Polo Times November 2020

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As this issue was going to press, bright rays of sunshine were beginning to break through on what might otherwise have been a gloomy winter’s day. Yes, every country’s economy is battered and bruised the world over, as nations still remain in the grip of the global pandemic, and yes, many businesses have been forced to temporarily close – again – until early December, but the elixir of life that has alluded everyone for almost a year, may finally be upon us in the guise of a vaccine, to protect against Covid-19. Official statements are that we are mere weeks away from a vaccine being released that is 90% effective. Now that’s what I call a real game changer!

Whilst scientists predict that Covid-19 will remain part of our lives for years to come, (or possibly forever), much as with flu, the same scientists say that we can and will learn to live with it. And so we must… and unless you or a loved one are unfortunate enough to have been afflicted with severe Covid-19, life does go on, as indeed, the polo season has.

The polo community is remarkably resilient and whilst playing polo behind closed doors in every country, currently remains the ‘norm’, the sport has also adapted, and in many ways flourished – the advent of polo being televised live in a way that is truly watchable, has to be the single biggest step forward that the sport has made in recent times. Combine this with polo’s governing bodies embracing the introduction of amended rules globally, and we have a watershed moment, which should be applauded.

Whilst collecting silverware is important, the actual part of playing polo amongst friends, riding beautiful horses, on stunning grounds has, for many, now become more important than the actual winning – polo is a unique sport, as is the camaraderie that it evokes.

Play safe, be safe and roll on the arena season.

Pilar Cup Begins

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The Pilar Cup, previously known as the Municipalidad de Pilar Cup, will be the first tournament to kick off, with play on Wednesday 4 November.

While the full Argentine Spring fixtures have yet to be officially confirmed by the AAP, the fixtures for the Triple Crown, The Pilar Cup, the Cámara de Diputados Cup and the Argentine Women’s Open have been officially confirmed, which meant that an impressive 19 teams registered their interest in playing this year’s Pilar Cup, which is also the qualification tournament for the Cámara de Diputados Cup. The high number of team entries means that the 12 highest handicapped teams will enter the main draw (split into three leagues), with the seven other teams playing to qualify. The two top teams from The Pilar Cup will playoff for a place in the Cámara de Diputados Cup against the top two teams from the qualifying round. While the order of play has yet to be announced, the tournament will run from 4 – 19 November.

The Pilar Cup Teams: League A Trenque Lauquen (28): Santiago Laborde (6), Alejandro Muzzio (8), Nicolas Espain (7) & Juan Jauretche (7) La California (26): Marcos García Del Río (6), Tomás García Del Río (7), Joao Paulo Ganon (7) & Pablito Llorente (6) Chapa Uno Thai Polo (26): Bautista Ortiz De Urbina (6), Juan Zubiaurre (6), Julian De Lusarreta (8) & Alfonso Pieres (6) Ellerstina/La Hache (25): Toly Ulloa (5), Salvador Ulloa (7), Francisco Irastorza (6) & James Harper (7) League B La Aguada Sainte Mesme (28): Clemente Zavaleta (7), Alejandro Novillo Astrada (8), Ignacio Novillo Astrada (8) & Robert Strom (5) Sol De Agosto El Tilo (25/26): Rufino Bensadon (6), Felipe Dabas (6), Alejandro Agote (6), Francisco Bensadon (7) & Paco De Narváez (7) La Quinta (25): Luke Tomlinson (6), Juan Ambroggio (6), Lucas Lalor (6) & James Beim (7) La Mariana (25): Pite Merlos (7), Juan Enrique Curbelo (6), Felipe Viana (6) & Juan Cruz Merlos (6) League C Brava Polo Club (28): Isidro Strada (7), Pedro Henrique Zacharias (7), Poroto Cambiaso (6) & Rodrigo Andrade (8) La Aguada (27): Valentín Novillo Astrada (6), Eduardo Novillo Astrada (7), Julio Novillo Astrada (7) & Santiago Cernadas (7) Campanulata (25): Agustín Canale (6), Rodrigo Rueda (7), Manuel Fernández Llorente (6) & Benjamin Urquiza (6) Indios La Querencia (25): Manuel Elizalde (6), Peke González (6), Tommy Beresford (6) & Pepe Heguy (7) Playoff Teams: Trenque Lauquen Ellipse Prensa Polo (24): Roberto Bilbao (6), Dylan Rossiter (5), Marcos Rooney (6) & Matías Magrini (7) El Overo UAE: Guillermo Willington (7), Jacinto Crotto (7), Tomas Panelo (6) & Lucas Monteverde (4) La H: Segundo Fernández Llorente (6), Nicolás Recaite (6), Facundo Ezequiel Retamar Carnero (6) & Juan Cruz Losada (6) La Ensenada Betania (24): Juan Calafell (6), Manuel Calafell (6), Felipe Márquez (6), Bautista Arrastúa (6) & Rauli Laplacette (6) La Cañada Cría Don Valentín (24): Facundo Obregon (6), Constancio Caset (6), Juan Martín Obregon (6) & Facundo Llosa (6) La Irenita (24): Jared Zenni (6), Gonzalo Deltour (6), Horacio Fernández Llorente (6) & Michel Del Carril (6) La Madrugada (25): Juan Jose Bouquet Roldan (6), Simon Prado (5), Manuel Crespo (7) & Jaime García Huidobro (7)

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News AAP Confirm Triple Crown Dates

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The Argentine Polo Association (AAP) has launched a completely renewed version of AAP Live, their exclusive streaming platform, where you can watch all of the matches for The Argentine Triple Crown. The new version has many additional features and is interactive for viewers – you can choose which camera angle you want to watch from and also chat to others to discuss the action as it unfolds. Subscription starts from USD$50, visit live.aapolo.com to find out more.

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The fourth HSBC Argentine Women’s Polo Open will be played from Wednesday 9 December

Morgan Van Overbroek, the new Swiss Polo Association President

It has been announced that Morgan Van Overbroek is the new President for the Swiss Polo Association, the first woman to hold the position – congratulations Morgan!

After delays, confusion and leaked updates, the Argentine Polo Association has finally confirmed the 2020 Triple Crown dates. The first leg of the Triple Crown, The Tortugas Open began on Sunday 1 November and will run until Tuesday 10 November, with the tournament played under the strictest health protocols approved by the Ministry of Health including ‘bubbles’ to be used on the premises for the organisations taking part in the competition – an innovative concept which has yet to be used in Argentine polo. Four days later, The Hurlingham Open will begin on Saturday 14 November, with the Final on Sunday 22 November. Both The Hurlingham and Tortugas Opens will be played at the Alfredo Lalor Headquarters of the AAP in Pilar and will be played by eight teams with direct elimination.

Two additional teams will join the existing eight teams for The 127th HSBC Argentine Open tournament, the final phase of The Triple Crown, which will begin on 28 November and continue until 19 December, and these teams will be decided in the Classification Tournament for La Copa Remonta & Veterinaria which will be played between 8 – 16 November.

The fourth edition of the HSBC Argentine Women’s Polo Open will be played from Wednesday 9 December and will conclude, as usual, on the same day as The 127th HSBC Argentine Open in Palermo on 19 December. Eduardo Novillo Astrada, President of the AAP, commented, “Once again I want to thank the AAP Board of Directors and the entire team.

Also, to the authorities who supported us, helped us and worked to make the Argentine polo season a reality today. Finally, I also want to sincerely thank the players who backed us and continue to do so. This shows us once again that serious work with clear objectives pays dividends.”

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News Tortugas Open Underway

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These results mean that the Semi Finals have been set with Ellerstina vs RS Murus Sanctus (5 November) and La Dolfina Saudi vs La Dolfina Polo Ranch (6 November).

So far La Dolfina Saudi has been plagued by injury, as David ‘Pelón’ Stirling suffered an injury and had to be replaced by Tomás Fernández Llorente (7 goals) in the fourth chukka of the match on Monday 2 November, as well as Pablo MacDonough out of action with a pulled thigh muscle, which follows Juan Martin Nero’s injury to his wrist and collarbone last month. MacDonough will be replaced

by Rodrigo Andrade and Nero’s space has been filled by Adolofo ‘Poroto’ Cambiaso Jnr, making Poroto at just 14-years-old the youngest player to participate in The Argentine Triple Crown.

Action between RS Murus Sanctus & La Natividad-Las Monjitas

The 2020 Argentine Triple Crown has begun! The Tortugas Open kicked off on Sunday 1 November with two matches played at the Alfredo Lalor Headquarters of the AAP, in Pilar. Played behind closed doors, with strict health protocols and with each team allowed to bring just 51 people in total, for most the action was viewed via AAP Live. The Action continued on Monday 2 November with two more matches, the results were: Sunday 1 November: Ellerstina Johor beat La Irenita 21-7 & RS Murus Sanctus beat La Nativada Las Monjitas 13-10 Monday 2 November: La Dolfina Saudi beat La Ensenada La Aguada 13-4 & La Dolfina Polo Ranch beat Los Machitos 12-6.

The Tortugas Open Teams: Ellerstina (39): Facundo Pieres (10), Hilario Ulloa (10), Gonzalo Pieres (9) & Nicolás Pieres (10) La Irenita (30): Juan Gris Zavaleta (8), Mín Podestá (7), Facundo Fernández Llorente (7) & Juan Martín Zubía (8) RS Murus Sanctus (35): Facundo Sola (9), Francisco Elizalde (8), Sapo Caset (10) & Alfredo Cappella (8) La Natividad/Las Monjitas (36): Camilo ‘Jeta’ Castagnola (8), Pablo ‘Polito’ Pieres (10), Barto Castagnola (9) & Ignatius ‘Nachi’ Du Plessis (9) La Dolfina Polo Ranch (33): Guillermo Terrera (8), Juan Britos (8), Diego Cavanagh (9) & Alejo Taranco (8) Los Machitos (31): Agustín Merlos (8), Mariano Aguerre (7), Ignacio Toccalino (8) & Santiago Toccalino (8) La Ensenada/La Aguada (29): Segundo Bocchino (6), Alfredo Bigatti (8), Matias Torres Zavaleta (8) & Jero Del Carril (7) La Dolfina Saudi Polo Team (34): Adolfo Cambiaso (10), Adolfo ‘Poroto’ Cambiaso (6), David Stirling (10) & Rodrigo Andrade (8)

La Dolfina Saudi Polo Team Photograph by AlUla Desert Polo

Last January, AlUla Desert Polo made history as the first ever official polo event played in Saudi Arabia, complete with an impressive line-up which included the La Dolfina teammates. This year, the Saudi Polo Federation and La Dolfina have deepened their ties by joining forces to enter the La Dolfina Saudi Polo Team in this year’s 2020 Argentine Triple Crown. Amir Zedan, President of the Saudi Polo Federation commented, “This is a very helpful and exciting partnership for us, together with the most successful and famous polo team in the world. This partnership will definitely raise the level of the sport in our country. Working in close collaboration with the Royal Commission for AlUla, we were delighted to host La Dolfina in January this year, and we look forward to bringing the team back to AlUla as La Dolfina Saudi Polo Team in 2021.”

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News Poroto Cambiaso Raised to 6 Goals

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19th Bendura Bank Snow Polo World Cup Postponed to 2022

19th Bendura Bank Snow Polo World Cup has been postponed to 2022

On Monday 19 October, it was announced that the 19th Bendura Bank Snow Polo World Cup which was scheduled to be played between 14 – 17 January 2021 will be postponed until January 2022 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. With careful evaluation of the figures published by the Austrian Department of Public Health, the management at Lifestyle EventsGmbH, alongside with their sponsors and Kitzbühel Tourism have decided to postpone the Bendura Bank Snow Polo World Cup to 2022, “We have reached this conclusion with heavy hearts but have decided this is the necessary decision, ensuring the safety of all involved as we align our efforts with an eye toward a wonderful 2022 event.”

The organisers made the following statement, “There are many factors that contributed to the decision to cancel the tournament. First and foremost, our responsibility goes out to all of our esteemed guests, sponsors, players, partners, staff and volunteers. Global uncertainty and travel restrictions, as well as mandatory quarantine guidelines, have made it impossible to successfully organize an event inclusive of our diverse, international audience – with players coming from over 10 countries, over 120 horses and guests from all over the world. The decision was unanimous among Kitzbühel Tourism and government officials as well as all of our great sponsors and partners including our title sponsor with us since inception, BENDURA BANK. Furthermore, aside from travel restrictions and quarantine guidelines, we have explored all alternative options to safely organize this event, but have come to the conclusion that we cannot execute the event up to our traditional standards and expectations with all the current restrictions in place.”

Founder and organizer Tito Gaudenzi is still looking ahead: “We have to adapt to the world the way it is today. Safety is, and always will come first. We have successfully built and organized this event for over 18 years now, and we are in this for the long run! We believe in the future of this crown event for the international sport of polo, and have been fortunate to grow together with Bendura Bank and Kitzbühel Tourism along with all of our great partners and sponsors.”

VIP tickets that have been purchased for the 2021 event will either be reimbursed or credited towards the 2022 tournament.

Adolfito ‘Poroto’ Cambiaso will be joining his father, Adolfo Cambiaso, in the La Dolfina line-up for The Tortugas Open

After a fall earlier in warm-up, Juan Martin Nero – La Dolfina’s 10 goal back – suffered a fractured left wrist and collarbone (he underwent successful surgery on Thursday 15 October to repair the injuries), which meant there was a vacancy in the La Dolfina line-up.

Coincidenatlly, on Wednesday 14 October, the Argentine Polo Association (AAP) Board of Directors approved and announced the raising of 14-year-old Adolfo ‘Poroto’ Cambiaso’s handicap from 4 to 6 goals; the decision was made by the CD of the AAP according to Article 9 of Chapter 1 of the Technical Regulations of the Argentine Polo Association, which reads, “In urgent cases, the C. D. may modify the players’ handicap at any time without a proposal or report from the General Handicaps Sub-Commission”. Cambiaso Jnr is indeed a talented player, which he demonstrated in both his seasons in the UK and USA this year that he has talent beyond his years, and this raise in handicap means that Cambiaso Jnr is now theoretically able to take part in the Argentine Triple Crown, as the tournament stipulates that in order to play for the Triple Crown, players need to be at least 6 goals. With Nero sidelined by injury Cambiaso Jnr will indeed be part of the La Dolfina line-up for The Tortugas Open.

USPA Handicap Changes On Tuesday 13 October, the United States Polo Association (USPA) announced their 2020 Annual Outdoor Handicap Changes, which saw Barto Castagnola, Diego Cavanagh and Rodrigo Andrade raised from 8 to 9 goals; Camilo ‘Jeta’ Castagnola has gone up from 7 to 8 goals; Jeff Hall and Felipe Vercellino will go up from 6 to 7 from 1 June 2021; Tolito Fernández Ocampo has gone up from 5 to 6; Santiago Gómez Romero, Francisco Rodríguez Mera, Luis Escobar and Gonzalo Ferrari will be raised from 4 to 5 as of 1 January 2021; Nico Escobar, Matt Coppola and Marcos Alberdi will also be raised from 4 to 5 as of 1 June 2021. For the full list of handicap changes, visit the USPA website www.polotimes.co.uk

Draft 2021 HPA Victor Ludorum Dates

The Hurlingham Polo Association (HPA) has released their provisional dates for the 2021 HPA Victor Ludorum series, these are very much draft dates and as such are subject to change. The 22 goal will begin with The Prince of Wales and Trippetts Challenge on Saturday 1 May with both Finals on Saturday 15 May. All going well, The Cartier Queen’s Cup will be back to its usual slot with the tournament beginning on Tuesday 18 May and the Final on Sunday 13 June, swiftly followed by The Warwickshire Cup 15 – 19 June and The King Power Gold Cup 22 June – 18 July. The full list of draft 2021 Victor Ludorum fixtures can be found on the HPA website.

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News HPA End of Season Handicap Changes The HPA has announced their End of Season Handicap Changes, if a player does not appear on this list from the most recent meeting then please check the End of Season Victor Ludorum or High Goal Changes which were announced earlier in the year.

Ed Banner-Eve, Jacob Daniels and Jack Hyde have been raised from 4 to 5 goals; Freddie Horne, Max Hutchinson and Tommy Severn have gone up from 3 to 4 goals; Sebastian Chialvo, Charles

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Name Ed Batchelor Brook Bishop Richard Blake Thomas Will Brasher Charlie Cadogan Thomas Coid Thomas Collie Marcus Collie Ben Crowe Dane Csaszar Ginevra D’orazio Benjie Davis Mark Deacon George Deverall James Douglas Ben Eeley Philip Elliott Mark Emerson Nick Evans Antony Fanshawe James Fielding William Fitzgerald-O’connor Andrew Gebbie D’artagnan Giercke Carlito Gonzalez Victoria Grace Day James Grayson James Haigh Alex Hancock William Healy Byron Human Cody Jones John Kent Alan Kent Charles Knott Nicolas Leal Juan Leiva Tomas Llorens Oscar Luard Juan Maidana Carlos Maldonado Felipe Massu Roddy Matthews Stephen Mccraith Jack Mccullagh Simon Mcdonald Francis Molyneux Robin Ormerod Giles Ormerod Juan Ortelli William Padden Manuel Perez Oliver Powell Fergus Prentice Royston Prisk Marcelo Puga Prada Brad Rainford-Blackett Harry Revell Rosie Ross Angus Rowan Hamilton Lia Salvo Patrick Selfe Philip Seller

2020 H’cap 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

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Cooney, Terence Lent, Dom Lodge and Harry Muddle have been raised from 2 to 3 goals; Timi Badiru, Alfie Hyde, Pierandrea Muller and Nicholas Rogerson have gone up from 1 to 2 goals; Kristina Karailieva, Jean-Paul Lukisc and Adebayo Karim have gone from 0 to 1 goal and finally Andreq Perryment, Garrie Renucci, Lisa Smith and Louisa Watt have all gone from -1 to 0 goals.

Name Juan Martin Sepulveda Oliver Severn Matthew Simpson Thomas Small Howard Smith Henry Smith John Spark David (Jnr) Stone Francisco Stuven Ortelli Charles Tighe Harry Tucker Gavin Turner Ben Turner Freddie Ventura Guy Verdon Tony Wesche Evelyn Williams Sean Wilson-Smith Sarah Wiseman Hector Worsley Charlie Budgett Valentino De Girolamo Tarek El-Ahmar Luis Ferrarese Daniel Flavell George Fox Ignacio Mana Jean-Baptiste Ory Alejandro Pombo Cortes Gabriel Santos Jagat Singh Chris Wightman Jeremy Allen Michael Amoore Scott Anderson Jessica Andrews Joe Arber Hedley Aylott Christian Badenhop Khaled Badr-El Din David Banner-Eve Freddie Barlow Thomas Barlow Andrew Barlow Frankie Barlow Jonty Barlow Ben Barnes Daniel Batchelor Johnny Beck-Brown Chris Bethell Christine Blaurock-Thomé Emma Boers Joaquin Bossignon Temes Alexander Boucher Lucy Bowman Robert Brockett Alex Brodie Claire Brougham Martin Brown Roger Brown Henry Browne Simon Chamberlain Richard Clark

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2021 H’cap 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Name Lucy Coddington Alexander Cooper James Cooper Georgiana Crofton Rob Cudmore Dominic Cunningham Leonard Cunningham Tariq Dag Khan John Dalton-Morgan Tom Dalton-Morgan Hugo Davis Alexandre Desbarres Jamie Douglas Lucy Dowie Julian Drake Hector Fair Candelaria Fernandez Arayjo William Frankum Diego Giagante Magnus Gilje Thor Gilje Thomas Gordon-Colebrooke Michel Granchi Joshua Haigh Guy Harrison Mark Hayden-Kellard Siobhan Herbst Will Hopkins Edward Horswell Frazer Houston Sarah Hughes Nell Jacob Alexandra Jacob Tom Jodrell Freddie Jodrell Connor Kay Colm Kelleher April Kent Adrian Kirby Bay Knowles Lottie Lamacraft Daniel Laverty Francis Matthews William Mawby Kirsty Mcbride Izzy Mcgregor Freddie Meade George Meade Philip Meadows Edward Morris William Newman Eddie Nicholson James Nicholson Samuel Outtridge Tom Parry-Jones Tobias Pejkovic William Penfold Tristan Phillimore Jeremy Pidgeon Harry Pittard William Ramsay William Roberts Max Rumsey

2020 H’cap 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

2021 H’cap 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2

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News Name Archie Rutland Emma Sanderson Kiki Severn Henry Sharp Bilal Shaykh David Sievwright Charles Simpson Johann Spendier Jasmine Stanhope-White Atalanta Stanhope-White James Stanwick Mark Stone Bryony Taylor Sebastian Osvaldo Testa Damele Fred Thame Jamie Thomas Christopher Thome Sam Tylor Karl Ude-Martinez Miles Underwood Jasper Upton Diego Valeriani Tim Vaux Diego Vila Tom Wallis Ed Whittington Heloise Wilson-Smith David Woodd Tabitha Woodd Martin Young Nicolas De Poligny James Van Oppen Nicholas Van Oppen Daniel Von Barloewen Talal Al Wandawi Yolanda Arber Ashok Bhatia Ravi Bhatia Sam Browne James Carr Philippa Denison-Davies Henry Emson Rory Ferguson Caroline Giles Hilary Jackson Olivia Jauretche Noor Khadra Sunjay Kapur Marc Lindner Sebastian Luksic Olivia Merlos Luca Natella Christopher Nimmo Amani Nzomo Simon Patterson Jade Pinkney Stephen Power Rebecca Servaes Kaveh Shakib Maximilian Singhoff Andrew Speight Samuel Tay Jules Van Vegchel Marcos Vivian John Whitehead Mathieu Van Delden Marc Antonio Aberle Helen Ainscough Deborah Aplin Adrian Aplin Mbe Rn Emil Arber Faris Ashraf Rupert Aspey Saad Audeh Elodie Avarguez Amin Badr El Din

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2021 H’cap 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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Name Michael Ball Russell Barker Lola Barlow David Barlow Rachael Bartels Adrian Beasley Thom Bell Chris Benford Bruno Bensoussan Kirsty Berry David Birkbeck Anthony Bond Nicola Bonito-Oliva Karina Bowlby Harrison Boyd Nicholson Boyd Beanie Bradley Benjie Bradshaw Georgina Brittain Martin Brookes Lorna Broughton Louise Brown Tom Brown Christopher Bruckner Hannah Buckenham Amanda (Sam) Buckles Duncan Bullivant Andrew Burke Gordon Campbell Roger E Carlsson Anthony Carter William Cecil Zach Chaudry Evgeny Chichvarkin Alex Choma Danyaal Choudary Charlotte Christodoulou Antony Clements Tessa Collett Cicely Colthurst Kate Cook John Cooper John Corbett Andy Cork Alexandre Cornut-Chauvinc Maxwell Cosby Neil Cox Tony Crittenden Ben Crookes Kim Croutear Zachary Dampier Nicola Davidson Howard Davis Olly Davis Quentin Davis Freya Dawson Cecily Day Jenny Doherty Bradley Dommett Sean Donovan-Smith Amelie Draper Patrick Drummond Damian Duncan Oliver Duthie Marcus Eastwell Susie Edmunds Laura Elliott Charlotte Elliott Robyn Evans Siobhan Fagan Amir Farman-Farma Maxine Farnworth Aidan Farrell Tamzin Ferguson Wilf Fine John Fishley Tony Fitzsimons

2020 H’cap 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2021 H’cap 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Name Tilly Fitzwilliams Piers Fletcher Malcolm Ford Andrew Foreman Abigail Foreman Ben Foreman James Frankum Larry Frankum Archie Fuller Harry Fuller Shirley Gallon Isobel Gathercole Nick Gerard Guy German Oliver Ghazala Tamara Gibbons Terje Gilje Helen Gillman Alice Gipps Victor Gaston Gomez Ahumada Joachim Gottschalk Charlene Goudkuil Mhairi Gould Konstantin Graf Von Schweinitz Capucine Granchi Sophie Granchi Sarah Grant Sam Gravestock Jeremy Greenland Kevin Greenleaves Vicky Griffin Jonny Griffiths Jonathan Hadley-Piggin Gail Hadley-Piggin George Hankinson Piers Hankinson Melanie Hare Reggie Harrison Nick Hartwell Georgie Harwood Charles Hatfield Daisy Hatfield Stephanie Haverhals Martin Hay Alex Hayman-Joyce Jamie Hayward Ollie Heard Patrick Heffron Glynn Henderson Jayna Henderson Ruby Hickmet Jessica Hinaman Matthew Hind Alice Hockin Robert Hoe Simon Holland Ben Holland Tahl Holtzman Ellie Hoogewerf James Hopkins Peter Hugh Smith Barney Hughes Hugh Humfrey Stephen Hutchinson Catherine Isted Simon Jackson Lucy Jacobsen Katie Jenkinson Henry Jodrell Emily Johnson Zul Junus Fiona Kalies Dylan Kalis Delwar Kang Karina Kaute-Brown Kola Karim Lucinda Keen

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2021 H’cap 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Name Matthew Kenna Jerome Kennedy Edward Keymer Jacob Kirby George Knowles George Kynigos Tele Kyriacou Olivia Lamphee Eamonn Laverty Cataliina Lavinia Celine Lawrence Armand Le Page Julian Leake Riley Leake Anatoli Lebedev Amy Leggett Tom Leland Francois Lepeltier Harald Link Gillian Lockhart Jemima Lodge Martina Lowe Arnold Lustman Katie Macdonald Clare Macnamara Claire Maldonado Milo Manton Charlotte Marson Clare Mathias Stuart Matty Paul Maxfield Gullett Tom Mayfield Nicky Mayhew Scarlett Mccoy Nathaniel Mccullagh Lucy Mclaughlin Neil Mclean Keelan Mccarthy Genevieve Meadows Ron Mees Tatiana Menshenina Bruce Merivale-Austin William Millard Emily Morris-Lowe Sam Morris-Warburton Mark Morrison Geoff Mullan Peter Munnoch John Murphy Michael Mylonas Rebecca Netten Amy Nizolek Roland Oakshett Natasha Oakshett Iyad Omari Kirstie Otamendi Kai Parmar Mahesh Parmar Mark Parmenter Hannah Parry-Jones Nereda Parry-Joyner Bakhtiyar Pataudi Robert Patton Olympia Paus Jed Peacock Alejandro Penafiel Snr Tom Petersen Sebastian Petragallo Chris Porter Andrew Porter Alex Powell Aislinn Price Stephanie Price Emily Puddifer Steven Radford Amer Randhawa Vivek Rawal

2020 H’cap 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2021 H’cap 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

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News Name Fiona Reilly Kim Richardson Steven Rigby India Ringer Ralph Robson James Rogerson Mark Ronan Paul Ronan Paul Ronan (Jnr) Timothy Rose Tomas Alejandro Rossi Van Gansen Farida Rosso Baldacchino Harry Rourke Shehan Samaranayake Charles Schrager Sally Schwartz James Scott-Hopkins Olivia Shea Momin Sheikh Kim Sherman Raphael Singh Kiryon Skippen Kayley Smith Francesca Smith George Smith Katharine Smithwick Lisa Spiers Steve Spiller David Stone Alex Stone Joanna Stuart Gideon Sumption Tom Swerling Richard Swift Elspeth Talbot-Rice Tina Taylor Chas Taylor Alex Telfer Christian Teroerde Elaine Timmis Stephen Tipper William Tobin George Tomblin David Turner Jonathon Turner Sophie Turner Russell Tyre Rufus Uloth Hugo Upton Jessica Van Der Velden Michael Ventura Katie Vickery Max Voelker Mark Wadhwa Dayna Waether Christopher Walker Jemima Walker Alice Walsh Terry Warburton Graham Waring Neil Warwick Gregory Webb Alexander Welham William Westwood Ann Whaley Frederick White Edward Whitechurch Vanessa Whiteley Christopher Whiteley Nadia Whitelock Mark Williams Robert Wilson Stewart Wilson Sam Wisbey Jessica Wood Matilda Woodd

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Polo Times, November 2020

Name Vicky Woodhead Annabel Woodhead Rachael Woodhouse Edward Wright Shane Younger Mike Zurawski Angus De Burgh Marsh Ivan De Poligny Hugo Bain Tegan Bristow Isabella Broden Andrew Collie Jason Drew Greg Gibb Sarah Glover Piers Hammond Jane Henderson Nicola Hodges Rachael Hughes Michael Husted Hayley Hyde-Andrews Tallulah Kalis Sophie Kyriazi Jacqui Morris-Lowe Zoe Mackay Justin Neal Louise Parker Laura Plant Denise Power Laura Richmond Anna Rowlinson Hugo Singh Eleanor Neyroud Mathieu Maximilian Van Delden Harry Alexander Ehab Allam Gary Allen Hannah Anderson Nicky Anderson Abigail Anderson Polly Anderson Isabel Appen Thomas Armitage Georgie Armitage Julie Axup John Bagley Cameron Bagley Richard Bailey Jamie Baillie Stuart Bainborough Rachel Bainborough Hugo Baldwin Deborah Bambridge Olivia Barlow Billy Barlow Bonnie Barnes Megan Barnes Nick Barraclough Lucy Barrett Guido Basile Russell Baughan Mandie Beitner James Bell Louise Berkin Mohit Bhatia Georgia Bilderbeck David Black Lavinia Black Danielle Blackwood Brigitte Boher Deborah Boorman Varvara Borodina Linda Boughey Julian Bowman Josh Boyd Susi Boyd

2020 H’cap 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1)

2021 H’cap 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 (1) (1) (1) -1 -1 -1 -1 (1) (1) -1 (1) -1 (1) (1) (1) (1) -1 -1 -1 -1 (1) -1 -1 (1) -1

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Name Claudia Brin Randle Brooks Alexandra Brown Sarah Brown Jacqueline Brown Robert Browne Marco Bruce-Smith Richard Buckfield Craig Buckley Samantha Bunyan Siena Burnett Bruce Burnett Tara Burrough Carla Burt Zac Butterworth Hugh Cairns James Cameron Marcus Cameron Mhari Campbell Fiona Campbell Antonia Carlsson Yong Choi Victor Chua Sarah Clark Alison Clark Araminta Clarry Kitty Clarry Richard Clayton Graham Colvert Leonardo Conway Johnson George Copcutt Mark Copley Sebastian Corke Stephen Corker Elaine Corner Martin Costello Aurora Cotten-Mckean Jason Crane Claire Crichton Rupert Cunningham-Day Rachel Cunningham-Day Rosaleen Cunningham-Day Victoria Currer- Briggs Jonathan Dakeyne Gavin Dalton-Morgan Koren Danby Gary Darling-Parkes Estanislao Mariano Darritchon Mollie Darwin Juliet Davenport Graham Dimelow Penelope Dixon Beverly Dixon Paul Donnelly James Donnelly Winnie Draper Oliver Drewitt Talan Dudd Claire Durrant Alice Eastwell Lydia Eastwell Tony Edwards Alicia El Haj Madeleine Emmel Paul Erhahiemen Larissa Esser Rosie Everard Bea Fair Stephen Fall Robin Fawcitt Victoria Fenner John Fitzgerald Stephen Fitzpatrick Louis Flanagan Rose Fletcher Aviv Fonea

2020 H’cap -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1

2021 H’cap -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 0 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 0 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1

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Name Amanda Fontanarrosa Andrew Forester George Fraemohs Sarah Frankum Charlotte Fraser Jane Frost Sarah Fry Holly Gadsby Lawrence Geung Don Gibbs Charlotte Giles Elli Gilje Paul Girdham Claire Graham June Graham Alexandra Grant Helen Gray Rebecca Gray Sol Green Steffan Groch Alexander Haigh James Hall Brett Hamlington Lizzie Hankinson Georgia Harding Lottie Harper Brenda Harper-Vandamme Poppy Harris Suzannah Harvey Jessica Hawes Mandy Hawes Freddie Heathcote Hobbins Jemima Heffron Charles Heffron Benedict Henderson Archie Heseltine Julian Hill Nicholas Hiller Alexander Hiller Indi Hine Duncan Hoare Nick Hoare Clare Hocking Debbie Hoggins Jane Horner Honor Horswell Christabel Horswell John Houlden Ulysses Hu Guy Hume Ben Humphries Rosie Hutchinson John Hutchinson Noah Hyde Charlotte Inness Lisa Ives Lawrence Jackson Melissa Jenni Guru Johal Finn Jones Dominic Jones Katy Jordan Arsalan Karim Caroline Keeling Sophie Kenna Jackie Kleimunt Lisa Knight Sue Knott Stephen Lake George Lane Fox Ruth Leland Lisa Lewis Katherine Lindsay-Fynn Anthony Lorenz James Lowe Alex Lowe Samantha Luff

2020 H’cap -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1

2021 H’cap -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 0 0 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 0 -1 -1 -1 0 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 0 -1 0 0 -1 -1 -1 0 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 0 0 -1 -1 0 -1 -1 -1 0 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1

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News Name Derek Maclennan Emma Macrae Agustin Mancini Anne-Marie Maningas Sharon Massey Tanya Maude Nicholas Mayfield Ian Mcculla Roger Mcelroy Sarah-Jane Mcewan Joanne Mcguire Ian Megahey John Meyer Sarah Middlemiss George Middlemiss Mark Minashi Tara Moore Johnathan Moore Luca Moore Ned Moreau Robert Morran Philipp Mueller William Mundy Jamie Murray John Nash Richard Nelson Edward Nelson Mattia Nocera Caragh Norris Jade Nunn Clifford O’farrell Julian Ogilvie Thompson James Orr Pippa Outtridge Henry Palmer Daniel Park Rheana Parmar Nicola Parry Lynne Patmore Harrison Patrick Zoe Pearson Edward Pearson Amelia Pepper Karen Perkins Colin Pettitt Scarlett Picksley Jeff Picksley Richard Pisarski Chloe Pitts Kate Plant Grant Polkinghorne Maxine Potter Sarah Pozner Kim Preston Emily Price Kate Procter Andrea Redder Charles Redshaw Karen Reeve Mark Riches Martin Roat Verity Roberts Melanie Robinson Fraser Robinson Hector Rogberg Camilla Ross-Wilson Alex Ross-Wilson Hugo Ross-Wilson Pauline Rushton Adam Russell Amy Sallabank Brent Sanders Zevi Sansbury Natalia Sartor Belinda Schofield Natascha Scholten Alison Schwabe

2020 H’cap -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1

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2021 H’cap -1 -1 0 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 0 -1 -1 0 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 0 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 0 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 0 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 1 -1 -1 -1 -1

Name Emilie Scrase Joshua Scurrah Claudia Seers Will Shadbolt Mark Sheldon Laura Shumiloff Philip Simon Robert Skeggs Robbie Slatter Duncan Smith Adrian Smith Allen Smith Helen Spiller Jenn Sponer Georgina Spring James Spring Bianca Stefan Lucas Stern Harry Stirk Jason Stoneham Phil Storr Charles Streeten Harriet Styles Andy Sumner Emily Surtees Kevin Swann Saskia Swift Elaine Tait Victor Taiwo Robert Talbot Rice Oliver Taylor Serena Taylor Brian Tyler James Thomas George Thome Jock Thompson Gordon Thomson Ida Thore Erin Tufnell Archie Turner Finlay Turner Rachel Tyler Melanie Tymm Kevin Valente Marc Vandamme Jeremy Ventham Marco Vignali Laleh Voelker Luke Wadman Stephen Wall Liam Walton Anna Ward Rupert Warre Jacob Watson Sophie Wesche James Westcott Suzanne Westlake Becx Whitefield Lauren Widman Patrick Wilkinson Sean Wilkinson George Williams Sarah Williams Victoria Williams-Gray Nicki Williams-Gray Angus Willison Liza Wilson Catherine Wilson Darryn Wilson Hannah Woodward Steven Worsley Marta Wyrzykowska Alex Yeo Sophie Yorke-Hadley Guy Young Amber Zakrzewski Peter Zanatta

2020 H’cap -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1

2021 H’cap 0 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 0 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 0 -1 -1 0 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 0 -1 -1 -1 -1 0 -1 0 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 0 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 0 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 0 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 0 -1 -1 -1 -1

Name Hannah Van Biljon Thomas Ballesteros Ruth Barry Adam Bate Cecily Higham Nicola Johnson Hamish Maclennan Otis Morgan Ilaria Poggiolini Hollie Sumner-Mair Angus Taylor Caroline Templeton Rebecca Weerakoon Vicky Adams Molawa Adesuyi William Ainscough Alex Altuccini Charlotte Ambrose Posy Ash Ben Atkinson Naji Aziz Oonagh Bagley Beth Barber-Atkinson Lilly Barboza Giselle Barfoot Edward Barlow Julie Bateman Victoria Bateson Linda Baughan Theo Bell Huw Bell Freddie Blanchard-Butter Charlotte Boyd Giles Bracewell Bruno Bradshaw Julie Briffaut-Leighton Sally Brown Karen Browne Tilly Bruce Rafi Bruckner Jesper Brunander Jodie Burnley Chloe Butlin Charles Butterworth Evie Callow Sarah Carwardine Alicia Cecchini Samuel Chaves Alejandro Corte Alsina Victoria Coupe Sarah Crooks Sebastian Cunningham-Day Adam Cutler Diane Dakeyne Geoffrey De Souza Tim Dean Jo Denny Saskia Dickinson Diana Dickinson Daisy Dixon Niamh Doyle Archie Dunn Katherine Eckhardt Marina Evans Stephanie Everard Judith Feuchtwanger Lucy Foster Rachel Foster Eskandar Fouladi Lily Frampton Emma Franey Ralph Furse Tanya Garvin Georgina Gerard Philip Ghazala Darius Gilbert Simon Gleeson

2020 H’cap -1 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2

2021 H’cap -1 -1 (2) -2 -1 -2 -1 -1 (2) -2 0 (2) (2) -2 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -2 -2 -1 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -1 -2 -1 -1 -1 -1 -2 -2 -2 -1 -1 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -1 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -1 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -1 -2 -2 -2 -1 -2 -2 -2 -2

Name Luis Gonzalez Garcia Caelan Gopaldas Alexandra Goulding Natalie Gwilliam James Haigh John Hall Mark Hallam Ollie Halsey-Wright Melanie Harper Suzanne Hart India Heffron Charlie Hipwood Georgia Holder William Holland Sofie Hopkins Blondie Horan Kirsty Huggins Rose Hugh-Smith Tracey Hunt-Noakes Lesley Jackson Judy Jackson Stephane Jalbert Aeisha Johnson Fraser Jones Annabelle Kelly Orlagh Kelly Martin Kidd Juana Maria Lavinia Rosie Lawrance Phoebe Leake Joshua Leiva Beatrice Leyland George Linfield-Brown Pia Link Duncan Livingstone Victoria Lodder Paul Loizou Joshua Lunn Katie Mackeith Matias Maldonado Jack Mander James Markham Thea Marsh Zara Matthews Nina Matthews Lesley Maxfield Gullett Mack Mccaffery Sheila Mcintosh Felix Mckenzie Jo Mccormac John Michael Isabel Milojevic Lorna Mitchell Amelie Moore Rebecca Mulgrove Alison Munnoch Tinky Nelson Ann-Marie Newell-Colborne Louise Norrie Sue Northen James Nuttall Gary Okell Isabelle Papandronicou Clare Papworth Katherine Parker Jai-Hickesh Parmar Susan Paterson Benjamin Pattrick Marcos Pejkovic Elizabeth Penson Sophia Perry Oscar Piedois Tatiana Pinney Enrica Piovesan Johnny Pitman Flavio Porciani Kristina Rausing

2020 H’cap -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2

2021 H’cap -1 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -1 -2 -2 -2 -2 -1 -2 -2 -2 -2 -1 -2 -2 -2 -1 -2 -2 -1 -2 -2 -2 -2 -1 0 -1 -1 -2 -2 -1 -1 -2 -1 -2 -2 -2 -2 -1 -1 -2 -1 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -1 -2 -2 -2 -1 -2 -2 -2 -1 -2 -2 -2 -1 -2 -2 -1 -1 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 0 -2 -2

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News 2020 H’cap -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2

Name Edward Raybould Will Redfern Caroline Reeve Konstantina Maria Rizos Ava Rogerson Erik Romain Elaine Sanderson Tom Sclater Joanne Scurrah Julia Shaw Julia Shaw Marie Sheen Aramaya Sheikh Benn Shepherd Erin Slater

2021 H’cap -2 -2 -2 -2 -1 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -1 -2 -2

Name Camilla Speed Jasmine Speed Katerina Stankova Bethany Stimson Leo Stuart Catherine Thomson Monty Threadgold Dominika Ticha Clarinda Tjia-Dharmadi Felicity Townend Lilly Tuesley Nathan Turner Isabella Twigg Tara Van Abeelen Marcos Villalon Caro

2020 H’cap -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2

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Name Calum Volrath Frank Windsor Clive Lisa Woelk Emileigh Wand Nick Warfield Olivia Warfield Hugo Warfield Nathan Watson Nathaniel Watson Christopher Weber Michaela Weber Jessica Whitney Marcus Williams Zoe Williams Tom Williams

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Dear Sir, I would to make note to all your readers, on the welfare of the polo ponies at the end of the season. I thought that every pony I have seen in this very short polo season looked absolutely marvellous.

Fit and well turned out, not too fat or thin, just right. I went to the last match of the season at Cirencester on Sunday 26 September, and it seemed a pity to turn them out! I can only speak for the ponies in and around Gloucestershire, but having watched polo on the T.V. all the clubs seemed to have all horses in tip top condition. Congratulations to the grooms, stable managers et al.

Most polo clubs seemed to have managed well in such difficult times.

Here is to the 2021 season, may the sun shine, no Covid and fast grounds!

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Interview: Tommy Severn

Tommy Severn Having started in The Pony Club at grass roots level, Tommy Severn has since won some of the most sought after medium goal tournaments in the UK, and due to his passion for the sport accompanied by impressive horsepower this year saw his handicap raised to 4 goals.

Fresh from his latest polo exploits in India, Polo Times caught up with Tommy Severn as he talks about horses, family and of course polo!

Do you feel that being from a polo family has been beneficial and in which way?

Absolutely, without my family, and especially my grandfather [Christopher Hanbury], I would definitely not be playing. We have a huge family and my grandfather is unbelievably generous and loved watching us all play against each other when we were younger. Through that I always wanted to play competitively and watching my uncles play, further inspired me to play. Lovelocks Polo Stud has been hugely beneficial in my career and has also made me passionate about the breeding.

Where did you grow up?

I grew up just outside Cirencester and I was fortunate that my grandfather owned Longdole Polo Club, which we neighboured with, so we would always ride and play there. I was also very lucky that we spent the winters at El Remanso in Argentina. We would take the spring term out of school and go with family and tutors so we could continue with school and play polo at the same time.

mentors/help. My grandfather and Charlie Hanbury have always pushed me.

Rob Cudmore, who taught me to play and ride, always said I could play professionally if I wanted to, and he really got me passionate about the game. From a young age, I would spend a lot of time with him around the yard and playing. In more recent years, Will Lucas has been a huge help, in advising me daily on what to do and helping me with any problems I have.

“I always wanted to play competitively and watching my uncles play further inspired me to play”

Where do you call home now?

I am currently still living at home, however I am hoping to move to the Windsor area next summer

Do you have an early polo / equestrian memory you would like to share?

I played The Potrillos in Argentina with Jeta and Barto Castagnola when I was about 11-years-old which was epic, even though we lost. I also remember vividly The Jorrocks Final in 2009, when it was a big game between Cotswold and OS&B. My team mate was being sick before the game because he was so nervous, and we were doing anything we could to win. I even tried pulling Valentine Hutley’s reins! We still lost.

Which family members / member of the polo community inspired you to take up the sport professionally?

I have been lucky to have had a lot of good

Any ponies from the past that you would like to single out?

I had an amazing grey pony that I learnt to play on called “Sammy” which I think did

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“I love playing against close friends and family, as it really makes me concentrate�

Tommy riding Gete Anna who came from Argentina two years ago

the rounds and then ended up with me, I know Richard Tyrone learnt on him too. I won the Tic Tac Trophy [for the Best Playing Pony and Rider Combination] on him at Pony Club.

Where did you start playing?

I started at Longdole Polo Club, taught by Rob Cudmore, and I have two older brothers which I had to keep up with which forced me to learn quickly.

What is your earliest polo memory?

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ball. I also vividly remembering watching The Argentine Open at a very young age.

Were there any other sports that had your attention when you were younger?

I used to be big into rugby and played for my school 1st team, which I thoroughly enjoyed.

However, towards the end of school it was difficult when the whole team was training and bulking yet I was trying to stay lean for polo. I also love horseracing, and have always been passionate about it.

Are there any sports that still compete with polo for your attention and time?

There are a few, horseracing is something that I am seriously passionate about, and

when I am not playing I am doing a lot of research and looking through catalogues for potential broodmares. I am an avid sports fan, I can watch any sport for hours. I was recently in India, and the IPL took most of my attention. I have also recently got really into darts and I am planning a trip to The Ally Pally.

Where have you played the majority of your polo?

It has mostly been in England and Argentina.

What have been your most notable polo achievements so far? Both in the UK and abroad?

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Interview: Tommy Severn County Cup at Cirencester Park Polo Club twice, which is a really special trophy to win.

I also won The Gerald Balding two years ago at Cirencester, alongside my brother and step-father. Annoyingly, this year we lost the Final of The Dollar Cup at Cowdray which was frustrating, but I’m glad to have got to the Final. In terms of abroad, we qualified for The Republica this year with a really fun team, before Covid-19 stopped us from playing. In addition, I have played at Palermo a few times in the past, which has been an amazing experience.

What are your favourite polo locations?

England and Argentina are special because of the standard of polo and the players attracted there. However, Plettenberg Bay in South Africa is probably my favourite place to play. It has an ideal balance of good polo, people, the beach, and in all it is very good fun. I have played there a bit and I love it down there.

Who are the players who inspire you and why?

I have always looked up to a lot of players, unsurprisingly all the 10 goalers just because they are epic to watch. James Beim is unbelievable, his work ethic is ridiculous, yet he is always up for a laugh and in my opinion, he has probably been the most successful British player of recent times.

Ruso Heguy is a top player and inspires and helps a lot of young players, including

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me. I have a huge respect for him and he is also really good fun off the field but so concentrated when playing.

Who has been your biggest polo influence?

I am greatly indebted to my grandfather, Christopher Hanbury, my uncle, Charlie Hanbury, and my stepfather, Will Lucas, as without them I would definitely not be playing. Also, the Beims, Ruso Heguy, Will Emerson, have all helped and supported me an immense amount.

What have been your greatest wins and achievements in the UK? This year I got into quite a few Finals, and not winning that many of them has been frustrating! I have won a lot at Cirencester; The Kingscote Cup, Gerald Balding, Humphrey Guinness Plate, and The County Cup. Over the past couple of years, we did well in The Harrison as we reached the Finals for two years in a row, but falling short on the last game. This year we got to The Dollar Final, however we sadly lost.

What about achievements abroad?

I have played the Republica a couple times, which has been a great experience.

Unfortunately, this year’s was cancelled after we qualified. It is a really unique tournament with the handicapping system in which any team can enter. 2018 in Argentina has to be a highlight for me as I won five tournaments and only lost one game during that season.

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This resulted in me going from 0 to 3 goals at the end of the season. I also played the 22 goal last year at La Aguada and Polo One, with Charlie Hanbury, Matt Perry, and James Beim, which was really good fun and a huge learning curve.

What do you think has been the reason for your success with your handicap raise this year?

I think my horsepower this year has been much stronger than other years; I am now playing eight Lovelocks ponies of my 10 ponies, and they are going really well. I have also been playing a much better standard of polo recently. In some of the teams I have been in, I have had to step up and be the second player, which has made me develop and play better. I played a lot of good tournaments in Argentina last year, which is very different to just playing practices and it makes me play better.

Who was the opponent in this year’s UK circuit you were most worried about playing against?

There is not really anyone in particular, but I love playing against close friends and family, as it really makes me concentrate and make me even more competitive.

Personally how did you prepare for this year’s UK season and how do you think you did?

I spent a lot of time in Argentina preparing for this season and I was also training for the

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marathon, so I was quite fit which helped.

When lockdown happened I still had all my horses in work, so I spent endless hours stick and balling. I played a lot in a condensed season; I played 89 games, winning quite a few tournaments resulting in a positive win ratio.

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A: Exciting, difficult, fast, expensive”

Are you happy with the level of handicap you have achieved with your raise this year?

Or are you aiming for a higher rating year on year?

Yes, I am pleased I went up this year and next year I should be playing better as well as becoming better mounted for next season.

Of course, the aim is now going to 5, and to get as high as I can.

What is it that you look for in an ideal pony?

My ideal pony is just tough and grunty, I don’t really mind too much on size, but it needs to be handy and responsive. Ideally 15.1, quite compact and solid, with lots of run and a good mouth, but they are pretty hard to find. I have been playing a lot the last few seasons and the horses need to be tough and sound.

Where do you source your ponies from?

Most of mine are Lovelocks Ponies, and they are really strong and reliable. I tend to choose them in Argentina and bring the best one or two over each season.

Who are your favourite ponies at the moment and why?

I have a few, Mini Toast is one I got from Andrea Vianini which I have had for a while and she is just so tough and so easy, but doesn’t have top speed. Lovelocks Rufio is another favourite who came from Argentina in 2019, and is so easy and gives me so much confidence as she beats everyone on the turns.

I have also just got a new one this year from Charlie Hanbury called Vasca Judoka, which Jeta played in The King Power Gold Cup, who is freakishly good. She is small, powerful and moves so well, she literally skips around other horses. She is a really good looking chestnut, with a white face that helps her stand out.

What are your plans for next year – anything on the cards yet?

I have a bit, but always looking for more! I am moving up to Alan Fall’s yard in Ascot, so will be based there.

What would be your ideal dream team?

Nachi Heguy, Ruso Heguy, Charlie Hanbury and me. There would be a lot of shouting!

What would be your ideal dream team / location to play / opposition combination?

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What are your plans for this winter?

I have just got back from playing in Delhi with Sunjay Kapurs’ Sona Polo Team. Sunjay is a really nice guy, and is really keen to play in England next year. I will be heading back out to India in December to play for two weeks. After Christmas the aim is to go to Argentina, hopefully to La Pampa with Ruso Heguy until mid-April.

How has Covid -19 impacted on your plans this year / this winter / moving forward?

Before the season, it was pretty scary as I had 12 horses in work and no income. This winter it has slightly affected me, but not too

badly. I still managed to get to India, but the visa situation was just a bit more difficult.

Moving forward, I am in the same boat as everyone else and I just hope we can get back to normal life soon.

Will you be back next year on the UK circuit?

I will be back next year, better mounted and should be playing a lot better.

If you had to sum up playing polo in four words?

Exciting, difficult, fast, expensive.

If you had to sum up winning The County Cup this year in four words?

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Global Polo TV

With watching polo in person still restricted due to Covid-19, Polo Times caught up with one of the leading media outlets for watching polo globally

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espite ongoing global pandemic situations, polo is slowly returning with events around the world. During August and September, tournaments were held in England, France and Santa Barbara with games livestreamed on Global Polo TV to audiences all over the world. Global Polo TV commented “As we approach the upcoming

polo season in Argentina and the United States, we look forward to hosting events, ensuring players remain safe and healthy, and producing online digital platform content to allow fans to stay connected to the game.

The United States Polo Association (USPA) and Global Polo Entertainment (GPE), a for-profit subsidiary of the USPA, are both committed, now more than

ever, to growing the game and bringing polo players and fans the best coverage of live games anytime, anywhere and on any device. In 2020, we launched a new over-the-top (OTT) platform called Global Polo TV that offers subscribers free access to content such as short films, video-ondemand and other archived games and interviews. From the onset, our goals for Global Polo TV have been to elevate the competition of our tournaments, such as the newly created Gauntlet of Polo®, and bring more awareness to the sport through global TV broadcasts and now this OTT platform.

Since the January 2020 launch, more than 8,000 fans have subscribed from 50 countries, yielding 165,000 visits to the site. More than 468 programs aired and subscribers viewed tens of thousands of hours of content. As we look to the future, we are committed to growing Global Polo TV to reach more polo fans and provide

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Global Polo TV • The Polo Pass will include games for more than 18 live tournaments (excluding the Gauntlet of Polo® series) for an annual fee of $49.99 (a $75.00 value.)

• The Gauntlet of Polo® Pass will include all three Gauntlet of Polo® tournament games (C.V. Whitney Cup, the USPA Gold Cup® and the U.S. Open Polo Championship®) for a seasonal fee of $125.00.

• The Premium Polo Pass will include all

live streamed games of the Polo Pass and the Gauntlet of Polo® Pass for a discounted fee of $175.00 (a $225.00 value.)** Although the next year will likely remain uncertain, we are committed to coming together to watch polo on a platform that will both deliver world-class polo content and unite polo fans around the world. To sign up for these special offers, visit globalpolo.com.

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content fans want. Global Polo TV’s growth will occur through wider distribution, exclusive game broadcasts, increases in live game broadcasts and higher frequency of specialty programming such as player profiles, team features, historic game airings, sponsored content and so much more.

During the past few months, we have worked hard to analyse sports broadcast and digital broadcast industry leaders, as well as other polo organisations that have various forms of subscription and pay-forview revenue models, for single games and tournaments across different broadcast platforms. Through our research and review of industry best practices, we developed three attractive and viable subscription packages to extend to polo players, grooms and fans to engage with top USPA events in the United States.

Beginning on 3 November, 2020, Global Polo TV will offer special pricing for these three new packages to players, grooms and fans through 1 January, 2020:

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his issue of Polo Times is always at a difficult time to cover British polo, with the grass season at an end yet the arena season not yet started. With the Hurlingham Polo Association’s (HPA) Winter Victor and Victrix Ludorum dates announced for the 2020/2021 arena season, we thought now would be the perfect time to spotlight those clubs involved in the upcoming series. However, as this issue of Polo Times went to print, the British government announced a second, month long lockdown from 5 November – 2 December, which in turn prompted the www.polotimes.co.uk

HPA to release the below statement which temporarily pauses the start of the 2020/21 arena season: To all Winter Polo Clubs Further to the government’s announcement of another national lockdown from 5th November to 2nd December the HPA and the Winter Polo Steering Group have been working to establish exactly how this will affect the Winter Polo Season.

The Government has ordered certain businesses and venues to close and amongst those are “indoor and outdoor leisure facilities such as bowling alleys, leisure centres and

gyms, sports facilities including swimming pools, golf courses and driving ranges, dance studios, stables and riding centres…..”.

Parliament is yet to debate these measures, which could lead to further changes, but it is currently the view of the HPA that polo clubs are covered by these definitions and that no polo can take place at affiliated clubs from this Thursday [5 November]. There will be a meeting of the Winter Steering Group when we have more information and any long term decisions for November will be discussed and confirmed by Stewards at their meeting next Tuesday [10 November].

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Ash Farm Polo Club Club Stats at a Glance Facilities Clubhouse Pony Hire (+ number of ponies available) Wooden Horse Coaches/Instructors Livery Exercise Track Indoor School Stables to Hire Turn out Fields Arena Size of Arena (in metres) Grooms’ Accommodation Number of Members Number of Arena Fixtures

Fixture List for Ash Farm Polo 2020/21 October 10th-11th Opening Chukka Weekend

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November 31st-1st Challenge Matches 7th-8th Challenge Matches 12th-15th Winter Warm Up Cup 21st-22nd Challenge Matches 28th-29th Challenge Matches

Open Open 1-3 goal Open Open

December 5th-6th Challenge Matches Open 14th-15th Ladies Tournament

4 goal 19th-20th Christmas Challenge Open 25th-27th Closed

January 2nd-3rd 9th-10th 16th-17th 23rd-24th 30th-31st

Challenge Matches Pro Am Tournament Challenge Matches Challenge Matches Challenge Matches

Open 2 goal Open Open Open

February 26th-20th Paul Sweeney Memorial 0-3/4-6 Goal 4th-16th Paul Sweeney Memorial 0-3goal 28th-29th Challenge Matches Open March 6th-7th Pro Am 13th-14th Ladies Low goal

Yes and three viewing galleries Yes, 25 to cater to all levels Yes Charlotte and Georgia Sweeney plus freelance instructors Yes No No Yes Yes Yes 100m x 50m Yes 30 Seven

Q: What year was the Club founded & by who?

The Club was founded by Paul Sweeney and Tim Healy in 1994.

Q: When did the Club become involved in arena polo?

The Club has always been an Arena Club; Paul was a keen arena polo enthusiast.

Q: Any highlights for 2020/21 season?

The Paul Sweeney Memorial Cup always brings in a huge amount of teams for the 3 goal level. And we are bringing in a 6 goal level too this year. The tournament will run over a month this season as we struggled to get all the games into three weeks before.

Also, with us (Charlotte and Georgia) being involved in creating the Women’s Arena Polo Series we are hosting two ladies tournaments, one being in the Victrix Ludorum series and will be a 6 goal and the other being a 3 goal. The girls are very passionate about ladies’ arena polo and love to see it develop!

Q: What have been your recent Club improvements?

We have invested some money into horses this season with some really lovely new ones including some youngsters to bring on. We try to buy horses that we would ride ourselves in chukkas but are also safe for lessons and teaching people to play. We have a wide range of horses to cater to all levels!

Q: What are the Club’s plans for the future?

We would like to put in an exercise track but that’s a bit further in the future and maybe a few other things in the pipeline that may see us run through into the summer season!!

Q: Top Club alumni achievements?

Paul Sweeney Arena Gold Cup winner three times and Arena Nations Cup winner twice.

Charlotte [Sweeney] has done a lot of travelling to play; the big one she won was The Kings Cup in Madrid – she is the only girl to have ever played it and won.

Club Address & Contact Ash Farm, Bousley Rise, Ottershaw, Surrey KT16 0LA T: 01932 872521 Polo Manager Charlotte Sweeney (07799812739) / Georgia Sweeney (07780464482)

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Beaufort Polo Club Club Stats at a Glance Facilities Clubhouse Pony Hire (+ number of ponies available) Wooden Horse Coaches/Instructors

Livery Exercise Track Indoor School

Stables to Hire Turn out Fields Arena Size of Arena (in metres) Grooms’ Accommodation Number of Members Number of Arena Fixtures Q: What year was the Club founded & by who?

The Club was founded in 1989 by Claire & Simon Tomlinson Q: When did the Club become involved in arena polo?

This year! 2020 has seen the Club become involved with arena polo for the first time.

Q: Any highlights for 2020/21 season?

This will be the Club’s first Arena season with our newly installed Equus Design & Build Arena. We are looking forward to our Arena Opening Tournament, welcoming new and existing Members back to the 30

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Yes Yes – over 15 horses Yes Mhairi Gould (Level 1), Gary Aitchison (Level 2), Luke Tomlinson (Level 3) and Mark Tomlinson (TBC) Yes – DIY, Full and Winter Grazing Yes – recently resurfaced in 2019, TopRide Equestrian Surface Yes – recently resurfaced in late 2019 with Equus Design & Build polo specific surface Yes Yes Yes 90m x 45m Yes Over 60 TBC Club for the Winter and building a busy calendar of competitive tournaments. We will be hosting the Valentine’s Ladies Victrix Ludorum Tournament from the 9 – 14 February.

Q: What have been your recent Club improvements?

The new arena – it will be a great asset to the Club and our newly opened Polo School, which has seen great success since it opened in June 2020 Q: What are the Club’s plans for the future?

Whilst COVID-19 has put a bit of a pause on many of our plans, we managed to run

2020/21 Fixtures List:

Arena Opening Tournament: TBC Valentine’s Cup Ladies VL: 9 – 14 February 2021 Other dates TBC a successful 2020 Summer Polo Season and look forward to the same in the Winter.

Hopefully we will be hosting the highlight of the South West polo calendar, the Gloucestershire Festival of Polo plus our sold out Charity Ball in aid of the Even Keel Foundation, in addition to many Charity Polo Days and events in 2021.

Q: Top Club alumni achievements?

The Club is run by England International players, Mark and Luke Tomlinson who took over the reins from their mother Claire Tomlinson in 2016. Both have captained England to many victories and have played at the highest level. Many polo stars have begun at Beaufort, under the careful tutelage of Claire Tomlinson. Now her sons aim to continue this legacy and we have already welcomed many new players to the game of polo with the recently reopened Beaufort Polo School.

Club Address & Contact Beaufort Polo Club, Down Farm, Westonbirt, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QW T: 01666 880510 E: enquiries@beaufortpoloclub.co.uk Polo Manager Gary Aitchison (polomanager@beaufortpoloclub.co.uk/ 01666 881246) www.polotimes.co.uk

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Black Bears Polo Club Club Stats at a Glance Facilities Clubhouse

Pony Hire (+ number of ponies available) Wooden Horse Coaches/Instructors Livery Exercise Track Indoor School Stables to Hire Turn out Fields Arena Size of Arena (in metres) Grooms’ Accommodation Number of Members Number of Arena Fixtures

Q: What year was the Club founded & by who?

Black Bears Polo Team has been based at Lower Bolney Farm in Shiplake since 1991 and through the decades the facility has been continually updated and improved.

Q: When did the Club become an Arena Club?

We became involved in arena polo in 2018.

Q: Any highlights for 2020/21 season?

We are looking forward to the Victor Ludorum tournaments and a comprehensive programme of chukkas, challenge matches and tournaments.

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Club room and barn with space to adhere to social distancing requirements!

N/A Yes & mechanical horse!

Yes Yes Mile of canter track No Yes Yes Yes 96m x 56m Yes 20 Challenge matches and/or tournaments weekly Q: What have been your recent Club improvements?

Our viewing area and (Covid-compliant) hospitality available in the barn.

Q: What are the Club’s plans for the future?

To continue to offer an excellent polo experience for our members and visitors for both the Summer and Winter seasons.

Q: Top Club alumni achievements?

Black Bears Polo Team achievements and those of the players that have played for us would take up many pages of this issue!

Q: Anything else you would like to include!

Although we do not run a polo school we are very committed to supporting junior polo, ladies polo, and development across the levels.

Fixture List 2020/21 4 November Weekly chukkas commence (Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday) 14 & 15 November Challenge (level TBC) 21 & 22 November Tournament (level TBC) 28 & 29 November Challenge (level TBC) 5 & 6 December

Tournament (level TBC)

11 – 20 December

VL 4 – 6 Goal

28 December – 3rd January

VL 10 – 12 Goal

9 & 10 January

Tournament (level TBC)

22 – 31 January

VL 15 Goal

6 – 14 February

Tournament (level TBC)

20 – 21 February

Challenge (level TBC)

27 & 28 February

Challenge (level TBC)

March

TBC

Club Address & Contact Black Bears Polo Club, Lower Bolney Farm, Shiplake, Henley on Thames, RG9 3NN T: 01491 411300 Polo Manager Rob Cudmore (01491 411300 / 07813 029728)

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Druids Lodge Polo Club Club Stats at a Glance Facilities Clubhouse Pony Hire (+ number of ponies available) Wooden Horse Coaches/Instructors Livery Exercise Track Indoor School Stables to Hire Turn out Fields Arena Size of Arena (in metres) Grooms’ Accommodation Number of Members Number of Arena Fixtures

Q: What year was the Club founded & by who?

The Club was founded in 1994 by Giles and Tae Ormerod Q: When did the Club become an Arena Club?

From day one, so in 1994.

Q: Any highlights for 2020/21 season?

We have our popular Autumn and Winter League scheduled (one before and one after Christmas) as well as monthly tournaments.

December and January are the two months we will play some higher level polo and then we are hosting a Victor Ludorum 6 goal at the end of February.

Yes Yes, 20 + school ponies Yes, although we don’t use it – straight to real ponies!

Three HPA coaches Yes (DIY, Full, Schooling & Holiday) Yes No Yes Yes Yes (floodlit to international match standard) 90m x 35m Yes 50 for our last arena season 12 scheduled plus additional availability for other club and challenge matches Q: Anything else you would like to include!

As well as club polo from 0 to 8 goal, we run a number of student tournaments for all levels from beginner up to our Super League which caters for experienced university players with plus goal handicaps. We run lessons six days a week and can teach well into the evenings thanks to our floodlights.

2020/21 Fixtures List: 31 Oct - 3 Jan

09 Jan - 1 4 Mar Druids Winter League Chatanooga & Renshaw Trophy 0 - 2 Goal 22 Oct

First Club Chukkas

8 Nov

Poppy Sunday Trophy

12 - 13 Dec

El Rosario Trophy 8 Goal

2-3 Jan Druids

Autumn League Finals

Pig Trophy

10 Jan

Bodensee Trophy

16-24 Jan

Watersfield Trophy (Victor

Ludorum) 8 Goal

14 Feb

Valentine Trophy

7 Mar

Lismore Trophy

13-14 Mar

Druids Winter League Finals

Renshaw Trophy

School & University Fixture list 23 Oct - 12 Mar Druids Lodge University

League Exeter Cup

7 Nov - 20 Mar

Druids Lodge Super League

9 Dec

Christmas Pudding University

Tournament 17 Mar

Club Address & Contact Druids Lodge Polo Club, Druids Lodge, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 4UN T: 01722 782597 Polo Manager Abi Vigors (abi@druidspolo.co.uk)

Druids Autumn League

Barfoot Bottle & Pig Trophy 0 - 2 Goal

Easter Bunny University

Tournament 23 Mar

Schools End of Term

Tournament N.B. Change to the fixture card: the Watersfield Trophy won’t be a VL. Instead we have a 6 goal VL from 23 – 28 February.

Q: What have been your recent Club improvements?

We have a new arena surface which is proving to be great to play on. We also have a new PA system and a new arena scoreboard is in production.

Q: What are the Club’s plans for the future?

We will continue to grow the Club providing a base in the South West for a high standard of arena polo with excellent facilities and well trained ponies to hire.

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Q: Top Club alumni achievements?

Druids is home to several professional players who play across the world. Eden Ormerod (6 goals) has represented England a number of times, most recently in The Bryan Morrison Trophy in 2019. Robin Ormerod (5 goals) won The Arena Gold Cup with a SUPA team of university players in 2017. www.polotimes.co.uk

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Emsworth Polo Grounds Club Stats at a Glance

Facilities Clubhouse Pony Hire (+ number of ponies available) Wooden Horse Coaches/Instructors Livery Exercise Track Indoor School Stables to Hire Turn out Fields Arena Size of Arena (in metres) Grooms’ Accommodation Number of Members Number of Arena Fixtures

2020/21 Fixtures List: Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No yes 92m x 40m Yes 25 Eight

Q: When did the Club become an Arena Club?

Emsworth Polo Grounds became an Arena Club in 2010.

Q: What have been your recent Club improvements?

The arena underwent a complete ground up re-build in the summer of 2019. This year has seen us install additional Covid-19 measures along with brand new washroom facilities. We will also have our very own Honesty ‘pop up’ offering fantastic food and beverages throughout the Arena season.

Q: Any highlights for 2020/21 season?

We have four new tournaments this year, three of these being Victor Ludorum with one of these being the 13-15 goal HPA Club National championship. As we continue to work with our partners Cliveden, Jean Boucton Champagne, Hinds Head to name a few, we also have some exciting new collaborations this season. Keep your eyes peeled.

Q: What are the Club’s plans for the future?

Our main goal is to continue to ramp things up and to respect the legacy of arena polo.

We want more, better polo, at all levels, for everyone. To be better there has to be better infrastructure, better surfaces, better umpiring, better organisation, better training for people and managing the costs as best you can. Trying to make the tournaments as good value as possible, trying to increase the

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Q: What year was the Club founded & by who?

The Club was founded in 2009 by Simon Arber.

November 7th - 8th Autumn Cup (10-12 Goal) 14th - 15th Black Hound Winter Series

(10-12 Goal) December 1st - 12th

The Ambassadors Winter Cup (10-12 Goal) Victor Ludorum Tournament

January 5th - 17th

12th - 17th 22nd - 31st

HPA Club National Championship (13-15 Goal) Victor Ludorum Tournament Ocean Born Challenge (8-10 Goal) Mid Winter Cup (4-6 Goal) Victor Ludorum Tournament

February 2nd - 14th The Windsor Shield (12-15 Goal) 27th - 28th The One Hundred Ladies Open

size of tournaments slowly but managing it so that they don’t get out of control and the quality suffers. Trying to overdeliver. So far, it’s worked out almost seamlessly. To achieve it we have to step up. Making sure everything is fit for purpose. It’s all in the attention to detail.

Q: Anything else you would like to include!

Simon Arber commented, “One of the things I discovered about arena polo early on was that the spectators enjoy it far more.

They get much more into the game. They are closer up, they have elevated viewing positions, they can see the whole game; so they become far more engaged.

From a patron’s perspective, other things became quite obvious. Because of the way arena polo is played, patrons tend to make a much bigger contribution to the game. They tend to be far more important and the skill of the patron is much more weighted and has a greater influence on the outcome of the game. And that is very pleasing, you don’t feel like such a spare part. Added to that, people when they see it, even if you’re only average, think at the very least ‘oh, he’s quite brave and actually, he’s quite good!’ So, the Arena is good for the patrons ego!”

Because of all of the above and having the public up close and personal, in general, it’s a much more all encompassing experience. It’s a virtuous circle. It helps you play better because you start contributing more, you make braver plays and it boosts your confidence.

Club Address & Contact Drift Road, Winkfield, Windsor SL4 4RL T: Polo Office – 01344 883112, For all other enquirers please call 01344 883295 Polo Manager Nico San Roman (07920 842307)

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All England Polo Club 2020/21 Fixtures List:

Club Stats at a Glance Facilities Clubhouse Pony Hire (+ number of ponies available) Wooden Horse Coaches/Instructors Livery Exercise Track Indoor School Stables to Hire Turn out Fields Arena Size of Arena (in metres) Grooms’ Accommodation Number of Members Number of Arena Fixtures Club Address & Contact All England Polo Club, Hickstead Ltd, London Road, Hassocks, West Sussex BN6 9NS T: John Bunn (078366 681952) Polo Manager Niall Donnelly (07540 815957)

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Yes – subject to Covid restrictions 10+ Yes Yes – HPA coach Yes – £180 per week Yes No Yes Yes Yes 100m x 50m Yes 20+ Six

December Sat 5th & Sun 6th Ladies’ Tournament Sat 19th & Sun 20th Christmas Tournament January Sat 9th & Sun 10th The Inspired Arena

Polo Masters Sat 30th & Sun 31st Farewell Tournament ** Please note: The winter polo season at The All England Polo Club will be conducted behind closed doors and adhere to strict Covid guidelines**

Q: Any highlights for 2020/21 season?

The Inspired Arena Polo Masters 9 – 10 January 2021 sponsored by Inspired Gaming.

Q: What year was the Club founded & by who?

The Club was founded in 2006 by John Bunn.

Q: What are the Club’s plans for the future?

We plan to run a regular 15 goal tournament.

Q: When did the Club become an Arena Club?

We have been an Arena Club since the start in 2006.

Q: Anything else you would like to include!

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Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club Facilities Clubhouse Pony Hire (+ number of ponies available) Wooden Horse Coaches/Instructors Livery Exercise Track Indoor School Stables to Hire Turn out Fields Arena Size of Arena (in metres) Grooms’ Accommodation Number of Members Number of Arena Fixtures Q: What year was the Club founded & by who?

The Club was created in 1985 by Bryan Morrison & Norman Lobel.

Q: When did the Club become an Arena Club?

RCBPC was the first purpose-built arena in the UK, which was in the late 80s.

Q: Any highlights for 2020/21 season?

We have altered the fixture list slightly for the 2020/21 season which we feel will better suit both our members and visiting players/ teams. The main changes are additions of more 4 goal and 10 goal tournaments. We

Yes Cool Hooves Polo based at RCBPC Yes Cool Hooves Polo based at RCBPC Cool Hooves Polo based at RCBPC Yes No Yes During the summer months Yes 92m x 37m Yes 40 13 Tournaments are also very pleased that our clubhouse and La Cantina will be re-opening for the winter season.

Q: What have been your recent Club improvements?

Every year we carry out maintenance and improvements to the arena including drainage, surface, netting etc to make sure it plays at its best.

Q: What are the Club’s plans for the future?

We are always looking to improve and upgrade all our infrastructure and facilities at the Club and will continue to do so in the future.

Q: Top Club alumni achievements We are proud to host The Arena Gold Cup and Ladies British Open every year which brings the countries best arena players to the Club, including the likes of Max Charlton and Rosie Ross.

2020/21 Fixtures List: Oct / Nov 21st Oct 7th - 8th 14th - 15th 17th - 29th

December 2nd - 6th 12th - 13th 19th - 20th

22nd Dec - 3rd Jan

Club Chukkas The Richmond Trophy 2 - 4 Arena Challenge Trophy 7 - 10 HPA National Club Championships 1-3/10-12 Supported by The Hurligham Polo Association

The Paul Castle Challenge 13 - 15 The Chairman’s Trophy 4 - 6 Winter Solstice Tournament 2-4 Challenge Matches Open

January 5th - 16th HPA New Year National

Club Championships 4-6

Supported by The Hurlingham

Polo Association

19th - 24th

26th - 31st

February 2nd - 7th 13th - 14th 9th - 28th Sun 28th

Ladies British Open Victrix Ludorum The Jim McEnteggart Trophy

4-6 4-8

The Olin Trophy 7 - 10 The Katie Tunn 2-4 The Arena Gold Cup 13 -15 11:00 Final - Arena Silver Cup 13 - 15 14:00 Final - Arena Gold Cup 13 - 15

Photograph by RCBPC

Club Address & Contact North Street, Winkfield, Berkshire, SL4 4TH T: 01344 890060 Polo Manager Simon McDonald (polo@rcbpc.com)

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Westcroft Park Polo Club 2020/21 Fixtures List:

Facilities Clubhouse

Pony Hire (+ number of ponies available)

Wooden Horse Coaches/Instructors

Livery Exercise Track

Indoor School Stables to Hire Turn out Fields Arena Size of Arena (in metres) Grooms’ Accommodation

Number of Members Number of Arena Fixtures

Q: What year was the Club founded & by who?

Westcroft Park Polo Club, formerly Ascot Park Polo Club, was officially taken over by Richard Blake Thomas in 2015.

Q: When did the Club become an Arena Club?

2020/21 will be Westcroft Park Polo Club’s sixth arena season.

Q: Any highlights for 2020/21 season?

We’re looking forward to all aspects of the 2020/21 arena season at Westcroft. We are also pleased to have successfully instigated the new Victor Ludorum format alongside other clubs creating a real winter polo tour.

We have an exciting line up at all levels, it is going to be busy and lots of fun!

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Yes, the two-tier clubhouse overlooking the arena serves authentic Argentine culinary delights from Clara’s Cocina with a full bar, open all day Tuesday – Sunday.

Yes, we have 40 horses in full work and available for hire at all levels this winter, with various professionals all on hand to play.

Yes, we have three wooden horses Mr. Polo, Aiken Cura and Adolfo!

Richard Blake Thomas Level 3 Coach Caroline Stern Level 2 Coach Antonino Menard 5 Goal Pro Yes, we offer full livery on site.

Yes, new for the 20/21 arena season is our 450m wood chip exercise track around Ground 4.

N/A Yes, we have 90 available for hire.

Yes, we have 90 acres of turn out fields for winter 20/21 Yes, all weather outdoor arena adjacent to the clubhouse.

100m x 5m with a 1.83m wall Yes, we have 11 new bedrooms for groom’s with kitchen and bathroom facilities in addition to the groom’s casa, comprised of 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a kitchen, living room area.

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Q: Any Club improvements you’d like to highlight?

New for the 2020/21 arena season is our 450m wood chip exercise track around Ground 4. All pony lines have been replaced.

We also have 11 new bedrooms for grooms with kitchen and bathroom facilities. Our breeding and young horse programs are thriving behind the stable doors with over 20 in production right now. Members are already thoroughly enjoying the Argentine culinary delights from Clara’s Cocina, run from the Clubhouse by Kirstie Otamendi.

Q: What are the Club’s plans for the future?

Membership is thriving at Westcroft from -1 goal 9-year-olds to pros and all players in between. As our membership continues to grow, our breeding programme and

Nov 2020 7th-8th

28th-29th

Arena opens Club Chukkas and Challenges Open The Winter Trophy Open

Dec 2020 11th-20th

The Bolebrook Bowl (VL) 15

Jan 2021 9th-10th

30th-31st

WIP Westcroft Women’s Championship 0-2/4-6 The Clubhouse Cup 7-10

Feb 2021 1st-7th

12th-21st

Surrey Hills Winter Trophy (VL) Westcroft Park Arena Challenge Cup (VL)

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March 2021 13th-14th Westcroft Schools Tournament Open 7th-8th Club Chukkas and Challenges Open

young horse training is at the forefront of our future producing horses for sale and hire at all levels of the game, combined with providing our members with bountiful amounts of fun, polo development, competitive polo and social enjoyment.

Q: Top Club alumni achievements In 2019 owner Richard Blake Thomas, won The Arena Gold Cup with Prisk 523, and was also awarded The Polo Magazine’s Most Valuable Player in the Final. One of his horses then won Best Playing Pony (BPP) in winter International the following week.

We have won four BPP blankets in Winter International day in the last five years. In 2018 Regal Warriors were based at Westcroft and also won The Arena Gold Cup in that year. In 2018 Westcroft hosted England v USA in which another of Richard’s ponies won BPP under the England Captain Chris Hyde who was based at Westcroft at the time.

Q: Anything else you would like to include!

Contact us for ponies for sale and hire, brush up on technique, learn to play, keep your horses, train your horses, stable your team.

Eat Sleep Polo Repeat.

Club Address & Contact Westcroft Park Polo Club, Windlesham Road, Chobham, Woking, GU24 8SN W: www.westcroftparkpolo.co.uk T: 01276 858545 Polo Manager Richard Bake Thomas (info@westcroftparkpolo.co.uk) www.polotimes.co.uk

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Baltic Beach Polo Sun, sea & success in Germany

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s with all polo tournaments in 2020, this year’s 9th Polar Twist Beach Polo Masters by BerlinMed took place under special conditions due to the pandemic, and yet everyone involved from the players to the spectators and organisers enjoyed the spectacle of polo on the Mecklenburg Baltic Sea coast. With polo, blue skies, Bentleys on the beach and a player’s party – where else could have been better? The trio of commentators, Victoria Herrmann, JanErik Franck and Alexander Schwarz, added insight, humour and knowledge, adding to the overall atmosphere, Jan-Erik described the event to Polo Times as, “The Miami beach polo of the Baltic sea”.

Many people wouldn’t associate Germany as having a particularly charming coast nor be able to host beach polo, but

Commentators, Victoria Herrmann, Jan-Erik Franck & Alexander Schwarz

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Where: Warnemünde, Germany

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Although the weather was slightly less agreeable than in 2019, spectators were treated to all the seasons in one event with everything from blue skies to storms and rain to sunshine and clouds; however for

The Gentlemen’s Cup Teams & Rankings 1st place: Polar Twist / Bentley Service Krauthahn Ken Kawamoto Joe Reinhardt 2nd place: Transgourmet Daniel Deistler Chris van Eupen 3rd place: KÜHNE Pool & Wellness AG / Neumann Gerüstbau GmbH Steffen Lange Nicolai Barnwell

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The Ladies Cup Teams & Rankings 1st place: ARGE-HAUS Aziza Ghane Sarah Schretzmair 2nd place: Folietec / L8 Store Jeanette Diekmann Romy Schneider 3rd place: BerlinMed Daniela Roeder Chaja Darline Roeder

4th place: Polo Piraten / SGB Sicherheitsgruppe Berlin Stefan Locher Matteo Beffa

4th place: Krombacher / POLYGONVATRO Deutschland / Pergola Living Stefanie Fuchs Anke Kreiter Annabell Kreiter Paulina Kreiter

beach polo, rain is no bad thing as it helps to compact the beach sand which makes an easier playing surface for the polo ponies. At times, the wind disrupted play, but overall all the matches were played, with some nailbitingly close matches and with many scores

hitting double digits. After two days of play, the final results saw the Arge-Haus team take first place in The Women’s Cup and Polar Twist / Bentley the overall winners of The Gentlemen’s Cup. With the 2020 event done and dusted, all attention turns to 2021!

An impressive eight teams competed in the tournament

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espite getting off to a later start than usual thanks to Covid-19, all of the Victrix Ludorum and most of the planned Victor Ludorum tournaments were played throughout the summer and the Hurlingham Polo Association have announced the overall results, which are detailed below: Victrix: 1st – MJVH Polo (385 points), 2nd – Monterosso Vikings (270 points), 3rd – Park Place (210 points) 6 Goal: 1st – Noon Giraffe (90 points), 2nd – C.A.N.I. (90 points), 3rd – Ojo Caliente/Mt Loftus (80 points) 8 Goal: 1st – C.A.N.I. (240 points), 2nd – Saracens (190 points), 3rd – Clarita (190 points) 12 Goal: 1st – Ojo Caliente (190 points), 2nd – Maiz Dulce (160 points), 3rd – Conosco (130 points) 15 Goal: 1st – Four Quarters Orange (130 points), 2nd – White Crane (110 points), 3rd – Emlor (100 points) 18 Goal: 1st – Murus Sanctus (190 points), 2nd – Monterosso Vikings (100 points), 3rd – Kildare (90 points) 22 Goal: 1st – Les Lions/ Great Oaks (220 points), 2nd – Park Place (210 points), 3rd – Next Generation (180 points)

N.B. When teams at the top end of the points leader board tied on overall points, the 1st to 3rd positionings were decided by the HPA due to other variables such as goal difference etc.

6 Goal Victor Ludorum Beaufort Polo Club – Eduardo Rojas Lanusse Cup – Saturday 26 September Number of teams: Six Winners: C.A.N.I. Points: 90

On Saturday 26 September, Smiths Polo rode out onto the Number One Ground to face C.A.N.I. for the Eduardo Rojas Lanusse Cup Final. Will Westwood was the first to try and score, only to have the ball fall wide of the posts. Smiths Polo were handed a penalty, but this was swiftly stopped by Matias Amaya, who flew up the field. However, as he accelerated the ball slipped from his grasp and despite Alex Cooper following up behind, the ball went wide of the posts.

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The Final of the Eduardo Rojas Lanusse Cup was fiercely contested for

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C.A.N.I., winners of The Eduardo Rojas Lanusse Cup

goal for her team 1-1½. The third chukka featured lots of back and forth, a penalty to Smiths gave them an opportunity to go further ahead, but it fell on the other side of the posts. It was Cooper who managed to put C.A.N.I. a nose ahead with a goal, 2-1½. In the fourth, Chialvo went for an under-the-neck shot at an acute angle to try and bring Smiths back into the game but it rolled wide. Westwood made another charge at goal, which was neatly finished

by Alex 3-1½. In the final five seconds, Smiths scored 4-2½ but it was too late and C.A.N.I. claimed their victory.

A harsh, icy wind blew across the field for the Subsidiary Final between Tafia Mafia and Silvertown Properties. Silvertown had a distinctly altered line-up, with Talan Dudd, Freddie Jodrell and Marcus Collie replacing Olivia Clowes, Marcus Speed and Max Hutchinson, meaning they started with a 1½ goal handicap advantage. Determined to prove themselves, Silvertown went out on the attack, scoring in the first chukka 2½-1. An unfortunate fall for Rosanna Turk saw her taken out of play with a dislocated shoulder, despite having the nerves of steel to have it relocated on the field. Marcus Speed was swapped in from his umpiring roll to replace her. The teams set out once again, with Tafia Mafia scoring three goals in a row over the second and third chukka.

The expert duo of Speed and Tom Collie put Silvertown back in the lead 3½-3 and it was a horse race to the finish line. A fourth and final goal cinched the win for Tafia Mafia.

Hurlingham 1875 provided prizes for the winners.

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Louise Jebson in action for C.A.N.I. during the Final

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Beaufort Polo Club Photograph by Equus Design & Build

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Beaufort Polo Club are installing an arena for the winter season

The Gloucestershire based Club are installing an outdoor arena by Equus Design & Build to be ready for this winter’s arena season, allowing the Club to provide polo all year round. They already have the Valentine’s Cup Ladies Victrix Ludorum Tournament scheduled for the 9 – 14 February 2021 and look forward to adding many more new tournaments to their calendar. The Club will also be hosting Practice Chukkas two to three times weekly as soon as the Arena is complete. The Club will be offering a simple Winter Membership for the 2020-21 Season for £600, which includes chukkas and a 50 percent reduction in tournament entry fees.

Please note that if you have a current 2020 Outdoor HPA Membership you are entitled to equivalent Arena Membership at no extra cost. However, you still need to inform the HPA that you intend to play in the Arena and which Club you are a Member at.

Mosimann’s will once again be hosting their Christmas Lunch

Mosimann’s will be hosting their popular Christmas Lunch in the Clubhouse, which this year will be held on Sunday 13 December, as the Clubhouse is a designated restaurant you can book a table for up to six people. Pre-booking is essential to ensure your table to this festive feast so please RSVP to pdrevents@mosimann.com or call Izabela on 0207 838 6330.

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Houston Polo Club

Action from The Lewis Jewelers Classic

Houston Polo Club have had a busy few weeks, on Sunday 11 October, the crowds were treated to the Louis XII Classic Final between BTA1/Horsegate 1 and Horsegate 2/Tonkawa. The second and third chukkas were dominated by Nacho Badiola, who scored five goals for Horsegate 2/Tonkawa and with teammate Toto Collardin also scoring a goal they led 8-2 at half-time. During the second half BTA1/Horsegate 1 tried to get themselves back in the game, but the final whistle rang out to a convincing 12-7 win in favour of Horsegate 2/Tonkawa.

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The Keleen & Carlton Beal Cup Final Most Valuable Player, Mason Wroe, on the ball

Classic on Farish Field at the Houston Polo Club. Horsegate 2/ Kanthaka opened the scoring, but BTA 1/Tonkawa quickly replied, adding to their one goal handicap advantage. BTA 1/Tonkawa’s Krueger and Badiola seemed to find their stride as they scored five goals between themselves to push their lead up to 12 in the sixth chukka; unfortunately for Horsegate 2/Kanthaka, time ran out before they were able to chip away more at the lead, as BTA1/Tonkawa took home the win 12-10.

On Friday 23 October, BTA 1/Tonkawa faced BTA 2 in The Keleen & Carlton Beal Cup Final, it was a family filled affair, with three members of the Beal family and two married couples going head-to-head; by half-time the teams were tied, but BTA 2 managed to gain a small lead of just one goal in time for the final whistle, which secured them the title with a score of 11-10. www.polotimes.co.uk

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Polo Club du Domaine de Chantilly Photograph by Justine Jacquemot

A healthy amount of fourteen teams were entered in this year’s French Championship tournament, which began on 26 September, six in the Paris zone and eight in the Chantilly zone, the tournament finale is usually played at Polo de Paris, which hosted polo at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games. But, due to heavy rain taking its toll on the playing surface, the Semi Final and Final action was transferred to Chantilly’s eight fields. Interestingly, only two Argentinean professionals were allowed per team in this competition, resulting in there being seven Frenchmen in the final of this Championship and it was a 100% French team that won as Sainte-Mesme retained their title and after a very close match 9- 8½ against the opposition of Omédia Paris/Black Mamba. Messi, nine-year-old bay mare played by Robert Strom and bred in Argentina by Martin Garrahan was awarded the Best Playing Pony Award.

Nacho Kennedy (right) who scored all 7 goals of his team Omédia Paris/Black Mamba with French player Louis Jarrig

The French Championships Final Teams: Sainte-Mesme (8): Robert Strom (5), Birger Strom (0), Louis Jarrige (3) & Victor Louarn (0) Omédia Paris/Black Mamba (8): Charlotte Garaud (0), Jérôme Hue (1), Nacho Kennedy (4) & Florent Garaud (3)

Cirencester Park Polo Club After the last Final of the season, the Autumn 8 Goal which saw Tomlinson Equine take home the Humphrey Guinness Plate on Sweethills after defeating Jenkinson, the Club held their socially distanced end of season awards:

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Best Playing Pony: Max Hutchinson’s Tornado The Flo Trophy for the Best Long Service Pony: Nina Clarkin’s Heidi Best Turned Out String for the Season: Tommy Severn’s Millennium Umpire Award: Rupert Lewis The Smart Cup for the Most Improved Player: Alex Cooper Cotswold Polo Academy’s Most Improved Player: Raushan Singh The Club also recognised the efforts of their season intern, Ellie Dalton, and committed Social Members Claire Allen and Keith Baalam, who

stepped up as Covid Marshalls, were presented with the Michael St Aubyn Trophy for the Most Valuable Club Members.

Although the 2020 season has come to an end at Cirencester Park Polo Club (CPPC), the Club is now carrying out their Autumn ground works which included scarifying before laying a sand and compost mix, over-seeding and feeding, to help ensure a great playing surface for the upcoming season. Additionally, there are plans afoot at the Club for additional improvements for the 2021 season.

Best Playing Pony, Max Hutchinson’s Tornado

Kings Polo Club Over 15 – 17 October, Kings Polo Club in Cairo, Egypt, hosted The Kings Masters Cup and Juniors Masters Cup. OS Team secured The Kings Masters Cup with a 4-3 win against Piramide in the Final, with Adel Abo Shady named Most Valuable Player and Pirata, played by Frankie Menendez selected as Best Playing Pony.

Meanwhile, in The Junior Masters Cup, Kings Polo narrowly defeated Piramide 3-2 in the Final to take home the win. www.polotimes.co.uk

The Flo Trophy for the Best Long Service Pony, Nina Clarkin’s Heidi (pictured with Tamara Fox)

The Kings Masters Cup Final Teams: OS Team (9): Omar El Sewedy (0), Adel Abo Shady (0), Bautista Fanelli (3) & Francisco Menéndez (6) Piramide (9): Ahmed Wahby (0), Ibrahim Awadalla (0), Fernando Miño (5) & Silvestre Fanelli (4) The Junior Masters Cup Final Teams: Kings Polo Team: Cruz Menéndez, Hamza El Sewedy, Vicente Pascual Menéndez & Eduardo Menéndez Piramide Team: Muhammad El Sherif, Mohamed El Mawardy, Ismail Awadalla & Silvestre Fanelli.

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New Bridge Polo & Country Club

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Out East, winners of The Association Cup Final

Rugby Polo Club

The Association Cup Final Teams: Out East: Hope Arellano, John Humphreys, Lucas Arellano & Tommy Biddle SIG: Deep Singh, Malia Bryan, Alan Martinez & Willie Hartnett

Photograph by Grand Champions Polo Club

On Saturday 24 October, Out East and SIG reached The Association Cup Final at New Bridge Polo & Country Club (Aiken, South Carolina). Out East took the lead in the second chukka and maintained their lead to take home the 8 goal trophy with an 11-8 score. Tommy Biddle, who scored seven goals for Out East, was named Most Valuable Player and his 11-year-old mare Maleficent, was awarded Best Playing Pony honours; Biddle commented, “I bought her through Jennifer Williams and she was made by Charly Cendoya. Maleficent is an amazing mare who can fly and if my daughter Lauren [Biddle] was here she would be ecstatic.

Lauren named her and loved her from the day I bought her!” This was Biddle’s second time raising the trophy, which he first won in 1987 with his father and brother.

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Steve Lane will be the new Chief Umpire at Grand Champions

The Club has announced that Steve Lane will be their new Chief Umpire for the upcoming 2021 season. In 2020, Steve began working with ChukkerTV as a field side commentator, and the World Polo League as an instant replay official (IRO).

When the COVID-19 pandemic cut the high goal season short, he partnered with Melissa Ganzi to bring her “Skills of the Game” series to life.

Beaufort Polo Club

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Photograph by Beaufort Polo Club

On Saturday 26 September the Tomlinson family presented the Club’s former Polo Manager, Caspar West, with a painting of Caspar playing polo, painted by Joss Ridley (the Club’s Events Manager); due to Covid-19 restrictions the Club couldn’t give Caspar a full send off so the painting commemorated Caspar’s 21 year stint working at the Club.

The Tomlinson family with Caspar West

Roma Polo Club Rugby Polo Club members playing in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Rugby Polo Club celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness Month by playing their chukkas all dressed in pink on Sunday 4 October to help raise awareness. Many players also donated to Annie Choma’s charity effort; Annie managed to get through breast cancer partly due to early detection.

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On Sunday 4 October, The Campionato Italiano di Polo Final was played at Roma Polo Club and saw VAS-Pier.Gio defeat Battistoni/Castelluccia 8-7 after four chukkas of action in the capital city. In the Subsidiary Final, Nautor’s Swan took third place following a 3-1 victory against La Vandea.

The Campionato Italiano di Polo Final Teams: VAS/Pier.Gio (6): Giorgio Cosentino (-1), Eduardo Menendez Jr. (1), Nacho Brunetti (3) & Tomás Astellara (3) Battistoni/Castelluccia (5): Alessandro Barnaba (0), Stefano Giansanti (0), Giordano Flavio Magini (1) & Patricio Rattagan (4) www.polotimes.co.uk

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Los Mariachis Polo Club

This season’s prize winners at Cowdray Park Polo Club each individually collected their prizes from the Club’s Polo Manager, Chris Bethell. Jon Martin received The Large Cup for Pony Welfare, The Millennium Plate for Umpiring went to Henry Fisher and the Pimm’s Cup for the Most Improved Junior Player was won by Will Millard.

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Photograph by Los Mariachis Polo Club

Almasanta, winners of the Final of the Spanish Low Handicap Polo Championship Jon Martin with Chris and Johanna Kleff

Almasanta (Juan de Dios Perez Serrano, Joaquin Castelvi, Manuel Lopez and Jorge Pepa) won the Final of the Spanish Low Handicap Polo Championship at Los Mariachis Polo Club, Monte de Balisa-El Raso took second place with Los Mariachis in third place.

Willow Bend Polo Club Henry Fisher with Chris Bethell

Santa María Polo Club

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Nairobi Polo Team, winners of the XX Andalucia Championship

Nairobi Polo Team, winners of the XXI Memorial Andrés Parladé

Nairobi Polo Team have enjoyed a successful few weeks with two recent wins under their belts, winning the XX Andalucia Championship on Monday 12 October, followed by the XXI Memorial Andrés Parladé the following weekend – congratulations! www.polotimes.co.uk

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Will Millard, the Most Improved Junior Player

Tiburon, winners of The 2020 Southwestern Circuit Intra-Circuit Cup

On Sunday 18 October, Tiburon and 2019 defending champions Lucchese battled it out at Willow Bend Polo Club in Oak Point, Texas for the 2020 Southwestern Circuit Intra-Circuit Cup. With both teams evenly matched, the scores were tied throughout the Final, but Tiburon converted a crucial penalty in the sixth chukka to secure themselves a 9-8 win and $2,500 in prize money courtesy of the COVID-19 USPA Polo Tournament Stimulus Package. Silver, a 15-year-old mare owned and played by Matt Coppola was chosen as Best Playing Pony, Coppola commented, “I bought her from Sebastian Merlos five years ago. I played her as a spare because I knew I could get on her a few different times. She’s the most agile horse I have and every time I get on her I know I can change the game by slowing it down or speeding it up if I have to. Laterally she’s incredible and has an amazing mouth, a machine!”

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All Aspects of Youth Polo

Pony Club CEO Update On Monday 2 November, the Pony Club CEO Marcus Capel made the following announcement in light of the Prime Minister’s announcement of a National Lockdown: Pony Club CEO Update “Following the Prime Minister’s announcement from Thursday 5 November until Wednesday 2 December, all Pony Club face to face activities in England must be put on hold for the next 4 weeks.

The Government is requesting the following action: Requiring people to stay at home, except for specific purposes.

Preventing gathering with people you do not live with, except for specific purposes.

Closing certain businesses and venues.

The Government have also specifically identified stables and riding centres in the list of businesses which must close during this period.

This is an extremely challenging time for us all, especially for our Centres. The Government have indicated that at the end of this period they will look to return to the regional approach and lift restrictions.

We hope at this point for organised sport and Pony Club face to face activities to re start.

There is currently no Government guidance that we are aware of to stop riding, it is down to an individual decision if this is necessary, please consider the needs and welfare of your horse or pony. It is sensible to avoid activities with an increased risk of injury and be mindful of other people if you must hack out. Unnecessary travel is to be avoided, including lessons or training and transporting your horse for anything other than emergency care.

As we highlighted back in March, we would ask that you all ensure your plan for someone to care for your horse if you are ill or unable to get to them is still in place. Please contact your own vet for their current policy on essential visits and whilst farriers are permitted to work please contact yours for advice if needed.

We all must comply with this new guidance to help limit the spread of the virus and hope for a brighter Christmas. It is imperative that we all continue to support each other, winter can be a challenging time for many, and we must leverage our friendships within The Pony Club community.

As more advice and guidance is released this week, we will of course keep you updated.”

From 24 – 30 September, four junior teams battled it out at Polo Club du Domaine de Chantilly for The French Junior Championship title. After competitive qualifying tournaments, Espirit de Mungo and Luxembourg Polo Club reached the Final, with the title eventually going to Luxembourg Polo Club, with Espirit de Mungo in second place, Polo de Chantilly in third place and Omedia Paris in fourth place.

Photograph by Justine Jacquemot

French Junior Championship Luxembourg Polo Club, winners of The French Junior Championship

Oxford University Polo Club Focus OUPC have had a very successful run in the Winter SUPA 2020 nationals, sending dozens of players to compete, with teams ranging from Beginner to Open level (Beginner teams came 11th and 8th, the Median team coming 10th, Novice 1 team coming 5th, Lower Intermediate team coming 2nd and the Open (Blues) team coming in first, currently reigning as national champions). The Blues Team, alongside Nationals success, have had an unbeaten arena season, taking home a win in the Winter Varsity match played against traditional arch rivals Cambridge, emerged victorious from the recent Black Bears Polo Club tournament played against the Cambridge University Polo Club and the University of London Polo Club, as well as the Lagrima Tournament. The Blues Team (1. Capucine Granchi, 2. Tamara Gibbons, 3. Max Rumsey) have also been selected as the Blues Team of the Year 2020 by Oxford University Sport at the University Sports Awards, a very prestigious award in which they beat out many fantastic Blues teams to take the crown. Over 100 Oxford University sports clubs were ranked behind Blues Polo.

Tamara Gibbons, OUPC Chairman When I first joined OUPC almost two years ago, I had already been playing polo for over ten years, but was still pleasantly surprised at the warm welcome I received. Since then, I have served as both Captain and now Chairman of the Club, both of which are extremely rewarding jobs, especially as one of my focuses has been the development of beginner players – there’s nothing more satisfying than seeing members who began playing just months ago riding off the pitch with smiles on their faces! I have also been lucky enough to represent OUPC on our international trips to Ibiza and China, as well as face (and beat!) Harvard and Yale in the annual Atlantic Cup. We’re very fortunate to have a strong partnership with Oxford Polo, who provide top-notch lessons and horse hire. As well as this, Hilali Noordeen consistently supports us as our Senior Member, and we receive generous sponsorship from La Martina, both of whom make many of our important matches possible!

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Max Rumsey, OUPC Captain Before I went up to Oxford, I had high expectations of OUPC. Yet, even these were quickly surpassed. In my second term, I was made Captain – a privilege I have thus far enjoyed immensely. In February, the first team won the SUPA Universities’ National Championships. In May, we were awarded the title ‘Blues Team of the Year’ [Best Sports Team at Oxford] at the University Sports Awards. Alongside this, we maintained an undefeated season in all matches and tournaments (including a Winter Varsity win vs Cambridge!). All three of these achievements are ‘firsts’ in the history of the Club. Therefore, despite the summer season being dramatically cut short, we are extremely grateful for the arena season we enjoyed. Despite the high calibre of play, my most memorable moments have not been on a horse. Although OUPC is famed for its often-extravagant events (such as the White Tie Polo Ball, held this year at Waddesdon Manor), the inclusivity of the Club and the comradery of its members, makes it the first polo community I have come across of this sort. Each player within OUPC, from beginner level upwards, is valued as an integral member. With two more years ahead of me, I look forward with much excitement, to what there is to follow.

Dominika J. Roberts I was first introduced to polo when I came to university, never having had the opportunity to play before, and was instantly hooked. Being able to combine riding with playing a team sport has been lots of fun, and getting to know and play with my fellow OUPC teammates has definitely been the best part of my experience. Coming in as a beginner, I found that with the help of my friends in the Club and our coach I was able to rapidly improve and build my confidence, often participating in fixtures against other universities. The social side of OUPC has been amazing as well, with frequent drinks, dinners, and of course the annual OUPC Polo Ball giving ample opportunity to make new friends in the polo world. Playing polo with OUPC has definitely been the highlight of my university experience so far, and I cannot wait to continue playing for as long as I am at Oxford!

Seren Irwin Playing polo is thrilling! I wasn’t sure what to expect when I joined OUPC this year, but I was soon engulfed in a world of speed, steeds and smiles all round. Everyone at the Club is so friendly, always there to give you advice and cheer you on! Riding ability really didn’t matter – here I confess I learned how to canter during my Beginners’ Winter Varsity match. I can’t wait to escape to the magic of polo again!

Sophie Clarke I think university level polo is a fantastic way to get into the sport – I started playing during my undergraduate degree and immediately loved it, so I was very excited to join OUPC when I started my DPhil here at Oxford last October. OUPC has been very welcoming and supportive, and I have really enjoyed playing as part of the Club.

A particular highlight was playing at SUPA Winter Nationals again, where we had a successful and fun weekend across teams at all levels. I look forward to continuing to develop as a player with my wonderful teammates over the next few years, and spending more time getting to know the lovely ponies at Oxford Polo.

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2020 Southwestern Circuit WIP 2020 Women’s Challenge League Results Photograph by ©David Murrell

Six teams competed over an action-packed weekend of women’s polo at the Two Wishes Polo Club in Lockhart, Texas for the 2020 Southwestern Circuit Women’s Challenge. On Saturday 10 October, the teams competed in a series of round robins, which saw Forty Flowers and Elite Motion & Performance qualify for Sunday’s Final. Elite Motion & Performance led from the outset and built upon their early lead to take the title with a final score of 5-2. Karson Bizzell commented, “I think our team played really well together, communicated a lot, and had a strong game plan headed into the final. Our line-up was also crucial to our success with our captain Amanda Massey playing the fourth position and supplying the long passes up. Stephanie Colburn did a fantastic job playing in the third position as our playmaker and I played the second position following up forward Samantha Rostek.”

Stephanie Colburn, who scored three of Elite Motion & Performance’s goals was named Most Valuable Player and 13-yearold bay mare Steely Dame (Purge x Mesabi

Elite Motion & Performance celebrate their win

Maiden), played by Forty Flowers’ Wendy Stover in the first chukka, received the Best Playing Pony prize.

2020 Southwestern Circuit Women’s Challenge Final Teams: Forty Flowers: Zoe Lehmer, Lara Semmelmann, Courtney Suess & Wendy Stover Elite Motion & Performance: Samantha Rostek, Karson Bizzell, Amanda Massey & Stephanie Colburn

Women in Polo have announced their 2020 winners; Rex Homes took the 12 goal league title and Knightmares secured the 8 goal league title – each team player will receive a voucher for Paddock Power/Full Swing Polo.

The full league results for the 2020 season are as follows: 12 Goal: 1st Place: Rex Homes 2nd Place: Maize Dulce 3rd Place: HK Polo 8 Goal: 1st Place: Knightmares 2nd Place: Rex Homes 3rd Place: Super Nova

2020 USPA Women’s 2020 USPA Arena Open Women’s Arena Handicap

2020 USPA Women’s Arena Open Final Teams: Five String Farm (13): Cindy Halle (5), Lindsey Morris (3) & Jessica Schmitt (5) Bad Ass Polo (13): Posey Obrecht (5), Anna Winslow-Palacios (8) & Victoria Picha (0) For Women’s polo dates for your diary, turn to our What’s On pages

Also, on Sunday 4 October, as well as hosting The USPA Women’s Arena Open Final, The USPA Women’s Arena Handicap Final was also played at Great Meadow Polo Club.

Rebellis went on the offensive from the off, and with a dominant display of arena polo, secured the title with an impressive score of 19-5. Mariah ‘Maggie’ Cooper was selected as Most Valuable Player, while the Best Playing Pony rug was Most Valuable Player, Mariah ‘Maggie’ Cooper awarded to Barfly, a 12-year-old bay Thoroughbred mare played in the second chukka by Anna Winslow-Palacios.

Photograph by ©David Murrell

Photograph by ©David Murrell

On Sunday 4 October, Bad Ass Polo and Five String Farm faced each other in the 2020 USPA Women’s Arena Open at Great Meadow Polo Club in The Plains, Virginia.

Bad Ass Polo used their marking skills to their advantage and by the end of the fourth chukka had managed to level the scores to 11-11, pushing Bad Ass Polo’s Anna Winslow-Palacios goes for a the Final into a penalty hook against Five String Farm’s Cindy Halle shootout. In the end, only Cindy Halle managed to score a penalty goal, winning Five String Farm the title. Jessica Schmitt was named Most Valuable Player, Best Playing Pony honour were presented to Daisy, owned by Doug Barnes and played

by Cindy Halle, and Five String Farm took both the title and the $2,500 prizemoney.

2020 USPA Women’s Arena Handicap Final Teams: Rebellis: Kasey Morris, Maggie Cooper & Anna Winslow-Palacios Belle Vodka: Victoria McGraw, Danielle Quinn & Jessica Schmitt Polo Times, November 2020

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HPA End of Season Ladies’ Handicap Changes On Tuesday 20 October, the Hurlingham Polo Association announced their 2020 End of Season Handicap Changes, which included raises for a number of leading British players. Hazel Jackson-Gaona has

been raised from 9 to 10 goals, joining Nina Clarkin as the UK’s second 10 goal player, Lia Salvo has been raised from 8 to 9 goals and Milly Hine has gone from 6 to 7 goals.

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Carina Clarkin

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Rachael Bartels

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​​​​​Pony Power

Knowledge

Loquito

Photography by ©www.imagesofpolo.com

Height: 15.2hh Age: 10-years-old Colour: Chestnut Sex: Gelding Owned and played by: Owned and played

by Marcos Araya Tournament: Autumn Nations Cup Final at Guards Polo Club

Where is he from/breeding? He’s from Open Luna Park and out of Loquita.

How long have you had him? I bought him two years ago, but I have known him since he was broken.

What are his strengths? He has a very good mouth and is always the same no matter how tired he is. And he has very good sides.

How has he gone this season? He was the horse that played the most games with me this season. And he also played the Dubai season from January through to March this year.

Has he won any other Best Playing Pony Awards? He won Best Playing Pony in the FIP qualifier for the World Cup in Uruguay playing for Team Argentina.

Does he have any special quirks? He will do anything to take his head collar off and if he does it then he then starts to untie all the other horses.

What are your plans for him in the future? My plan is to take him to Dubai to play the 2021 season there.

Describe him in three words. Funny, unique, generous.

Machitos Ilusa

How long have you had her? We’ve had her for three years.

What are her strengths? Stamina and athleticism.

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What are your plans for her in the future? Ilusa will continue to play the UK High Goal Season, she has played The Argentine Open in Argentina and due to her talent and exceptional breeding, she will also continue her breeding duties off-season and produce high-quality foals.

Does she have any special quirks? She is 100 percent focused on her job.

Describe her in four words. Powerful, honest, a fighter.

Photograph by M. Bianchi

How has she gone this season? She had suffered a non-playing related injury in the winter field and this set her training back at the start of the season. She made a full recovery, and continued to improve for the rest of the season and possibly rendered her better than the year before!

Has she won any other Best Playing Pony Awards? No, this is her first.

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Height: 15.3hh Age: 12-years-old Colour: Chestnut Sex: Mare Owned and played by: Siri & Alessandro Bazzoni Tournament: The Duke of Cornwall Final at Guards Polo Club

Where is she from/breeding? Ellerstina Illusionada x Sportivo.

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Nutrition Focus

Lorna Edgar – specialist equine nutritionist

Laminitis Nutrition Looking at feeding management

After reading the October article on a method of treatment for laminitis, I was inspired to continue the subject and talk about feeding management for the laminitic; an area I don’t think I have covered before, but something I have come across in polo ponies.

Generally, we would not associate polo ponies with laminitis – it is a disease found in ‘fat natives’ after all – how wrong we are! With the high cereal/starch rations that polo ponies receive, rapid changes in diet, possible steroid injections and exercising or playing on hard ground they could still be at risk, but how do we manage and avoid it?

What is Laminitis?

The Cause

Laminitis manifests itself in one or more of the horse’s hooves but nearly always arises as the result of a metabolic upset. Severe illness, mainly from gut disorders, like colic, colitis or salmonella poisoning, result in the release of endotoxins (harmful substances), from the cell walls of dead gut bacteria, which get into the bloodstream and have potent effects on circulation. Retention of the 68

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commonly in the spring and autumn is the volume of the grass available as the warm damp conditions mean there is simply plenty of grass for the horse to eat. Levels of fructans tend to rise during the day, peaking in the afternoon to early evening, but decline in the early hours of the morning.

Nutritional Causes

Fructan Overload – Too Much Grass The component in grass thought to be responsible for laminitis is fructan which is a water-soluble carbohydrate; the fibre element of grass is insoluble carbohydrate and it is this which is fermented slowly in the hind gut to produce energy. The horse is unable to digest fructan in the stomach and small intestine so it passes into the hind gut which can cope with small amounts of it also being fermented by bacteria.

Fermentation results in the production of lactic acid but, if levels of fructan are excessive, the gut becomes more acidic resulting in the death of some of the beneficial gut bacteria. As these bacteria die, they produce the endotoxins, as previously mentioned and are able to pass into the bloodstream more easily, as a result of damage to the gut wall caused by the excessively acidic conditions.

Grass needs light to make sugars, which it uses as an energy source to grow, and needs a temperature of 5°C or above to grow. If it’s not warm enough to grow but bright enough to make sugars, the grass stores the extra sugar that it makes as fructan. Cold bright conditions therefore see an increase in the fructan content of the grass which is why laminitis can occur in December and is now not just considered a spring problem. The reason laminitis occurs

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Laminitis is an acute vascular disease of the hoof causing disruption to the blood supply to the laminae within the hoof, resulting in decreased oxygen delivery to the laminae and reduced removal of metabolic waste.

Laminae are the ‘scaffold’ that hold the pedal bone to the hoof wall and work to transfer the load onto the hoof walls so that the sole does not bear weight. This process is hard work for the laminae so they require a large blood supply to bring oxygen and nutrients and to remove waste.

Decreased blood supply to the laminae results in their death, which can occur within hours and causes considerable pain.

Laminae death decreases the strength of the attachment of the pedal bone to the wall of the hoof which can result in movement of the bone because of the weight on it and the pull of the deep digital flexor tendon.

Limited laminae death will cause rotation, but extensive death causes the bone to sink.

placenta after foaling or the long-term use of drugs, like corticosteroids, can lead to similar results.

Excessive trauma to the hoof can however also lead to an onset of laminitis, as a result of over working on hard surfaces, poor hoof balance or severe lameness which overloads an unaffected hoof or hooves. By far the most common causes of laminitis seems to be nutrition related and include fructan overload from pasture, which causes the release of amines that disrupt the circulation in the hoof, or starch overload from cereals which reaches the hind gut, upsetting the bacterial population and resulting in the release of endotoxins.

Autumnal & spring grass has a higher fructan content

Starch Overload – Too Much Cereal Just as grass stores sugar as fructans so the grains of cereal plants store it as another soluble carbohydrate, starch. This concentrated source of energy is ideally absorbed in the small intestine but if too much is consumed at one time, it passes on to the hind gut where it can disrupt the bacterial population in a similar way to excess fructan. Undesirable bacteria start to digest the excess starch producing stronger acids than would normally exist in the hind gut. The more acidic environment kills off the beneficial, fibre-digesting bacteria resulting in the release of endotoxins, that enter the circulation through the acid damaged gut wall, and these trigger other chemicals in the www.polotimes.co.uk

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A Balanced Diet

Photography by Lorna Edgar

Feeding a token gesture of hard feed is going to leave them short of essential nutrients, proteins, vitamins and minerals.

Feeding a balancer, which is formulated for good doers, provides all nutrients a horse needs for health and well-being but without the calories. Quality protein is essential for muscle and tissue development and repair and it, along with vitamins and minerals, is not only vital for the healthy horse but also for helping any sick or injured horse, including the laminitic, recover successfully.

Balancers should also contain good levels of nutrients, like biotin, zinc and methionine, which are all important for healthy hoof growth so is useful for the longer term maintenance of good, strong hooves as well as to help support recovery from a bout of laminitis.

Anti-Oxidant Support

Outshine increases calorie intake without introducing starch

body, including hormones, that disrupt blood flow to the hoof.

best to proceed but a source of vitamins and minerals, like a balancer, should be reintroduced as soon as possible to assist recovery – I would strongly recommend calling a feed company Helpline for both short and long term advice.

Other Causes

Overweight individuals are more susceptible, due possibly to the increased load placed on hooves (trauma) but also, through research, we now know that obesity can decrease the body’s ability to utilise glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream, known as Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) which occurs when the horse’s cells don’t respond appropriately to signals from insulin (a hormone that instructs cell’s to take and store glucose circulating in the bloodstream), leading to high blood glucose and insulin levels. Diseases such as Cushing’s (now known as Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction or PPID), which affects the pituitary gland of, generally, older horses, also causes a reduction in the uptake of glucose by the laminae making sufferers more prone to laminitic attacks.

In Case of an Attack

If you suspect your horse has even a hint of laminitis you should call your vet immediately; all the serious changes associated with the disease occur within 72 hours. Although the condition results in a disruption (reduction) of the blood supply to the feet, it is thought to be followed by a rush of blood returning (reperfusion) which is why the hooves feel warm to the touch and we may feel a pounding digital pulse.

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Management and Prevention In many instances this is simply a case of applying the “Rules of Feeding” to the letter to avoid overloading the horse’s system with either starch or fructan.

The finger is often turned point blank on cereals and compound feeds but they are not a cause per se, it is more their misuse which is to blame. “Feeding little and often” means ensuring that where compounds are fed, meals are kept small; as a guide, horses at approx.

15.2hh should have no more than 2kg (about 1½ “Stubbs scoops of mix or 1 of cubes) per meal. Most modern manufacturers also cook the cereal content of their feeds to increase the digestibility of the starch content and maximise the chances of it being digested where it should be, in the small intestine.

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Products including less starch, such as Ease & Excel Cubes or Mix are beneficial

Increased workload, injury or illness, like laminitis, results in an increased requirement by the horse’s body for antioxidants to help eliminate harmful free radicals. A balancer will often supply these anti-oxidants, as will specially developed supplements marketed to the laminitis prone.

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Nutrition Focus

Promoting “Safe” Weight Gain

None should be seen as a cure, however and strict weight control and meticulous general management remain the best way to avoid an attack.

KEY POINTS for DIET • Remove starch • Maintain a balanced diet – preferably using a balancer • Be mindful of turning out on grass – how much and what time of day?

• DO NOT STARVE! • Calories from low starch feeds, digestible fibres and oils • Pre and probiotics • Think about your hay and haylage – analysing for Water Soluble Carbohydrates?

• Make changes to the diet GRADUAL (10-14 days!)

• Always contact nutritionist or feed helpline for further advice

When we have the dilemma of a horse or pony who is susceptible to laminitis but needs condition we need to avoid starch based feeds and focusing on digestible fibres and oils. Looking for a product containing less than 10% starch is beneficial, such as Ease & Excel Cubes or Mix. Adding additional oil supplements such as Outshine will also increase the calorie intake without introducing starch, I wouldn’t however use straight oil without the addition of anti-oxidants; and focusing on digestible fibres such as Speedibeet, will also increase calories but safely.

Fructan Control

Not only should starch intake and weight control be part of your preventative regime, but steps will also be necessary to limit the susceptible horse’s exposure to grass and fructans. Strip grazing will help to limit the horse’s total grass intake, as will periods of turnout with a grazing muzzle. It may be that simply only allowing very limited time at grass, whilst turning out when the fructan content of the grass is low will also help avoid an overload. Since fructan levels are more likely to be high at certain times of the day, it is recommended that horses are turned out either very late at night or very early in the morning and are brought in by mid morning. Restricting access to grazing should not compromise the horse’s fibre intake which must be maintained to ensure healthy gut function.

Bacterial Support

Since most attacks of laminitis involve a disruption of the microbial population in the horse’s gut, it can be beneficial to feed a digestive enhancer to help restore the balance. Probiotics contain live bacteria and can be useful to enhance the beneficial species in the gut, whilst prebiotics encourage the proliferation of existing useful bacteria.

Digestive enhancers may be of particular

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Medical Insight: Polodoc

Dr.med. Andreas KrĂźger 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 and affiliated with Polo Park Zurich

Complications After Surgery Infection diagnosis & treatment It started with a slight pain in the shoulder after a fall and ended with three operations and six weeks of antibiotics. Even a simple injury can dramatically change your sport, life and health. A possible scenario with every sport injury, but how can you lower the risk of such a negative outcome?

Injury pattern

The latest scientific work from Ludwig Neumayr in 2019 proves that the upper extremity is the most predominantly injured area (42% of all injuries in polo). Secondly

67% of all injuries in this study were classified as major. Two possible materials can be injured; most often the bone is the centre of breakage, but also the peripheral soft tissue can be damaged (ligaments or tendons).

Most often a fracture is involved and must be fixed due to their dislocated position or comminution.

Problem

Surgery has a principal in-built risk of infection. Open reduction and stabilisation are the golden standard to repair the injury.

Despite advances in minimally invasive surgery and aseptic techniques, infection remains an all too common complication after medical device implantation.

Systemically administered antibiotics are largely ineffective for peri-implant infections due to bacterial drug resistance, poor drug penetration, and suboptimal bioavailability at the site of infection. Signs of infection can be non-healing, ongoing pain, reddening or sinus track with pus drain.

Diagnosis

The diagnosis of infection has several steps.

First a test is done by blood examination (CRP, white blood count). A precise radiological follow-up with X-ray and MRI/CT or even very elaborated Scintigraphy or even PET/CT (Positron Emission Tomography – Computed Tomography (PET/CT) examination can be performed to find the nest of bacteria.

In most cases a mini invasive biopsy or punction is needed to name the pathogen correctly. Also, the possible antibiotic cure will be adjusted to these findings.

Treatment

If the infection takes hold, the implant will typically have to be removed, the infected

Reddening can be a sign of infection. Enlargement of the scare alone can happen without specific problems.

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Shoulder MRI post-opertive after plate fixation. Fluid collection below the deltoid muscle and large bursitis.

Healing of the initial bone injury.

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Expert Opinion for Internal Medicine Dr. Anna Erat (MD/PhD) Specialist in internal medicine and sports medicine, and is a medical director at Hirslanden Klinik Zurich

Proof of bone healing with X-ray after plate fixation for humerus fracture

Postsurgical complications such as infections can be highly demanding – both physically and mentally – due to the extensive antibiotic regime and inability to move and exercise normally. Despite antibiotics being crucial in treating a wound infection following surgical complications, antibiotic side effects can occur and have a negative impact on general health. Finally, bacteria can develop resistance to antibiotics and complicate the wound healing even further. When antibiotics are applied appropriately, however, most of them are safe, effective and show few side effects. Most people show few side effects and tolerate antibiotic therapies well. Common mild side effects include mild allergic reactions such as a slight skin rash, urogenital yeast infections, headaches, dizziness, photosensitivity or gastrointestinal manifestations such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Most allergic reactions against antibiotics are mild. Yet, a small fraction of the population can develop severe allergy with difficulties breathing, swelling of the face, lips and tongue and finally an anaphylactic shock, which is a life-threatening condition. About five percent to 25 percent of patients may develop antibioticassociated mild diarrhoea, since the antibiotic regime leads to the eradication of the normal, protective gut flora resulting in an overgrowth of infectious bacteria. Hence, if the diarrhoea is severe, bloody, contains pus, is accompanied by febrile temperatures or stomach cramping, a physician should be contacted.

How to prevent complications and minimize side effects?

• Healthy habits: Important for general health, regardless of whether one is going through post-surgical complications or not. Yet, there are also specific preventive measures that are important following surgery.

• Taking care of the gut: Probiotics found in foods such as yogurt may rebalance the healthy bacteria in the digestive tract. Over the counter probiotics such as Saccharomyces boulardii are at times also used to prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhoea despite a lack of a consensus within the medical community.

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tissue resected, and surrounding tissue cleaned with antibacterial agents prior to surgical revision.

The surgical intervention can be demanding due to extensive approach or persisting instability or non-healing in combination of bone stock loss.

A germ adapted antibiotic treatment is one of the essential pillars of the healing after analyzing the intra-operative tissue probes.

Prevention

First of all, perfect fitness is always a protection shield with a muscular cushion and stabilisation of joint and bone. The technique of falling from the horse and the landing can be trained. If surgery is needed for a swift recovery, modern techniques can help to minimise surgical site infection. In the rare case of infection, a medical expert

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• Energizing the body and boosting with vitamins: Furthermore, one should avoid beverages that are high in sugar or caffeine, which can worsen your symptoms. It is also wise to stay away from fatty or spicy foods. Supplements such as vitamin D3 may be needed particularly for vegans or patients that have limited exposure to sunlight. For the wound healing, vitamin c and zinc may be beneficial.

• Regular check-ups: Some antibiotics should not be taken together with alcohol due to the interference with bioavailability, metabolism and potential liver toxicity. Furthermore, since longterm antibiotic treatments can lead to liver, kidney and heart toxicity, it is important to have regular medical check-ups, including ECGs and blood-works, during long-term antibiotic regimes.

• Mental power: Longer treatment regimes may also be mentally tolling and lead to depression. Hence, it is important to take care of both body and soul. Regular adapted exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, spending daily time outside (with sun-protection), cultivating social interactions, and getting enough sleep (at least seven hours per night), all improve mental resilience and health. @dr_erat

team is needed to work on the problem and find a precise and individual solution. New protection gear should be considered to reduce the force of impact.

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Vet Insight

Connie Bowkett-Pritchard BVSc PGCert (VetMed) MRCVS graduated from the University of Liverpool. She then completed an internship in an East Midlands referral hospital alongside a post graduate certificate with the University of Nottingham. She works at Field Equine Vets, a busy equine practice in Worcestershire and is currently studying for a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice, focusing on lameness

Injuries in the Field Wounds, hoof penetration & fractures Field injuries are unfortunately a common part of equine emergency practice. A study1 investigating equine traumatic injuries found that 62 percent of horses were injured in the field; interestingly, cob and pony breeds suffered a lower incidence of injury compared to other breeds and competition horses had a higher injury risk.

This article will discuss common field injuries, give advice on what to do while waiting for the vet to arrive and provide information regarding veterinary procedures that your horse may require.

Wounds

Wounds are commonly due to kicks from other horses but can result from tangling in fencing and hedgerows. Not all require veterinary intervention but ones that do include: • Full skin thickness wounds (which may need sutures) – wounds can just penetrate the skin or go deeper exposing muscle (which appears a dark pink colour) and bone

• Wounds near to a joint or tendon sheath • Profuse haemorrhage – if a wound has punctured an artery, the bleeding will be pulsatile and appear bright red • Limb wounds where the horse is markedly lame Puncture wounds should not be underestimated as they can penetrate much deeper than suspected. If you are unsure, it is best to discuss the injury with your vet and sending photos can be very useful. When calling the vet, useful information to provide includes the horse’s tetanus vaccination status, the location of the wound (be as specific as you can), if bone or muscle is visible, the amount of bleeding, whether the horse is lame and the degree of lameness.

While waiting for the vet, cleaning the wound is a useful step to take. This can be accomplished using tap water; a hosepipe is useful to provide enough pressure to remove any dirt. Application of creams and sprays is not recommended – this hinders examination of the wound and can delay wound healing.

If the wound is bleeding profusely, applying

pressure is important – this can be achieved with a cotton wool bandage. A severely lame horse should not be moved unless it is unsafe for the horse or handlers to remain in the present location.

On arrival, the vet will check the horse’s vaccination status – tetanus vaccination is essential. This involves two primary vaccinations four to six weeks apart, followed by a booster 12 months later; subsequently vaccinations are given every two years. If a horse is not vaccinated, the vet will administer tetanus antitoxin which provides short-term protection but does not act as a vaccine. Cleaning the wound is important for a thorough examination; this is usually achieved with sterile saline.

The vet may use a probe to determine the depth of the wound and which structures are affected. Ultrasound and X-ray may also be needed. With limb wounds, it is very important to ascertain whether the wound has penetrated a synovial structure which include joints and tendon sheaths. Synovial sepsis (infection) is a serious condition with

This youngster sustained a large laceration to the shoulder which was full skin thickness and also affected the muscle. The wound was lavaged extensively with sterile saline and then sutured. The horse fully recovered with no complications

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Vet Insight consequences for long-term soundness if left untreated. A vet may test for synovial penetration using synoviocentesis (sampling fluid from the nearest synovial structure) or injecting sterile saline into the structure of concern and observing for leakage of saline from the wound.

A full discussion on wound healing is beyond the scope of this article. Suturing the wound can provide an improved cosmetic outcome and decrease healing time. Whether the wound is sutured, depends on the amount of time since the wound occurred, the degree of contamination, presence of infection, skin tension and wound location.

To manage any wound, bandaging and rest are normally required. Horses with synovial sepsis require referral to a hospital facility with general anaesthesia, keyhole surgery with lavage of the affected structure and prolonged antimicrobial therapy to provide the best possible outcome.

Hoof Penetration

Hoof penetration always requires veterinary attention; it is usually caused by the horse treading on a nail. Depending on the depth of the nail, the coffin joint, digital flexor tendon sheath and navicular bursa (all synovial structures) can be involved causing infection.

The pedal bone and deep digital flexor tendon can also be affected. While waiting for the vet, the nail should only be removed if its head protrudes beyond the margin of the sole – if left the horse may push it deeper when bearing weight. If removed, it is important to mark the location, direction and depth of the nail compared to its entire length. If the nail head is below the solar margin, it should never be removed.

The location of the nail indicates which structures might be affected. The hoof can be split into four sections; the sole and the point, body and base of the frog. Penetration near the point and body of the frog is usually concerning.

Your vet will use X-rays to assess the position of the nail relative to important synovial structures. If the nail has been removed but the nail tract is still visible, a metal probe can be used. Sometimes, the case is less ‘clear cut’ and additional diagnostics such as synoviocentesis (see above) or an MRI scan are required to determine if the nail has penetrated a synovial structure.

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These X-rays show a nail penetration in a concerning location, close to the navicular bone – damage to the deep digital flexor tendon and sepsis of the navicular bursa were suspected. This horse was extremely lucky; further tests revealed that no important anatomical structures had been damaged

If there is no synovial involvement, the wound can be managed by opening the tract (using a hoof knife) to facilitate drainage, iodine dressings and poulticing. Synovial infection is serious and requires surgical management.

facility. Before this, the limb must be stabilised. This is achieved through splinting the leg. Materials used as splints can include broom handles, a fence post and PVC guttering material.

Fractures

Although not entirely preventable, certain steps can be taken to reduce the chance of field injury.

• Maintain consistent turnout groups as much as possible • Introduce new horses gradually • Monitor the herd closely when introducing new horses • Avoid overstocking pasture • Use of protective boots • Ensure all horses are vaccinated against tetanus in case of accident • Regularly check fields and maintain fencing – avoid wire fencing if possible!

A fracture is a possible diagnosis in any horse with a sudden onset non-weight bearing lameness. They normally result from kick injuries but can occur with fast movement or turns on uneven ground.

These horses should not be moved unless necessary. Horses with fractures may have also sustained a wound but this is not always the case.

Some fractures can be obvious, but others require further diagnostics, usually X-ray. In horses with fractures higher up the limb for example, the humerus, shoulder, femur and pelvis ultrasonography can be useful as the horse’s extensive muscle mass precludes x-ray examination.

Unfortunately, some fractures are catastrophic and necessitate immediate euthanasia as repair and healing is not possible. This depends on the size of the horse, the fracture location, whether the fracture is displaced, simple (the bone is in two pieces) or comminuted (the bone is in several pieces), open (the bone has penetrated the skin) or closed. Generally, the higher up the limb the fracture is, the worse the prognosis, although there are exceptions.

Horses with fractures that require repair will need to be transported to a surgical

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References: 1.Owen, K.R., Singer, E.R., Clegg, P.D., Ireland, J.L., Pinchbeck, G.L. Identification of risk factors for traumatic injury in the general horse population of north-west England, Midlands and north Wales.

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Chukka Wellness

India Parker-Smith founded Chukka Wellness – a company dedicated to helping polo players become fitter and stronger athletes. For several years, India worked as a Personal Trainer at one of Chelsea’s premier private members’ clubs and began to train some of the world’s leading sportsmen and women.

India trains both international and UK polo professionals focusing not only on functional movements and body maintenance, but also advising clients on fuelling their bodies correctly for mental alertness and physical endurance.

In this series Chukka Wellness founder, India will be suggesting specific exercises required to complement each type of shot in polo to give players a more accurate, controlled and powerful swing.

India recommends adding in exercises that aim to stabilise the shoulder and hip joints, strengthen the surrounding muscles and improve core control.

The Nearside Backhand The Chukka Wellness polo-fitness series

As the summer season draws to a close, many players will be using the winter to rest their bodies. Although we highly recommend giving the body some TLC, it is also useful to maintain a certain level of fitness and strength during the off-season.

Regular stretching and mobility combined with some resistance training would be the ultimate combination to ensure you are polo-fit for the next season.

In this series Chukka Wellness founder, India will be suggesting specific exercises required to complement each type of shot in polo to give players a more accurate, controlled and powerful swing ready for when they next jump back into the saddle.

India recommends adding in exercises that aim to stabilise the shoulder and hip joints, strengthen the surrounding muscles and improve core control.

This type of shot requires • Balance • Shoulder & Back Stability • Supple Torso • Strong Obliques Recommended Exercises (three sets, 15-20 reps per exercise)

Single Leg Balance Foot Taps (Improves balance) 1. Stand on one leg and keep the planted leg slightly bent 2. Stay tall through the torso and slowly reach down to touch the outside of your foot 3. Rotate your torso and lift one arm up to the sky

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Single Leg Balance Foot Taps

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Back Extension with Extended Arms (Improves shoulder & back mobility) 1. Lie on your front and pelvic tilt to engage your core 2. Fully extend your arms and legs out 3. Slowly elevate your chest two inches off the ground and bring your elbows slightly higher up 4. In a circular motion, move your fully extended arms from around your upper body 5. You should feel your shoulder and back muscles contracting during this dynamic movement.

Back Extension with Extended Arms

Banded Back & Oblique Stretch (Supple torso) 1. Attach a strong resistance band to a stable base and hold on to the other end 2. Bend your knees and lean your hips and weight back towards the ground 3. Keep your arms fully extended and relax into the stretch 4. After 40 seconds rotate your body left and right so that you end up looking under your armpits

Banded Back & Oblique Stretch

Side Plank Rotations (Strengthens the obliques) 1. Start on your side and raise yourself up onto the bottom elbow 2. Keeping your body in a straight line lift your hips off the ground 3. Engage your core and avoid collapsing onto your bottom shoulder 4. Fully extend your top arm and as you rotate your torso down towards the ground, take the arm underneath your other armpit 5. Rotate back up to the starting position

Side Plank Rotations

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Playing Tips

Playing tips with Rege Ludwig Timing Of An Offside Fore Shot

Renowned polo coach, Rege Ludwig gives his expert advice on how to get more out of your game

Illustration courtesy of Rege Ludwig

About twenty years ago, I had the good fortune of a student suggesting that I read the book Five Lessons: Fundamentals of Modern Golf, written by world Hall of Fame golf player, Ben Hogan. In that book Mr. Hogan has the uncanny knack of helping the reader understand that details, such as how your fingers are gripping the handle produce a major effect on how the golf club face contacts the ball; that the positioning of your feet affects the direction of the hit; and that the plane of the swing relates directly to power released into the ball.

Shortly thereafter, a client and good friend, Charles Erby gave me a book written by seven goal player, Dr. John D. Richards in 1939, Observations Upon The Nature Of The Gallop, Timing Of A Polo Stroke And Form In Striking. Dr. Richards possessed an understanding of the polo ball hitting process that was far beyond any level of understanding that I had been exposed to prior to reading his book.

Dr. Richards had figured out that the ideal timing for hitting an offside fore shot was: 1. When the horse was on the right lead 2. When the right front foot had landed directly opposite the ball 3. When the right front foot was the only foot on the ground 4. When the right front foot was in the process of breaking over in an effort to reach forward.

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With the other three feet off of the ground, each has added its effect to the release of power into the horse’s stride, and the hit of the ball.

With the right front foot being the only foot on the ground, and breaking over just as the mallet head is contacting the ball, the fourth leg is in the process of adding its affect to the release of power into your horse’s stride and the hit of the ball.

At that point, your horse will be maximizing the last bit of power it can release into its stride and into the hit of the ball; thereby identifying that as the ideal point within your horse’s stride that you should be making contact with the ball.

Dr. Richards suggests that when stick and balling, you should have put a clean white bandage on your horse’s right front leg only so as to emphasize the contrast of that leg with the green grass. Now, practice contacting the ball just after the right front foot has touched the ground, and the right front leg is in a position of vertical support.

That is when the right front pastern bone, which connects the horse’s ankle to its foot is lifting within the process of foot breaking over. At that point, your horse is in the process of maximizing its release of power into its stride, and into the hit of the ball.

From having stick and balled and practiced as Dr. Richards suggested, I can

promise that hitting the ball at the correct spot within the arch of the swing and at the correct moment within your horse’s stride is a much easier task to say than it is to accomplish. However, I feel safe in letting you know that if you persevere to where you get it right, even just once, you will witness as I did; the positive affect is truly noticeable.

Accomplishing hitting the ball at the correct moment is a matter of developing a sense of controlling your horse’s stride so as to place your horse’s right front foot directly opposite the ball, and then feeling the timing as to when to initiate the downswing.

Being able to do that when hitting penalties is especially critical; because, contacting the ball just after your horse’s right front foot has contacted the ground is when your horse’s right front pastern bone is in the process of lifting its body, ever so slightly, and is still propelling your horse forward. At that point, with your horse’s body being lifted, that lifting is adding a degree of lift to the ball, while the propulsion forward aspect of the stride is adding distance to the hit of the ball.

Both affects go directly into the hit of the ball when the ball is contacted at the correct moment within the course of your horse’s stride, and the correct moment within the course of your swing of the mallet.

What is remaining is your getting the timing of the swing correct to where your mallet head makes contact with the ball at the moment your horse’s right front pastern bone is lifting and propelling your horse forward so as to be adding its last bit of effect to that stride and your hit of the ball.

My intention with this article is not to confound you with intricate detail, but to make you aware, as Ben Hogan and Dr. Richards have made me aware; there are aspects of the hitting process that can be worked on to where, with sufficient effort, even the best can still improve. Hitting penalties with more consistent effectiveness should be a worth effort for the professional to pursue, while hitting all shots with greater effectiveness should be the desire of all players.

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Foraging

Rob Gould is a forager with 20 years experience. In this series Rob introduces readers to nature’s bounty that can be found and foraged easily. His passion is helping people to think about and develop a love for the wild food all around them and helping them grow a greater appreciation and understanding of the natural world as a whole

So here we are, heading into what I would consider autumn in its truest sense. The time when the changing tree leaves tend to be at their most flamboyant, and the nights draw back in again after the brief reprise following the changing of the clocks at the turn of October.

By now the sloes will almost certainly be bereft of foliage, and the other hedgerow fruits, if they are still around, will start to be at their most obvious, as the bushes carrying them slowly drop their leaves as well, in preparation for their winter dormancy. But even in these field boundaries, this is a time for a celebration of the season’s beauty, with rosehips and even the almost festive looking garlands of black briony berries shining out bright red, both slowly fading to more translucent, almost wine-like colours as they are slowly damaged by the ever hardening frosts. And the colours of the remaining hedgerow leaves also attempt to outcompete the normally showier trees – hawthorn and beech with shades from mustard through to deep scarlet, the vibrant sunset pinks and yellows of the Guelder Rose, the white pompom like puffs of the

wild clematis. In fact, it is now, in some hedgerows, that I feel you can almost see where the inspiration to dress a tree at Christmas came from…

But what to forage at this time of year?

In many areas it will still not be too late for sloes, providing the birds, or more likely gin-infusers, have not already taken them – for my own recipe, developed over 20 plus years, check last month’s column, or my website. The previously mentioned rosehips will also be at the perfect stage of (over) ripeness for preserves, full of sweetness and floral notes, with the thin flesh already turning to an apricot-like jammy consistency.

And despite the fact that nowadays we no longer ‘need’ to make use of rosehip syrup for its vitamin-C boosting abilities, it is still a delicious concoction for drizzling over porridge, cakes and a huge multitude of creamy puddings, or even drunk as a simple cordial.

Potentially, if you’re exceptionally lucky, there may still be nuts around, although more likely than not the next you’ll see of them will be as the saplings start popping up in your flowerbeds, pots and the other seemingly

This is a time for a celebration of the season’s beauty

ridiculous places that the squirrels choose to hide them – a few days ago my parents told me they had found a pair of welly boots, full of acorns, in the rear ‘garage area’ of their old motorhome. Although that does remind

Autumn Foraging Focus Photography by Cotswold Forager

Rosehip, acorns & mushrooms

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Rosehips will also be at the perfect stage of (over) ripeness

me: if you are a baker and fancy trying something different, it’s definitely worth giving homemade acorn flour a try if you can get a decent quantity of them. Truthfully, there is a fair bit of work involved in leaching and processing them before they reach a readily usable stage… BUT, if after that first time making it, you do enjoy the nutty flavour of the resultant flour – whispering quietly – it is available online and in many Eastern European food shops.

Mushrooms may also still around too, although probably no longer on open grassland – the first frosts are the death knell

for the softer fruiting bodies of virtually all the terrestrial fungi that grow in open areas.

Some will still be clinging on in woodland though, where the frosts occasionally don’t really begin to penetrate until a bit later into the winter months, but from that point on, pretty much all that is left will be the hard brackets.

So for now, just enjoy the spectacle.

Enjoy the colours. Enjoy the frosty mornings, where every umbellifer has the opportunity to become an entrancing sculpture in its own right. Enjoy the sunsets that are early enough to sit and share with your children or grandchildren.

Above all, remember that the sun will begin its resurgence sooner than we ever expect. For me, part of the appreciation of foraging is this acceptance of seasonality.

These barren months – where the only foraged food eaten is that which was laid down or processed when the sun shone bright and the days were long – serve as a reminder to appreciate even more the onset of spring, when once more everything returns, lush and full of vitality, promise and hope. Use these cold, dark months as a time to reflect, to plan, and most of all, as a time to learn.

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The almost festive looking garlands of black briony berries

Mushrooms in the woodlands can be less affected by frost

If you can’t forage for your plate now, forage with your eyes for the future...

I’m sure I’ve said something similar to this before, but even for me, not every excursion into the outdoors is a foraging adventure... well, not completely. Even when I go out with no intention of bringing anything physical home, I still come back with knowledge – with ideas of where to begin my search again next year.

Keep an eye out in your meadows and fields for the slowly disappearing leaves of the docks and sorrels, turning through shades of pink, yellow and scarlet, before eventually dying back to the ground.

Mark the remnants of the huge first-year burdock leaves, ready to return in winter or early spring to harvest the roots.

Memorise where your local sloes are, either by observing the fruit now, or the blossom in early spring, and return when they start to leaf up. Then you can try your hand at the French ‘equivalent’ of Sloe Gin, Épine, which is made with red wine, brandy, sugar and the leaves of the sloe or blackthorn bush. Sadly, I am still yet to try the two side by side, but maybe next year will finally be the year for that.

So, even if you don’t think you can pick anything – although as your skill grows, there will be more to harvest, later into the season, and potentially even throughout the winter – keep your eyes peeled.

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Rob is a highly experienced forager with over twenty years of acquired knowledge. He can be booked for private foraging walks, wild edible surveys and corporate sessions, and also runs public ticketed walks, talks and workshops.

Rob also works with restaurants and food companies to bring a taste of the wild to their menus and products.

Please contact him via cotswoldforager@gmail.com or search for Cotswold Forager across social media: Website: www.cotswoldforager.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/ cotswoldforager/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/ cotswoldforager/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/ForagerCotswold/

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Performance in Polo

Why You Should Enjoy Losing!

Enjoyment & its effect on performance The title of this paragraph was to make you look. I for one do not like losing and I’m sure you don’t either… but can we change this perception? Winning and losing games is part and parcel of playing sport, as is having good and bad days. Rather than putting too much focus into good or bad, instead we can place more attention into the experience of playing and being on the field.

Scoring goals, dictating plays, and winning ride-offs is what makes polo fun! On the other hand; losing your head, missing the goal and hitting a tail instead of an open is a real kick in the teeth. The latter has an instant negative impact on your headspace and carries through to the next game. We are only as good as our last performance, right?

I believe that we can learn something from this.

Maybe trying to relish the experience of a game encourages us to perform better?

We start a match with a certain set of feelings, depending on existing negative and positive factors that dictate our pre match state. Will you be raring to go and focused on enjoyment? This may not always be your focus. Maybe your sole motivation will be winning, or even thinking about fixing the truck ramp to get the horses home.

Improving our ability to get into a state of ‘I am going to enjoy the game’, could in turn help us to carve up on the field. You could start by focusing on the base level of gratitude for the opportunity to play polo.

If you think about it, when it says “No Ball Games” on the local green they probably are not talking about polo. It is a unique sport and not many are lucky enough to play. You can build on this and create your own list of ‘why you play’ and ‘what you love about playing competitively’.

Photograph by Emily Gordon

Having written previously about ‘Fitness for Polo’, Jason Warren has now turned his hand to more in-depth coaching. Jason has been working with high performing clients within polo and outside of the sport, helping them to develop their performance by delving into their mindset, preparation, routine, diet and many other factors that can influence it. Jason has worked alongside Jack Richardson throughout his successful 2020 high goal campaign to help him with his off-field mental preparation and to develop more ideas and tools to help professionals within polo Penalties are a great example of how our perception relates to the outcome. Do you dread them, or do they excite you? Fearing them instils tension and tightness, which we know is bad for the swing. Enjoyment promotes relaxation and flow which we know is good for the swing. This will apply to all areas of performance on the ground Here are some ways to increase your enjoyment and get into a good mental state - Set three intentions before your game, to remind yourself of during the game – what do you want from the game?

- Write a few notes of gratitude on the day of a game - Create a culture/ethos throughout your team, put the focus on enjoyment rather than result - Work on your perspective of the sport - After losses or bad performances write down the areas that went well (even if small) - Focusing on being present, fully engaged in what you are doing at that moment - Plan the day – Sleep, diet, timings To sum up – pour your energy into gratitude and the experience of playing, and empty the pressure tank of winning and perfect performances.

Find Jason on Instagram: @jason_tola_warren or contact him at jasontolawarren@gmail.com

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“Having Jason to help me work on enjoying the game more helped me a lot this year. Previously I let small things that annoy me get in the way of my game, when there was no need.

Focusing on having fun and setting goals for each game gave me a lot more focus and I tried to play with a smile on my face (most of the time nobody is perfect!).

In the end sport/polo is meant to be fun, so I try to keep remembering that. My yellow card document was down massively this year!”

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What’s On – Polo Fixtures

Editor’s Note: On Tuesday 2 November, the Hurlingham Polo Association announced that “that no polo can take place at affiliated clubs from this Thursday [5 November]. There will be a meeting of the Winter Steering Group when we have more information and any long term decisions for November will be discussed and confirmed by Stewards at their meeting next Tuesday [10 November].” The below dates were published prior to this announcement, with new dates not yet available.

Club

Tournament

Start Date

End date

15 Goal Westcroft Park

The Bolebrook Bowl

11/12/2020

20/12/20

Emsworth Black Bears

HPA National Club Championship

1/5/2021

17/01/21

HPA National Club Championship

22/1/2021

31/01/21

RCBPC

The Arena Gold Cup

10/2/2021

28/02/21

RCBPC

HPA National Club Championship

11/17/2020

29/11/20

Emsworth

The Ambassador’s Winter Cup

12/1/2020

12/12/20

Black Bears

HPA National Club Championship

28/12/2020

03/01/21

Westcroft Park

Surrey Hills Winter Trophy

1/2/2021

07/02/21

12 Goal

6 Goal Black Bears

Victor Ludorum

11/12/2020

20/12/20

Club

Tournament

Ash Farm

Pro Am Tournament

Handicap

09/01/21

10/01/21

Black Bears

Club Tournament

09/01/21

10/01/21

Hickstead

The Inspired Arena Masters

09/01/21

10/01/21

Druids Lodge

Bodensee Trophy

10/01/21

10/01/21

Emsworth

Ocean Born Challenge

8-10 goal

12/01/21

17/01/21

RCBPC

The Jim McEnteggart Trophy

4-8 goal

26/01/21

31/01/21

Hickstead

Farewell Tournament

30/01/21

31/01/21

Westcroft Park

The Clubhouse Cup

7-10 goal

30/01/21

31/01/21

RCBPC

The Olin Trophy

7-10 goal

02/02/21

07/02/21

Emsworth

The Windsor Shield

12-15 goal

02/02/21

14/02/21

Ash Farm

Paul Sweeney Memorial

0-3 goal

04/02/21

16/02/21

Black Bears

Club Tournament

06/02/21

14/02/21

RCBPC

The Katie Tunn

13/02/21

14/02/21

Druids Lodge

Valentine Trophy

14/02/21

14/02/21

Ash Farm

Paul Sweeney Memorial

0-3 & 4-6 goal

26/02/21

28/02/20

Ash Farm

Pro Am Winter Closer

Open

06/03/21

07/03/21

Westcroft Park

Club Chukkas and Challenges

Open

06/03/21

31/03/21

Druids Lodge

Druids Winter League Finals: Renshaw Trophy

0-2 goal

13/03/21

14/03/21

2 goal

2-4 goal

Start Date End date

Youth Polo Druids Lodge

University League: Exeter Cup

23/10/20

12/03/20

Druids Lodge

Druids Lodge Super League

07/11/20

20/03/20

Christmas Pudding University Tournament

09/12/20

09/12/20

RCBPC

HPA New Year National Club Championships

5/1/2021

16/01/21

Druids Lodge

Emsworth

Mid-Winter Cup

22/1/2021

31/01/21

Westcroft Park

Westcroft Schools Tournament

13/03/21

04/03/21

Druids Lodge

Easter Bunny University Tournament

17/03/21

17/03/21

Druids Lodge

Schools End of Term Tournament

23/03/21

23/03/21

Westcroft Park

Westcroft Park Arena Challenge Cup

12/2/2021

21/02/21

Druids Lodge

Victor Ludorum

23/2/2021

28/02/21

Victrix Ludorum Black Bears Victrix Ludorum Hickstead Ladies’ Tournament Ash Farm Victrix Ludorum RCBPC Ladies British Open Victrix Ludorum Longdole Victrix Ludorum Beaufort Valentine’s Cup

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15/11/20 06/12/20 13/12/20 24/01/21 31/01/21 14/02/21

Club

Tournament

Druids Lodge

Druids Autumn League Finals: Pig Trophy

Emsworth

Autumn Cup

RCBPC

The Richmond Trophy

Druids Lodge

Poppy Sunday Trophy

Ash Farm

Winter Warm Up Cup

RCBPC Emsworth Black Bears

Club Tournament

Westcroft Park

The Winter Trophy

RCBPC

The Paul Castle Challenge

Black Bears

Club Tournament

Druids Lodge

El Roasario Trophy

RCBPC

The Chairman’s Trophy

Hickstead

Christmas Tournament

RCBPC

Winter Solstice Tournament

RCBPC

Challenge Matches

Handicap

31/10/20

03/01/20

10-12 goal

07/11/20

08/11/20

2-4 goal

07/11/20

08/11/20

08/11/20

08/11/20

1-3 goal

12/11/20

15/11/20

The Arena Challenge

7-10 goal

14/11/20

15/11/20

Black Hound Winter Series

10-12 goal

14/11/20

15/11/20

21/11/20

22/11/20

Open

28/11/20

29/11/20

13-15 goal

02/12/20

06/12/20

05/12/20 8 goal 4-6 goal

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Ladies Charity Cup

Open

06/11/20

06/11/20

Houston, USA

Texas Women’s Open

18-20 goal

10/11/20

15/11/20

Houston, USA

U.S. Open Women’s Handicap

10-12 goal

10/11/20

15/11/20

Ash Farm

Ladies Tournament

4 goal

14/12/20

15/12/20

Eldorado, USA

Pacific Coast Circuit Women’s Challenge

12 & 18 goal

17/12/21

20/12/20

Westcroft Park

WIP Westcroft Women’s Championships

0-2 & 4-6 goal

09/01/21

10/01/21

Emsworth

The One Hundred Ladies Open

Open

27/02/21

28/02/21

Start Date End date

0-2 goal

Open

USA Grand Champions

North American Cup

16-20 goal

01/11/20

30/11/20

06/12/20

Grand Champions

National Twenty Goal

16-20 goal

20/11/20

27/11/20

12/12/20

13/12/20

IPC

Joe Barry Memorial

17/01/21

13/12/20

16-18 goal

03/01/21

12/12/20 19/12/20

20/12/20

IPC

Ylvisaker Cup

20/01/21

07/02/21

2-4 goal

19/12/20

20/12/20

16-18 goal

Open

22/12/20

03/01/21

Eldorado

Carlton & Keleen Beal Cup A-Flight

12 goal

29/01/21

07/02/21

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Dubai

Alfredo Lalor

The Tortugas Open

Open

01/11/20

10/11/20

Alfredo Lalor

The Classification Tournament

Open

08/11/20

16/11/20

Alfredo Lalor

The Hurlingham Open

Open

14/11/20

22/11/20

Palermo

The Argentine Open

Open

28/11/20

19/12/20

Palermo

The HSBC Argentine Women’s Open

Open

09/12/20

19/12/20

0, 4-6 & 8-10 goal

21/11/20

22/11/20

Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club

Season Opening Cup

4 goal

01/11/20

09/11/20

Al Habtoor

7th Habtoor Polo Challenge Cup

Open

13/11/20

13/11/20

Al Habtoor

AHPRC League

4-6 goal

14/11/20

21/11/20

Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club

Commemoration Day Cup

2 goal

22/11/20

01/12/20

Al Habtoor

UAE National Day Cup

8-10 goal

25/11/20

04/12/20

Australia Eynesbury

Eynesbury Tournament

Melbourne City

2020 VPA Championships

27/11/20

29/11/20

Yaloak

Yaloak Tournament

0, 4-6, 8-10 goal

05/12/20

06/12/20

Mingela

Mingela Christmas Polo

0, 4-6, 8-10 goal

12/12/20

13/12/20

Melbourne City

Christmas Polo at Chirnside

0, 4-6, 8-10 goal

17/12/20

18/12/20

Melbourne City

Melbourne City Polo Christmas Cup

0, 4-6, 8-10 goal

19/12/20

20/12/20

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frankums@googlemail.com

Taunton Vale Polo Club

01823 480460

nhs.wheelers@gmail.com

Edgeworth Polo Club

01285 821695

edgeworthpolo@gmail.com

Tidworth Polo Club*

01980 846705

info@tidworthpolo.com

Edinburgh Polo Club*

01314 496696

djamesjamie@aol.com

Toulston Polo Club

01422 372529

info@toulstonpoloclub.com

Emsworth Polo Grounds*

01344 883112

info@fourquarterspolo.co.uk

Triskelion Polo Club*

07624 272547

polo@triskelionpolo.club

Epsom Polo Club*

07961 232106

epsompoloclub@hotmail.com

Vale of York Polo Club*

07788 426968

info@valeofyorkpoloclub.co.uk

FHM Polo Club*

07778 436468

frances@fhmpolo.co.uk

Vaux Park Park Polo Club*

07703 524613

vppc@btconnect.com

Fifield Polo Club*

01628 620061

fifieldpoloclub@live.co.uk

West Wycombe Park Polo Club*

07787 560729

secretary@westwycombepolo.co.uk

Great Trippetts Polo Club

01428 741916

charles@trippetts.com

Westcroft Park Polo Club*

01276 858545

info@westcroftparkpolo.co.uk

Guards Polo Club*

01784 434212

polo@guardspoloclub.com

White Rose Polo Club*

01430 875767

info@whiterosepolo.co.uk

Ham Polo Club

020 8334 0000

office@hampoloclub.com

White Waltham Polo Club

07748 670587

kim@playpolo.co.uk

Hertfordshire Polo Club*

01707 256023

polo@hertspolo.co.uk

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* Also open for arena polo in the UK winter

www.polotimes.co.uk

Equipment

Marketplace CALCUTTS ENGLISH MADE POLO SADDLE English made flocked Calcutts polo saddle. Brown leather in very good secondhand condition. All leather. Girth straps all good. 9inches d to d, 17.5 inch seat. £375, postage will be with Hermes which is £42. Tel: 07989 380058

In association with Chukkout Polo Transport

Misc

6 HORSE OAKLEY SUPREME Super reliable and very well built with 1 year MOT. Separate tack area + fitted living w/ seatbelts. Downsizing to a 4 horse trailer.Price: £17,500 Tel: 07970 697593 Hampshire

HUNTER TWO HORSE TRAILER Great trailer. New floor and tyres, Fareham. £1,800. Tel: 07545 350046

SCOREBOARDS AND CLOCKS DESIGNED FOR POLO Outdoor and arena sizes. Fully electronic, displaying the time counting down, both scores and chukka number. Automatic bell/horn.

Controlled wirelessly by a remote control you can even wear on your arm.

Visit www.SportingDesigns.co.uk or call +44 (0)7860 303217

ASSORTED POLO TACK New numnahs, headcollars, lead ropes.

Washed and packed bandages, used numnahs, assorted leatherwork, girths and over girths, some new.

Large box of assorted bits, many feed buckets, clippers in working order with extra blades, plus more.

Tel: Stuart 07930 323263

TWO BERNEY BROS SADDLES Dark one suede seat leather flaps.

Lighter one all suede. Both used for tournaments only and in good condition. £700 each no offers.

Tel: 07771 852871

HORSEBOX PARTITIONS 2x full height partitions and head boards for sale in good condition £150. (Open to offers) Dimensions: width 1800 mm & height 2180 mm. 2x Tracks for fixing also available if required. £150.

Tel: 07595 024095

RANGE ROVER P38 Immaculate, total classic, 99,000 miles and over £35,000 spent to make this possibly the best example in the country. £8,995. Tel: 07792 422209

HEINIGER PROGRESS CLIPPERS Serviced since last use. Includes 4 sets of blades. £150. Tel: 07795 250662

CONTAINER STORAGE Container Storage, £100pcm +VAT in Gloucestershire. Tel: 07973 695577

Equipment

TONY MORA WESTERN BOOTS Brand new Tony Mora Western Boots, size 38, £100 collection only (Reading).

Tel: 07725 907310

CHUCKER POLO SADDLE 18.5” medium CHUCKER polo saddle.

Collection from Lee-On-Solent Hampshire. Can post to UK mainland only for £20. £150ono.

Tel: 07917 366808

Livery

Ponies LOOKING FOR A RETIRED PONY TO LOAN Looking for a bomb proof weight carrier to hack.

A Knowledgeable and caring home awaits. Tel: Astrid - 07462 601113 Gloucestershire, between Cheltenham and Stow

www.polotimes.co.uk

ASPREY TEX PULL-ON BOOTS 39 Never used Asprey Argentine tex pull-on boots size 39 dark brown. £350 Inc postage. Tel: 07764 747747

POLO MALLETS Range of new and old, £40. Tel: 07309 104153

6’ COOLING RUGS Elico cooling rugs x 3. £10each or £27.50, extra for P&P. Tel: 07747 847250

WINTER LIVERY Winter livery available on good grazing, good fencing, home grown haylage, stables available if needed and knowledgeable supervision/ care.

Price: £30 per week per pony Contact George Sanderson 07970 126315 North Lincolnshire

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Final bell

In association with Aprés Polo

Pedro Harrison is a 5 goal professional, who can most often be seen sweeping up trophies as part of Alan Fall’s successful Mad Dogs team. This year has seen successes in The Social Cup, The Committee Cup and The Dollar Cup to name a few and 2019 was similarly successful with wins in The Phoenician Cup (including the Polo Times Best Playing Pony & The Polo Magazine Most Valuable Player awards), The Spring Tournament and also receiving the Best Handicapped Player at the 2019 Chairman’s Awards Dinner at Guards Polo Club What is your biggest passion and why? Horses. I’m a collector.

Which sports do you like outside of polo? I am a big fan of golf, tennis and rugby.

Favourite film and why? The Peanut Butter Falcon – “You are not coming to my birthday party”.

Favourite song/album? We Are The People, Empire of the Sun. Favourite food/ dish? Silvia’s Milanesa.

What is your all time best polo memory? My first ever tournament win at Media Luna when I was nine-years-old, heroic moment!

Who were/are your favourite teammates?

Diego Lucero, for so many reasons.

Hardest opponent? My 6-year-old daughter.

Favourite hobby outside of polo? Sleeping.

Most prized possession? My family.

Favourite celebrity and why? Haaa I’m no good at this, Will Ferrell, I wish I was as funny as him.

Best holiday destination & activity? Uruguay Jose Igncio, trying to be a kite surfer although I’m terrible…

Best pony and why? It changes weekly, but Pilio Rocio, she’s a tank.

Are you passionately superstitious? I’m not clever enough to be superstitious.

Describe yourself in three words… ho- ri -zontal.

One thing which would surprise us about you? I can swim…

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Classic Range Rover Vogue 4.6 V8

VOGUE 4.6 V8

VOGUE 4.6 V8

Possibly the best P38 in the country with every conceivable extra Huge file of bills/receipts and invoices totalling nearly £35,000, just two bills total to over £10,000 for upgrades all done at the famous Kingsley Land Rover. This includes up rated air suspension, front and rear parking sensors, £1,200 just on upgrade alloy wheels, plus much, much more.

Stunning dark green paint work, complimented with a stunning full cream leather interior to match. The service history is nothing short of amazing, with a fully stamped service book (which has now run out of room) all of which is either Land Rover main dealer or specialist.

£8,995

07792 422209

PREMIUM POLO PASS GET ALL GAMES FOR

175 USD

$

($225 VALUE)

*USPA PLAYING AND LIFETIME MEMBERS RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY PREMIUM POLO PASS

GAUNTLET OF POLO PASS THE 3 MOST PRESTIGIOUS TOURNAMENTS IN THE USA

125 USD

$

POLO PASS

POLO ALL YEAR ROUND

49.99 USD

$

($75 VALUE)

*DOES NOT INCLUDE THE GAUNTLET OF POLO GAMES

Special Pricing Expires December 31, 2020