agnes Du Celliee Muller on the 5th of May. Kristen and Jim Wright also became firsttime parents, welcoming Anamarie Jackson Hiller into the world on October 16th. Anita Avendaño and Santi Wulff welcomed their third child, Lucas Wulff-Avendaño, on September 8. Love was also in the air on October 1st with the marriage of Jesse Bray and Hayley Heatley. Both raised by long-time polo families, Hayley and Jesse met at the Santa Barbara Polo Club in 2013 and always dreamed of marrying here, surrounded by friends and family. With an intimate ceremony and gathering at Klentner Ranch, their dream finally came true. Congratulations also goes to polo member Dominique 20
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Mielle, who recently published Damsel in Distress: My Life in the Golden Age of Hedge Funds, an entertaining and inspiring story from one of the most successful women in the investment industry over the past two decades. The club staff family expanded over the past year with two important new appointments: Shayna Cogan became the Director of Operations in late 2020 and Kenneth de Alday joined as the Staff Accountant in 2021. Both Shayna and Kenneth are great new additions to the club’s team moving into the 2021 season. Also new to the club: the Fieldside Grill managed by Best Beverage Catering (BBC). BBC are experts in polo hospitality, bringing years of experience at Empire, Eldorado and San Diego polo clubs. The BBC team is headed by General Manager Erin Miller, Bar Operations Manager Rachel Evans, and Executive Chef Peter Zimowski. Enjoy food and drinks hosted by BBC at the Fieldside Grill throughout the year!
