Polocrosse: King of the One-Horse Sports
Tuesday, June 30 2015
By Kerstie Allen This month I’d like to give a big shout out to my fellow teammates of the American Polocrosse Association U.S.A. World Cup team as they head to South Africa in July to represent the United States against five other countries in the 2015 Polocrosse World Cup. Polocrosse is “the king of one-horse
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Life in the Art World
Monday, June 15 2015
Canadian Artist Melinda Brewer By Katie Navarra Canadian-based artist Melinda Brewer has dedicated her life to chronicling the sport of polo and its most accomplished horses. She’s been honored with countless awards and her artwork has hung in galleries across North America and around the world. This year marks the fourth consecutive year she’s been
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Loreto Natividad Strives To Be the Best
Wednesday, May 20 2015
By Lauren R. Giannini Loreto Natividad takes his passion for polo very seriously. His all-out commitment to polo is a recurring theme among members of Team USPA who all agree that whatever challenges crop up, it’s totally worth every effort to play polo. “One challenge has been maturing as an adult and understanding that polo
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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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