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Pico Blanco
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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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