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It barely seems conceivable that since writing my foreword last month, the unimaginable has happened – diplomacy has been dismissed and Ukraine, a European sovereign country has been invaded by its neighbour.

Whilst the sanctions imposed on Russia by almost every country in the world, have undoubtedly hit the aggressors hard, equally, however, the fall-out for global economies is already being felt. Prices have rocketed skywards and inflation, (in the UK alone), is the highest it has been for more than three decades. The tragic cost to human life and suffering will never be truly known, nor, Putin’s rationale for starting the war in the first place. Consequently, we must all hope and pray that tensions de-escalate, without further untold tragedy being inflicted.

Looking to the positives of the first two months of 2022, ‘life after COVID’, almost seems within touching distance. Restrictions have all but been removed, and we do seem to be in a place where we have learnt to live with the virus. Testament to this, was the 2022 Snow Polo World Cup in St. Moritz, which welcomed over 22,000 spectators over the three days in late January. Yes, there were stringent checks when entering to ensure compliance, and ultimately, minimise transmission, but this did not deter anyone from attending. In fact, record numbers of spectators, teams and players were in attendance.

Of course, preparation for such an event takes many months in the planning, and as the event’s official media partner, Polo Times witnessed first hand the hard graft and commitment which the chief organisers – Reto Gaudenzi and Jürg Reinger – had to put in during last year; which was at a time when the world was still in lockdown, with no end seemingly in sight. Fortune favours the brave, and in this respect, Reto and Jürg were veritable lions and are to be commended for getting polo back on track.

With spring definitely here, as this issue of Polo Times was going to print, most polo yards are coming out of winter hibernation, ready for the season ahead. I hope you will find there is much to enjoy in this issue – the Knowledge pages in particular, have multiple topics to help ponies, players and teams perform better… who knew how important, (rather than boring), having a ‘routine’ is to your personal well-being and performance?

Keep well and play safe. Nick Hine, Publisher

The Coronation Cup will once more return to Guards Polo Club

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Coronation Cup Returns to Guards

The Hurlingham Polo Association (HPA) has confirmed that the International Coronation Cup match will be played in 2022 after an absence of two years. The HPA confirmed earlier this month that the England Polo Team will play Uruguay on Saturday 23 July 2022 at Guards Polo Club.

This will be the first time that Uruguay has played for this historic trophy which dates back to 1911. However, the visiting team will be captained by a familiar face to British polo fans as high-goal star David ‘Pelon’ Stirling will wear the Captain’s armband on this prestigious day. The game is due to be played at 24-6 goals and the HPA is yet to name its England team Captain or a shortlist for the team.

“After two difficult years for the polo community it is wonderful that we can once again host this showcase event for the England polo team,” said Nick Wiles, Chairman of the HPA. “ I am indebted to the Uruguayan Polo Association and His Excellency César Rodríguez Zavalla, the Uruguayan Ambassador, for their support of this day. It is also fitting that the event will return to its long-standing home of Guards Polo Club, ensuring a great venue and grounds for these leading players.”

HE César Rodríguez Zavalla added: “It is a great honour for Uruguay to play for this historic trophy. Having just qualified for the 14 Goal World Championships, due to be played in America in October, this is a very exciting year for my country.”

The Chairman of Guards Polo Club, Brian Stein, is equally delighted that this iconic trophy is returning to Smith’s Lawn. “The history of Guards Polo Club is so intertwined with the Coronation Cup that it is wonderful that we can host this magnificent trophy once again. We look forward to delivering another outstanding day of international polo on Saturday 23 July.”

The plan for this international day of sport is to feature a morning game followed by the Coronation Cup match at 3.30pm. Tickets and a variety of hospitality packages will go on sale in early February from the Guards Polo Club and HPA websites. Mosimann at Guards will also be hosting a bespoke Clubhouse menu for Members and non-Members of the Club.

James Harper Announced as Coronation Cup Captain

7 goal, English professional, James Harper has been confirmed as the England Team Captain for The Coronation Cup against Uruguay at Guards Polo Club on Saturday 23 July and commented, “It is always a privilege to play for England in the Coronation Cup and to captain the team this year is a particular honour. To play against Uruguay, with the passion they will bring and a legend of polo in Pelon Stirling as their captain, will be a very special occasion. They will be tough opposition but I’m confident the England players and horses will be more than a match for them.” The day will feature an exhibition match in the morning followed by The Coronation Cup at 3pm, with tickets available on both the HPA and Guards Polo Club websites in due course.

Photograph by www.imagesofpolo.com James Harper has been announced as The Coronation Cup Captain

News News Bryan Morrison Trophy Teams HPA Lifetime Achievement Awards Announced 2022 BMW NZ Polo Open

The Hurlingham Polo Association has announced that England will face Ireland in The Inspired Arena Test Match for The Bryan Morrison Trophy on Saturday 5 March at the All England Polo Club at Hickstead. Captaining England will be Tom Morley (7) who will be joined by Jack Hyde (6) and James Mann (4), while Ireland will be led by Ryan Pemble (7) and supported by Niall Donnelly (5) and Max Hutchinson (5). The two sides last faced each other at Hickstead in 2015, when England secured an 18-13 victory. An HPA Colts game featuring six players will kick off the day’s proceedings. Photograph by HPA

Jilly Emerson & Jeremy Barber with their HPA Lifetime Achievement Awards Plans are well underway for the 2022 BMW NZ Polo Open which will take place at Auckland Polo Club, Clevedon on Sunday 20 February, with their 2022 event marking their 45th anniversary. BMW NZ Polo Open, Executive Director, Lucy Ainsley Country House and Stables Are Moving!New HPA Chief commented, “We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to ensure an exceptional Executive in Situ experience for guests and sponsors, the best of NZ polo matched with plenty The Country House and Stables, run by Seb Dawnay, are moving to Tally Ho Farm! The gallery specialises The Hurlingham Polo Association of side-line action. After a long year of in exhibiting leading equestrian artists, sculpture and writers as well as its own unique collection of vintage (HPA) has announced that Anna lockdown restrictions, this eclectic mix of and modern polo collection. Keynote works include Hall is now in situ and has sport, fashion and music is where everyone pieces of work from Alice Gipps, Charlie Mackesy, completed her handover period should be, enjoying summer to the fullest.” alongside David Woodd to Health & Safety of guests, sponsors and Freddie Pask, Tony O’Connor and Guy Allen to name ensure a smooth handover in a few! The new gallery will be opening on 1 March the HPA office in Little Coxwell. 2022 and will be located in the red brick stable next Her email address is to the main car park at Tally Ho farm, Crouch Lane, anna.hall@hpa-polo.co.uk. Winkfield, Berkshire, SL4 4RZ (+44 7788798687 / @thecountryhouseandstables).

In 2019, Jilly Emerson and Jeremy Barber World Polo League Announce Team Line-Ups were given Lifetime Achievement Awards by the Hurlingham Polo Association but due The 26 goal World Polo League (WPL) was founded by Marc and Melissa Ganzi to to Covid-19 they had been unable to be preserve the highest level of polo played in America. The WPL has its own set of simpler presented with their awards. However, on rules and begins with The All-Star Challenge, followed by the inaugural Tommy Hitchcock Sunday 21 November, the HPA put together Legacy Memorial, then The Founders Cup, Palm Beach Open, Triple Crown of Polo and a lunch for 40 guests in the Clubhouse at Beach Polo World Cup Miami Beach. Eight teams will be competing in this year’s WPL: Cowdray Park Polo Club and Jeremy and Alegria (26): Juancito Bollini (4), Clemente Zavaleta (7), Tincho Merlos (8) & Fred Mannix (7)Jilly were finally presented with their awards! Audi (26): Marc Ganzi (2), Camilo Castagnola (9), Barto Castagnola (9) & Paco de Narvaez (6) Catamount (26): Scott Devon (1), Polito Pieres (10), Toro Ruiz (7) & Nacho Novillo Astrada (8) Richard Mille (25): Santos Bollini (2), Grant Ganzi (3), Pablo MacDonough (10) & Juan Martin Nero (10) Global Polo & ESPN Netjets (24): Nacho Figueras (6), Tomacho Pieres (6), Pablo Spinacci (6) & Sugar Erskine (6)On Wednesday 1 December, it was Seminole Casino Coconut Creek (26): Melissa Ganzi (0), Alejandro Novillo Astrada (8), Gonzalito Pieres (10) & Juan Martin Zubia (8) White Birch: Chris Brant (½), Mariano Aguerre (7), Santi Toccalino (8) & TBA Brookshire Polo Team (23): Scott Wood (0), Rufino Bensadon (8), Nic Roldan (8) & Pancho Bensadon (7) announced that Global Polo Entertainment, the entertainment and media subsidiary of USPA Global Licensing Inc. has signed an agreement with ESPN which will bring seven 2022 Finals to ESPN. These include: the 2022 GAUNTLET OF POLO, The U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship and the 2022 FIP World Polo historic deal with ESPN and ESPNU is to reach more sports fans in the U.S. and attract new audiences by delivering more polo sport and lifestyle content in new ways” commented J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global Licensing. Photograph by WPL Championship on ESPN3 and ESPN2. “The goal of this symbiotic and Pablo MacDonough & Juan Martin Nero will be competing in this year’s WPL

everyone involved with BMW NZ Polo Open 2022 is paramount. The event will comply with all Covid-19 government regulations and requirements.

Photograph by BMW NZ Polo Open The 2022 BMW NZ Polo Open will be played on Sunday 20 February Sandpolo 2022 Entertainment Announced With over 6,000 guests attending each year, Sandpolo has become one of the biggest polo events in Britain and 2022 will see it enter its 15th year. Alongside the polo and the stunning backdrop of Sandbanks, there is of course the evening entertainment, which has been confirmed for 2022 as Boogie on the Beach on Friday 8 July followed by an Encore Beach Party on Saturday 9 July. Sandpolo will be returning in 2022 Photograph by Sandpolo

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Rocksavage & Hipwood Merged into Pony Club Argentine Association of The Hipwood and Rocksavage, which have previously been Junior HPA tournaments, will now be merged into the Pony Club from this season onwards, while the Buckmaster section will be discontinued. and Pony Club; all Pony Club members less than 3 goals will play a flat rate of £50 for their HPA membership. Andrew Barlow, Chairman of the HPA Development and Coaching Committee, commented, “A vital Horse Breeders’ Best Playing Pony: Future Lituania, played by Carlos Marí a Ulloa financial support from Park Place this new The format of Hipwood and Rocksavage HPA role is to promote grassroots polo and partnership enables us to focus on our will remain unchanged, with three and four the development of young polo players. In structured development pathway whilst chukka matches on private grounds over combining the previous Junior HPA with wholeheartedly supporting and promoting 4 – 17 July, which will allow players to also Pony Club tournaments, this allows us Pony Club Polo”. For more information on compete in other Pony Club tournaments. to enhance our long-term objectives of Pony Club polo please contact Charles Hipwood and Rocksavage players will be promoting talent for the benefit of all players Whittington, or for Hipwood and Rocksavage required to be members of both the HPA and the sport in the future. With generous specifically contact Jilly Emerson.

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Best Playing Pony of the Final: Alberta Belvedere, played by Carlos Marí a Ulloa

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