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2022 Triple Crown Dates Announced The Argentine Association of Polo (AAP) has announced the 2022 Triple Crown dates, with the championship kicking off on Tuesday 27 September with the start of The Tortugas Open and will continue until The Argentine Open Final on Friday 2 December. The full fixtures are as per below: 82nd Tortugas Open at Tortugas Country Club: 27 September – 8 October 129th Hurlingham Open at Pilar & Hurlingham Club (matches from 11 – 21 October will be played in Pilar, with Semi Finals and Finals played at The Hurlingham Club): 11 – 29 October 129th Argentine Open: 1 November – 2 December 2022 Triple Crown Teams: La Natividad (39): Camilo Castagnola (10), Pablo Pieres (10), Bartolomé Castagnola (10) & Ignatius du Plessis (9) La Dolfina Saudi (39): Adolfo Cambiaso (10), David Stirling (10), Adolfo Cambiaso (9) The Triple Crown will begin on Tuesday 27 September & Juan Martin Nero (10) Ellerstina (38): Facundo Pieres (10), Hilario Ulloa (9), Gonzalo Pieres (9) & Nicolás Pieres (10) La Irenita (36): Juan Britos (9), Francisco Elizalde (9), Pablo Mac Donough (10) & Juan Martin Zubía (8) RS Murus Sanctus La Ensenada (34): Facundo Sola (8), Alfredo Bigatti (9), Guillermo Caset (9) & Jerónimo del Carril (8) La Dolfina II (33): Guillermo Terrera (9), Tomás Panelo (8), Diego Cavanagh (8) & Alejo Taranco (8) La Irenita II (30): Facundo Fernández Llorente (8), Tomás Fernández Llorente (7), Bautista Bayugar (8) & Isidro Strada (8) La Irenita III (29): Segundo Bocchino (7), Santiago Loza (8), Martín Podestá (7) & Felipe Dabas (7)
New HPA Director of Sport The Hurlingham Polo Association (HPA) has announced the appointment of Josh Tuthill to the new position as Director of Sport, “The position’s focus is to lead on the running of the sport of polo in relation to: • The communication, guidance and implementation of the rules of the sport • Umpire development, communication and organisation • Development and delivery of polo at all levels of competitions for England teams domestically and internationally and to lead the polo talent pathway with Pony Club, SUPA, Junior HPA and Youth polo generally • To lead on club liaison, acting as the primary point of contact ensuring the HPA is supporting their needs • Supporting the membership, Team Managers, Polo Managers in fully understanding the HPA rules • To ensure a robust process on the handicapping of players via the HPA handicap committee • Working with International Associations to develop the relationship and align the rules where appropriate. This role will be undertaken in close liaison with the relevant HPA Committee Chairs.” The news follows on from the announcement of Olly Hughes’ departure from the HPA after over 10 years in the post. Olly is joining the British Hound Sports Association during August as its first Managing Director.
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As I put pen to paper, I can scarcely believe this is our August issue of Polo Times, 2022 seems to be hurtling along at an incredible pace, with just four more issues left for this year; if only there was a pause button so we could enjoy these summer months just a little longer before the steady march into winter begins. The English polo season is in full swing, reflected in the cornucopia of Reports and action from all levels; the Victor Ludorum series covers everything from 4 to 22 goal and this issue’s update spans seven pages – an impressive reflection of the polo being played across England at every level. Grassroots polo in this country is so important as a nurturing environment for our young talent of tomorrow, as highlighted by the inclusion of not one but two mid-teen English players in this year’s Cowdray Gold Cup Final, with Louis Hine and Josh Hyde both taking to the podium to celebrate Andrey Borodin’s Park Place’s first ever win in this historic trophy. The hot weather and heatwave of the past few weeks seemed to take the country by surprise, despite the scientists’ foreboding warnings for many years of the impact of climate change on our temperate climes, and after an initially shaky start, it was fantastic to see the ponies provided with shaded pony lines, designated cooling down walkers and extra wash off provisions. With extreme weather such as this scheduled to become more regular, it is encouraging to see pony (and player) welfare quite rightly taking a front seat. With the summer holidays in full swing and travel chaos on all fronts, with escape by air, port and train seemingly more and more difficult, I am thankful that there is so much beauty to explore on our Emerald Isle and of course, plenty of polo to enjoy of an afternoon. So, kick back, relax and enjoy catching up on everything we have to offer in this packed August issue.
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at Guards Polo Club. Current champions, Park Place, will be Argentine Talacrest Prince of Wales’sMerged into BPP Rocksavage & Hipwood Pony defending title, looking to add this trophy to The Cowdray Association oftheirClub Championship Cup Gold Cup which they won earlier in July. The tournament begins Horse Breeders’ and Pony Club; all Pony Club members
Bellamar Pampa Norte comeback, but by the fifth and sixth chukkas, it was Lavinia who were controlling the action with Carlos Marí a Ulloa and Manuel Giménez Villamil The Hipwood and Rocksavage, which have commanding theJunior team from back and previously been HPA the tournaments, combining with into theirthe forwards, Ramon will now bewell merged Pony Club Cassino Jack Whitman to secure from thisand season onwards, while the Lavinia their first Thaisection Polo Cup title, 10½-4. Buckmaster will be discontinued. The format of Hipwood and Rocksavage will remain unchanged, with three and four chukka matches on private grounds over 4 – 17 July, which will allow players to also compete in other Pony Club tournaments. Hipwood and Rocksavage players will be required to be members of both the HPA
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on Wednesday Best Playing Pony: 27 July with Monterosso vs Green Gates and less than 3 goals will Future playVikings a flat rate of £50 vs Billingbear Polo andPony the action continues this week Lituania, BestTeam Playing for their HPA membership. Andrew Barlow, on by Saturday Polo vs Park Place, to view the full played Carlos 30 July with BP of the Final: Chairman of the HPA Development and click here. Gaston Lucero & schedule Marí a Ulloaplease Alberta Belvedere, played by Coaching Committee, commented, “A vital financial support from Park Place this new Federico Martelli Carlos María Ulloa HPA role is to promote grassroots polo and enables us to focus our The Talacrest Prince ofpartnership Wales’s Championship Cup on Teams: the development of young polo players.(22): In Alessandro structured development pathway whilst Monterosso Bazzoni (1), Juan Martin Nero (10), combining the previous Junior HPA with wholeheartedly supporting and promoting Guillermo Terrera (7) & Mackenzie Weisz (4) Pony Club tournaments, Vikings this allows us Isidro Strada Pony Polo”. For more information on (22): (6),Club Siri Evjemo-Nysveen (0), Juan Martin to enhance our long-termZubia objectives of Pony(8)Club polo please contact Charles (8) & Diego Cavanagh promoting talent for the benefit of all players or for and Rocksavage BP Polo (20): Garvy BehWhittington, (3), Joevy Beh (3),Hipwood Rufino Bensadon (7) & and the sport in the future. With generous specifically contact Jilly Emerson. Genaro Ringa (7)
Six teams will compete in this year’s Talacrest Prince of Wales’s Championship Cup
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The Talacrest Prince of Wales’s Championship Cup is the final 22 goal tournament of the English season and this year will see six teams compete from Wednesday 27 July – Sunday 14 August
Green Gates (21): Francisco Elizalde (8), Noor Khadra (0), Cesar Manuel Crespo (6) & Facundo Fernandez Llorente (7) Billingbear Polo Team (21): Marcos Di Paola (7), Jaime Huidobro (6), Terence Lent (3) & Bautista Garcia (5) Park Place (22): Juan Britos (8), Andrey Borodin (0), Hilario Ulloa (10) & Santos Merlos (4)
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True Summit Adventures On the summit of Mont Blanc, July 2020
At the summit of Kilimnajaro with Paul and Christian Oberschneider, June 2022
Ice climbing above 5000m, Illiniza Sur, Ecuador, March 2021
True Summit Adventures Polo player turned adventurer
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In 2022 Oliver Browne launched his own adventure business and recently returned from Kilimanjaro, where he with many polo players, including Paul and Christian Obershneider, James McBride and Harry Zurcher, reached the summit. Polo Times spoke to Oliver to hear more about his move from polo into adventure business
Duke of Wellington presentation in 2011 (Pancho Moreno replaced James Beim)
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Phoenician Trophy 2011, Oliver Browne, Gary Shepherd, Max Charlton & James Beim
How did you get involved in polo? I started playing at Inglesham when I was at Radley. I left Radley in 2000 and I continued playing at Inglesham while I was studying at the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester (which I moved to from Newcastle to be closer to). I became great friends with Roddy Williams and his family who really got me going and who sold me my first horse, Picallili. When I graduated I went to work with Henry Brett. We had a business offering horses for rent and sale, lessons, polo holidays in Argentina. We owned the Royal County of Berkshire Polo School at RCBPC for a period of time also. While working for Henry Brett, I met Gary Shepherd whom I ended up working for full time. I played many seasons at Guards Polo Club with him, playing in and managing his team, The First Group. Our best year was 2011, when we won 44 of 47 games played including five Finals, including two on the same weekend; The 8 goal Town and County on the Saturday and the 12 goal Duke of Wellington on the Sunday beating a combined 32 teams. We were unbeaten in the 12 goal that year, also taking The Phoenician Trophy. Max Charlton was a bandit off 4 goals, I was 2 and we had www.polotimes.co.uk
True Summit Adventures James Beim off 7. It After winning was a brilliant time. We the Noman Barcelona won “Most Successful to Ibiza race Team of the Season” that in Ibiza, July year also. It was great. 2021 I was also a Member at Cowdray Park Polo Club that season, where I played for Tom Swerling, another ‘home grown’ patron from the polo school I had with Henry. I remember winning a 4 goal Final at Cowdray with Tom in the morning and an 8 goal Final at Guards with Gary on the same day. That was special and my late father, who was a big supporter of mine, came in the car with me for the day. We had fun. Gary and Tom were great to me and both remain close friends. I did nearly 10 years at Guards. My last season was 2014. Last year, a horse I produced and sold to Max Charlton won Best Playing Pony in The Royal Windsor, so that was a nice bonus and trip down memory lane. Maybe I sold her too cheap, but a few of the big guns tried her and didn’t want her, but she was the best horse I had, Jeanie was her name. A bay mare by Elusive Quality I bought in Yorkshire off a great guy called Olly Yeo who had got her started. Since then, I have worked (with varying degrees of success) in finance, but recently I have decided to focus full time on my adventures. What is your interest/ background in adventure business? I started climbing in 2017. I wanted to celebrate two years tee total (now over five years) with a physical challenge, so climbed Kilimanjaro and fell in love with high altitude mountaineering. I climbed many of the European classics including Mont Blanc and Grand Paradiso. In 2021, I spent three months in Ecuador climbing exclusively, summiting many 5000ers and the 6,000er in good style. My favourite mountain there is Antisana for its technical complexity, altitude gain from the basecamp and material risks. I also climbed Illiniza Sur via the ice climbing route which was fun – ice climbing above 5,000m! I never thought I would get as much pleasure from anything as polo. I don’t think climbing is better than polo, they’re different. Lower cadence also, but the feeling is more deep-felt joy as opposed to the adrenaline fuelled pleasure I got from polo. Regardless of that argument, I feel very grateful to have been involved in two phenomenal sports and I am excited to see where I can take the climbing. The 8,000ers (mountains above 8000m) are my main goal and the raison d’etre behind everything else. Certainly, if you loved polo and are looking for a new challenge or something to do alongside polo, I can recommend climbing and high altitude trekking wholeheartedly. www.polotimes.co.uk
Why did you want to set up an adventure business? From Ecuador I went to Nepal for Everest. The expedition was amazing, but I didn’t summit. 2021 was very challenging with Covid and bad weather. Only 14 of 40 members reached the summit which was very poor – something was amiss as this included several elite climbers. Kilian Jornet was in the tent next to me. We lost two people to ‘exhaustion’ which was sobering. Whatever people say about climbing Everest, it is still a wild place. All this while I was in touch with Paul Oberschneider, who had been a medium and high goal patron for many years in the UK, US and Argentina, owning La Golondrina there. In October I took him and some guys who work for him to the Cairngorms on a climbing trip. My plan was to pitch him this real estate deal I had been working on, but before I could start he said, “Whatever you are working on, drop it and focus on climbing.” The following week I was in the Lake District working on the Mountain Leader qualification which I got in April. Henry Brett was another guy who pushed me to follow this dream, he even helped fund the Everest ascent. Sometimes you need people like this to push you through the door so to speak. Now here I am running an Adventure business! I was encouraged to do so by Paul and Henry. I thought, well, I’m working in finance without much joy, and my goal is to make enough money to go to the mountains. So, I thought let’s just remove one of those steps and go straight to the mountains and take other people with me to share the magic with them. Climbing is transformational. It really is the greatest thing and is in many ways a metaphor for life. There is struggle, elation, despair, etc and the lessons you learn you can apply throughout your life – endurance, patience, empathy, collaboration etc. Tell us a bit more about your adventure business? We are called True Summit Adventures. The ‘true summit’ is a long held debate in mountaineering over where the actual top is. Most famously in the case of Manaslu people climbed to the commercial or foresummit. They claimed a summit but it wasn’t the true summit. The true summit was some 5m higher along an exposed ridge so at some point commercial operators said, let’s just climb to here and call that the summit! The true summit is the actual top but it’s also your best self and your best effort. I am interested in what this can mean to people and what they can take from it. We started in March this year. I am based in London.
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The focus is on high altitude stuff – climbing and trekking, but I am going to offer horse bound adventures also, starting in Argentina, but with the idea to add Botswana and Mongolia. I hope Henry will be a guide. Not only is he a great horseman, he is one of the greatest story tellers I have ever met. Endurance cycling will be another thing we offer. The first big trip was this summer to Kilimanjaro. Paul came with his son Christian who plays at Beaufort Polo Club. Christain is a serious athlete and has a big future in climbing and polo. We also had the legendary James McBride who owns the Nihi resort in Sumba where they host the British Polo Day, Indonesia. He started playing polo in South Africa but has done polo in more places than possibly anyone I have ever met. A true gentleman and a legend. The other polo player was Harry Zurcher from Costa Rica. He and his father have 100 horses there! I am looking forward to visiting. Who can enjoy True Summit Adventures? We are doing everything and everyone. Families – we had two father-son combos on Kilimanjaro (which might just be the best family bonding trip out there), individuals, people that want to push themselves, groups (I have a Birthday trip to the Alps coming up soon for a client), for corporates we do a weekend in the Lake District or Cairngorms. You name it and I can take them or design an adventure for them. I can even see a time when we have clients going for 8,000ers in conjunction with my Nepali partners. How much would a trip cost? With such a variety of adventures on offer the prices range from trip to trip, but as an example Kilimanjaro is $3000 (excluding flights) for a seven day ascent. What trips do you have coming up? I am focusing on the Atlantic row at the moment and the training takes up a lot of time. I train for two hours minimum a day. I am going to Chamonix soon for one of my personal projects, a solo single day ascent of Mont Blanc from Les Houches and back in one push, no lift or train. It will take 16 to 18 hours and is 8,000m of vertical. Later in the summer I have some client trips in Europe and then next year we start in Ecuador in February with some high altitude climbing. Then it’s on to Nepal for Everest Basecamp treks and also a Lobuche (6,300m) ascent. I will try to go for Everest again (sponsors most welcome). Then it’s back to Tanzania for Kilimanjaro in June and on we go. We will keep adding trips as long as people want to take them! Website is coming soon: www.truesummitadventures.com @truesummitadventures @lettersfromoliver Email: oliver@truesummitadventures.com
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The Cowdray Gold Cup for The British Open Polo Championship
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ndrey Borodin’s Park Place burst into action from the very first seconds of The Gold Cup played on the iconic Cowdray Lawns in front of massive crowds. They held the upper hand throughout the Final against the power of Dubai; to finally clinch victory 12-9 in their first ever Gold Cup win, but the three goal margin of the final result, does not reflect the drama of the final minutes of the match. Tense does not describe it!
“The three goal margin of the final result does not reflect the drama of the final minutes of the match” Cowdray had done a great job – the place was packed, the trade village and bars were doing a roaring trade with live music and everybody enjoying the sunshine (but not too hot, despite the heatwave) and horse welfare concerns addressed with covered marquees, misters and fans; it was a stupendous display of all things good in polo. The match itself was fast but fair, with clean play and great umpiring resulting in open, flowing action. A thumbs up all round from us! On paper, Park Place were the underdogs, despite having world number one, Facundo Pieres heading up the impressive line-up. Pieres already had five Gold Cup wins to his name (for La Bamba de Areco in 2009, Zacara in 2013 and King Power Foxes in 2015, King Power in 2016 and 2017) and it goes without saying he was keen to rack up a sixth. So, it was somewhat surprisingly Park Place had endured a rocky road to the Final – in fact they were defeated by Dubai in the qualifiers 17-14 and suffered defeat at the hands of Talandracas (later beating them in the Semi Finals).
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Whilst Park Place have never before won The Gold Cup, Dubai are certainly no strangers to victory in this tournament, having won the tournament five times previously, most recently with the then 16-year-old Camilo ‘Jeta’ Castagnola claiming victory for them in extra-time in 2019. Whether under-dogs or tipped to win, both of these teams are powerhouses of the UK polo circuit bristling with the best that money can buy: be that players, ponies, tactical advice or backroom support. Both had something to prove and in the packed grandstands, expectation was high for a standout contest. We were not to be disappointed.
“Both of these teams are powerhouses of the UK polo circuit bristling with the best that money can buy” The match started with Dubai having a goal advantage on the scoreboard due to handicap difference (the clue is in the name as British Open means any total handicap can be entered) but Park Place made short work of this with Fran Elizade and Facundo Pieres finding the posts in the opening couple of minutes. If Dubai thought they had to watch just these older, more experienced players, Louis Hine put paid to this, coolly scoring a goal with time to spare to bring the first chukka score 4-1 to Park Place’s advantage. Hine won the tournament with Thai last year and seemed at ease in this year’s Final, showcasing great horsemanship and intuitive, flowing polo. Two wins of The Gold Cup at still only 16-years-old? One to watch for sure, he’s certainly dangerous, but in a good way! But back to the match – Park Place definitely looked in control, their play carefully avoiding Castagnola, but the question was how long could they keep it up? It turned out not for long as Dubai fought back with the second chukka evenstevens at four apiece. Frenetic activity in the third saw it still tight with Park Place just one goal up 7-6 going into half-time, but still looking in control. No doubt Lolo Castagnola (former 10 goaler and father of Jeta) had something to say at half-time. As commentator Karl Ude-Martinez succinctly put it, “Lolo is the General in the players’ tent and these boys out here are his foot soldiers”. But whatever he said to his troops it did not have the desired effect as Park Place outmanoeuvred Dubai, notching up three more goals after the interval resulting in a 10-6 lead for Park Place at the end of the fourth chukka. Then something shifted and Dubai started to claw their way back towards the podium, in fast, open, end-to-end thrilling 18
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play with Castagnola and Matt Perry scoring to bring the end of the fifth chukka too close to call at 10-8 still in favour of Park Place. As the sixth and final chukka whistle sounded, spectators were expecting a slam dunk as Castagnola teed up a 40 yard penalty – which incredibly he missed. What? It was a pivotal moment. But Park Place’s relief was short lived as 35-year-old, threetime Argentine Open winner Pieres missed a goal, but Castagnola did not, slotting one home to bring it so close at 10-9 with just minutes to go. The young Castagnola gained possession, running to goal nearly the whole length of the field, effortlessly striking the ball boldly towards goal. Everybody assumed that would be the goal to draw the match and an extra-time battle would ensue. It was a dead cert surely? But even this young phenomenon has nerves it seems, as incredibly Castagnola missed. Dubai were
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still fighting but Park Place further added insult to injury by scoring another two in quick succession with the final score of 12-9 in Park Place’s favour, so clinching their first ever Gold Cup win. Screams of pure joy could be heard from the Park Place team tent as a crowd surrounded the presentation area. With both the teams at the podium, The Hon Emily Pearson, daughter of Lord Cowdray, presented the glittering Gold Cup trophy to Park Place team captain, Facundo Pieres and patron, Andrey Borodin.
The Park Place team & supporters overcome with jubilation
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“Screams of pure joy could be heard from the Park Place team tent” All in all it was a stupendous performance from Elizade (who won the tournament in 2012 with Cortium) who was incredibly mounted and really on form for Park Place. He was worthy of securing the MVP and BPP awards for a scorching six chukkas. 10 goaler Pieres was indefatigable
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The Cowdray Gold Cup for The British Open Polo Championship Final Teams
Park Place Josh Hyde Louis Hine Francisco Elizalde Facundo Pieres
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“What a day! What a match! What a great day for young players” at back, both shutting the door in defence and opening it wide open too in attack and richly deserving his sixth Gold Cup win. Josh Hyde – son of arena 10 goal player Chris – was strong and dependable, subbing for Park Place patron Andrey Borodin and stayed out of trouble, adding value when needed and getting a couple of unlucky close shots to goal; whist young Louis Hine was more than impressive. As a team they played fluidly, cohesively and coolly. Truly a master class in skilled, whistle-free polo and a joy to behold. Dubai were nearly good enough. But not, as they say, quite good enough when the chips were down. Despite Castagnola scoring five goals, it was not his usual scorched earth performance as he was effectively shut down (often by steely marking from Hine) and overall clever Park Place tactics and cool heads from the boys in blue won the day. No doubt Dubai will be back next year looking for that elusive sixth Gold Cup victory. What a day! What a match! What a great day for young players. All in all? Great stuff.
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BPP Fina Sandy (Sportivo x Fina Sedna), bred by Neuss, owned by Park Place, and played by Facundo Pieres
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BPP Open Calloway, (Grappa Casino x Open Tarántula), bred by Ellerstina, owned by Bardon and played by Jeta Castagnola
BPP Van Nikita, played and owned by Francisco Elizalde
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he pandemic had forced Guards Polo Club’s banking partner to postpone their hugely popular annual event for two successive years, so this year’s Access Bank Day was particularly important. The first match of the day was a contest featuring Malcomines and Delaney for The Khalifa Cup. Damian Duncan’s Delaney team won this match 7-6 thanks to a winning goal off the stick of Marcos Araya in the final 30 seconds of the game. The Access Bank Cup which traditionally mixes patrons and some of the biggest names of the game currently playing in the UK resulted in a win for Access Bank. They defeated Fifth Chukker 6-5 on The Queen’s Ground. Ali Albwardy, founder of the Desert Palm Polo Club in Dubai and patron of the Dubai high-goal team, stepped forward to receive the trophy from HH The 14th Emir of Kano, Sanusi, Lamide Sanusi and HRH The Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed N Bamalli. Ali, who had scored the majority of his team’s goals, also received the Best Playing Pony prize for Jasmine, whom he had played in the first and third chukkas. Ali’s team-mate, and Access Bank Day regular, Adamu Atta was also impressive in this match, delivering some strong runs to goal. The Most Valuable Player prize went to Fifth Chukker’s Ryk Neethling. Ryk has only been playing polo since lockdown but put in a sterling performance in this match. His sporting prowess should not be a surprise though as this South African is an Olympic gold medalwinning swimmer! Undoubtedly the biggest winner of the day was UNICEF, with over $1.7 million raised during the afternoon. This money will go towards a raft of over 100 new and equipped classroom blocks in the disadvantaged areas of Nigeria, another part of Access Bank/Fifth Chukker’s impressive fundraising initiatives across Africa.
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Delaney secured The Khalifa Cup
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The Access Bank Cup Teams Access Bank Ali Albwardy Santiago Cernadas Juan Martin Nero Adamu Mahmoud Atta
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Fifth Chukker Ryk Neethling Manuel Perez Altuna Bartolome Castagnola Jnr Guillermo Terrera
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Malcomines (13) Murtala Laushi (1) Shamsuddeen Dahiru Mangal (1) Diego White (5) Alejo Aramburu (6)
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The Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup
Win for HRH The Duke of Cambridge
Fundraising day for 10 charities
Grant Ganzi chases down Polito Pieres
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n Wednesday 6 July, HRH The Duke of Cambridge took part in The Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup at Guards Polo Club, in an exciting round robin format between U.S. Polo Assn., BP Polo and Monterosso/Vikings, it was the U.S. Polo Assn. team who won with HRH The Duchess of Cambridge presenting the Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Cup to the winning captain Amr Zedan. The day raised awareness and funds for 10 charities supported by TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge: SHOUT, The Foundling Museum, Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust, London’s Air Ambulance, Mountain Rescue England and Wales, The Anna Freud
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Centre, Family Action, The Forward Trust, East Anglia Children’s Hospice (EACH) and The Passage). Out-Sourcing Inc took on the title sponsorship of The Royal Charity Polo Cup in 2021 and has sponsored The Royal Windsor Cup, also played at Guards Polo Club, since 2018. The company’s David M. Matsumoto commented, “Out-Sourcing Inc. is honoured to support today’s charity polo match. Knowing that this polo event will raise much needed funds for ten incredible charities aligns perfectly with the company’s own charitable ethos. Out-Sourcing Inc. focuses on creating platforms to highlight and support charitable endeavours across the world, including here in the UK.”
The Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup Teams U.S. Polo Assn. HRH The Duke of Cambridge Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha Amr Zedan James Harper
Monterosso/Vikings Alessandro Bazzoni Siri Evjemo-Nysveen Saad Audeh Juan Martin Zubia
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British Beach Polo Championships
Singha faced Whispering Angel in a two day competition
“A day on the beach watching polo… then dancing the night away is an incredible experience” Johnny Wheeler, Sandpolo founder
The British Beach Polo Championships Teams Singha Whispering Angel Garrie Renucci Chris Gregory Ollie Cork Adolfo Casabal Jimmy Wood Hazel Jackson
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The British Beach Polo Championships are set against the stunning backdrop of Sandbanks
022 saw The British Beach Polo Championships, also known as Sandpolo, celebrate its 15th anniversary on the sun-soaked beach in Sandbanks, Dorset over 9 – 10 July. We’re not quite sure how he does it, but every year Johnny Wheeler manages to time the weekend of beach polo perfectly with the weather, providing the 8,000 attendees with wall-to-wall sunshine to enjoy the two day tournament. This year saw Whispering Angel return to retain their title, battling it out against Singha in the beach arena. Whispering Angel’s Hazel
Jackson excelled on the sand and managed to secure themselves a 19-11 victory to take the British Beach Polo Championships crown for the second year in a row. Johnny Wheeler, Sandpolo founder commented, “This was a magnificent 15th year at Sandbanks and evidence that a day on the beach watching polo with friends, family and colleagues and then dancing the night away is an incredible experience. The players, sponsors and supporters have made it a wonderful summer ‘go to’ event.” The British Beach Polo Championships return in 2023 on 7 –8 July.
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Victor Ludorum Update
Ollie Cudmore eyes up the ball with Poroto Cambiaso in pursuit
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he Hurlingham Polo Association’s Victor Ludorum series is the largest of its kind in the UK spanning all levels of polo from 22 to 4 goal and also including the women’s series, the Victrix Ludorum. As the English season reaches its peak, it is therefore little surprise that the Victor and Victrix Ludorum series are in full swing, with 13 reports enclosed in these pages, plus The Cowdray Gold Cup for The British Open Championship in our Reports section and The Ladies British Open Championship in our Women’s Polo pages. So, sit back, relax and see who’s coming out on top so far this season.
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Cirencester Park Polo Club – The Apsley Cup Final – Saturday 25 June Number of teams: Four Winners: Black Bears Points: 30
On Saturday 25 June, Black Bears and Semper Anticus faced each other in The Apsley Cup Final at Cirencester Park Polo Club’s Ivy Lodge ground. Although the intermittent rain proved challenging, it was a fast-paced match between both sides and by the end of the second chukka, Semper Anticus was in the lead, 2-1. No goals were scored by either side in the third chukka, but in the fourth chukka Black Bears came back www.polotimes.co.uk
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with a vengeance and scored a flurry of goals to take the lead, 4-2. Semper Anticus fought back with two more goals, but these were matched by Black Bears who ran out the winners, 6-4. This is the second consecutive win for Black Bears, following their Cotswold Airport Warwickshire Cup win. Jimbo Fewster was named Most Valuable Player and Click, played by Fewster was chosen as the Best Playing Pony. Ferne Park defeated Ojo Caliente, 8-6 in the Subsidiary Final.
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The Apsley Cup Final Teams: Black Bears (18): Guy Schwarzenbach (2), James Fewster (4), Paco O’Dwyer (6) & Ollie Cudmore (6) Semper Anticus (18): Clarinda Tjia-Dharmadi (0), Camilo ‘Jeta’ Castagnola (9), Cambiaso ‘Poroto’ Cambiaso Jnr (8) & Rufino Laulhé (1)
Black Bears, winners of The Apsley Cup
Guards Polo Club – The Indian Empire Shield Final – Saturday 16 July Number of teams: 12 Winners: Black Bears Points: Yet to be ratified by HPA
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Black Bears’ Guy Schwarzenbach lifted the mighty Indian Empire Shield on Saturday 16 July on the Castle Ground at Guards Polo Club after a thrilling, seven chukka Final against Emlor Black. Black Bears and Emlor Black were firing on all cylinders from the first whistle, with Black Bears taking an early 2-0 lead, however by the end of the first chukka Richard Tyrone converted a penalty and Juan Ambroggio scored to bring the scores level. The evenly matched sides continued to leave the scores within a whisker of each other throughout, tying several times, with the tension increasing in the second half as both sides tried to gain some meaningful advantage on the scoreboard. Three minutes into the sixth chukka, James McCarthy levelled the scores, 6-6, and some great defensive play from Tyrone stopped Black Bears from finding the flags; as the tension rose and the seconds ticked down, José Araya picked up the ball and
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fired it through the posts, but the whistle had already blown and the goal was disallowed, which pushed the riveting Final into a 6th chukka. In extra-time, there was plenty of fast play, including a terrific rideoff between Tyrone and Fewster which thrilled the spectators but failed to reveal a winner, so the goals were widened and a seventh chukka began. Emlor Black were the first team to put a goal through, again from the stick of Araya and the team started to
congratulate each other but heartbreakingly for Emlor Black the goal was disallowed. Just a minute or two later Guy Schwarzenbach made the most of the opportunity of being unmarked and hit a big shot to win The Indian Empire Shield, 7-6. Araya received the Polo Times Best Playing Pony award for Pire Blanca Nieves who he played in the third, fifth and seventh chukkas and Jimbo Fewster was named Most Valuable Player. The Indian Empire Shield Final Teams: Black Bears (18): Guy Schwarzenbach (2), Ollie Cudmore (6), Jimbo Fewster (4) & Paco O’Dwyer (6) Emlor Black (17): Juan Ambroggio (6), Richard Tyrone (5), James McCarthy (2) & José Araya (4) To read more about Best Playing Pony, Pire Blanca Nieves, please turn to the Pony Power pages Black Bears, winners of The Indian Empire Shield
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The Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club – The Eduardo Moore Final – Sunday 10 July Number of teams: Five Winners: Emlor Points: Yet to be ratified by HPA
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On the sunny afternoon of Sunday 10 July two teams took to the Number 1 Ground at the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club to battle it out for the prestigious Eduardo Moore Trophy. The tournament is a tribute to Eduardo ‘Gordo’ Moore who was a legendary polo player in the 60s, 70s and 80s, reaching 10 goals in the UK and 9 goals in Argentina. Chris McKenzie was the first to get a goal on the scoreboard for Jolly Roger King of Polo but Max Charlton quickly retaliated. The pair of 6 goalers flew around, ably assisted by their teams, both putting the ball between the posts several times and after the second chukka the scoreboard read 4-3 in favour of Emlor. In the third however, Jolly Roger slowly pulled into the lead, with Ollie Cork scoring two phenomenal goals and McKenzie getting another two. The half time score was 7-6 in favour of Jolly Roger. Emlor were not going to give up easily though, some excellent teamwork enabled them to get within 1 goal of their opposition by the end of the fourth. A nail-biting final chukka had the crowd on the edge of their seats as the teams gave it everything they had and, as the final hooter sounded, Emlor and Jolly
Emlor, winners of The Eduardo Moore Final
Roger were 9 goals apiece meaning an extra chukka. After nearly six tense minutes of exciting play and near misses, Charlton, cool and calm, slotted away a 60 yard penalty to make McCarthy’s team, Emlor, the 2022 Eduardo Moore champions! McKenzie was deservedly named Most Valuable Player and Max Charlton’s Skinny, a 10-year-old Australian Thoroughbred mare, was the Best Playing Pony.
The Subsidiary Final saw Emlor Black defeat RCBPC/La Mariposa, 10-7. The Eduardo Moore Final Teams: Emlor (15): Spencer McCarthy (1), Hugo Taylor (4), Jose Araya (4) & Max Charlton (6) Jolly Roger King of Polo (15): Nicolas Johannson (0), Ollie Cork (4), Glen Sheriff (5) & Chris McKenzie (6)
Noon Giraffe put up a strong defence
Beaufort Polo Club – The Justerini & Brooks Prince of Wales Cup Final – Saturday 25 June Number of teams: Eight Winners: Vampire Bats 2.0 Points: 60
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The Justerini & Brooks Prince of Wales Cup Final took place on a sunny Saturday afternoon and after two weeks of league matches and Semi Finals, it was whittled down to just Vampire Bats 2.0 and Noon Giraffe. Luke Wiles got the game off to a flying start with a goal for Vampire Bats 2.0, and the team scored once more before Chris Fagan scored for Noon Giraffe. A penalty in the final few minutes meant the first chukka was finished with both teams tied on 2 goals each.The second chukka saw two more goals for Noon Giraffe, but just one more for Vampire Bats 2.0, whilst both teams scored twice more in the third chukka, meaning Noon Giraffe headed into the fourth and final chukka ahead by one goal on 6, and Vampire Bats 2.0 close behind on 5. It was one more goal and a penalty that saw the match swing in the favour of Vampire Bats 2.0 who took the win, 7-6. Luke Wiles was awarded Most Valuable Player, whilst Best Playing Pony was awarded to Max Charlton’s Voltage.
Vampire Bats 2.0, winners of The Justerini & Brooks Prince of Wales Cup Final
The Justerini & Brooks Prince of Wales Cup Final Teams: Noon Giraffe (12): Chris Fagan (0), Henry Smith (2), Charlie Walton (4) & Max Charlton (6) Vampire Bats 2.0 (12): Rory Sweet (0), Toby Bradshaw (2), Mark Tomlinson (6) & Luke Wiles (4)
The Queen Mother Trophy Final Teams: Confido (12): Creighton Boyd (1), Ed Hitchman (4), Lachlan Gilmore (4) & Shaun Brokensha (3) Sona Polo (12): Sunjay Kapur (0), Pier Andrea Mueller (1), Juan A. García Grossi (7) & Nico Roberts (4)
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Cirencester Park Polo Club – The Queen Mother Trophy Final – Saturday 9 July Number of teams: Nine Winners: Confido Points: 60 Prior to the Final, the Club welcomed HRH Prince Edward who presented 150 troops from The Royal Wessex Yeomanry with their Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medals, supported by the band of the Honourable Artillery Company. The event also marked the 51st Anniversary of the Regiment, and the amalgamation of the Swindon and Cirencester Squadrons. Later on in the day, Confido beat SONA Polo 8-4 in The Queen Mother Trophy Final and Semper Anticus were victorious in the Subsidiary Final, taking home The Corinium Bowl 6-5 against Tafia Mafia.
Confido, winners of The Queen Mother Trophy
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Guards Polo Club – The Archie David Cup Final – Sunday 26 June Number of teams: 32 Winners: Ainsley Saddlery Points: 90
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The Archie David Cup is the UK’s most competitive 8 goal tournament, with 32 teams vying for their place in this year’s Final. Major Archie David was a founding player at Smith’s Lawn and was known for generously lending his own ponies to those Army officers who did not have adequate horsepower; the tournament was named in memory of him following his death in 1971. With such strong team entries, players cannot afford to have an off day with the competitive polo providing a great spectacle. For those teams who do not reach the Final, there is still the chance to take home The Caterham Cup in the Subsidiary Final or for those teams knocked out in the early stages
With 32 teams, the competition was fierce in this year’s Archie David Cup
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of the tournament, there is the opportunity to secure The Claude Pert Trophy. On Sunday 26 June, Ainsley Saddlery beat Wascosa, 6-5 in The Archie David Cup Final with Lottie Lamacraft chosen as the Most Valuable Player, while in the other Finals Tex8n claimed The Claude Pert Cup and Honesty took The Caterham Cup. The Archie David Cup Final Teams: Ainsley Saddlery (8): Andrew Detchet (1), Nina Clarkin (3), Ross Ainsley (3) & Lottie Lamacraft (1) Wascosa (9): Sebastian Dawnay (3), Nacho Gonzalez (4), Pierandrea Mueller (1) & Phillip Mueller (0) The Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club – The Julian & Howard Hipwood Trophy – Saturday 16 July Number of teams: 12 Winners: Cuarto Colas Points: Yet to be ratified by HPA
Rafi Bruckner’s Elemental, and Stuart Matty’s Cuatro Colas, emerged as the top two. On Saturday 16 July they took to the Royal County of Berkshire’s Number 1 Ground, both teams desperate to win. The teams started out so evenly matched that neither were able to get past the defence of the other to score a goal and the first chukka finished 0-0. The second chukka saw Nico San Roman put away two goals
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Twelve teams battled it out for almost three weeks to earn a chance to win the coveted Julian & Howard Hipwood Trophy. Finally,
Ainsley Saddlery, winners of The Archie David Cup
Cuarto Colas, winners of The Julian & Howard Hipwood Trophy
which remained unanswered by Elemental. Eventually, having peppered the goal posts for two chukkas with near misses both teams started to put goals on the board and with only one chukka left, Cuatro Colas were looking strong, the score reading 6-2 in their favour. Cata Lavinia worked hard on Jack Hyde to allow Fabio Lavinia and San Roman to finish the job and secure an 8-3 win for Cuarto Colas and take home the trophy for 2022. Following the prize presentation players, which saw Dolfina Tiny, played by Nico San Roman and owned by Adolfo Cambiaso, named Best Playing Pony and Cata Lavina chosen as the Most Valuable Player, friends, family and guests gathered in the Clubhouse for an Asado and drinks on a beautiful summer evening. The Julian & Howard Hipwood Trophy Final Teams: Elemental (8): Rafi Bruckner (0), Frankie Barlow (1), Toby Bradshaw (2) & Jack Hyde (5) Cuarto Colas (8): Cata Lavinia (1), Fabio Lavinia (3), Nico San Roman (4) & Stuart Matty (0)
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Binfield Heath Polo Club – Phillimore Trophy – Sunday 10 July Number of teams: Six Winners: Minninnooka Points: Yet to be ratified by HPA
The Phillimore Trophy Final Teams: Minninnooka (4): Nick Male (-1), Kirstie Otamendi (0), Alex Jacob (1) & Daniel Otamendi (4) Saracens: Matt Green Armytage (0), Kristina Karailieva (1), Jason Parker (1) & Lucho Aguirre (4) 32
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On Sunday 10 July The Phillimore Trophy Final was played between Minninnooka and Saracens, with Minninnooka securing a 9½-5 win in a well fought match. The Otamendis were a tough duo for the opposition and Daniel Otamendi was rewarded with the Most Valuable Player award and Kirstie Otamendi’s Ciquena won the Best Playing Pony prize. Later in the day, Catfoss beat Wildcats 7-4 in the Subsidiary Final and rounding up the tournament in The Wooden Spoon, Wildebeest defeated Coppid Owls 3-2½. Teams commented on the irrigated grounds at BHPC, part of the Phillimore estate at Henley on Thames which resulted in fast moving polo.
Minninnooka, winners of The Phillimore Trophy
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Rutland Polo Club – The Westerby Assam Cup Final – Sunday 26 June Number of teams: Two Winners: Catfoss Points: 15
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Best Playing Pony, Bramble
Catfoss, winners of The Westerby Assam Cup
Ground 1 at Silver Leys Polo Club saw a fast paced 4 goal Prestige & Village tournament between the four teams. What started as a succession of close games, soon turned into a great win for La Dolce Vita Property Makers, with a score of 12-7 against Cambridge Neurotech in the Final. A previous injury for Tahl Holtzman saw him substituted by Ben Marsh for the last 50 seconds of the final chukka. Phil Seller was awarded Most Valuable Player for his efforts throughout, with a fantastic eight goals for La Dolce Vita Property Makers in the Final and the Best Playing Pony was Plum, a six-year-old ex-racehorse retrained by Harold Hodges. The Prestige & Village Silver Leys Cup Final Teams: La Dolce Vita Property Makers (4): Marco Vignali (-1), Phil Seller (2), Harold Hodges (3) & Mark Minashi (0) Cambridge Neurotech (3): Sam Outridge (1), Jeremy Allen (1), Byron Human (1) & Tahl Holtzman (0) www.polotimes.co.uk
The Westerby Assam Cup Final Teams: Catfoss (4): Ben Foreman (0), Harrison Patrick (0), Rob Shearman (1) & Bauti Funnes (3) For Farriers by Farriers (5): James Haigh (-1), Emma Sanderson (1), James van Oppen (1) & Tom Collie (2)
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Silver Leys Polo Club – The Prestige & Village Silver Leys Cup Final – Sunday 3 July Number of teams: Four Winners: Property Makers/ La Dolce Vita Points: Yet to be ratified by HPA
With huge crowds on the Sunday, The Westerby Assam Cup Final gave the spectators some nail biting action and although the scoreboard didn’t depict this for the first few chukkas, For Farriers by Farriers suddenly came together as a team and gave Catfoss a real run for their money in the second half of the game. Sadly for For Farriers by Farriers, a couple of missed penalties that could have provided the turning point just went wide, meaning that Catfoss ran out the winners 6-3½. James Haigh caught everybody’s eye on the Sunday and was deservedly awarded Most Valuable Player, playing an absolute stormer off his handicap. The lovely Bramble, owned by Alex Boucher and played by Tom Collie was awarded Best Playing Pony, this was particularly momentous for Club Chairman Edward Winterton who produced and played Bramble before selling him to Alex Boucher.
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pulled together by Tom Collie, ex-Rutland professional, James van Oppen and the irrepressible Emma Sanderson, very strong off her one goal handicap. Catfoss took the DNRC trophy winning by 6-4½, it was a fast and furious match but Catfoss were dominant and showed everyone that they really knew how to work as a team.
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This year’s Westerby Assam Cup was played between two visiting teams over two days. Day one saw both teams battle it out for the magnificent DNRC Trophy. Catfoss are a well-established team from Yorkshire and were back to defend their Assam title from last year. With the great skills of Bautista Funnes, ably assisted by patron Ben Foreman, a very handy 0 goaler, Rob Shearman off a good solid one goal and the mightily impressive youngster Harrison Patrick off 0 goals, this team were going to be a hard lot to beat. The opposition on this occasion was For Farriers by Farriers, whose patron James Haigh had never played 4 goal before the weekend and indeed has only been playing tournament level polo for two seasons. The team was
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Cheshire Polo Club – The Junior County Cup Final – Sunday 10 July Number of teams: Three Winners: Timb-Ply Polo Points: 15 Over three very warm sunny days in Cheshire spectators watched the three league matches which were hard fought throughout. Don Gibbs’ team Timb-Ply won the first match against A.W. Jenkinson and quickly showed their superiority in their second match against Gander, when Don Gibbs scored a quickly taken goal, followed by a penalty and a further goal by Gibbs with the score reading 4-2½ at half-time. Gander closed the score, but a couple of goals by Jonny Coddington sealed their fate and Timb-Ply came out the winners 6-4½ at the final whistle.
Best Playing Pony, Pollusa, owned and played by Will Padden
The Junior County Cup and prizes were presented to the winning team by
Most Valuable Player, Don Gibbs
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Black Bears Polo Club – Black Bears 16-Goal Ladies Tournament Final – Sunday 26 June Number of teams: Six Winners: Semper Anticus Points: Yet to be ratified by HPA
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The Junior County Cup Teams: Timb-Ply (4): Don Gibbs (-1), Bobby Bell (0), Will Padden (2) & Jonny Coddington (3) Gander (3): Challon Smith (-2), Simon Bentley (0), James Fielding (2) & Ben Malasomma (3) A.W. Jenkinson (3): Sam Chaves (-2), Steffan Groch (0), Lenny Cunningham (1) & Cristian Chaves (4)
Aspect Knepp Castle Polo Club – The Aspect Knepp Ladies 16 Goal Final – Sunday 3 July Number of teams: Eight Winners: La Rosada Points: 90 Two leagues, eight teams and 12 matches later, La Rosada secured themselves The Aspect Knepp Ladies 16 Goal after defeating Maize Dulce in the Final at Aspect Knepp Castle Polo Club. Rosie Ross was named Most Valuable Player and Christian, played by Steph
Haverals was the Best Playing Pony. Minninnooka secured the Subsidiary Final win with Claire Brougham chosen as the Most Valuable Player. The Aspect Knepp Ladies 16 Goal Final Teams: Maize Dulce (16): Millie Barfoot (3), Katie Perez (3), Holly Butler (4) & Rosie Ross (6) La Rosada (16): Sam Buckles (3), Lorna Fleming (4), Bryony Taylor (5) & Steph Haverals (4)
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Clarinda Tjia-Darmadi’s winning streak continued on Sunday 26 June at the Schwarzenbach family’s Black Bears Polo Club in Henley. The tournament was the first stop on the 2022 Victrix Ludorum tour and saw six teams split into two leagues competing. Semper Anticus faced Coombe Place in the Final, with Semper Anticus securing a 6-4½ win, Chloe Horswell the Most Valuable Player and Christmas, played by Kayley Smith named the Best Playing Pony.
Craig Petty of the sponsors Hatfields of Liverpool. Gibbs was chosen as the Most Valuable Player and the Best Playing Pony was Pollusa, owned and played by Will Padden. The Pilgrim’s Cup was won by the runners-up Gander with the Most Valuable Player chosen as Challon Smith and Ben Malasomma’s, Fiesta, won the Best Playing Pony.
The Aspect Knepp Ladies 16 Goal finalists
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Over 30 June – 10 July, The Enrique Zobel Founder Memorial Cup and The Manuel Prado and Colón de Carvajal Memorial Cup were played in Sotogrande, Spain, which are the last two tournaments before The Sotogrande International Polo Tournament 2022. On Saturday 9 July, Rhone Hill defeated La Maroma, 9-7, in The Manuel Prado and Colón de Carvajal Memorial Cup, which secured the fourth title of the season for the Heffron family. The following day, Sunday 10 July, La Maroma avenged the previous day’s loss by narrowly winning The Enrique Zobel Founder Memorial Cup 11-10½.
The Spanish open was played over 12-14 goal & 6-8 goal leagues
The second edition of The Spanish Open was played between Thursday June 16 and Sunday June 26 at the Los Pinos and Ayala Central venues and is the fifth tournament of the Sotogrande Polo Season 2022. Real Club de Pineda were the champions of the 12-14 goal, lifting the trophy following a very narrow half goal in against John Smith/Ayala. Open Sharp, played by Gregorio Gelosi, was the Best Playing Pony, Álvaro Álvarez received the Fair Play Award and Patricio Neves was the Most Valuable Player. The 6-8 goal Final was won by Los Schatzies with Cobra, played by Darío Musso and owned by Cristián Bernal was the Best Playing Pony, Saserach Thomongkhon received the Fair Play award and Ignacio Garrahan was the Most Valuable Player. After three competitive round robin games, Los Amigos (Paul Foster, Marc Ganzi, Gonzalito Pieres and Tomacho Pieres) won the coveted trophy for the first time in team history after defeating Casablanca (Alejandra Foster, Grant Ganzi, Torito Ruiz and Nic Roldan), 6-2 in the third and final match. Marc Ganzi, who scored four goals, was named Most Valuable Player.
Los Amigos, winners of The Independence Cup
The Spanish Open Final Teams: John Smith / Ayala (14): Gabriel Aguirre (0), Maximiliano Malacalza (3), Benjamín Panelo (6) & Gregorio Gelosi (5) Real Club de Pineda (12): Álvaro Álvarez (1), Pedro Beca (2), Patricio Neves (5) &Tomás Rueda (4) Los Schatzies (8): Jella Herzer (0), Maximiliano Ladino (0), Martín Iturraspe (5) & Ignacio Garrahan (3) Hanuman (8): Saserach Thomongkhon (-1), Chonnarlite Thomongkhon (-1), Nicolás Pieroni (4) & Darío Musso (5) The Manuel Prado and Colón de Carvajal Memorial Cup Final Teams: Rhone Hill (8): Segundo Fernandez Llorente (4), Patrick Heffron (0), Gonzalo López Vargas (4) & Charles Heffron (0) La Maroma (8): Celestino Rivera (3), Alejandro Traverso (5), Fernando Baldocchi (0) & Marco Baldocchi (0) The Enrique Zobel Founder Memorial Cup Final Teams: La Maroma Polo (14): Marco Baldocchi (0), Segundo Fernandez Llorente (4), Martin Iturraspe (5) & Alejandro Traverso (5) Ayala (13): Gabriel Aguirre (0), Jesus Cobino (2), Benjamin Panelo (6) & Gregorio Gelosi (5)
Rhone Hill, winners of The Manuel Prado and Colón de Carvajal Memorial Cup
La Maroma, winners of The Enrique Zobel Founder Memorial Cup
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Over the Jubilee weekend, 4 – 5 June, Shrewsbury Polo Club made the most of the extra Bank Holiday and hosted their second tournament of the year, The Eunice Scroggie Jubilee Platinum Plate, in memory of one of their player’s grandmother, who encouraged her to get into polo but sadly passed away before she got the chance to see her play. Three teams battled it out in a round robin fashion over the two days, with Saturday’s halfway stage being celebrated with a very regal afternoon tea! Rain halted play on Sunday which meant the tournament had to be concluded on the Monday. After a few player substitutions due to visiting players having to go home, the tournament finally finished with a win to A Couple of Couples (Jess Hinaman/Glynn Henderson (0), Jenny Henderson (0), Tracey Hunt-Noakes (-1) & Elizabeth Hunt-Noakes (-2)) and Bonematters coming in a close second. A Couple of Couples, winners of The Eunice Scroggie Jubilee Platinum Plate
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Cowdray Park Polo Club has announced Boeing Business Jets as their Official Business Jet Partner in a special three year partnership. Andrew Swaffield, Chairman of Cowdray Park Polo Club, commented, “I’m thrilled to be partnering with Boeing Business Jets. Their dedication to excellence and unparalleled service makes us a perfect match. Our brands have a rich history, and our customers share the very highest expectations. I look forward to a successful relationship.”
Action from The Newport Pro-Am
The Newport Pro-Am on Saturday 18 June featured an intense battle of professionals and international players from Portugal, South Africa, Argentina, and the US in one of the most exciting matches of the season, competing for the historic International Cup trophy. The Globe Trotter’s took on the America’s, for a thrilling come-back from behind 11-9 win in the last chukka.
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The Zimbabwean Spur finalists
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Four teams entered The Zimbabwean Spur over the weekend 2 – 3 July. The Finals were played on Sunday 3 July, with the first match of the day between AWOL and Kencot Cavalier, with Kencot Cavaliers taking the lead after the first chukka and maintaining a strong presence until the last chukka when a couple of penalties scored by AWOL brought them back into the game, with AWOL winning by just half a goal. The second match of the day was the Subsidiary Final which saw Virgo Stone defeat Harry Tucker’s team, 7½-6 in a well-played game. With Patrick Mavros sponsoring the event, there were some lovely prizes up for grabs and local Zimbabwean, Steph Aitchison, presented the prizes. The Zimbabwean Spur Final Teams: AWOL (4): Alex Boucher (1), Tomas Rossi (0), Amy Nizolek (0) & Ollie Jones (3) Kencot Cavaliers (3): Steve Corker (0), Will Mawby (0), John Whitehead (0) & Sebastian Chialvo (3)
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Sunday 10 July The Phoenician Cup Final saw Bel Polo/ Segavas defeat Polo Performance, 9-5, with Tchogan securing the Subsidiary Final. Tommy Severn was named Most Valuable Player and Manuel Plaza’s Roger, a sevenyear-old, was chosen as the Best Playing Pony. Guards Polo Club’s Chairman Brian Stein presented the prizes, including bottles of Lebanese wine which had been generously donated by the family of the late Eddie Arida, the founder of this tournament. Eddie was a life-playing member of the Club for more than 50 years and sponsored this 12goal tournament for almost four decades. The Phoenician Cup Final Teams: Bel Polo / Segavas (12): Ebe Sievwright (1), Alec Banner Eve (2), Ed Banner Eve (5) & Tommy Severn (4) Polo Performance (12): Jonathan Hare (0), Alexander Nix (1), Federico Boudou (5) & Manuel Plaza (6) Bel Polo/Segavas, winners of The Phoenician Cup Final
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Maple Leaf Polo Team, winners of The Canada Bear Trophy
The winning Grand Cru team with umpire, Alexandra Hayman-Joyce
Polo Club. Alex Hayman-Joyce’s Grand Cru Polo Team and Sarah Grants’ Mountgerald Polo Team competed in the Final on Sunday. In the first two chukkas, Mountgerald were in the lead by two goals, however Grand Cru continued to score goals through the third and fourth chukka, producing a final winning score of 7-5. Along with Alex, the Grand Cru team of Nicola Davidson and Nicola BonitoOlivia are now off to the Caribbean for two weeks and then onto Italy for a further month; and Patrick Bawlf after this match is off to play at Vancouver Polo Club for two months. All were very pleased with their win. The Club ponies will be having two weeks holiday under the shade of the trees in their large fields until it cools down again. On Saturday 23 July, Members and grooms all enjoyed a day at Guards Polo Club where the International and lots more youth polo from fluffies to university matches were also played. The Household Cavalry Musical Ride and the International match made the day – Tommy Beresford’s game was amazing! On Sunday morning, The ‘Challenger’
Challenge match between Madeva and Cedar Polo Team was played. Cedar kept a small lead all the way through, with Madeva scoring two great goals but could just not catch Cedar; the final score was 4-2 to Cedar Polo Team of Tom Sime, Sarah Grant, Dominic Cunningham, Bilal Shaykh.
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Over the weekend 2 – 3 July, the Club celebrated Canada Day. Maple Leafs Polo Team played Cedar Polo Team in the Final on Sunday 3 July with Cedar in the lead after the second chukka, however with a two goal lead by the fourth chukka the Maple Leaf Polo Team won and held The Canada Bear Trophy aloft in the prize presentation. You can spot a pair of Canadian Mounties Boots were also in the photo alongside the Maple Leaf Polo Team of Lt.Col. Howard Flood, Alex Hayman-Joyce, Tariq Dag-Khan and Dominic Cunningham and little Savannah Cunningham and Nala the Labrador. Delicious maple syrup cream biscuits were served with maple syrup popcorn and fudge. On Sunday, typical Canadian street food from the La Poutaine food truck arrived to feed everyone alongside gourmet burgers and pancakes with maple syrup. Moosehead Beer sponsored the whole tournament, T-shirts and caps where handed out to all the grooms and players. Over the weekend 9 – 10 July, players competed for the Don Carlos de La Serna Memorial Trophy at Carlitos White Waltham
Cedar Polo Team, winners of The ‘Challenger’ Challenge match
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On Saturday 9 July R&R Polo secured The Novices Cup with a 6-5 win against Old Forge. The tournament spanned the end of June and beginning of July and saw six teams compete in the 2 goal competition.
The Novices Cup Final Teams: R&R Polo (2): Charlotte Pykett (-1), Amy Nizolek (0), Ollie Jones (3) & Paul Rushton (0) Old Forge (2): Benjamin Budd (-2), Ricardo Massu (0), Henry Smith (2) & Marcus Speed (2) R&R Polo, winners of The Novices Cup
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R&R Polo, winners of The Doug Brown Trophy
On Sunday 24 July, OKL Equestrian won the 0-4 goal Ponting Pot Final with a narrow score of 5-4 against Noon Giraffe, while Syreford secured the win in the Subsidiary Final. The Doug Brown Trophy Final Teams: R&R Polo (5): Tilda Woodd (0), Monte Swain-Grainger (1), Oliver Jones (3) & Oli Fanshawe (1) Noon Giraffe (6): Siobhan Fagan (0), Chris Fagan (0), Charlie Walton (4), Henry Smith (2) The Humphrey Guinness Plate Final Teams: Semper Anticus (10): Clarinda Tjia-Dharmadi (0), Jonny Coddington (3), Zac Beim (3) & Tom Beim (4)
Irongate (10): Archie Heseltine (0), Amelia Scott Hopkins (1), Tomy Ruiz Guinazu (5) & Kelvin Johnson (4) The Ponting Pot Final Teams: Noon Giraffe (4): Theo Fagan (-1), Siobhan Fagan (0), Charlie Walton (4) & Ed Morris (1) OKL Equestrian (4): Huan Yan (-1), Olivia Lamphee (0), Tom Beim (4) & Caspar West (1) The Meadow Cup Final Teams: Semper Anticus (6): Clarinda Tjia-Dharmadi (0), Ed Morris (1), Jack Aldridge (2) & Jonny Coddington (3) R&R/Otterhouse (6): Lucy Keen (0), Rosanna Turk (1), Kristina Karailieva (1) & Lucho Aguirre (4)
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Seven teams entered The Meadow Cup, with Clarinda’s Semper Anticus narrowly defeating R&R/Otterhouse 4-3 in the last few seconds with a penalty by Jonny Coddington in the Final on Sunday 26 June. The Cup was presented by Zahra Lucas, whose father, the late Major Christopher Hanbury, had originally donated it to the Club. The Subsidiary Final saw La Golandrina take a last-minute 7-6 win against Maitland. On Sunday 10 July, R&R secured The Doug Brown Trophy with a close 5½-4 win against Noon Giraffe in the Final. On Sunday 17 July, Semper Anticus defeated Irongate, 6-4, in The Humphrey Guinness Plate Final, while Smith Polo took the Subsidiary Final title with an 8-3 win against Noon Giraffe.
Semper Anticus, winners of The Humphrey Guinness Plate
OKL Equestrian, winners of The Ponting Pot
Semper Anticus, winners of The Meadow Cup Final
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named Most Valuable Player and Daniella from HK Polo was chosen as the Best Playing Pony of the Festival.
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Sunday 17 July was dedicated to all things equestrian for the Live Financial Festival of the Horse. With a broad range of trade stands, catering and displays from Western riding and Barrel Racing, to Polo, the MET Mounted Police and the celebration of retirement for one of the Club’s very own school ponies, Mariposa. Of course, not forgetting the car vs horse race with GT Champion, Johnny Mowlem, in his Mazda Sportscar, going head to head with Chris Milton, riding Secret, with 50/50 votes on who would come out on top, the Silver Leys team were delighted to cheer pitchside as Chris and Secret ran to victory. The -2 goal section was won by Knightmares (Charlotte Sweeney, Phil Seller, Mellissa Jenni & Hannah Woodward) and the 2 goal was won by La Dolce Vita (Marco Vignali, Chloe Butlin / Josh Lunn, Dean Lines & Phil Seller). Tom Leyland’s team Truth, was
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McClure River Ranch, winners of The Craig Sakin Memorial
Playing summer polo for the first time at Aspen Valley Polo Club, Brookshire (Scott Wood, Jason Crowder, Nic Roldan & Juan Bollini) held off Los Amigos (Paul Foster, Vinny Sangaline, Gonzalito Pieres & Nacho Figueras), 11-7, to win The ChukkerTV Cup. Nic Roldan was named Most Valuable Player and also took the Tom Ford Award for the Best Goal of the Day commenting, “We had
Brookshire, winners of The ChukkerTV Cup
fun, it was a fun game, open and not a lot of fouls. The field played great and my horses played well. I was happy with that. I think we had a fun and really good team.” McClure River Ranch won The Craig Sakin Memorial on Sunday 17 July at Aspen Valley polo Club with a nail-biting 9-8 victory which came down to the final two minutes. Pancho Bensadon, making his Club summer
debut, was chosen as the Most Valuable Player. The Craig Sakin Memorial Final Teams: McClure River Ranch: Marc Ganzi, Jason Crowder, Pancho Bensadon & Stewart Armstrong Santa Rita: Melissa Ganzi, Vinny Sangaline, Alejandro Novillo Astrada & Juan Bollini
Polo Club du Domaine de Chantilly
The Engel & Völkers French Open, under the umbrella of the French Polo Federation, brings together fourteen top-level teams over three weeks from 2 – 18 September at Polo Club du Domaine de Chantilly. This year sees 14 teams, up to 16 goals, compete in the tournament, which is one of the highlights of the European season. La Magdeleine, Alex Garese´s team will try to retain the title, while local team Sainte Mesme who last won the trophy in 2018 will also be making their return.
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The Engel & Völkers French Open Teams: Amanara (15): Nicky Sen (0), Lorenzo Chavanne (2), Santiago Chavanne (7) & Santiago Laborde (6) Berlin Polo (15): Nico Wollenberg (0), Morirz Gädeke (3), Manuel Elizalde (6) & Casear Manuel Crespo (6) Brittany Polo Club (16): Jean-François Decaux (1), Benjamin Urquiza (6), Diego Cavanagh (8) & Roberto Iturrioz (1)
Kazak (16): Sébastien Aguettant (0), Segundo Amadori (4), Patrick Paillol (5) & Jero Del Carril (7) La Berta (16): Juan-Cruz Araya (3), Marcos Araya (6), Min Podesta (7) & Bruno Bensoussan (0) La Fija Sandbox (16): Arthur Madrid (0), Juan-Manuel Garcia Grossi (4), Simón Prado (5) & Flaco Garcia Grossi (7) La Magdeleine (16): Alexandre Garesse (0), Santiago Tahier (1), Tito Ruiz Guinazu (7) & Facundo Fernández Llorente (8) Los Dragones (16): Sam Sztarkman (2), Jota Chavanne (5), Bautista Bayugar (8) & Alex Sztarkman (1) Marquard Media (16): Guy Gibrat (4), Ignacio Kennedy (5), Martin Aguerre (7) & Tommy Rinderknecht (0) Mungo (16): Patrick Eisenchteter (1), Juan Cruz Greguioli (4), Tete Storni (5) & Pierre-Henri N’goumou (6) Rexaline (16): Jean-Claude Le Grand (0), Julien Reynes (4), Louis Jarrige (4) & Guillermo Terrera (8) Sainte Mesme (16): Pelayo Berazadi (5), Enjamin Panelo (6), Robert Strom (5) & TBC Schockemöhle (16): Daniel Deistler (0), Patrick Maleitzke (5), Clément Delfosse (5) & Valentin Novillo Astrada (6) Tedelou (16): Isabelle Larenaudie (0), Ramiro Zavaleta (4), Juan Gris Zavaleta (7) & Simon Zavaleta (5)
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General Manager’s Insight
Club Focus
Photography courtesy of Cirencester Park Polo Club
Chef Ethan Rodgers is back for his second year and has become well known in the locality. All in all I have learnt my first impressions were rather off – Cirencester is a thriving, energetic international-level Polo Club, also the most historic in the UK and clearly has a very exciting future ahead.
Mark has been involved in polo for over 30 years
General Manager’s Insight Mark Hayden-Kellard’s views on Cirencester Park Polo Club Mark Hayden-Kellard joined Cirencester Park Polo Club at the beginning of April 2022 as General Manager and Chief Financial Officer. Having spent three months now at the helm, we talk to Mark about his first impressions and what it is like to run one of the oldest polo clubs in the UK.
What’s your background in polo? I have been involved in polo for over 30 years including being on the management teams of Guards, Ham and Royal Berkshire Polo Clubs, as well as running the largest polo school in the country for nine years. I played as a professional polo player at Guards Polo Club, managing a portfolio of High Net Worth private clients. I also spent time serving in the British Army for six years and then went on to run a property development business. I am lucky to have travelled all over the world for work and pleasure, visiting many international polo clubs. In my spare time I enjoy flying helicopters and naturally, playing polo! What were your initial first impressions of Cirencester? I must admit that prior to coming to starting work at Cirencester, I thought that it was a small country Club, albeit charming. How wrong I was. Having been to polo clubs all over the world, and managed other clubs in the UK, Cirencester is the friendliest and most
beautiful Club by far. But that is just the start… I was amazed at both the professionalism of the team and the huge investment the Club puts into the fields and facilities. We have new irrigation equipment and invest heavily in sand for the fields. Given the outstanding condition of grounds we can offer, we are seeing more and more teams entering our prestigious highgoal tournaments. Most recently we welcomed Poroto Cambiaso, Jeta Castagnola, Bartolomé Castagnola and Ned Hine who played in the 18 and 22 goal for team Semper Anticus, owned by patron Clarinda Tija-Dharmadi. We also welcomed Isidro Strada, who plays for our Chairman Chris Fagan’s team, Noon Giraffe and was also playing in Cowdray’s Gold Cup. For Armed Forces Day, also the Final of our 18 goal Apsley Cup, I was lucky enough to experience the excellent quality of our fields and I took part in the UK Armed Forces Polo Association v Cirencester exhibition match, playing on the hallowed ground, Meadow. It was a joy to play on. The Clubhouse has also undergone significant refurbishment, to include a brand new commercial kitchen, new decking for diners and new offices for the CPPC team – quite a change since the last time I was playing at Cirencester a few years ago! Set in the heart the stunning Grade I listed Cirencester Park, there really is no better place to sit and eat gastronomic food and watch polo. Our Head
What are some of the highlights still to come this season? We still have the famous 15 goal County Cup to play this season, with the Final being played on Saturday 13 August. This is going to be a huge day as we will be putting on our popular Olympic dressage demo with our social member Anne Marie Bork-Eppers performing her glorious freestyle to music. This will be followed by a retraining of racehorses demo to include flatwork and show jumping, by Anne Marie’s husband Andy Farmer. The day will be raising funds for RoR. We are honoured to have Desi Dillingham MBE, ex chair of British Dressage President of the BHS compering the demos. The Ivy Lodge Restaurant will be hosting various social events, details of which can be found on the website. Polo is played every weekend and everyone is welcome – again full details are on the website. What are your future plans for the Club? My plan for the Club and its Members is to grow the sponsorship and hospitality side of the business, at the same time as continuing to invest in our grounds and infrastructure so that we can continue to host high level polo. We are also encouraging new Social Members to join our club, to come and watch polo all season long and enjoy the many Member benefits they receive. We have been especially welcoming new Social Members post-Covid as we are lucky enough to be based in such a glorious expanse of open parkland, where families can enjoy a day out safely.
Mark took part in the UK Armed Forces Polo Association v Cirencester exhibition match
Mark Hayden-Kellard has joined as the Club’s General Manager and Chief Financial Officer
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Youth
All Aspects of Youth Polo
On Friday 17 June, The Power of Polo Charity returned to Guards Polo Club for the first time in three years, with the players taking part a mix of young people and ex-injured military service personnel. They were joined by London’s Ebony Horse Club and after a four chukka match, the final score rested on 5-5. The Power of Polo Charity at Guards Polo Club
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Power of Polo at Guards
Polo Training Center Santa Barbara On Monday 22 August, the annual Polo Training Center Santa Barbara (PTCSB) benefit golf tournament will take place as part of a fundraising series to support youth polo. Guests may purchase an individual player ticket ($500) or foursome ($1,800) for the tournament, which will include a box lunch, green fees, cart, and an evening reception from 5 to 7pm with live music on the picturesque lawn overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Reception-only tickets ($150) are also available, visit www.polotrainingcenter.com/golf to find out more.
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Durham Invitational Polo Tournament
The Durham Invitational Polo Tournament teams
Photograph by John Rowley
On Thursday 23 June, after months of careful planning, the inaugural Durham Invitational Polo Tournament was hosted at Thoresby Park Polo Club in blistering sunshine, with teams from the universities of Durham, Nottingham, Exeter and London competing for prizes generously donated by Oswald Sporting and Hrafn Gin. Throughout the day, the action was followed carefully by a group of dedicated spectators from Durham University, keen to watch some of the best
Action from the inaugural Durham Invitational Polo Tournament
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university teams in the country. They were treated to some wonderful chukkas throughout the morning, which saw Nottingham lead the way with a flawless two wins from two. Following a brief interlude for a buffet prepared at Thoresby, the Durham side then triumphed after an excellent performance in their Subsidiary Final against London, before the Final was won by an impressive Exeter team, who, led by tournament MVP Zac Campbell-Breeden, defeated Nottingham in a brilliant and gripping match decided by a penalty shootout. Following the prize-giving ceremony, players and spectators then returned to Durham for an evening at the Durham University Polo Ball, turn to the Sidelines pages for social images from the evening. The thrilling standard of play reflected a tremendous year of growth for the Durham University Polo Club, who have broken membership and performance records both on and off the pitch. Durham Invitational Polo Tournament Results: 1st: Exeter University Polo Club (Zac Campbell-Breeden, Finn Campbell-Breeden Waleed Bukhari & Pablo Camprubí) 2nd: University of Nottingham Polo Club (Ryan Hutchinson, Anna Kinge Annabel de Jong & Oliver Beyrich) 3rd: Durham University Polo Club (Henry Morris, Cecile Tuesley, George Simms & Martin Teo) 4th: University of London Polo Club (Nachi Az, Lea Duquenne, Yash Sharma & Suryaveer Bali) For Youth polo dates, please turn to our What’s On pages
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Military
A Round-Up of Military Polo Action
Royal Air Force Polo Association Sponsors Day
Photograph by Corporal Nick Egan
Saturday 18 June saw RAF Polo join forces with August and Masraf London hosting a Sponsors Day at Ham Polo Club to raise funds to develop the skills of the next generation of RAF polo players. After a drinks reception and three course lunch, the polo match got underway between the RAF team, sponsored by Masraf London, and the Ham team, sponsored by August. The teams battled it out over four chukkas; it was nail-bitingly close throughout and the end-to-end action could easily have gone either way. After a great exhibition of polo to an audience that was largely new to the sport, the final score was Masraf RAF 7-6½ to August Ham. The Royal Air Force Polo Association are incredibly grateful to Ham Polo Club for being such outstanding hosts and for their continued support to RAF Polo and a huge thank you to their two main sponsors. August offer a professionally managed coownership model for holiday homes www.augustcollection.co.uk Masraf London is a management company offering commercial and financial services in Europe, Middle East, and Africa www.masraflondon.com Most RAF Polo players do not come from a polo playing background; indeed some have never sat on a horse before trying this sport! If it not for the sporting ethos the RAF upholds, many would never have dreamed of trying polo or have been able to afford it. It is events such as this that help RAF Polo to continue the journey, making polo truly inclusive; accessible to all ages, ranks and job titles. RAF Polo currently have polo playing pilots,
Masraf RAF defeated August Ham
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Inter Regimental Polo
The United Services Cup teams, US Military & Armed Forces Polo
The Queen’s Royal Hussars have proved best at Inter Regimental Polo for the second year in succession. This year they overwhelmed The Royal Air Force 8-1½ at Guards Polo Club to win the oldest polo trophy still played for in the UK. The Hussars team delivered strong play throughout all four chukkas and some excellent team-work ensured they were 4-1½ up at half-time. Brigadier Nick Cowley, the youngest Brigadier in the British Army, was always in the right place to push the 44
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Hussars team forward and some great runs from Capt Henry Amor ensured the Army team were in control from the first whistle. Such four-man play resulted in Capt Jamie Fry receiving the magnificent trophy, which was first played for in 1871, from Air Commodore Tim Brown, Director of the Armed Forces Polo Association. The final score however does not do justice to the RAF team, who were making their debut in this Inter Regimental final. Officer Cadet Jonathan Perry, who was
playing his own ponies, worked tirelessly under a scorching sun to keep the Air Force team in contention and all four RAF players continued to battle until the final whistle. Sadly luck was not on their side on Sunday on The Duke’s Ground. The RAF players did not go home empty handed though as the Pringle Cup, originally donated by Major Jack Pringle of the 8th Hussars who dedicated his life to military polo after serving in the Second World War, was presented to the RAF’s Wing Commander Ed Whitechurch. www.polotimes.co.uk
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Sandy & Mike Warren, Ross Byrne
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Paul Sweeney Memorial Final; Ash Farm Polo Club; Sunday 20 February
Record Breaking Final’s Day The Paul Sweeney Memorial was founded by Lesley, Charlotte and Georgia Sweeney in memory of Paul Sweeney after his unexpected death in 2009 at just 48-years-old in order to keep his spirit and legacy alive. Each year, the tournament attracts a number of players and spectators, gathering at Ash Farm Polo Club to cheer The Woodward Inter Regimental Polo Teams, The Queens Royal Hussars & The RAF Pete & George on the finalists. This year saw a record number of teams and after a two-year postponement due to Covid-19, The other trophy of this game wasthe grandstands Hussars’ The Hon William Cecil. Although wereLtpacked. Twelve Oaks managed to the Forbes-Cockell Award, for the unique he had a stand-out including stave off a last-minute attempt bygame, Rosina to claim scoring the title moment of the match. Played in memory the final goal of the match, the Lieutenant’s andof took a 14-12 victory. Major Iain Forbes-Cockell, his daughters, unceremonious bucking off in front of the Photography by AntoniainBullrich Annabel and Emma, presented the prize, grandstand the first 30 seconds of the donated by La Martina. It went to the match won him this trophy!
Military
Earlier in the day a visiting US Military Team won The United Services Cup, played as part of the three-match Chapple Cup Series. Their opponents, the Armed Forces Polo Association Charlie might have lost theSimpson day at &Guards Polo Club, Wheeler but they wonJade theLouise Series, 2-1. The Inter Regimental Polo Teams: The Queen’s Royal Hussars (3): Brigadier Nick Cowley (0), Lt The Hon William Cecil (0), Capt Jamie Fry (1) & Capt Henry Armor (2) The Royal Air Force (1): Squadron Leader Ellie Hoogewerth (0), Wing Commander Vicky Woodhead (0), Officer Cadet Jonathan Perry (1) & Wing Commander Ed Whitechurch (0) The United Services Cup Teams: US Military (2): Capt Byles (0), Lt Col Peterson (0), Petty Officer Jenkins (1) & Private Coleman (1) Armed Forces Polo Association (1): Georgia Sweeney & Gemma Byrne Commander Dean Bassett RN (0), Surgeon Commander Harry Rourke RNR (0), Major William Mawby RY (0) & Lt Hector Fair KRH (1)
CPPC vs AFPA
On Antony Saturday 25 June CPPC went headOlivia Whittle & Lisa Knight Frankie & Alex
Issy Litvak & Libby Connaughton
CPPC vs AFPA Teams: CPPC (1): Louisa Godwin (-1), William Tobin (0), Caspar West (1) & Mark Hayden-Kellard (1) Armed Forces Polo Association (1): Sqn Ldr Ellie Hoogewerf (0), Wg Cdr EdNymans, Whitechurch (0), Harry Applegate, Anton Charlie Graham, Issy LitvakMaj & IssyWilliam LangrishMawby (0) & Lt Hector Fair (1)
Mary Kelly
Photograph by Tom Reynolds
to head with the UK Armed Forces Polo Association (AFPA) at Cirencester Park Polo Club. In the end, CPPC took the win, 6-4, with The ‘Flagon’ presented by Sir Francis Richards (President of the Gloucestershire SSAFA)
CPPC defeated AFPA, 6-4 in The Flagon
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The Rundle Cup
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his year’s Rundle Cup at Tedworth Park Polo Club certainly was a tremendously busy, energetic hot one, both on and off the pitch. Circa 6,000 people plus came through the gates on what was a wonderful summer day for the amazing polo action. The Fisher ground was centre stage with four polo matches, a jockey’s race, and parachute display from the REME Lightning Bolts and Royal Navy Raiders. Pitch side again
was very busy indeed with a buzz and excitement around the British Polo Gin bars keeping everyone hydrated with their wonderful range of gin and Pimm’s and the CFA shopping village to enthuse the best of shoppers! It was a wonderful sight to see so many people entertaining friends, family, colleagues, and associates for this prestigious event, given we are living in the next phase of pandemic Covid life. The Tedworth Park team, led by Rundle Cup organiser Lolly
Stanhope-White, saw months of hard work come to fruition as the crowds flooded in, the champagne glasses in the VIP Hospitality were topped up, and the crowds began to cheer. You could see from the start it was going to be an outstanding Rundle Cup day. Kicking off the excitement was the INSPIRE Foundation Charity match. The INSPIRE Foundation is a unique, Salisbury based charity which raises money for spinal research throughout the UK. Jockeys vs
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Photograph by Michael Berkeley Photography
The 2022 Rundle Cup sponsored by Palantir
OCdt Jonty Barlow on the ball for UKAFPA against the US Military
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The Rundle Cup
Military
Photograph by Peter Meade Photograph
event riders, who are all masters in their own technical equestrian disciplines, becoming polo players – what could possibly go wrong? Nothing it seems as I believe a newfound addition may have just been started! Even I got a run out in this match looking after the Quilter Cheviot Eventers, given I qualify having broken my back in
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The Army, winners of The 2022 Rundle Cup, sponsored by Palantir
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2018 and my neck some 12 years ago. (Please note only one of these injuries was caused on the polo field). It certainly wasn’t my day to lift the plate, despite a huge effort from the team. The Bayliss and Harding Jockeys were just better polo players on the day – we will see you on the field again for a re match next year! Disclaimer: Tedworth Park Polo Club accept no responsibility for you now quitting your equestrian discipline and taking up playing polo. With back-to-back action, we went straight into The Heroes Cup Match, where Peter O’Rourke’s Strategic Shipping Heroes team went head-to-head with the Military Veterans team. When the Heroes team was first created who would have said back then that one of the players would now be a Ladies International polo player! Fran Townend, who is lucky to have kept her life after a life changing road traffic accident, has gone from playing in the Ladies International for England in Argentina to the Fisher ground at Tedworth Park in literally a matter of months. The Heroes and Veterans alike are magnificent, brave, and awe-inspiring players and are being well supported by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust and the Invictus Games Foundation. By 2pm the main Fisher ground was bulging at the seams with huge crowds in readiness for The Indian Cavalry Officers (ICOA) Trophy. We were delighted to welcome the US Military polo team who showed incredible fighting skills this side of the pond against the UK Armed Forces Polo Association. It was a close call how this game was going to go with even sides on handicap. Captain Paddy Selfe, having spent the last seven months on tour in Iraq, The Rundle Cup dates back to 1910 and was originally played for in Malta
after only four weeks back in the saddle here in the UK, showed that it is just like riding a bike! The skills and prowess leading his team of players was sensational and they all together put on an incredible display to whip up the excitement from the crowds. Lt. Col. Simon Ledger also entertained the crowds with his epic stand up commentary! He really does get the polo party started hours before The Rundle Cup Afterparty danced the night away. The match was end-to-end with quick, sharp and accurate play with air shots, face shots and perfect dream shots as the ball went high and constantly though the goal posts for both sides gripping the crowds. They both took it to the wire, but the UK came out the victors with 5 goals to the US 4. As the Americans would say “Jeez that was close!” Most Valuable Player for the ICOA Trophy, presented by Horris Hill School, was awarded to Major Will Mawby and the Polo Times Best Playing Pony rug was awarded to Pico Blanco from Druids Lodge Polo Club, to read more out Pico Blanco, please turn to the Pony Power pages. For the main event, The Rundle Cup match sponsored by Palantir, it was certainly set up to be sizzling on the number one ground. The annual skirmish between the Army and the Navy was first played in 1910 in Malta. And temperatures were getting as hot as they probably were when it was played in the Mediterranean as the Army side took control and detonated the ball from the first line out. They both fought hard but as the Navy defended, the Army just took it and said thanks very much! The brand-new Army team were like Exocet missiles with the young, new blood of the team showing they are going to be a force to be reckoned with. Whatever tactic the Navy tried, the Army had an answer for it and replied with full force leaving the Navy Polo Times, August 2022
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The Rundle Cup
Photograph by Michael Berkeley Photography
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The Heroes Cup Teams: Strategic Shipping Heroes (-4): Vicky Adams (-2), Elaine Corner (-1), Fran Townend (-1) & Peter Hunter (0) The Veterans (-5): Richard Dilworth (-2), Lucinda Barker (-2), Giles Hadland (-1) & Andrew Speight (0) The Indian Cavalry Officers (ICOA) Trophy Teams: US Military Polo Team (2): Lieutenant Colonel Amos Peterson (0), Captain Beth Byles (0), Petty Office 2 Alex Jenkins (1) & Private First Class Zackary Coleman (1) UK Armed Forces Polo Association (2): Tpr Conor Beaukes HCMR (-1), OCDT Jonty Barlow (1), Maj Will Mawby (0) & Captain Paddy Selfe (2) The Rundle Cup Teams: Army Team: Captain Will Young (-1), Rfn Bob Santrian (0), Lt Col Barney Jacques-Grey (0) & Lt Hector Fair (1) Royal Navy Senior Squad: Commodore Dean Bassett CBE (0), Surgeon Captain Harry Rourke (0), Commander Steve Spiller (0) & Lieutenant Steve Worsley (-1)
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Jockey Oisin Murphy winning the INSPIRE Foundation pony dash on Tedworth Park Argentine mare, Juicy
questioning what they could do. As such the Army kept driving forwards leaving the Navy team retreating flustered and bothered. By the end of the second chukka the Army were just digging deeper and deeper putting 7 goals through the post to the Navy’s 1½. Was this already sink or swim for the Navy? The Navy re-grouped at half-time and came out for their third chukka with more determination, but again there seemed to be a force field between their goal posts. It wasn’t the Navy’s day as phenomenal entertaining play came from all Army players including Barney Jacques-Gray who last played on Rundle Cup day some 20 years ago. In the last chukka when the final bell rang the Army outgunned, outplayed, and outwitted the Navy to leave a final score of the day in record double figures to the Army team, 10-3½. The Club would like to thank our main sponsor Palantir. The Most Valuable Player award, sponsored by Forensic Risk Alliance, was won by Lt. Hector Fair and the Best Playing Pony, sponsored by Gore, was presented to Kipper, owned by Grant Collect.
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Women’s Polo
International Ladies British&High Home Goal Championship
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Ladies British High Goal Championship
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AM Polo CT Most Valuable Player, Candelaria Fernández Araujo on the ball, with Nina Clarkin in pursuit
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M Polo CT and Semper Anticus had already met in the qualifying stages of The Ladies British High Goal Championship, with AM Polo CT asserting their dominance and a 6-4 win, would the outcome be the same on Final day for The Cowdray Rosebowl? AM Polo CT opened the anticipated Final on back-to-back goals from the field from Candelaria Fernandez Araujo and
Milly Hine to establish an early lead, but Semper Anticus’ sister act of Tamara Fox and Nina Clarkin managed to tie the scores 2-2. AM Polo CT’s Hine and Azucena Uranga each found the goal in the third chukka with an effective defensive effort contributing to their 4-2 lead entering half time, leaving them just two chukkas away from the undefeated run in the tournament. Semper Anticus’ Milly Hine singlehandedly produced a spectacular three-
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goal run to extend AM Polo CT’s lead, but the experienced and unflappable Clarkin found the posts twice more to bring Semper Anticus back within reach, 7-4. Semper Anticus’ offense came to life once more as back-to-back goals from Clarkin were complimented by another from Fox to bring Semper Anticus to within one goal of victory, but unfortunately time ran out for Semper Anticus as AM Polo CT ran out the winners, 8-7.
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Mosqueta, played by Milly Hine
Candelaria Fernández Araujo
AM Polo CT, winners of The British Ladies High Goal Championship for the Cowdray Rosebowl
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entire first half, while Semper Anticus took a narrow lead, 2-0. After the break, Lottie Lamacraft scored from the 30 yard line to score the first goal for Coombe Place and with Semper Anticus unable to regain their two goal lead, the two sides entered the last chukka separated by just one goal. 10 goal Nina Clarkin shot the goal through the posts to increase her side’s lead, which left Coombe Place little time for a comeback and although Semper Anticus’ fouling left opportunities for Coombe Place, they only managed to convert one of these. The low scoring from both sides resulted in a 3-2 win for Semper Anticus and another English trophy in Clarinda Tjia-Dharmadi’s cabinet after an impressive 2022 season.
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he 10-16 goal Ladies British Open Championship forms part of the Hurlingham Polo Association’s Victrix Ludorum series and following their loss earlier in the day to AM Polo CT in the British Ladies High Goal Championship for the Cowdray Rose Bowl, a quick line-up change and regroup saw Semper Anticus take on Coombe Place. Semper Anticus returned with a very similar line-up, with newcomer Chloe Horswell placed into the number 2 position. Semper Anticus’ Lucy Coddington converted a 30yard penalty in the early stages of the match, while Coombe Place were held scoreless throughout the
Semper Anticus, winners of The British Ladies Open Championship
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Coombe Place & Semper Anticus were evenly matched whcih was reflected in the scoreboard
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The British Ladies Open Championship Final Teams
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Kitty, played by Lucy Bowman
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Semper Anticus (16) Chloe Horswell (0) Clarinda Tjia-Dharmadi (1) Lucy Coddington (5) Nina Clarkin (10)
Coombe Place Sophie Kenna Lucy Bowman Kayley Smith Lottie Lamacraft
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OOPS In January of 2022 my intention was to release my educational program in May of 2022. That objective turned out to be a bit overzealous. I am now shooting for a release date of July/August 2022 The final product should contain five primary books of approximately one hundred pages each, i.e., an Introduction Book, a Riding Book, a hitting Book, a Strategy Book, and a Course Outline Book. Additionally, there will be approximately twenty-five booklets consisting of about ten pages each, detailing:
Hitting, A booklet for each of the twelve shots used in the game, another on: dribbling, another on turning the ball, another on gripping the mallet handle, another on the plane of swing, another on the hitting spot, etc.
Plane of swing equals a sheet of glass
Riding, One riding booklet details: collecting the horse’s body and stride, another accelerating, another decelerating, another changing direction by way of turning, and another changing direction by way of a lateral move), etc.
Strategy, there is a booklet for each of the positions; with each dealing with the offense and the defense perspectives of that position. There is another booklet on the throw in, another on the hit in, and another on set plays, etc.
The Throw in Weight on inner side of feet, (big toe) CORRECT
Weight on lateral side of foot (little toe) WRONG
Additionally, there will approximately twenty-five videos demonstrating what is described in each of the booklets. Each video will be approximately five-minutes-long.
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Height: 15.3hh Age: Eight-years-old Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Owned and played by: Owned by Druids Lodge Polo and played by Amos Peterson Tournament: The Indian Cavalry Officers Association Trophy on Rundle Cup Day Where is he from/breeding? He is an English Thoroughbred by Captain Gerrard out of Villa del Sol, ‘The Boys So Sharp’ is his racing name. He did his first polo training with Laura Elliott, who gave him his polo name. We have a brother of his by the same stallion who is also very popular. How long have you had him? We’ve had him for two years.
to improve, he’s more consistent and easier than ever before.
Does he have any special quirks? He’s a nibbler!
What are his strengths? He has great balance, a really comfortable hitting platform and a decent turn of speed.
Has he won any other Best Playing Pony Awards? This is his first
Describe him in three words? Full of character.
How has he gone this season? This is his second full season and he is continuing
What are your plans for him in the future? To keep helping him improve, so he can be enjoyed by more people.
Pire Blancanieves Height: 15.3 hh Age: 13-years-old Colour: Grey Sex: Mare Owned and played by: Owned by David Stirling and played by Jose Araya Tournament: Indian Empire Shield at Guards Polo Club Photograph by ©www.imagesofpolo.com
Where is she from/breeding? She’s from Pepe Araya’s breeding How long have you had her? This is her first season with me since we bred and played her when she was young What are her strengths? Amazing mouth, very good sides, fast. She’s complete. How has she gone this season? She has been performing incredibly well in every tournament. Has she won any other Best Playing Pony Awards? Yes, she won BPP in The Gold Cup in 2018
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What are your plans for her in the future? Hopefully keep playing her haha!
Describe her in three words? An amazing mare.
Does she have any special quirks? Not really.
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Dr.med. Andreas Krüger is a Swiss board orthopaedic and trauma surgeon in Zurich, who specialises in knee and shoulder surgery. Andi is a second generation of tournament doctors for equine sports, known as Polodoc since 2013
Extreme Cold for Extreme Performance Cryotherapy: Recovery at -110° C In the hot summer days, everybody is looking for the shade to cool down after physical exercise and limit the sweat pouring out of their bodies. Water and ice cooling as we know it as a treatment for swollen and injured horses’ legs can be very helpful and its effect is proven in animals. Huge amounts of research were undertaken to optimise its effects in the human body on inflammation and recovery sustained during injury and training. Massive data collections are now available to calculate the optimal individual therapy to come back stronger and recover better. Even pushing the limits is possible when cryotherapy is used prior to peak performance.
Stimulation Therapy in the Cryochamber
Pain elimination, prevention of development of pain memory and accelerated reduction of inflammation, results in: • timely elimination of reflexive muscular inactivation • prevention of longer pain and inflammation – induced restriction in mobility of the afflicted joints • improvement in local muscular perfusion and with that, muscular metabolism improved recruitment of motor units • decrease in defects in proprioception • prevention of atrophies in the muscle and in the collagenous connective tissue • reduction in the risk of subsequent injuries • reduction of convalescence periods / periods away from training Psychological equilibrium and regulation of sleep behaviour
The Cryodukt (www.cryodukt.ch) cold experience begins with a continuous cold adjustment in the two anterooms at -10°C and -60°C and the actual application takes place at -110°C
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When to Use •
Technical Details
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Whole-body cold therapy in short-term treatment will bring a long-term effect. Immediately after the whole-body cryotherapy, endorphins are released which create a spontaneous enthusiasm. The dry cold stimulates the entire body, triggering physical and hormonal reactions. After leaving the cold chamber, an increase of well-being and good mood may reflect in vitality and satisfaction. Long-term positive effects can be triggered with
repeated use. Professional tennis, rugby and football clubs all over the globe use this in their daily routine.
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Contusions (bruises) and effusions in the musculature (with reflexive and/or sudden inhibition of muscular activity) Contusions near the joints, distortions (with tendon overstretching) and inflammatory joint processes (with reflexive as well as sudden inhibition of muscular activity) Painful tendon attachments (with accompanying inflammatory processes)
Cryo Chamber for Well-being Recharge the coolness; the power of the cold can improve performance and gain more well-being and vitality. Whether it is about strengthening the immune system, improving complexion, sleep hygiene or supporting weight control.
Sport & Fitness: Extreme Cold for Extreme Performance Whole-body cryotherapy in the cold chamber improves athletic performance, top athletes have been using it for a long time. It accelerates regeneration after training or sporting exertion, so that both professionals and occasional athletes can enjoy increased performance, training optimisation, oxygen saturation of the muscles, pain treatment and more focus. Experiences from cold research in sport, fitness and competitive sport state a shortening of the regeneration time in the event of injuries Faster recovery time after exercise, a reduction of the risk of injury as it is also suitable as accompanying therapy for sports injuries. An increase of possible peak performance is achieved with a reduction of sore muscles and muscle overstimulation
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detailed anamnesis. The time of application is influenced by gender, age, body size, weight, skin type and the area of application. Basically, the application times are three minutes. As cryotherapy has been used safely for over 30 years in close cooperation with doctors and specialists, a team of medical experts is in the background.
How Do You Dress in the Cold Room? During the application, you wear short sportswear or swimwear (important: women’s bikini or bra, but no bathing suit!) Sensitive parts of the body are protected with a face mask, earmuffs, gloves, socks and chamber shoes.
Individualized Visit Planning Through App RemediCool Whole-body cold therapy in short-term treatment will bring a long-term effect
The cold stimulus immediately activates selfregulation, self-repair and self-healing. Acute and chronic pain are significantly reduced due to the increased blood flow and oxygen supply. The blood circulation is stimulated, and the local metabolic rate improves. The psyche is also happy, because released endorphins and serotonin brighten the mood. Whole body therapy can help reduce swelling and inflammation and significantly improved performance is made possible.
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Positive support for rheumatic diseases with reduced joint swelling with a combined natural pain relief for acute & chronic pain. Some impact as accompanying treatment for burnout and depressive moods as well as a strengthening of the immune system is possible. The vascular stimulation can also have an anti-inflammatory effect.
Cryotherapy has long been a beauty and anti-ageing trend among media and sports stars. Collagen production increases when exposed to the cold, thus ensuring freshness. In addition, every walk in the cold chamber supports your weight management, because the body burns a lot of calories about 400kcal, which ultimately promotes more effective weight loss.
In addition to a noticeable, spontaneous feeling of well-being after your whole-body cold application, you can also see success in symptoms of fatigue and sleep promotion. Your body can restore its natural rhythm and reduce stress. Sleep habits are improved and the mood is more positive. You feel powerful, full of energy and ready to take on the world.
What Happens with Cryotherapy?
In order to keep its core body temperature at 37°C, the body boosts its metabolism. The skin surface temperature drops by approx. 15°C). The body activates its protective mechanism and produces heat, and the release of endorphins creates a feeling of happiness. This also provides energy, focus and promotes calorie consumption. The body’s own defence system is activated and detoxification is stimulated. Blood flow and the production of collagen increases, and the production of new cells is stimulated. The body releases hormones and enzymes into the bloodstream to aid regeneration.
How Long Does the Cold Application Last? An individual cold training will be developed, based on the personal physiological data
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The application time is calculated individually to the second for each user by the RemediCool software based on a
With the certified software from RemediCool, the general applicability of a cold therapy is determined for the user. The blood pressure is also measured. An individual cold training will be developed, based on the personal physiological data (such as skin type, training level, gender and BMI). Combined with the thermal perception before and during the first application at -110°C, an ideal application time taking the goals into account can be calculated. The cold experience begins with a continuous cold adjustment in the two anterooms at -10°C and -60°C and the actual application takes place at -110°C. A trained full-body cold coach will accompany the participant throughout the application. Of course, the application can be interrupted at any time and the chamber can be exited.
FAQs
Q: Can you get a cold from cryotherapy, what are the possible side effects after treatment? A: It’s impossible to catch a cold during treatment. However, the immune system is stimulated. Most likely, regular users are generally much less susceptible to colds. It will give the user an energy boost or fatigue (from detox). Headaches due to detox is possible. Q: How often can I repeat the application? A: You can go into the cold chamber every day. The recommended repetition of the application is calculated individually by the RemediCool software together with the optimal application time for each user.
For more information on Polodoc contact Andreas Krüger at drmedkrueger@gmail.com or www.polodoc.ch
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Natalie Willcock is a movement science expert with over twenty years of experience in teaching Classical Pilates, Gyrotonic and Yoga. Natalie has a keen interest in the anatomy and physiology of the human body. She is currently in her third year at university studying for a Master’s degree in Osteopathic Medicine
Get Back to Your Core Improve posture, flexibility & balance These exercises target the abdominal muscles whilst warming up the entire body. The starting position is supine (on your back) on a mat. If lifting the head causes discomfort in the neck, rest it back down onto the mat and try the exercise with the head and shoulders supported on the mat. If choosing to keep the head down, then limit the amount you take the legs away from your body to avoid an anterior tilt of the pelvis or putting any strain on your lower back and abdominal area.
flexibility. Inhale as you change the positions of your legs and exhale as you draw the opposite leg in toward you. Perform eight to 10 repetitions with pointed feet (plantar flexion), and then eight to 10 repetitions with flexed feet (dorsiflexion).
Single Leg Stretch
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Lie on your back with your knees pulled into your chest. Maintain a deep scoop in your lower abdominals as you lengthen one leg away from you. Hold the opposite leg at the shin (or knee) whilst keeping the knee bent and at a ninety-degree angle. Inhale to change legs (switch positions of your legs) keeping the legs parallel and in line with the hips. Perform eight to 10 repetitions with pointed feet and then another eight to 10 with flexed feet.
Double Straight Leg Stretch
Place both hands behind your head and extend both legs away from your body and have a sense of wrapping the legs around pressing the heels together in slight external rotation. Inhale to prepare. Exhale, engaging the deepest lower abdominals to perform a small posterior pelvic tilt whilst bringing both legs closer to you. Perform 10 repetitions.
Double Leg Stretch
Bring both knees in towards your chest placing the hands on your shins or ankles. Inhale and extend both arms alongside your ears as you lengthen the legs away from you keeping the legs straight and the abdominals scooped into your spine. Hold your breath as you circle your arms out to the sides, keeping them shoulder height. Exhale to engage your lower abdominals and then bring your legs and arms back to the starting position. Perform five repetitions.
Single Straight Leg Stretch
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and chest off the floor (make sure you allow the strength of your abdominals to do the work and not by pulling your head forwards). Draw one knee in toward you and lengthen the other leg away (as performed with the single-leg stretch). Rotate to spiral your upper body and aim to bring the opposite elbow toward the bent knee. Inhale as the knees pass each other and exhale as you bring the opposite knee into your chest whilst rotating the upper body. Opposite elbow to the knee. Keep the legs parallel and in line with the hips. Perform eight to 10 repetitions with pointed feet, and then eight to 10 with flexed feet.
Bent Knee Fallouts
Lie on the floor with your knees bent and feet parallel and hip-width apart. Inhale to breathe into the back and the sides of your rib cage concentrating on keeping the abdominals scooping and lengthening, exhale and allow one leg to fall outwards in a controlled movement. You should feel a connection in the lower abdominals on the opposing side as the knee falls out. Keep the pelvis stable and allow the abdominals to connect even more on the inhale to return the leg to the starting position. Repeat four to eight times on each side (alternating each leg).
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Single Leg Raise
Starting position as before with arms by the side. Inhale slowly and connect your abdominals and let one leg float up off the floor, keeping the leg at a ninety-degree angle. Hold for two counts and gradually lower the leg and foot to the floor with control on the exhalation. Repeat the sequence 10 times alternating on each leg.
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Lie supine as with the previous two exercises with arms by the side and feet hip-width apart. Inhale, to prepare your abdominals, and slide one leg away as you lengthen the opposite arm behind (level with your ears) without allowing the shoulders to lift and lose contact with the floor. Hold for two counts and as you exhale return the arm and opposite leg to
the starting position. Repeat the exercise five times on each side alternating every time. Having strong abdominal muscles is very important as it helps you maintain stability and balance, as well as making it easier to perform and perfect your movements on and off your horse. Weak abdominal muscles can lead to poor posture, fatigue and more susceptibility to injury.
Contact Natalie on 07887646228 or Instagram @yoganatayoga Disclaimer: As with any form of exercise if you experience discomfort, pain or shortness of breath STOP and consult a physician
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India Parker-Smith is the founder and owner of Chukka Wellness which provides the leading training and movement methodology designed for the equestrian athlete to enhance suppleness, stability and strength in the saddle. India is a Personal Trainer who offers online and offline fitness training designed to elevate the well-being of the equestrian athlete. Using her knowledge of seven years she has created a series of masterclasses, a virtual membership hub and online training programmes all designed to complement the equestrian’s health and wellness both in and out of the saddle. You will find more information on India’s services on her website www.chukkawellness.co.uk and Instagram page @chukka_wellness
Chukka Wellness ‘How To’ Tutorials Glute Bridge & Superman Pose We continue with our ‘how to’ series focusing on the Glute Bridge and the Superman Pose. You may be a ‘keen bean’ exerciser but are you sure your technique is correct? If it’s
not you may be doing more damage to your body than good. Hence why we created this ‘how to’ series to educate riders on the basics of simple but effective exercises.
We will be looking at the dos and don’ts of the Glute Bridge and Superman Pose with British polo player, Tommy Severn.
Glute Bridge/Hip Thrusts
This exercise is very useful in a warm-up routine as it activates the posterior chain muscles and fires up the Glutes improving control in the saddle when you are in rising canter, ride offs and rotating. By activating the posterior chain you are also helping to strengthen the muscles surrounding the back region which in turn takes pressure off the lower back. Photography by Chukka Wellness
Don’t • Avoid overextending through the lower back as you raise the hips • Don’t place the feet too far away from your hips as this activates the hamstrings more than the glutes • Avoid letting the knees fall in or out as the hips raise and lower • Avoid thrusting the hips up and down as this puts a lot of pressure on the lower back
Don’t overextend through the lower back
Do • Keep the core engaged during the movement • Ensure feet are hip width apart • Push up through the heels and not the toes • Roll the vertebrae up off the mat one at a time in a controlled movement as you raise the hips and reverse this movement during the lowering phase. Try 3-4 sets of 12-15 reps
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The correct Glute Bridge/Hip Thrusts position
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Superman Pose
We have mentioned this exercise numerous times in our articles as it is an essential movement for riders. Not only does it activate the muscles, improve joint stability, engage the core muscles but improves balance. Despite being a simple movement there are a few common mistakes people make.
Do • Ensure your wrist is directly under the shoulder and your knee is directly under your hip • Engage your core to maintain control during the movement and to protect the back • Fully extend the back leg out keeping the foot in line with your hips • Stabilise through the planted shoulder blade and focus on raising your body up towards the sky as opposed to sinking down into the mat Note: You can focus on holding this movement or add some leg pulses in, or crunching the elbow to the knee underneath your stomach.
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Don’t • Avoid collapsing through your planted hip and shoulder • Don’t raise the back leg too high as this will unbalance you • Don’t arch the lower spine to avoid injury in the back • Avoid over rotating the raised leg outwards as this will unbalance you and put pressure on the wrist
Tommy Severn demonstrates how not to do the Superman Pose
The correct Superman Pose
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Pam Manku & Jamie Hayward
Roger Carlsson
Freddie & Allegra Stisted
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Charles Stisted Charity Shoot; Wednesday 22 June; Guards Polo Club
£55,000 Raised for Military Charities
The Scots Guards was one of the beneficiary charities
The annual Charles Stisted Charity Shoot was created in 2012 to honour Guards Polo Club’s former CEO, Charles Stisted. This year 22 teams took part in the clay shoot which was managed by E.J. Churchill and saw the teams visit five drives set across Flemish Farm and for the first time ever, the Deer Park in Windsor Great Park. A quick break for elevenses by The Copper Horse was followed by a charity auction and lunch at the Clubhouse, with £55,000 for the military charities The Household Cavalry Foundation and The Scots Guards. The winning team was ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ with 503 (Gary Short, Andrew Brady, Chris Brown and Simon Ford), the Best Lady Shot went to Michelle Short (Team Secret Weapon), the Best Male Shot went to Jack Graham Lindsey (Team Mark Lindsey) and Glorious 12’s went to AFB2 (Clive Reid, Luke Reid, Paul Knightley and Trevor Kearney). Photography by ©www.imagesofpolo.com
Charles Cadogan & Charlie Wooldridge
Peter Phillips & Clive Reid
Brian Stein Ali Walker & Melissa Stisted 22 teams took part in the clay shoot
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Elevenses by The Copper Horse
Saskia Meadows, Adam Davies & Victoria Tetley
Ché Burnett & Anna Jacob
Sofi Buzzard & Henry Henshall
Michael Lewis & Ellie Dyer-Brown
Alexa Theinert
Durham University Polo Ball, Thursday 23 June; Beamish Hall Hotel
Durham’s Bi-Annual Ball
Cecile Tuesley, Hamza Ali Hakeem & Suryaveer Bali
Following the invitational tournament earlier in the day, spectators and players alike returned to Durham to join members and their guests for an evening at the biannual Durham University Polo Ball. Set in the Winter Gardens at Beamish Hall Hotel, attendees received the committee’s traditional welcome: meeting and having their picture taken with two polo ponies, who had travelled up from Thoresby Park Polo Club for the occasion. After indulging in a sparkling reception and playing croquet and boules on the hotel grounds, guests were then treated to a seasonal three-course meal in a room decorated with roses to celebrate the Summer theme. This preceded a raffle and auction, where prizes included polo lessons and shooting packages, before the event concluded with guests engaging in a rodeo bull competition and dancing into the early hours to performances from the Durham-based band Orchard Thieves and DJ Francois Miravalls. Photography by Callum Loveless @shot.by.cal
Waleed Bukhari & Georgina Cowen
Anna Reynolds & Harriet Lax
Jedediah Potter, Antigone Cowan-Taylor, Amelie Dwyer & Lara Thomas
Alexandra Jackson, Xavier Osei-Owusu & Jack Goaman
Xavier Osei-Owusu & Tabitha Bennet
Poppy Ainslie, Bryn Jones & Elisabeth Roughton
Jamie Morrison
Laurent Feniou, Carine Feniou, Victoria Ballesteros & Simon Arber
Bettina Bahlsen & Clare Mountbatten, Marchioness of Milford Haven
The Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup; Wednesday 6 July; Guards Polo Club
Right Royal Fundraiser The Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup at Guards Polo Club raised awareness and funds for ten charities supported by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge – SHOUT, The Foundling Museum, Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust, London’s Air Ambulance, Mountain Rescue England and Wales, The Anna Freud Centre, Family Action, The Forward Trust, East Anglia Children’s Hospice (EACH) and The Passage. The Duke of Cambridge took to the polo field at Guards Polo Club, with The Duchess of Cambridge presenting the prizes, turn to our Reports page to read more about the action on the field. Brian Stein & Plattina Tong
Henry Brett
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Karl Ude Martinez
Angelo & Pancho with Karina Audeh
Pauli Roberts
Heather Porter & James Turner
George Mountbatten, Marquess of Milford Haven
Philipp Mosimann
Ben Vestey
Tedworth Park Polo Club Director Brigadier (Retd) Justin Stanhope-White Air Commodore Tim Brown & Dan Coleman
Dai Harris, Dave Roberston & Loz Lee
Jack McClements & James Bell
The Rundle Cup; Saturday 9 July; Tedworth Park Polo Club
Record-Breaking Rundle Cup The Rundle Cup sponsored by Palantir saw approximately 6,000 people stream through the gates at Tedworth Park Polo Club on Saturday 9 July for a day of polo-filled fun, bathed in the most glorious of sunshine. Every year, this fantastic event manages to combine the perfect blend of polo, atmosphere and weather with everything from polo to jockey races and parachute displays, to read more about the results from the four polo matches, turn to our Military Polo pages. Excitingly, 2022 saw the return of The Rundle Cup After Party, which allowed guests to extend their enjoyment into the evening, with British Polo Gin making sure everyone’s thirst was suitably quenched. We can’t wait for 2023! Maj Will Mawby & Nick Hine
Jo Lee, Mel Robertson, Tamsin Oatley, Roz Harris & Liv Ness
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Henry, Amy & Evelyn Mawby
Toby Williams, Lauren Oliver, Rich Hine, Rosabee Hine, Will Bunker & Piers Dickinson
Rfn Bobby Santrian
Shanie Foo, Harriet Dunn, Rob Watson & Jess Ellison
The Royal Navy Raiders
Alex Robertson, Matt Evetts & Jess Andrews
Eduardo ‘Ruso’ Heguy, Chris Bethell & Pedro Heguy
Will Lucas
Louis & Ned Hine
Karl Ude Martinez & Matt Perry
Cowdray Gold Cup for The British Open Championship; Sunday 17 July; Cowdray Park Polo Club
Park Place Taste Gold
Plattina Tong & Brian Stein
Peter Wright
Lucy Lewis
Following on from Cowdray Park Polo Club’s Ibiza Night on Saturday 16 July, the crowds flocked to the immaculate Lawns Polo Grounds to dig into their sidelines picnics, luxury shopping, live music and spectator competitions including a £250 U.S. Polo Assn clothing token at half-time. Several thousand defied the increasing heat and enjoyed a quintessentially British afternoon, cheering on Park Place in search of their first British Open title and the undefeated Dubai. With world number one on their side and 2021 British Open winner, Louis Hine, the stars aligned for Park Place and they claimed their first Gold Cup title. Celebrations continued in the EFG Lawns Enclosure and at The Goalmouth Bar partygoers danced late into the evening as DJ Simon Horn took to the decks. Photography by ©www.imagesofpolo.com
Ali Albwardy & Emily Pearson
Richard Tyrone with daughter Nancy & Ralph Richardson
Andrey Borodin & Facundo Pieres
Flora Tyrone with newborn, Iris
Francisco Elizalde & Ash Price
Andy & Robyn Hine
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Wichenford Bowl
08/08/22 21/08/22
Budgett Everett Roehampton Cup Kingscote Cup
28/07/22 07/08/22 09/08/22 21/08/22 23/08/22 04/09/22
Taunton 4 Goal Dallas 4 Goal
15/08/22 21/08/22 23/08/22 28/08/22
Victrix Ludorum Beaufort Claire Tomlinson Trophy RCBPC Polo Festival Ladies Clé de Peau Beauté Guards Guards Ladies Charity Polo Tournament
12 to 16 12 to 16
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16/08/22 27/08/22
Military Cambridge County CKLG The Adjutant General’s Corps TournaTedworth Park ment
–4 to 1
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Youth Polo Saint Tropez Tedworth Park Cowdray Park
Kids Polo Pony Club Polo Tournament Pony Club Polo Championships
29/07/22 01/08/22 08/08/22 08/08/22 12/08/22 14/08/22
WOMEN’S Cirencester Deauville, Fr Tedworth Park Rutland Rutland Cortium Westcroft Park Ham
Cirencester Women’s Open for The Countess Lilias Cup Ladies Polo Cup WIP Mixed Doubles WIP Ladies Cordoba Cup WIP Ladies Ranksboro Cup WIP Ladies WIP Ladies Ham Ladies
0 to 40
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Quick Question Answer -
to the question posed on our Letters page
A: Facundo Pieres first won The Cowdray Gold Cup in 2009, playing for La Bamba de
Areco alongside Jean-François Decaux, Gonzalito Pieres and Tomás Garbarini Islas.
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UK The below dates have been confirmed by clubs Guards Town & County Championship 4 to 8 The Sommerville Livingstone-LearBeaufort 0 to 6 month Trophy Cirencester The Cirencester NPM Tournament 2 to 6 Black Bears Culham Court Cup 12 Kirtlington Park Summer Cup 2 Cirencester Park The Jack Williams 0 to 4 Cowdray Park Lodsworth Village Cup 0 to 4 Cowdray Park Brecknock Cup 4 to 8 Cowdray Park Midsummer 12 Goal Cup 10 to 12 Binfield Heath De Havilland Chambers Trophy 2 Cambridge County Camplin Cup –4 to 1 Cheshire Auto Finance Online Visitor’s Bowl 0 to 4 Cheshire Black Horse Trophy 0 to 4 Druids Lodge Whippet Trophy 4 to 6 Rutland Gilks Trophy 1 Kirtlington Park Blenheim Cup 0 The Adamas Polo Tournament/ Sum- –2 to 2 White Waltham mer Cup Cowdray Park West Sussex Cup 0 to 6 Kirtlington Park Arlington Cup 2 Cheshire Hollies Farm Shop Trophy 0 to 4 Cheshire CPC Trophy 0 to 4 Cowdray Park Weekend 2 Goal 0 to 2 Kirtlington Park Secretaries Cup 8 Tedworth Park Canada Cup 2 Binfield Heath Chairman’s Cup 4 Rugby The Springhill Bronze 4 Goal 4 Live Financial Harvest Cup Country –4 to –2 & Silver Leys Fair & Dog show 0 to 2 Thoresby Park Summer Tournament White Waltham The Arena Challenge Trophy –2 to 2 Guards The Flemish Farm Trophy 2 to 8 Ballacooiley The Ramsey Crookall Cup –4 to 0 Rugby The Turnock Rogers Cup 2 Goal 2 Kirtlington Park Lousada Trophy 4 Cheshire Indart Cup 0 to 4 Cheshire Harlequins Trophy 0 to 4 Kirtlington Park Autumn Cup 0 Binfield Heath Alpha Suisse Trophy 2 Tedworth Park KRH Cup 4 Tedworth Park Kadugli Cup 0 White Waltham Mountgerald Polo Tournament & BBQ 4 Cowdray Park PSI Trophy 4 to 8 Cowdray Park Park House Cup 0 to 4 Guards The Autumn Nations Trophy 10 to 12 Cowdray Park Selham Trophy 0 to 2 Cheshire Dataframe Solutions Cheshire Bowl 0 to 4 Cheshire CPC Trophy 0 to 4 Kirtlington Park Peagram 50/50 Druids Lodge Forest Edge Rose Bowl 2 to 8 –4 to –2 & Silver Leys Print on Demand Cup 0 to 2 Tedworth Park Polo Captains Trophy 0 Cambridge County Mansfield/NHS –2 to 1 Binfield Heath Polo Manager’s Trophy 0&6 White Waltham Cavalry & London Clubs Tournament –4 to 0 Rutland Ruddles 0 Rutland Sandcliffe –4 White Waltham The Divot Polo Challenge –2 to 2 Cirencester Park The Gouldsmith Bowl 4 to 8 Cowdray Park Farewell Cup 0 to 6 Guards The President’s Trophy 8 to 10
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01462 712444
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Ash Farm Polo Club*
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Barfold Polo Club
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Bawtry Polo Club
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Beaufort Polo Club
01666 880510
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Beverley Polo Club*
01964 544877
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Binfield Heath
01491 411969
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Blueys Polo Club*
07930 323263
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Bramham Polo Academy
07811 993316
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00353 87 6605917
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Burningfold Polo Club
01483 200722
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Cambridge Polo Club*
07711 217004
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01223 812922
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07901 561113
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01244 304602
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Cheshire Polo Club
01948 861020
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Chiltern Polo Club
07973 174542
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Cirencester Park Polo Club
01285 653225
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Cowdray Polo Club
01730 813257
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Curraghmore Polo Club
00353 51 387102
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Dallas Burston Polo Club*
01926 811 111
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Dorset Polo Club
01202 623985
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Druids Lodge Polo Club*
01722 782597
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Dundee and Perth Polo Club*
07831 365 194
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Eastwood Polo Club
07875 743475
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Edgeworth Polo Club
01285 821695
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Edinburgh Polo Club*
07971 072336
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Emsworth Polo Grounds*
01344 883112
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Epsom Polo Club*
07961 232106
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FHM Polo Club*
07778 436468
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Fifield Polo Club*
01628 620061
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Great Trippetts Polo Club
01428 741916
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Guards Polo Club*
01784 434212
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Ham Polo Club
020 8334 0000
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01707 256023
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Home Farm Polo Grounds
07807672120
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Hurtwood Polo Club
01483 272828
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Kirtlington Park Polo Club
01869 350138
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Knepp Castle Polo Club
07920 023639
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Leadenham Polo Club
07429 299026
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01452 864544
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07494 114190
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01279 450637
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07977 224404
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Northern Ireland Polo Club
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Peover Polo Club
07766 016 833
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RAF Cranwell
07739 569491
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01344 885697
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01344 890060
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RMAS Polo Club
07973 174542
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Rugby Polo Club*
01788 817724
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Rutland Polo Club
07772 040668
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07730 060200
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St. Albans Polo Club
07956 017090
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01823 480460
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Toulston Polo Club
07776 234638
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Triskelion Polo Club*
07624 272547
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01276 858545
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01430 875767
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Marketplace In association with Chukkout Polo Livery Polo Livery Available Available for Winter 2022 &/or Spring 2023. Based in the heart of Berkshire with easy access to the Berkshire, the Fifield, Coworth Park, Twelve 1998 10 Stall Scania Back up for oaks, & many more. sale as our new smaller Horsebox is Livery to include: now ready. 10 Stall Scania Horsebox * Big airy stables wonderful truck. Could do with a paint * Turnout - individual/group job to smarten her up a bit but aside * Exercise arena from that she is a great runner! Oakley * Hot Wash coach built and former Richmonds * Solarium International Transporter. Superb build * Industrial washing machine quality and the horses travel brilliantly. * 2 X undercover washboxes Stalled for 10 horses comfortably with On-site transport available. WinterPHONE tack roomEMAIL and external tack lockers. CLUB turnout also available including daily All Ireland Polo Club 00353 01 6896732 dstone@indigo.ie Electric ceiling fans in the horse area checks. Bespoke packages available All England Polo Club Hickstead* 01273 834 315 polo@hickstead.co.uk and cameras. Both rear and side to suitEnd every individual. Please 01462 712444ramps. 636,000 Apsley Polo Club* tobiana.scott@gmail.com miles but a great contact directly Ash Farm Polo Club* for more information. 07799 812739workhorse ashfarmpolo@hotmail.com and has been very well Barfold Club 07778 808853 mborwick@gmail.com Email:Polo dandcequine@gmail.com. looked after mechanically. £16,000. Bawtry Polo Club 01302 773282 info@bawtrypoloclub.co.uk Tel: 07493 160047/ 07516 673447 Tel: 07920 023639
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Rfn Bobby Santrian started riding when he was three-years-old, his father, Lt Commander Bob Santrian (RN), was a member at Taunton Vale Polo Club when Bobby was growing up and it wasn’t long until he started joining in. Bobby swiftly entered the Pony Club polo circuit and went on to win the Subsidiary Final of the Hipwood Junior HPA section. Since joining the Army in 2020 he had to put his polo ambitions on hold. However, the Army has now provided him with the opportunity to rekindle his love with the sport and play with pride for the Army, being the first Rifleman to do so Biggest polo achievements to date? This would have to be playing in the Rundle Cup 2022 and bringing home the Cup for the Army.
Who were/are your favourite teammates? The Army Rundle Cup team, even though we didn’t have much time together, the cohesion made and the banter formed between us was great, no matter what rank.
What is your biggest passion and why? I would have to say that improving my self in any way would be a good passion of my whether it be career or otherwise.
Favourite celebrity? Johnny Depp.
Hardest opponent? When playing in Argentina at 16 goal polo, I was well out of my comfort zone. There were many times when I said to myself “I can’t beat this player” but giving it all, I managed to any way. Which sports do you like outside of polo? I haven’t played much sport outside polo, but Wednesday sports afternoon football is always fun. Favourite film and why? No contest or explanation needed. Hot Fuzz. Favourite song/ album? Dance wiv Me by Dizzee Rascal, always sets a good vibe and can be played at anytime during the night to bring out the moves.
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Favourite hobby outside of polo? I think the gym, as it keeps me healthy and in shape and its always available. Most prized possession? I wouldn’t say I have a prized possession, I’m not a materialistic person in that way.
What is your all time best polo memory? 100 per cent drinking champagne from The Rundle Cup itself and seeing the people who have pushed me to be where I am, friends and family.
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Favourite food/dish? Spaghetti carbonara, I can cook it and it tastes amazing.
Best holiday destination & activity? Argentina! The culture, the food and the parties are set apart from all. Best pony and why? A horse I owned when getting into polo called Carolina. The horse that taught me how to be aggressive in the sport and how to dismount in style. Are you passionately superstitious? I’m not superstitious in anyway, I’ll walk over grates and under ladders just fine. Describe yourself in three words… Always need supervision One thing which would surprise us about you? My dad is a Naval Commando, has played in The Rundle Cup for the Navy and won in 2017, making me and my dad the only father and son to win The Rundle Cup for both sides.
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America's Most Attended Polo Event Returns to Scottsdale November 5th!
Arizona’s Most Beautiful Outdoor Event • Four Polo Matches • Return of Nic Roldan, America's Leading Polo Player • Aspen Valley Polo Club • Arizona Polo Club • Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club • Wales Polo Team • USA Women’s Team • Switzerland Polo Team • World’s Longest Catwalk Fashion Show • Million Dollar Mingle • Prosecco and Popcorn by Harkins Theatres • Canine Couture: A Dog Fashion Show Like No Other Presented by Lugari Pet Salon • Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction & Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Previews • Expanded Charros Lounge • Reserved VIP Seating with Molina Fine Jewelers, Neiman Marcus, Steak 44, and Barrett-Jackson • Sideline Parking • Sanderson Lincoln Black Label Lounge • Return of Riot House DayClub • Grimaldi’s Pizza & Beer Disco • And so much more!
For Tickets or Tables:
CALL 480.423.1414 OR VISIT THEPOLOPARTY.COM
