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114 SIDELINES APRIL 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE P O L O

High Season for Juniors at

Arty Cameron Memorial Tournament

The 9th Annual Arty Cameron Memorial Tournament was held at the Eldorado Polo Club February 5 and 6. The participants ranged in age from 2 years to 13 years. There was a shortened feld with ponies and children on lead line that was coached by Susan Guggenheim. The trot/canter feld was coached by Billy Ramos. The participants for this year included a great group of walk/trot riders, including Elise Pardue, Thomas Steinke, Jacqueline Trabits, Randy Heredia, and Gracie and Rosie Gonzalez. The trot/canter group included Grant Palmer, Alonso Cruz, Amanda Brumby, Riley Jordon, Mila Herrera, Rhyo Rainsford-

keyfauver, and Cameron and Elinor Smith.

Eldorado Polo Club Junior Program

The Eldorado Junior Program has been continuous for the past 25 years. Many of today’s professional players have been a part of this program including Frederick Mannix, Jason Crowder, Carlitos Galindo, Nicolai Galindo and many others. The program was started by players and supporters such as Joe and Sharon Barry, Corky Linfoot, Rege Ludwig, Alex Jacoy, Susan Stovall,Tommy Wayman, Arty Cameron, Karlene Garber, Glen Holden, Paul Von Gontard, Graham Bray and  many others from the Eldorado Polo Club staff and community. The Polo Training Foundation and F.I.P. have been continuous supporters of this program.

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Amanda Brumby takes her shot as teammates Mila Herrera (red helmet) and Alonso Cruz back her up. Opposing team member Riley Jordan rides up on the offensive

Craig Steinke fagging with the “assistance” of the youngest Steinke family member

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