Open Frenchita and Machitos Jazzita, ridden by Facundo Pieres and Mariano Aguerre, respectively, were honored by the Argentine Polo Pony Breeders Association, following the final of the US Open, on Sunday April 24.
The opening torunament of the 2016 season at Polo de Paris is just around the corner. The traditional 10-goal Tournoi de Printemps is due to start on April 30. The final is due on May 15.
The game of Polo relies on a relationship between horse and rider. Polo “Ponies” as they are called, though full sized horses are unique partners to polo players.