54 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2014
FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE
A beautiful Hawaiian sunset
Photo courtesy of Kerstie Allen
off and down the coastline. I even got
to ride with some first-time horseback
folks who were blown away by not
only the scenery, but how easy and
enjoyable it was to tour a part of
Hawaii on horseback.
My friend Siri Masterson (no, not
the lady on your iPhone that politely
gives information at your request, but
a fellow polo player from the Hawaii
Polo Club) and I got the chance to
teach a group of beginners and young
children in an instructional match. It
was so much fun to be able to pass
along the knowledge I’ve gained to
the new generation of players. They
even got to have a special treat having
Hawaiian polo legend Herman-Louis
DeCoite throw in the ball and be our
umpire. I hope it was the beginning of
a lifelong passion for horses and polo
for all involved.
For now, Santa Barbara, California,
is calling me for the high-goal season.
If you ever have the chance to visit
Hawaii, don’t miss the amazing
horseback riding opportunities the
island has to offer. Aloha!
About the writer: Kerstie Allen is a native of
Melbourne, Australia. Her passion for horses has
taken her on a worldwide adventure exploring
and mastering nearly every discipline in the
equestrian world and opening doors of opportunity
for women everywhere. Follow Kerstie on Twitter
at @kerstiea; on Instagram at allenkerstie; and
on Facebook at Kerstie Allen.
Marion Lewis, big wave surfer from Hawaii and polo player
Photo by Coral DeCoite
