SIGN IN YOUR ACCOUNT TO HAVE ACCESS TO DIFFERENT FEATURES

FORGOT YOUR PASSWORD?

FORGOT YOUR DETAILS?

AAH, WAIT, I REMEMBER NOW!

Sidelines MagazineSidelines Magazine

  • LOGIN
  • Home
  • Current Issue
  • Subscriptions
    • Flipbook
    • Subscribe Options
    • Order Individual & Back Issues
  • Podcast
  • Marketplace
    • Business Ads
    • Directories
      • Barns, Farms, Trainers & Clubs
      • Equestrian Services
      • Real Estate
      • Stallions
      • Tack & Feed Stores
    • Classifieds
    • Horse Trailers for Sale
  • Advertise
  • Blogs
    • Show World
    • What’s Happenin’
  • Partners
  • Contacts
    • Contacts
    • Employment
0
Monday, February 05 2018 / Published in General

Unbridled with Bobby Genovese

Bobby Genovese
Photo by Gail Daman

By Lisa Davis Engel

Polo player and entrepreneur Bobby Genovese, originally from Ontario, Canada, and now a current resident of the Bahamas, is a doting father to his two children and also dedicates his time, energy and resources to numerous philanthropic endeavors, especially those that serve children. In 2013, Bobby developed and launched BG Signature, exclusive luxury destinations and vacation experiences that include private estates and polo clubs in the United States, Canada, Bahamas, England and Argentina. A fleet of private yachts and aircraft complete the collection. An avid polo player, Bobby owns BG Polo Toronto, BG Polo Ocala, BG Polo Ft. Lauderdale and BG Argentina Polo. The Vancouver International Polo Team became the BG Vancouver Polo team, and as a player on the team Bobby was proud they won the Canadian Open and continue to do well. “After traveling the world, it was one of the many highlights of my polo career to return to Canada and win the Canadian Open,” he said.

How did you get involved with horses?

I went to a summer camp where they had an equestrian program. At the end of the camp season, the horses were placed in homes for the winter and the camp would take them back in the summer. I brought home three horses that winter. They were hunters and jumpers. Apparently one of them was also a stallion, because we also got the vet bills along with one of the mares getting pregnant … maybe it wasn’t a really good deal, come to think of it.

How did you get interested in polo? 

I didn’t ride from about age 16 to 31. I was invited to go to a polo match in Palm Beach and had never been there and never seen a polo match. I got there and was like, “The gloves, the hats, champagne and the guys would go by on horses and hit a ball. For me, as a former hockey player, it looked like hockey on horseback and I thought, I could do that!”

What has inspired you to purchase polo clubs?

I was with John Oxley, who created Royal Palm Polo and I remember asking him how he started. He told me he bought inexpensive property and created his own polo club, which then became Royal Palm Polo. By the time John died, it was worth $1 million an acre. Based on his experience, I thought if I bought polo clubs, I could do the same. I had the opportunity to purchase the Toronto polo club with a partner, and because of that club’s success, it led me to continue the business model and buy these other clubs, fusing my passion for polo with business which allows me to introduce polo and the equestrian lifestyle to others.

Which person has inspired you the most in life? 

My mother was an amazing woman and entrepreneur who had a true gift with people.

What three things are the most important to you?

The most important thing to me is fatherhood, because you don’t get a second chance to be a great father. I also try to give back as much as I can to help family, friends, staff and different charitable organizations. And third is showing my children the world.

How do you relax? 

I love being on a horse. Good friends and a great bottle of wine. And being active.

Favorite piece of clothing?

Jeans and a white shirt

Favorite food? 

I’m on a health kick so I just enjoy eating healthy.

What three traits are most important to you in a person?

Laughter, integrity, people who work at keeping a friendship alive

What’s the best feeling you have ever had? 

Love for my children or being in love is the best.

If you could tell every polo rider one thing, what would it be?

Stay on the horse!

How many weeks of the year do you travel?

As many as I can. I love seeing the world.

If you had a week off, what would you do?

I would take my kids and go on an adventure. My son was studying the Great Wall of China for class, so away we went to see it in person.

Do you have a “bucket list”?  If so, what tops that list?

I would love to do more adventures with my kids. You can’t do enough of them.

Share this page:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)
Tagged under: Bobby Genovese, lisa engel, unbridled

What you can read next

Why a Thoroughbred?
Joe and Anna Moran: Life at the Top – Irish Husband and Wife Work Together To Create Top Jock Tack Boxes
Dog of the Day – Talluhua

Download Sidelines Digital now from your favorite app store!

Sidelines Magazine - Apple store   Sidelines Magazine - Google Play store   Sidelines Magazine - Amazon store
Update iOS app. Re-download Google Play and Amazon app.

Follow on Instagram!

sidelines_magazine

Sidelines Magazine
The WPCSA American National Welsh Pony and Cob Sho The WPCSA American National Welsh Pony and Cob Show is happening now! Don’t miss another second by streaming it live! 🐴 📹👀HOW TO VIEW THE LIVE STREAM The WPCSA will again be streaming footage live from the ring at the American National Show next week. You will need two free passes to get to the feed this year. 1️⃣�The first is a USEF fan membership which you can get through this site: Join or Renew | US Equestrian (usef.org) 2️⃣ Once you become a fan member, you will need to log in to the USEF Network on ClipMyHorse. A video demonstrating how to do this can be found here: Existing USEF Fan - Watch the USEF Network - YouTube 📸Pictured- Grand Champion Section B under UK judge. Owner-Barbara Chappell Handler-Paul Maye /Maye Show Ponies Fairfield, VA
A note from our editor. It's here!! The October is A note from our editor. It's here!! The October issue of Sidelines Magazine! So happy to have the fabulous Amelia Newcomb on our cover. Amelia is a dressage rider with over 100,000 students! You read that right! Amelia has a very popular YouTube Channel where riders from around the word can learn and improve on their dressage - and it's not just dressage riders who are benefitting from Amelia Newcombe Dressage on Your Tube but riders of all disciplines - don't miss her story! Thanks to Sidelines photographer Lindsey Long for the beautiful photos. This issue has so many great stories! Catch up with eventer Zachary Brandt Equestrian (make sure to see how much he loves his dogs), and meet show jumper Katherine Anne Brewer and her horse Super Bunny, artist Samantha Dawn, equestrian Megan Smith who teaches Pilates 4 Equestrians; and Ela Ladwig a dressage rider and trainer who's multi talented because she's also a talented artist also. We have an amazing story on hunter-jumper rider Lisa Mooney who has a story you don't want to miss!! We also have a story on Tyler Held who's passion for eventing has taken her on quite the journey, and we catch up with Jimmy Toon in our Unbridled column. This issue also features our Save The Date section where you can check out show dates for this year and next from horse shows around the country! So get out your calendar!! And don't miss our great columnists, hunter-jumper with Rob R.L. Jacobs, eventing with Liz Halliday Eventing and sports psychology with Margie Sugarman. And check out the photos of riders at the 2023 The Hampton Classic Horse Show also! It's another great issue! Make sure to subscribe to Sidelines also - one year for $14.95 and the magazine is delivered right to your house or barn!! Enjoy the October issue: https://sidelinesmagazine.com/app/#/reader/50029/1767167 Link in Bio!!!
Are YOU ready for it? The wait is over! The Capita Are YOU ready for it? The wait is over! The Capital Challenge Horse Show has officially begun! Not able to attend the 2023 Capital Challenge Horse Show? 🏆 No problem! Watch all 11 days of competition for free with the live stream, sponsored by C. Jarvis Insurance Agency Inc., on capitalchallenge.org or usefnetwork.com. 🎥
Balancing riding and academics can be tough, so Bl Balancing riding and academics can be tough, so Blue Ribbon Scholars is here to help! Whether you need help with a single subject, SAT prep, or transitioning to online school, Blue Ribbon will tailor a unique program to the needs of every student athlete, grades K-12. The exclusive education services provider at HITS Ocala since 2019, Blue Ribbon offers in-person tutoring services throughout the duration of the winter circuit, in addition to our virtual services via Zoom year round, anywhere, anytime! Are you showing at WEC this winter, but looking for affordable, fun, and individualized in-person support? Have no fear! In-person tutoring is available anywhere in the Ocala area, and everyone is welcome to attend our programs at HITS. Our tutors are kind, qualified, and understand the needs of competitive student-athlete equestrians. The founder of Blue Ribbon Scholars is an amateur jumper rider who holds a BA from Yale University and Master’s in Education from Vanderbilt. You will be in good hands! Message, email, or call us today to learn more about how we help you accomplish your goals. blueribbonscholars, hitshorseshows #sidelinesmagazine #sidelines2023 #forhorsepeople #abouthorsepeople #dressage #hunterjumper #eventing #magazine #horses #wellington #wef #florida #college #school #blueribbonscholars #hitshorseshows #hunterjumper #showjumping #hunterjumpersofinstagram #tutoringforathletes #tutoringservices #backtoschool #equestrian #equestrianlife #equestrianlifestyle #horseshowlife #studyhardplayhard #homeschooling #ocala
Load More... Follow on Instagram

From Our Classifieds Ads

  • GOOD EARTH FARM
    EQUINE ANIMAL PSYCHIC MEDICAL INTUITIVE GOOD EARTH FARM Home of Chocolate Chip Rescue Grows medicinal organic herbs-moringa/hemp Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue FB – The Good Earth Farm Loxahatchee, Florida 1 561 792 2666

    [Read more]

  • NONA GREEN & ASSOCIATES
    Coldwell Banker Realty CalDRE00692351 42nd YR serving Los Angeles/Ventura co. 818-292-8860 • AgouraHorseProperty.com “horse people helping horse people”

    [Read more]

Sidelines Articles by Email

Subscribe to Sidelines Magazine Articles by Email

RSS Sidelines Blogs: What’s Happenin’

  • Woodside Recognizes the Best in the West
  • Get More for Your Money with an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage
  • Longines Global Champions Tour of New York Returns to Governors Island

RSS Sidelines Blogs: Show World

  • Conor Swail Was the Best Bet in $15,000 CSI2* Markel Insurance Welcome at San Juan Capistrano International
  • Lillie Keenan Leads in CHF68,000 South Coast Plaza Welcome Speed at San Juan Capistrano International CSIO5*
  • McLain Ward Wins CSIO5* Longines Grand Prix at San Juan Capistrano International

Category

Recent Posts

  • October 2023 – Table of Contents

    Subscribe for just $9.95 or Order Individual Is...
  • Zayna Rizvi: Horses from Family to Finals

    By Laura Scaletti Portraits by Melissa Fuller &...
  • Samantha Wolfram: Finding Success in America and Overseas

    By Juliana Chapman Portraits by Kirsten Hannah ...
  • Cedar Potts-Warner: At Liberty and Beyond

    Story and Portraits by Jennifer DeMaro   P...
  • Jordan Melfi: Turning a Secret Horse Life Into a Career

    By Veronica Green-Gott Portraits by Shelly Cart...

Copyright © 1987 - 2021 Sidelines Magazine
Privacy Policy · Returns & Refunds Policy · Hosting by Lucian Web Service
· Login

TOP
Get the Sidelines Scoop — your weekly look behind the scenes.Sign me up!