Argentina is famous for its Malbec red wine and beef, but it boasts two lesser-known but equally prized exports: the sperm and frozen embryos of thoroughbred polo horses.
For the past two decades, high-goal polo matches at Two Trees Farm in Bridgehampton have been one of the main attractions for party-goers and the sport’s enthusiasts alike. But the Bridgehampton Polo Club, which hosted the fast-paced 20-goal matches that featured some of the world’s best players over an eight-week stretch, announced that its run of highly attended public matches at Two Trees has come to an end.
A fantastic final in great conditions on a beautiful sunny afternoon. Well done to both teams, a seriously competitive and exciting game to watch where Burningfold narrowly came out the winners in the final seconds.
Pure enthusiasm and promising talents. For four days up-and-coming young player trained during the 9th J.J.Darboven FIP Polo Youth Camp at the Hamburger Polo Club.
The season at Black Diamond Polo Club (BDPC) is underway. The field and clubhouse opened last Saturday, May 16th. We gathered in the clubhouse, caught up with one another and discussed the season before us. There has been a lot happening at BDPC and there is more yet to come. Below is a link to the 2015 Season Schedule, details on recent and ongoing facility developments and information on the BDPC polo school and memberships.
The Hurlingham Polo Association (HPA) is delighted to announce Royal Salute as the title partner for the prestigious Coronation Cup over a longstanding period. This new agreement sees the time-honoured and delicately crafted whisky expand its presence in the game.
Horses are sensitive to the facial expressions and attention of other horses, including the direction of the eyes and ears. The findings are a reminder for us humans to look beyond our own limitations and recognize that other species may communicate in ways that we can't, the researchers say. After all, human ears aren't mobile.
Yesterday the AAP announced the team line-ups that will be taking part in this year’s Triple Crown, the Tortugas, Hurlingham and Palermo Opens. Defending champions La Dolfina return with the same 40 goal combination of Adolfo Cambiaso, David Stirling Jr, Pablo MacDonough and Juan Martin Nero whilst fellow Finalists Ellerstina return with an adjusted format. Martin Aguerre no longer features on the team sheet, with Polito Pieres joining his three cousins to make the side a complete Pieres unit with Chapaleufu all taking to the field with a similar family format which features Alberto Heguy, Ignacio Heguy, Bautista Heguy and Eduardo
