Asides
Wednesday, May 20 2015
Juan Martin Nero (left) and Miguel Novillo Astrada battle it out for control in bracket play for the 111th U.S. Open Polo Championship. Lechuza Caracas defeated FlexJet 10-9 in overtime against the stunning background of the Lechuza Caracas facility. Photo by Liz Lamont Images/Phelps Media Group Lucas Diaz Alberdi accelerates down the field as he
The Heart of a Polo Pony
Wednesday, May 06 2015
By Kerstie Allen We’ve all loved that one special horse. Whether it was a naughty first pony or a seasoned show horse, equines hold a special place in our heart. We may love that horse or pony so much we give them the title of being the “best.” In the game of polo, one horse
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Having a Go at Playing Polo
Thursday, April 09 2015
By Susan Friedland-Smith My first real-life exposure to polo took place when I was a teenager and somehow my non-horsey parents acquired tickets to a match at Oakbrook Polo Club outside Chicago. My impressions were that I’d love to gallop on that immense green field and the audience was dressed to the nines. I’d never
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Battle on the Beach
Thursday, April 02 2015
By Kerstie Allen Last year, the 10th Miami Beach Polo World Cup was played just an hour down the turnpike from Wellington, Florida. With Miami being one of my favorite destinations, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to play in the sand for my very first time. Although I had originally planned to head West
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Loving Polo Is A Great Workout
Friday, February 27 2015
By Kerstie Allen Every school has that kid who was obsessed with horses. I was that kid. I never grew out of the “I love horses” phase. I’d speak, draw and even run like a horse, and still do to this day. On a sunny day, you can still see me lope and possibly change
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Horse Heaven: From the Movies to Wellington
Wednesday, December 24 2014
By Kerstie Allen When I’m not galloping around the polo field, I like to catch up with friends who ride in other equestrian disciplines. While still seeking the adrenaline rush of playing polo, I also enjoy being a stunt woman and specialty rider in the movies and for television shows. Early call times,
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Learning To Fly
Tuesday, November 18 2014
Polo Gives Alex Ebel His Wings By Lauren R. Giannini Alex Ebel was 5 when he discovered Ralph Lauren’s signature line of polo shirts. Made from the softest pima cotton, they felt good against his sensitive skin and became a mandatory element in his daily attire. Now 18, Alex still wears Ralph Lauren polo
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John Klopp Saves the Day
Monday, August 18 2014
By Don Rosendale All Photos Courtesy of Rebecca Barldridge When John Klopp plays a few chukkers at the Mashomack Polo Club in Pine Plains, New York, he’s carrying more than just a polo mallet on his shoulder. If not for his organizational skills and the checkbooks of friends he enlisted, polo in Millbrook might still
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Kerstie Allen’s Passion for Polo & All Things Equine
Tuesday, August 12 2014
By Kerstie Allen I was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia. Being a very big-city-like setting, the last thing you’d expect to encounter would be a horse. However, from my earliest memory, and me being me, I could think of nothing but horses. I have no idea what provoked this passion, but I would spend
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“Little Horses Do Big Jobs” – Sidelines Story by Lauren R. Giannini Wins Alltech A+ Journalism Award
Monday, June 23 2014
By Lauren R. Giannini During the recent tornadoes in Moore, Oklahoma, Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy horses found themselves both the heroes and the victims. When disaster stuck, the little horses remained calm while founders Debbie and Jorge Garcia-Bengochea made a decision that would result in renewing hope to a town that had nearly lost
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