Passions: Sam Wisbey

Sam Wisbey has had a phenomenal polo season this year with highlights including playing for Scone in The Cartier Queen’s Cup, competing in The Gold Cup for The British Open with Park Place Vaara and to top it all off, winning The Talacrest Prince of Wales’s Championship Cup at Guards Polo Club with Park Place

What is your biggest passion and why? Obviously polo, but I have always had a passion for horses having done racing, eventing and show jumping in the past.

What is your all time best polo memory?

Of course playing with Park Place and the opportunities they gave me were unreal, but the buzz of my first high goal game with the two Cambiasos in The Cartier Queen’s Cup on The Queen’s Ground at Guards Polo Club was such a high.

Who were/are your favourite teammates?

Playing out in Argentina at El Rocio with my girlfriend Holly Butler as well as Seb Petragallo and Jimbo was always fun.

Hardest opponent?

Playing Josh Hyde in the Park Place practices was often tough.

Which sports do you like outside of polo?

I have played a lot of rugby in the past and still play a bit when I can.

Favourite film? Step Brothers.

Favourite hobby outside of polo?

Netflix and sleeping.

Favourite food/dish?

Pancakes with bacon and maple syrup.

Most prized possession?

My dog Biscuit

Favourite celebrity and why?

Santa Claus, never got a gift wrong.

Best holiday destination & activity?

I really enjoy skiing and have always gone to Chatel in France with my family.

Best pony and why?

I have a mare called Escribana, which has come to be known as grandma as she is my oldest. Also, Doc Lennon as he’s the first pony I have been able to bring over from Argentina.

Are you passionately superstitious?

No, although certain things leading up to a game can definitely affect performance.

Describe yourself in under 10 words?

Average height. Ginger. Handsome in the right light.

One thing which would surprise us about you?

I am Type 1 Diabetic.

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