The Townsend Cup

USA Retain Townsend Title

Ormerods on form for England 10

OCT

Following on from their win earlier in the weekend in The ChurchillRoosevelt Cup at New Bridge Polo & Country Club in Aiken, South Carolina (please turn to our Military pages to read more), the USA’s dominance over England continued in The Townsend Cup on Sunday 10 October, adding their country’s name to the title for the eighth year.

The pressure was on for the home team, as defending champions and with seven wins under their belt to England’s one, there was a lot resting on the outcome of the international match, something which USA’s Pelon Escapite was only too aware of, “It’s big pressure, we can’t lose in-house. It’s always more pressure to play [here] than away”. USA Team Captain Escapite opened the scoring, with England’s Ormerod brothers swiftly replying with goals of their own, they continued to work in tandem throughout the match, while Geronimo Obregon, who felt he did not have

Photography by USPA/Larry Johnson

Where: New Bridge Polo & Country Club in Aiken, South Carolina

as much experience in the arena as his team mates, managed to score three goals in the first chukka. The Ormerod brothers scored a goal apiece in the second chukka too, but a united show by Escapite and Obregon meant that the home team led 10-8 going into half-time.

For the second half, USA team coach, Tiger Kneece, implemented a new strategy to alter the pace of play and to try to avoid relying on a marginal advantage, but England were unwilling to backdown and continued to

2021 Townsend Cup Teams

USA, 2021 Townsend Cup champions

USA (17)

Winston Painter (2) Geronimo Obregon (7) Peln Escapite (8)

England (17)

Robin Ormerod (5) Julian Daniels (6) Eden Ormerod (6)

battle on and by the start of the final chukka, the home team led by just one goal. Escapite, who scored a total of eight goals for his team and was later named Most Valuable Player, demonstrated his toughness and offensive abilities, pushing the limits and even falling off in the fourth chukka. In the end, time was not on the visitors’ side and USA ran out the winners, 18-15, to chants of “U-S-A”. Geronimo Obregon commented post-match, “Man, they’re rough! England is always rough. My experience playing against them is always intense. It’s tough to go around them and you’ve got to go through them, it’s hard. They’re competitive.”

Robin Ormerod

“It was a privilege to represent England in the Townsend Cup this year. I am very proud to have been able to play with my brother Eden, and Julian Daniels. It’s a pleasure to play good quality open arena polo in the US and with the game being close throughout and going down to the wire, a thrilling experience. We’re very grateful to the USPA and Newbridge Polo Club for being so accommodating. Congratulations to team USA for a well earned win!”

Tae Ormerod

The Visiting HPA Steward

“The England team very much enjoyed their game against USA, which was hard fought on both sides and properly competitive. We were very pleased finally to get out to USA and to experience the great friendly atmosphere of the US polo community with which we have so much in common.”

BPP MVP

Tel: +44 (0) 1842 862 068 Fax: +44 (0) 1842 861 936 Email: info@greenheath.co.uk Website: www.greenheath.co.uk

Farm Spec JCB 535-95

2015, 2016 & 2017 Models in stock. Hours from 2400 - 5600h. Turbo, Pickup Hitch, Sway, 4x4 & 4x2 selectable drive. Joystick control. Call for full price list or more info

Wide selection of Portable Toilets

Options: Luxury with hot water & light, Disabled toilet, Urinal toilet, With hand sanitiser and or basin. Baby changing facility toilets. Call for more info.

Major TDR16000 Roller Mower & Other Major Mowers in stock too

Top of the Major roller mower range 4.9m cutting width. Unparalleled fi nish Various models in stock from years 2007 to 2016 - Call for options

John Deere 1545 Outfront Rotary Ride-on Mower

Fast Back 62 Out Front Deck, High/Low Rapid Speed. Two pedal hydrostatic control. Easy to use. Call for more info and options.

Nicholson Paddock Sweepers

Greenheath stock a wide range of Nicholson paddock sweepers. From small PC900s to the renowned PC1800 Prices start from £3500 + VAT

Mobile 156 person Grandstands. Choice of 2 units & Truck

Single person deployment. From transport mode to usable status within 4 minutes. Seeing is believing Contact us for more information.

Luxury mobile Toilet Blocks

Offering users a truly comfortable experience - modern interior design, music system - Built to high standards. Available in various confi gurations. Call for more information

Tym 25 HP compact tractor. John Deere XUV855D 4 Seater GATOR Selection of ex. Hire Marquees Mobile Shower Blocks

Very low hours, ex demo, as new. Three point linkage (with 600kg lift capacity) and PTO. Full range of rear mounted machinery, (mowers, rotovators, log splitters, pallet tines etc) available

2017 model, S4 Spec, 4 Seater Diesel, Gator pro, 50kph, 130 hours. Contact us for more information Or to arrange a viewing. Various sizes/formats Call us for more details

Options of 4 or 6 bay shower units. These are ideal for match days. Nothing beats a hot shower! All you need is water and you are good to go.