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Lovelocks Chechnya
Where is he from/breeding? He was bred by Lovelocks Polo Stud out in Argentina. He is by Open Neuva York out of a mare called Grappa Kurni. How long have you had him? I have been playing Chechnya for the last three years in Argentina. He was my best out there, so he came to England this year, he arrived at the end of March. What are his strengths? He is very fast and has a good mouth, he has a big heart and will always give everything.
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Height: 15.1hh Age: Nine-years-old Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Owned and played by: Owned by Charlie Hanbury and played by Tommy Severn Tournament: The Spring Tournament at Guards Polo Club
How has he gone this season? He has gone well this season, he only just arrived and has only played a few games, I’m looking forward to playing him more. Has he won any other Best Playing Pony Awards? No, he hasn’t won any other BPPs.
most of the season. Next year he should be even better. Does he have any special quirks? No special quirks, he is just a classic gelding, and likes a good look at things. Describe him in three words? Fast, gelding, easy.
What are your plans for him in the future? His plans are to stay here and play
Guri Alemana Height: 15.1hh Age: Seven-years-old Colour: Black Sex: Mare Owned and played by: Owned by Sebastian Merlos and played by Santos Merlos Tournament: The La Martina Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother’s Centenary Where is she from/breeding? She is from our breeding project El Guri. Photograph by ©www.imagesofpolo.com
How long have you had her? She was born in El Guri, so we have had her since her birth seven years ago. What are her strengths? Her strengths are the amazing sides that she has and the mouth that she has and that she gives everything on each play. How has she gone this season? She has been amazing in every game. Has she won any other Best Playing Pony Awards? No, this is her first one.
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What are your plans for her in the future? My plans with her are to keep playing her in the high goal.
Does she have any special quirks? She is very sweet, calm and relaxed. Describe her in three words? Super fun mare.
Polo Times, June 2022
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