Sunday, April 26, 2009

US Open Final Result

Audi wins in overtime defeating Las Monjitas........This is the 2nd time in the final for Las Monjitas in the past 2 years....

FINAL RESULT
Audi 9 vs. Las Monjitas 8, in over time, with a golden goal by Facundo Pieres

Thursday, April 23, 2009

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY APRIL 26TH

1-3PM

MAGNIFICENT OCEANFRONT VILLA. VEROS WIDEST BEACH. HOTTEST PART OF VERO. WALK TO SEVERAL RESTAURANTS. 3 STORY. ELEVATOR. LIMESTONE FLOORS. 3 BEDROOM SUITES WITH BALCONIES. FABULOUS OCEAN VIEWS.

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772-321-5333

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

courtesy of the Morning Line

Below is an article sent Monday night, April 21st by Sam Morton to the Morning Line. It is reproduced verbatim.


Our Black SundayBy Sam Morton
“Nothing really prepares you for what happened Sunday; the horror of over twenty horses dropping at our biggest polo tournament of the year. Young athletes cut down in their prime. It is our Black Sunday or 9/11 in polo. There are lots of rumors running around which doesn’t really change the end result. Lots of horsemen who happened to be there scrambled over to help but there was nothing they could do. One witness told me it looked like there were twenty people around each horse trying to do something, anything.

“People who work behind the scenes in polo learn to work fast. We pride ourselves on it. Horses are tacked up, stripped, and washed in minutes. At the U.S. Open Sunday, and at any Florida function all winter, there are people from all over the world in the polo community. For over an hour, South Africans, Argentines, French, Americans, Canadians, Mexicans, Brazilians, Costa Ricans, Cubans, and several other countries, worked shoulder to shoulder with the best horse vets in the world to save lives.

They were scrambling as one, at a moment’s notice. I can tell you no one could have worked faster in any sport, equestrian or human, and for that I am extremely proud to be part of it. The polo team, Isla Carol mounted a substitute team in little over an hour. I’m not sure people realize what went into that.

“Grooms, sponsors, vets, players, photographers and spectators are all bonded by a passion for horses. It’s who we are as a community. The last time we were brought together was the herpes virus scare a few years back. I sat in a room and looked at pros, blacksmiths, grooms, vets, owners and fans of polo that pulled together for the love of our horses and I think it was probably the first time I truly thought about being part of a community. I was proud then and I am proud now.

“In Plains Indian society, less than two hundred years ago, it was believed that when a man dies, his horse would accompany him in the next life. That’s how much horses were deeply involved in their life, and in a way they are that much a part of our lives in polo. I can tell you every polo player, groom, owner, trainer and fan of the game fells the pain right now. We are deeply hurt and saddened as a people over the loss of our horses.

To Lechuza we send our condolences.

“God bless the souls of our horses that run with the angels now.
"Gotta go."

“My horse fights with me and fasts with me because if he is to carry me into battle, he must know my heart and I must know his or we shall never become brothers. I have been told that the white man who is almost a god, and yet a great fool, does not believe the horse has a soul. This cannot be true. I have many times seen my horse’s soul in his eyes. -Plenty Coups Chief of the Crow”
Sam Morton

Monday, April 20, 2009

Sad news....



The world of polo is anxiously awaiting the results of laboratory tests to help reveal how 21 horses from a Venezuelan team died suddenly in a mystery outbreak that has left the sport in shock.


The horses from the Lechuza Caracas team were due to appear in yesterday's semi-final of the US Open in Florida, the most high-profile event in the American polo calendar and a highlight of the international circuit.


At about 2.15pm, two horses fell in their trailers as they were being unloaded before the match. Others showed signs of dizziness, breathing heavily, before finally collapsing.

Our hearts go out to the whole Lechuza Caracas family....
Vero Polo. Dawn & James.............

As they fell, grooms and vets rushed to treat the animals, spraying them with water to cool them and administering intravenous fluids.
But their efforts were in vain: all horses that showed signs of illness died.

Fourteen horses died on Sunday, and a further seven passed away overnight, wiping out almost the entire team that had been brought to the tournament.


The carcasses of the 21 dead horses were transported to laboratories around Florida for testing, and the results are expected to take several days.


Terence McElroy, a spokesman for the Florida department of agriculture which is leading the investigation into the deaths, would not be drawn on possible causes. "We pretty much have an open mind - we simply want to get to the bottom of it," he said.


Speculation focused on the possibility of toxic shock, which would explain the symptoms displayed by the horses of dizziness, water in the lungs and cardiac arrest.


If so, that would lead investigators to ask what caused the reaction. It could be explained by contaminated food or water, which would raise the issue of whether the toxin was mistakenly or consciously given to the animals.


Vet James Belden, who was at the scene, told NBC: "Clearly it's an intoxication ... there's some sort of a poison."


Further attention will fall on whether the animals were given any performance enhancing fluids before the match. It is not uncommon at this highest level of the sport for horses to be given cocktails of fluids, similar to steroids, though steroids themselves are banned in some circuits, including at British competitions.


John Wash, president of the International Polo Club Palm, where the tournament was being held, said: "Our hearts go out to team Lechuza Caracas and hope that a speedy answer can be obtained."


Dawn Redman, a commentator on the sport who lives in Florida, added: "The polo world is shocked. These were beautiful and absolutely magnificent ponies, trained to a very high standard."


The deaths are a particularly hard blow for Victor Vargas, the multimillionaire Venezuelan businessman who owns and plays for Lechuza Caracas. Not only has he lost some of his best horses, the future of the team could be greatly affected as the dead animals included several mares that would have carried the side's next generation.


All the animals were aged 10 or 11, rendering them at their prime. Several were thoroughbred Argentinian horses, considered the best for polo, and worth more than $100,000 (£67,0000) each.
DAWN & JAMES

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Vero Beach Polo. post season round robin for Easter




3 great local teams played today...in a round robin format..

VERO BEACH
Devon Kahle MVP, Dolf Kahle, Craig Fraser, George Kahle.

SHAMROCK
Haydn Walsh, John Walsh, Max Secunda, Fabrizio...sorry we don't have your last name..MVP.

MICHELOB ULTRA
Kris Bowman, Tiffanny Busch, Secundo Ortiz MVP, Peter Busch.

A wonderful way to end the season...everyone played very well...It came down to the last 2 chukkers between Michelob and Shamrock.................

Michelob winning all the marbles at the end...

SEE YOU AT VERO POLO IN 2010....you won't want to miss it....

Thanks to: George, Sandy, Dolf, Devon Kahle and the whole Vero Beach Polo crew. Thanks to John & Max and the Shamrock team. Peter & Tiffany ...nice to see you back. A special treat to see Charlie Replogle play this year...
Thanks also to Pat & Dick and Caroline and of course Kris Bowman....... Bob & Robert...great job!
Well done....

SEE YOU AT POLO
DAWN & JAMES

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Fantastic end to the Vero Polo Season

Please click the link/pic for more photos from Vero Beach Polo...
Season ending game and awards.....lots of pics...looking forward to 2010
as usual please choose slideshow for best viewing..
If you are looking at this please come and join us for the Vero Polo Easter grudge match..
Vero vs Shamrock vs Southern Eagle...next Sunday 2pm at the Polo Grounds

Lots of Polo Sunday April 5th

The teams are Vero Beach and Shamrock.

There is a band playing prior to, between chukkers, and after the
game....Second Wind....

SUPER SALE tomorrow.....all shirts just $15. And everyone who buys a shirt
gets a FREE POSTER.

Games starts at 2pm arrive early and walk around looking at the ponies before the game

SEE YOU AT POLO
DAWN & JAMES

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Vero Beach Polo Sunday March 22nd

The 2 oclock match
will be Maitland Farm vs. Ocean Grill.

At 3:30 it will be Michelob vs. Shamrock.

See you at Polo
Dawn & James

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Open House this Saturday March 21st..1-3pm

A wonderful home right in the hottest part of Vero
South Beach..great restaurants and nightlife..
please contact me for more information

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Vero Beach Polo Michelob vs Lost Reef


Wonderful Polo again here in Vero Beach...Lost Reef vs Michelob...Tiffany Busch on the Lost Reef team playing against Dad on the Michelob team...

Michelob won by 2 goals ..MVP was Mr. Peter Busch...

Please join us next Sunday for more great Vero Polo
Dawn & James
p.s. please click the pic above for more pics from todays game
click slideshow for best viewing...also check out our other photos

Friday, March 13, 2009

OPEN HOUSE 1-3PM SATURDAY MARCH 14TH


OPEN HOUSE 1-3PM
SATURDAY MARCH 14TH
LOCATED ON THE BARRIER ISLAND IN BEAUTIFUL CASTAWAY COVE
PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR FURTHER DETAILS OR CLICK THE PIC


Thursday, March 12, 2009

Vero Beach Polo Sunday March 15th 2009















Match Game 2pm fld #1

Vero Beach - G.Kahle, C.Fraser,L.Kahle,P. Busch

Southern Reef - T. Busch, Hugo Pasten, A. Strazzulla, H. Walsh

umpires Gaston/Joe Kozlik Please Bring umpire horses!

Vero Polo Feb 4 Goal














Lost Reef / Southern Eagle defeated Vero Beach 6 to 5 for the February 4 goal championship. Peter Busch and Segundo Ortiz played with Amelia and Tiffany.

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Vero Polo ..3-8-2009

Well done to both teams. Great to see Charlie & Gaston out there today..Debs looked good also...

Also Kahle vs Kahle.George the great back player showing Dolf how it is done.

A very fast polo game..up & down the field....

click the pic and choose slideshow for best viewing...


Saturday, March 7, 2009

POLO THIS WEEKEND SUNDAY MARCH 8TH

COME JOIN US FOR THE TAIL GATE CONTEST AND A GREAT DAY OUT AT VERO POLO..
GAME TIME IS 2:00PM OUR GUESTS ARE THE BREVARD COUNTY DEBUTANTES.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Vero Beach Polo..If you missed it come next weekend

One of the best games this season...Vero Beach winning over Lost Reef/Southern Eagle


Vero Beach just beat Lost Reef/Southern Eagle in overtime...please come out to Pointe Weste 0n Sunday for Polo...


It will be fun!!!!!!!


click the pic below for more pics from the game Feb 22nd 2009...choose slideshow for best viewing

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Vero Beach Polo Feb 15th 2009. Vero Beach vs Sun Micro System




Vero Beach vs Sun Micro System ..a team that hadn't even practiced together before the game today.
please double click the pic above and choose slide show for best viewing

click the pic below for all of our photo albums...Polo & cars!











A great crowd despite the threatening weather.
We look forward to seeing everyone next weekend for more wonderful polo in Vero Beach.

Thanks to George..MVP today... Sandy Kahle & Kris Bowman for putting on Sunday polo.
See you next Sunday....DAWN & JAMES

Friday, February 13, 2009

Vero Polo Sunday 2/15 2pm Vero Beach v Sun Micro Systems

Sunday February 15th 2pm
Vero Beach v Sun Micro Systems

OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY FEB 14

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY....
OPEN HOUSE 1-3PM
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 14TH
LOCATED ON THE BARRIER ISLAND IN BEAUTIFUL CASTAWAY COVE
PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR FURTHER DETAILS OR CLICK THE PIC BELOW

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Lost Reef/Southern Eagle vs Shamrock

A great game today..everyone playing well above their handicap....
Lost Reef winning over Shamrock

click the pic below & choose slide show for some photo's from the game

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

VERO POLO SCHEDULE FEB 3rd - 9th 2009

Tu 2/3 4pm Shamrock v El Monte' fld #1 ump Robert / Bob
W 2/4 4pm club practice fld #2
Th 2/5 11am adult polo
F 2/6 club practice 4pm
Su 2/8 11am club practice


Su 2/8 2pm Jr. Polo Exhibition

then Shamrock v Lost Reef

Sunday, February 1, 2009

SHAMROCK vs VERO BEACH

Well what can we say...Super Polo on Super Bowl Weekend...Shamrock wins over Vero Beach...

The young players for both teams really played well.

Matias Sosa stood in for Hayden Walsh and was a very solid # 1....well marked by Vero Beaches 3rd generation player Devon Kahle....Shamir Qurashi was well mounted and very much in on every play...In fact Shamirs pony Browny won best playing pony of the game.
All in all a great game today...
please click the pic below for a photo album from todays game

SEE YOU AT POLO

DAWN & JAMES

Saturday, January 31, 2009

VERO SUPERPOLO SUNDAY FEBRUARY 1ST 2009

THE FINAL OF THE VERO BEACH 4 GOAL LEAGUE

VERO BEACH vs SHAMROCK
GAME TIME 2PM
Please come and see these two great teams
Craig & Max below will once again be facing off against each other...
Plus 2nd & 3rd generation Kahle & Walsh polo players
POLO IN VERO VERO BEACH...

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Vero Polo Jan 25th Sunday-2009

Another great day at Vero Polo. Lost Reef winning over El Monte....

Please visit www.HomelessFamilyCenter.com to see what this game help to benefit
or call 772-567-5537
our solutions produce big smiles...
HOMELESS FAMILY CENTER
DOUBLE CLICK THE PIC AND CHOOSE SLIDESHOW FOR BEST VIEWING
See you next Sunday at Vero Polo!
DAWN & JAMES
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Sunday, January 18, 2009

Vero Beach Polo

A wonderful day of Polo in Vero Beach
Vero Beach vs El Monte..Vero Beach wins....EL Monte will be back next weekend

as usual click the slideshow and choose slideshow for best viewing....


SEE YOU AT POLO
DAWN & JAMES

Friday, January 16, 2009

January 18th..Sunday. The first Polo game of the Vero Beach Polo season



Come and join us for the first public Polo game of the Vero Beach season..The sponsor is Pointe West..the date is January 18th 2009....the time is 2pm...the action will be great.

2nd and 3rd generation Polo players showing what an exciting game Polo is.................

Vero Beach vs El Monte.

Vero Beach
Devon Kahle -1
Dolf Kahle 1
Craig Fraser 3
George Kahle 0

El Monte
W.Finlayson -1
Tito Robledo 2
Marcial Torreyes2
TBA

DAWN & JAMES

OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY JAN 17TH 1-3PM

1514 OCEAN DRIVE IN VERO BEACH..

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION, DIRECTIONS & A SLIDESHOW

PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION

772-713-7322

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Sunday, January 4, 2009

Vero Beach Polo..practice before a great season!

click the picture below for more photos from Sundays practice game
....BRING ON 2009 POLO IN VERO BEACH!!!!!!


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Monday, December 29, 2008

Vero Beach Polo Schedule

2009 Season (sponsors in blue)

January 18, 2009
Celebration Cup
sponsor: Pointe West

January 25, 2009
Homeless Family Center Cup
Homeless Family Center

February 01, 2009
Treasure Coast League Finals

February 08, 2009
United Way of Brevard Cup
United Way of Brevard

February 15, 2009
Orange Blossom Challenge

February 22, 2009
The Childrens Cup
Child Care Resources of Indian River
March 01, 2009
Citrus Cup Finals

March 08, 2009
USPA Governors Cup
South Brevard Debutantes

March 15, 2009
The Lakes Classic
The Lakes

March 22, 2009
USPA Cowboy Cup

March 29, 2009
USPA Cowboy Cup Finals

April 05, 2009
Season Grand Finale

All matches will be played at 2 pm on Sundays at the Pointe West Event Field.
Gates open at 1 p.m. Match starts at 2 p.m.
Admission: $10 adults for bleacher or chair seating
Children 12 and under free. Tailgate spots, $50.

For information, sponsorships, or to reserve a tailgate spot, call 778-2224.
Go For Driving Directions

Saturday, November 29, 2008

PALM BEACH STEEPLECHASE NOVEMBER 29th 2008

A great day at the old Palm Beach Polo Club for the Palm Beach Steeplechase. Wonderful to see the Vero group there.
Also pics of Pookie Bear & riding sets in Gulfstream Polo Club
See you at Polo in 2009.
Dawn & James

as usual click the slideshow below the choose slideshow top left for best viewing

Also you can click on James & Dawn photos..top right to see what we have been up to this summer and view all our Vero Beach Polo albums

or just click the car pic below the slideshow

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Great Open House at Flowers for You. Inc.

Henry, James and I had a great visit to the Flowers for You Open Day..
Please contact them for all your floral and holiday decoration needs.772-231-6613

Thanks Deborah, Mark and of course Lilly!
see you soon.....DAWN
click the slideshow below for larger images..
then choose slideshow on the top left for best viewing

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

OLD ORCHID, VERO BEACH, FLORIDA

A wonderful home directly across from the pool
-pictured below- and gym..




9455 Maiden Ct, Vero Beach, FL 32963
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Price: $479,000-Reduced $55,000
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GREAT COMMUNITY BETWEEN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN AND THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY!!



WALK TO FAMOUS WABASSO BEACH!! BEACH IS A FAVORITE WITH SURFERS AND HAS LIFEGUARD ON DUTY!



GREAT LITTLE SNACK SHOP AND PIZZA PARLOR ON THE BEACH!



THIS IS THE LOWEST PRICED DOMINICA MODEL HOME WITH COURTYARD POOL AND DETACHED GUEST HOUSE!!! PRIVATE BACK YARD - BACKS UP TO THE HISTORICAL JUNGLE TRAIL -



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GREAT ENTRY LOGGIA INTO PRIVATE COURTYARD!!



MAIN HOUSE HAS 2 BEDROOMS PLUS DEN. DETACHED GUEST HOUSE HAS LARGE BEDROOM AND FULL BATH WITH SLIDERS OVERLOOKING POOL AND COURTYARD.



LARGE KITCHEN AND FAMILY ROOM COMBINATION WITH SLIDERS TO COURTYARD. MASTER SUITE OVERLOOKS COURTYARD WITH SLIDERS TO POOL!!



WONDERFUL GATED COMMUNITY WITH PAVER ROADS AND DRIVEWAYS. GREAT MEDITERRANEAN VILLAGE AMBIANCE.



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Neighborhood: Old Orchid
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Saturday, October 18, 2008

VERO POLO 2009 SEASON COMING SOON -MAKE PLANS!


Please click the pic for more images..choose slideshow for best viewing..see you at Vero Polo in 2009




Vero Beach Polo Governors Cup March 9th 2008

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Bal Harbor-Thorpe Sotherby's

Bal Harbour

VERO BEACH — Thorpe Sotheby's International Realty is handling the marketing and potential sale of what could be one of the most expensive and exclusive vacant parcels on the Eastern Seaboard.Michael Thorpe, principal of Thorpe Sotheby's International Realty, is the listing agent for a 5.5-acre oceanfront parcel in Bal Harbour.

The asking price for the parcel is $225 million, the highest priced property Thorpe has ever marketed.

¶The property has approximately 675,000 square feet of oceanfront frontage along Collins Avenue just north of Miami Beach.
It's just steps away from the ritzy and exclusive outdoor shopping mall Bal Harbour Shops — a family-owned mall that houses some of the nation's most exclusive merchants.

According to published reports, Donald Trump sold his luxury waterfront estate in West Palm Beach for $95 million in July.

Forbes magazine's most expensive home in 2008 was listed for $165 million in Beverly Hills by the Westside Estate Agency. The 6.5-acre mansion was built in 1926 and was the former home of newspaper mogul William Randolph Hearst.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Tortugas

Argentina- Tortugas Country Club Open - Fixtures and Results
Tortugas Country Club OpenLocation: Tortugas, Argentina Dates: 23-Sept to 11-Oct , 2008Handicap: Open

ELLERSTINA and LA AGUADA to the Final of the Tortugas Country Club Open.


Sunday 5th October LA AGUADA vs LA DOLFINA: La aguada defeated La Dolfina by 11 goals to 10.


Chukker scores La Aguada Arelauquen: 1-2, 2-4, 4-6, 6-7, 7-7, 9-9 y 11-10.

Referees:Juan José Díaz Alberdi y Martín Haurie. Árbitro: Daniel Boudou.


La Aguada Arelauquen 37 goals: Javier Novillo Astrada 9 , Eduardo Novillo Astrada (h) 9, Miguel Novillo Astrada 10, Ignacio Novillo Astrada 9.



La Dolfina Peugeot 37 goals: Adolfo Cambiaso (h) 10 , David Stirling (h) 7, Mariano Aguerre 10, Bartolomé Castagnola 10.


Saturday 4th OctoberELLERSTINA vs INDIOS CHAPALEUFU II: Ellerstina defeated Indios Chapaleufu II by 12 goals to 9.

Chukker scores Ellerstina : 2-2, 3-2, 6-3, 8-5, 10-5, 10-7 y 12-9.


Teams:
Ellerstina 39 goals: Pablo Mac Donough 10, Gonzalo Pieres (h) 10, Facundo Pieres 10, Juan M. Nero 9.



Indios Chapaleufú II 37 goals: Alberto Heguy (h) 9, Ignacio Heguy 10, Juan I. Merlos 9, Eduardo Heguy 9.

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Tortugas Open 2008 & more Polo news

Good start for La Dolfina yesterday in the 68th edition of the Tortugas Open with a 14-11 win over Black Watch. Pelon Stirling, replacing injured (riding muscle) Lucas Monteverde, showed great symbiosis with Adolfo Cambiaso in the last four chukkers, the two just won the Jockey Club Open with Lolo Castagnola and Juan Chavanne, last Saturday.

Black Watch had a good start playing together for the first time, especially in the first half of the game.

The next game Tortugas Open is Sat, Indios Chapaleufu II vs. Pilara.


Bracket I: Ellerstina (39), Chapaleufú II (37) and Pilará (37).
Ellerstina: Pablo Mac Donough (10), Gonzalito Pieres (10), Facundo Pieres (10), Juan Martín Nero (9). Total: 39

Chapa II: Pepe Heguy (9), Nachi Heguy (10), Pite Merlos (9), Eduardo Heguy (9). Total: 37
Pilará: Agustín Merlos (10), Santiago Chavanne (8), Sebastián Merlos (9), Marcos Heguy (10). Total: 37

Bracket II:

La Dolfina (40), La Aguada (37) and Black Watch (34).

La Dolfina: Adolfo Cambiaso (10), Lucas Monteverde (10), Mariano Aguerre (10), Lolo Castagnola (10). Total: 40
La Aguada: Javier Astrada (9), Eduardo Astrada (9), Miguel Astrada (10), Nacho Astrada (9). Total: 37
Black Watch: Nacho Figueras (6), Bautista Heguy (10), Matías Mac Donough (9), Paco De Narváez (9). Total: 34


Hurlingham and Argentine Open Qualifier. Very close games as well in the qualifier tournament to the Hurlingham and Argentine Open yesterday at Palermo, and victories for Alegria and Coronel Suarez, both bye in the second round of games.

(Bracket A) Alegría Park Hyatt: Jack Baillieu 8, Francisco Bensadón 8, Frederick Mannix (h) 7 and Luke Tomlinson 8. Total: 31.La Baronesa: Nicolás Pieres 6, Magoo Laprida 7, Marcos Di Paola 8 and Alejandro Agote 8. Total: 29.El Paraíso: Julio Novillo Astrada (n) 8, Ignacio Toccalino 7, Guillermo Willington 7 and Alejandro Novillo Astrada 7. Total: 29.


(Bracket B) Santa María de Lobos: Guillermo Caset (h) 8, Gerardo Collardin 7, Mariano González 8 y Diego Araya 8. Total: 31.Coronel Suárez Cuatro Tacos: Sugar Erskine 7, Gastón Laulhé 7, Sebastián Harriott 7 and Juan Harriott 7. Total: 28. Trenque Lauquen: Hilario Ulloa 7, Juan Agustín García Grossi 7, Pablo Jauretche 8 and Jaime García Huidobro 8. Total: 30.

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Costa d'Este


Savor a mouthwatering culinary adventure at the “Oriente”. Designed to be a destination dining and entertainment experience, “Oriente” specializes in Cuban cuisine, with the influence of Spanish, Latin, and Creole traditions as interpreted by the Oriente region of Cuba.

At the Oriente Bar and pool bar, the focus is “little plates,” or Tapas, which are ideal to enjoy with one of their signature drinks in the company of friends.

Dawn & I just had lunch with the Redman family.Mum & Dad, Aunt & Uncle, sister & niece..

Excellent food and wonderful atmosphere..Small plates as mentioned above..With 8 of us we pretty much covered the board..

Polo people for a taste of South American influenced cuisine should feel right at home..

see the lunch menu here......

Monday, September 8, 2008

Santa Barbara.Ponies at play!

Thanks to Frederick Roy.. http://www.themorningline.com/

and David Lominska http://www.polographics.com/ click for large images

Melissa Ganzi, Charley, Harrison Azzaro..and friends






Friday, August 15, 2008

Record 500m euros for Riviera pad


A mystery Russian billionaire has smashed the record for the world's most expensive home.


Record 500m euros for Riviera pad

Villa Leopolda has 20 acres of grounds


If you are looking for a holiday home on the French Riviera, the stock of available properties just got smaller.


With grounds so grand that it takes a reputed 50 gardeners to tend them, the Villa Leopolda in Villefranche-sur-Mer has been snapped up by a mystery Russian billionaire.


Built by King Leopold II of Belgium in 1902, the sumptuous villa has been graced by world leaders and superstars.


The previous owner, the late banking billionaire Edmond Safra, is said to have entertained Ronald Reagan and Frank Sinatra there.


With the credit crisis causing turmoil in the world's financial community, and property values falling generally, you would expect the price to have tempered a little.
The increase in the mega high net worth individuals globally is on a march
Jonathan Hewlett, Savills estate agents


But no, the mysterious buyer is expected to hand over a whopping 500 million euros ($736m:£397m) for this luxury home on the Côte d'Azur.

It is all down to a shortage of supply and rising demand from rich business people, according to luxury estate agent Jonathan Hewlett, who has recently sold a London pad for more than £100m.


"The increase in the mega high net worth individuals globally is on a march," the Savills director told BBC News.


"And they are very specific about where they want to live."


Central London and the French Riviera are the current hotpots for Russian buyers, according to Mr Hewlett.


With the recent surge in commodity prices, there are still people in the market looking to purchase a very exclusive address, he added.


The Villa Leopolda price-tag smashed the previous record of £117m ($217m), which Britain's richest man Lakshmi Mittal reportedly paid this year for a home on London's so-called Billionaires Boulevard close to Kensington Palace.


But even the latest record may not last long. Asia's richest man, industrialist Mukesh Ambani is expected to move into the 27-story property he has built to house his family and offices in Mumbai next year.


With a value reported to be up to $2bn, the design was said to have be inspired by the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Cheshire Polo Club. Dawn's old club in the UK

Cheshire Polo Club can claim through a ‘direct line of succession’ to be the oldest polo club in England. It has been under its present name only since 1957 - a brief period in polo terms - but is actually an amalgamation of three much older clubs; Manchester (founded in 1872), Wirral (1885) and Bowdon (1891). Manchester, one of the very first in the British Isles, was founded by the Cholmondeley family, more recent representatives of whom were leading English players. In 1877, the Club moved to Trafford Park, Manchester, following a revival by the 18th Hussars, and came back into the county of Cheshire - to grounds at Ashley - in 1906. The annual subscription in those days, it might be noted was ten guineas.














Thursday, July 31, 2008

Coronation Cup 2008


Presentation of the 2008, Cartier International.Thierry Latimier of Cadenza, Luke Tomlinson, England polo team, Malcolm Borwick, England polo team Sir Christopher Hanbury of the HPA, HRH The Prince of Wales, Arnaud Bamberger of Cartier, Mark Tomlinson, England polo team, James Beim England polo team Jeremy Hicks of Audi UK.

England, supported by Audi UK, ran out the winners of the 2008 Cartier International, beating Australia 10 - 9, to lift the Coronation Cup on Sunday 27 July 2008.

The match, which took place in glorious sunshine at Guards Polo Club, Windsor Great Park, was watched by some 30,000 spectators including HRH The Prince of Wales and a myriad of celebrities from the worlds of fashion, music and film who were largely entertained in the Cartier marquee.

It was the second time in three years that England had played Australia for the Coronation Cup. The last time, in 2005, Australia won after the match went to a sudden death, extra chukka [1]. This time, however, the tables were turned as an excellently prepared England team stepped out onto the turf.

The first blood went to Australia’s Damien Johnston, who scored as a result of some inspired play led by Ruki Baillieu. Audi England’s team captain, Luke Tomlinson, was not going to be outdone and quickly equalised. James Beim (who will go up to a deserved seven goal handicap [2] at the end of the season) hit an unbelievable cut shot right between the posts to give the home side a 2-1 lead going into the second chukka.

Luke Tomlinson showed great ball control and composure to push Audi England 3-1 in front. Mark Tomlinson scored as a result of a beautiful pass sent to him by his brother, Luke. Ruki Baillieu managed to claw a goal back for the boys from Down Under at the end of the period.
It was Baillieu again who scored for Australia at the start of the third chukka, taking them to within a goal of England. But once again, England team captain and eventual winner of the Most Valuable Player accolade, Luke Tomlinson, scored for his team right on the button. By half-time England were leading the Australians 5-3.

Australian captain, Glen Glimore, finished some magnificent play by his team with a well deserved goal, taking the Australian team to within a goal of Audi England. Ruki Baillieu mounted on a pony so fast it looked like a Derby winner and scored the equaliser for Australia. Their level pegging did not last long. On-form James Beim scored an awesome goal that was the result of some fabulous teamwork between him and the Tomlinson brothers. Just before the end of the fourth chukka, Australian Ruki Baillieu worked his magic to tie-off the scores at 6-6.

With all to play for, Audi England made a cracking start to the fifth chukka with a flurry of goals from Mark and Luke Tomlinson and James Beim. Suddenly England had opened up a three goal advantage and looked to have the match sewn up. Once again it was Baillieu who narrowed the gap with another magnificent effort for Australia.

England’s Malcolm Borwick controlled a badly bouncing ball to re-extend his team’s lead. Australia’s Robbie Archibald, who until then had had a quiet match, took control of the ball to score, whittling England’s lead down to two goals.

Play was interrupted as three streakers invaded the pitch but the incident was dealt with swiftly and Glen Gilmore slotted another one away for Australia. However, time had run out for the team from Down Under and Audi England reclaimed the Coronation Cup.

Speaking after the match Audi England’s Luke Tomlinson said: “It was a thrilling game. Both sides were very evenly matched and, although Australia was being mounted by Ellerston, the horse-power was pretty even too.”

England team manager, Andrew Hine said: “The new management structure that is in place has helped enormously. We’ve a good number of team practices and video training sessions.”
England coach, Javier Novillo Astrada said: “Our team tactic was to be very organised especially in defence. We knew that our opponents would be very attacking but also extremely good at defending”.

John Tinsley, Chairman of the International Committee at the Hurlingham Polo Association said: “It was a really very close match and nail-biting, particularly towards the end. The new management structure has paid huge dividends and it was a joy to see the new style of open polo and the quartet playing as a team”.

Friday, July 25, 2008

Cartier International Polo 2008

Cartier International Polo 2008
Held on 27/07/08.

The biggest polo day in the world! Royalty, celebrities and leading players combined with a 25,000 strong crowd make attending this event an experience you’ll never forget. Follow the highs and lows of the players as they gallop across the pitch, ride each other off or turn on a sixpence in pursuit of that all important goal. Remember to visit our Retail Village in between matches for a unique shopping experience.

Wines kindly provided by Burke Reschke of Reschke WinesProgramme
Sunday 27th July 2008
10am Gates & Retail Village Open

11am The Prince of Wales Team v Hurlingham for The Golden Jubilee Trophy
Followed by The Presentation Ceremony

1pm Lunch commences for all pre-booked hospitality guests

3.15pm England v Australia for The Coronation Cup

Followed by The Presentation Ceremony including:The Cartier award for the day's most outstanding playerThe Cadenza trophy for the owner of the best playing pony
6pm Pre-booked evening entertainment begins



Monday, July 14, 2008

Polo Update Monday July 14

Thanks to the Morning Line

ML POLO Update - Monday, July 14, 2008 - AM
In lieu of flowers, the family of Bobby Barry has asked that donations be sent in the name of Bobby to the Polo Players Support Group, 11924 Forest Hill Blvd. Suite 22-287, Wellington, FL 33414, phone (516) 528-3821, email info@polosupport.com and website http://www.polosupport.com/

Read below Corky Linfoot’s remarks said before the opening day match at Santa Barbara yesterday afternoon:

“The polo community is comprised of just a small number of people. When a member of this group gets out of polo for whatever reason, the rest of us take note. When an influential individual dies, most all of us feel the loss and the ripple effect reaches all of polo. Because so many players are the sons, daughters, nephews and in-laws of other involved in the game, we grieve at such times with them. This has never been more apparent to me than now. Last week we lost one of the good guys. Bobby Barry died Thursday while jogging on the beach in Carpenteria. As in the case of all sudden deaths of young, fit friends the first reaction is shock. Even now, reaction from all of us who knew him is a combination of disbelief and injustice.

He was a father, son, husband, polo player and much more. But most of all Bobby was a survivor. Informed a few years ago that he had terminal cancer, undergoing surgeries and chemotherapy, Bobby continued a workout regime running stairs in the stadium at his hometown of New Braunfels, Texas. Doctors told him that he had a very small chance of survival and to put his affairs in order because his days were numbered and predetermined. Bobby’s reply to them was simple, direct and self defining. He said “You don’t know anything about me.” He came back to health with a vengeance.

Bobby has been a leading member of the USPA Professional Umpire program since then and a force to be reckoned with. His consistent, professional, and impartial performance as an official gained him the utmost respect from all. Bobby had one of the greatest smiles I have ever seen. His physical presence created an aura evident in any room. His natural good humor and Texas manner invariably drew people to him. He was slow to anger but unwavering once he drew a line in the dirt. In earlier years Bobby played professionally.

I had the great fortune to play both with and against him. He was a giver on the field and a workhorse and played the game without malice. He was an honor bound teammate and adversary. In recent years I have been involved in the umpire program here at Santa Barbara with Bobby. He was a leader of our group, which included his good friend and fellow umpire Rick Sears. Bobby made our job easier by defining our responsibility, honing our performances and backing us to the hilt in the inevitable times of turmoil. By my definition Bobby was a man who could serve as an example to many in polo and other aspects of life. Bobby will be sorely missed. For those of us who knew him our thoughts and best wishes go out to his entire family.
Corky Linfoot


First two quarterfinals in the Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup yesterday afternoon at Cowdray, and wins for Sumaya and Ellerston.

In the first game, Hilario Ulloa scored the winning goal for Sumaya in regulation. Sumaya was ahead from the 3rd chukker on, and 11-9 at the start of the sixth. After Milo Araujo score early sixth, three goals by Pablo MacDonough for Broncos tied the game at 12-all, Hilario Ulloa with that winning goal.

The second game was just as exciting, Ellerston and Cadenza trading the lead throughout the game, JP Clarkin and Alejandro Muzzio giving Cadenza a goal lead early fifth chukker, 10-9, Gonzalito Pieres and brother Facundo getting back to them for Ellerston to regain a goal lead going into the sixth chukker. Gonzalito Pieres scored first to give Ellerston a 2-goal lead, 12-10, John Paul Clarkin with one more, Cadenza now unable to tie the game back. Ellerston advanced with a 12-11 win.

Second series of quarterfinal today.
White Birch defeated Airstream 12-10 yesterday to claim the 2008 East Coast Open on a beautiful Summer afternoon in Greenwich. The teams played even in the first half, Francisco Lanusse with a fine run late third chukker to give Airstream a goal lead, 5-4, White Birch replying with the tying goal on the next play.

After a strong pep talk to his teammates at halftime, Mariano Aguerre came back very poised in the fourth chukker, White Birch outscoring Airstream 4-0 with excellent work by Todd Offen covering a very good Michel Dorignac. White Birch increased its lead to 5, 10-5, early fifth, but Airstream was still there, trying hard, and after a converted open goal penalty for 10-6, Peter Orthwein had a beautiful run from the ensuing throw-in, laying up nicely 120 yard ahead to himself for the kill, now Airstream down by three, 10-7. White Birch would regain a 4-goal lead late fifth on a defensive error by Carlucho Arellano (penalty #2), but again Airstream mounted a comeback in the sixth, Francisco Lanusse with the second of 2 goals to bring Airstream back, now within 2, 11-9, and 3:33 on the clock. Another error for Airstream cost a goal, White Birch now up 12-9 with under 2 minutes left. Still Michel Dorignac had one more run and goal, White Birch an excellent winner 12-10. With another strong game yesterday afternoon, Peter Brant was MVP and Chocolate was Best Playing Pony for Mariano Aguerre.

The 20 goal now moves to Bridgehampton, opening day is this coming Saturday July 19 at 4 pm. Seven teams entered, the draw held today.

USPA Eddie Moore Bracket Play, Day #2:
11am Bracket II Shekomeko Creek 10 Buena Vista 9Chukkers 1 2 3 4 5 6 TotalSC 1 1 0 3 2 3 10BV 3 2 1 1 1 1 9BV played very strong in the first three chukkers as they carried a 6-2 lead into the half-time break. In fact, without the handicap goal, BV was 6-1 from the field. However, Mr. Momentum switched onto a Shekomeko pony in the second half, as SC outscored BV, 8-3 in the final three, to take the match by a single handicap goal. BV’s Gaston Lisioli and Clemente Zavaleta teamed up for 8 goals, while Don Langlois scored their 9th. SC’s middle of Chino Frayssinet & Henry Zavaleta struggled in the first half but then coalesced in the second half and produced 7 goals, Conor Mahoney added one...and a pretty important one if you think about it. In addition, Henry’s statement after the game, “the difference for us in the second half was the hustle of both Conor and Guy. We could not do it without their effort”.
Henry took high score for the match with 5 tallies. Conor’s second half effort included a controversial.....ahem......hook that may be the hot topic over a few cold brews. We would go to the security surveillance cameras for further investigation if we had them..but we don’t. Of course there may have been a controversial play or two on the part of BV....as in an interesting angle on a bump or two off the play....but controversy and bar talk is just that...the end result today...10/9-Shekomeko.

2pm Bracket I Hawk Hill 10 Ramirez Financial 9Chukkers 1 2 3 4 5 6 TotalsHH 2 2 2 2 2 0 10RF 0 1 2 1 3 2 9Talk about a consistent performance by HH....2 goals in each of the first 5 chukkers. However, a lack of consistency in chukker 6 or maybe it was a greater effort by RF, almost turned the match. Sam Ramirez’s foursome found the goal 3 times more than HH in the final 2 chukkers. Steve Orthwein had 5 goals for the day, 4 of them in the second half. Oliver Butterworth accounted for the other 4 scores.
Marianno Gutierrez was the force to be reckoned with for HH as he had the day’s high score, finding the uprights 8 times. Philip Mactaggert found his first goal in Eddie Moore and Omar Sosa added the other. It was my first time up on our new scoreboard as 3rd man....and what a spectacular view....... a great perspective of the field.....Woody’s now talking portable bleachers...Im wondering about a whole string of portable raised boxes....and Duke is probably thinking Palermo Grandstands. (Comments by Tom Goodspeed)

USPA Eddie Moore Bracket Standings as of 7/13:Bracket I Hawk Hill 2/0Heathcote Farm 0/0Ramirez Financial 0/1Deerfield Hill 0/1Bracket IIColdstream 1/0Shekomeko 1/1Buena Vista 0/1Bracket III Longfield Farm 1/0Polo Do 0/0La Palmeraie 0/1
Mt. Brilliant/Faraway Farm - Crab Orchard Invitational. Sunday morning, Mt. Brilliant and Orchard Hill faced off under a light shower. Orchard Hill took an early lead and was up 5 to 4 at the 1/2, but Mt. Brilliant made it even in the 4th & 5th chukkers and pulled ahead once again under the strong handling of Ruben Coscia scoring the last two goals for Mt. Brillaint’s win, 10-9. Mt. Brilliant 10, Orchard Hill 9.

Sunday afternoon. A large crowd assembled beside the Man ‘O War field to watch Faraway Polo and Isla Carroll. The game was controlled throughout by Faraway, and again Whistle Uys showed he was a prominent force. In the end it was Faraway Polo 12 to Isla Carroll 8. (Comments by Gay Bredin)

Santa Barbara. “Long Beach played Grand Champions/Klentner Ranch to kick off the 20 Goal season at the Santa Barbara Polo Club. The Mayors trophy is the first tournament in our series of 20 Goal tournaments for the 2008 season. Long Beach was the first winner of the year. The score was tied in the last chukkar 14-14 when Mike Azzaro shot at goal with just one minute left to play, his 80 yd shot missed by only inches. Long Beach took the back off the end line and scored, Dan Walker putting his 8th goal on the scoresheet and giving Long Beach the victory. Mike Azzaro and Danny Walker tied for high scorer with 8 goals each. (Comments by Andy Smith

Friday, July 11, 2008

Lola 50th

Some of motor sport’s most respected names from both sides of the Atlantic - including Damon Hill, John Surtees, Carl Haas, Brian Redman, Paul Tracy and current F1 driver Sebastien Bourdais - will support Lola’s 50th Anniversary celebrations at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (11-13 July). Also in attendance will be the founder of Lola cars, Eric Broadley MBE, who will be joining Martin Birrane, Lola’s current owner and Executive Chairman, to mark this milestone occasion.

50 Years ‘Lola Hall of Fame’ poll, as voted by media and former Lola drivers.In 2008 Lola Cars celebrates a memorable 50 years in motorsport, during which it has recorded more race and championship victories than any other racing car manufacturer in the world. As part of the ‘50th Anniversary’ celebrations the Huntingdon based marque invited leading journalists and drivers to vote for their top 10 favourite Lola cars of all time.

A number of notable voters included ITV F1 expert Mark Blundell, who set the fastest ever pole position lap at Le Mans in 1990 with the Lola built Nissan Group C car, Brian Redman, a regular race and title winner in a variety of Lola’s from T70’s, F2 cars and F5000 designs; three times Cart Champion Bobby Rahal and ALMS race winner Chris Dyson.




In 50 years Lola has mastered all disciplines of the sport including Formula 1, Le Mans, Daytona 24 Hours, Can-AM, Champ Car and Indy 500. Lola has an established reputation for producing ground-breaking race car designs, having manufactured almost 4000 competitive cars during the last five decades, so it was always going to be a tough task for anyone to narrow down their selection to just 10 favourite Lola Cars.

1st Place - T70 MIIIB: The T70 MIIIB took the chequered flag, finishing the 50 Years ‘Lola Hall of Fame’ poll in first position. Acclaimed as one of the most beautiful Sports-Prototype cars of all time, the Lola T70 MIIIB was the successor to the T70 Can-Am. The T70 MIIIB was an immediate success, when the sleek design of the new coupe claimed victory in the 1969 Daytona 24 Hours to secure Lola’s status in world motorsport.

2nd Place – T70 Can-Am: The T70 Can-Am won a closely fought battle to claim second position. The T70 Can-Am was famed for John Surtees winning the 1966 inaugural Can-Am Championship in this open cockpit design. During the same year, under an ‘All American Racers’ banner, Dan Gurney drove the car to victory at Bridgehampton, New York, which marked Ford’s only win in the Can-Am.

3rd T332 F5000: After an overwhelming response, the Lola car voted in third position was the T332 F5000, which won a hat-trick of SCCA/USAC titles from 1974-1976, and added the UK title in 1974.
The US success was masterminded by Carl Haas, while the car was driven by Brian Redman, so it was little surprise that the legendary British driver voted the T332 as his favourite Lola. Regular drivers behind the wheel of the T332 also included David Hobbs, Frank Gardner, Guy Edwards, Ian Ashley, Derek Bell and F1 ace Clay Regazzoni. In 1974 Lola set a record at Oulton Park when the top six cars finishing the F5000 race were all T332 models.

Lola’s Executive Chairman, Martin Birrane, himself an avid fan of the T70 series, said: “Many racing enthusiasts have fallen in love with T70’s over the years. When you consider that the original car was built over 40 years ago, it’s an amazing testament to the design team how modern the car still looks today. Some of the original staff that built the first series of T70’s still work at our Huntingdon factory, so it will always hold an affectionate place in the history of Lola.”

The top 10 Lola cars, as voted by the media and drivers, were as follows:

1. T70 MIIIB

2. T70 Can-Am

3. T332 F5000

4. T90/10

5. Mk6 GT

6. Mk 1

7. B01/60 LMP2

8. T93/00

9. T212

10. T260

Bobby Barry

Tragedy on the beach today in Carpinteria, CA. Bobby Barry, one of the best umpires in the game of polo and former 6- goal player of the famous Barry family died today while jogging on the beach in Carpinteria. He just arrived to work the high-goal tournaments in Santa Barbara. Bobby was also with his young daughter at the time of his death which really is sad. She apparently is the one who found him.

It is so sad. Bobby will be missed as a Father as well as a polo personality. He was one of our best at one of the most difficult jobs as a polo umpire.
Bobby’s Father was former 9-goal superstar Roy Barry who lives in Texas as well as his Mother Elizabeth and sisters. Its the second time tragedy has hit the Barrys in the last couple of years as Bobby’s Uncle Joe Barry died of a heart attack on Derby Day. the Crowders, CA

Thursday, June 12, 2008

POLO update

Thanks to the Morning Line
www.themorningline.com

ML POLO Update - Thursday, June 12, 2008 - AM
Yesterday, semifinals in the VIVARI Queen's Cup (Comments from Diana Butler)
Sumaya def. Loro Piana 12-9

Loro Piana will not be retaining the VIVARI Queen's Cup final after being defeated by Sumaya this afternoon. Loro Piana were not as flamboyant as they were in 2007 and although they played a good game - especially David Stirling - they could never quite get on terms with Sumaya. Both Sumaya's patron Aboughazale and Hilario Ulloa seem underhandicapped and with Milo Araujo appearing to hit his top form, they must be strong candidates to lift the trophy on Sunday.

Ellerston def. Azzura 10-9
This was a scrappy game and there was little to chose between either team for much of the match. Ellerston have to thank their patron, James Packer, for putting them into the final. He scored the first of two outstanding shots early in the sixth chukka to give Ellerston a narrow 9-8 lead. Marcos Heguy, who produced some great polo in this match - as he has the whole competition - converted a penalty to level the scores and make everyone believe that this game was going into extra time. However Packer was determined that Ellerston was going into Sunday's final and remain on course for a record seventh win and so produced another great shot to score. There was ,just seconds left on the clock so Ellerston won the game and received the Hubert Perrodo Trophy, in memory of the late Labegorce patron Hubert Perrodo. (Diana Buler)

Today, VIVARI Queen's Cup subsidiary semi finals 3pm: Lovelocks vs. Apes Hill at Coworth5pm: Les Lions vs. Grayshurst at Les Lions

At Greenwich this afternoon in the Tommy Glynn Memorial, Tupungato vs. Airstream, both 0-1, the loser to run out of chances for a spot in the final.

Yesterday in the Mashomack Cup, 2nd round of elimination games. (Comments by Tom Goodspeed)

"First things first: Congratulations to Elaina & Matias Bullrich who are the proud parents of Alexei Bullrich !! Matias prepared for today's game by staying up all last night for the birth of their new son.

Wed Polo Scores (Mashomack Cup Quarterfinals):Shekomeko Creek def. Buena Vista 16-9Hawk Hill def. Polo Do 10-9

In the SC/BV game, chukker one ended 3-3 and had the foreshadowing of a tight contest. In fact, chukker two ended with the arrow in Buena Vista's favor 6-5. I am not sure what happened in chukkers 3,4,and 5...and I am not sure Buena Vista knows either...but Shekomeko Creek became a raging river as they washed out Buena Vista 10-1 in those 3 chukkers. I think the raging river may have something to do with our newest Zavaleta (Clemente) who had the day's high score of 8 goals. Uncle Henry added 6 tallies, while Mr P & Mr C both slapped in a goal, so all 4 mallets contributed to SC's victory. Buena Vista took the last chukker 2-1 which included a goal by Maxito Langlois, but not near enough to come back from chukkers 3,4,5. So Mr. P's foursome moves onto the semi-finals on Friday against Oakleigh's Heathcote Farm.
Scoring:Chukker 1 2 3 4 5 6 TotalShekomeko 3 2 5 2 3 1 16Buena Vista 2 3 0 0 1 2 9

In the HH/PD contest..there was no clear decision until the final seconds of the sixth. In fact, it was looking like a sure overtime with the sun dropping behind Stissing Mountain, as our new proud Dad, Matias Bullrich tied up the game in the final moments. With overtime imminent, Marianno Gutierrez busted out of the throw-in to find goal for the 7th time in six chukkers, to claim victory for the Mactaggerts' HH, whose foursome is very ably filled by Ernie Ezcurra. Marianno in his two pine plain showings has clearly demonstrated that he is a real force to be reckoned with this summer. Polo Do did a great job with the one-two punch of Menini & Torres-Zavaleta (no relation to the other 4 Zavaletas that will be pounding the plastic here at Mashomack this summer.) Jay Mekeel rounded out the Polo Do squad with a great effort in his first go of the summer. Hawk Hill moves on to the semi-final round against Mr W's Longfield Farm, also Friday at 6pm.

Scoring:Chukker 1 2 3 4 5 6 TotalHawk Hill 3 1 1 2 1 2 10Polo Do 1 1 2 0 3 2 9

talk about close...HH took chukkers 1 & 2, PD took 3 & 5 and they tied 2 & 6
Double header this Friday (semi-finals) at 6pm with the 7th Chukker Party:Shekomeko Creek vs. Heathcote Farm Hawk Hill vs. Longfield Farm

Yesterday, opening day in the Suzy Fagan Memorial in Nashville, Riverview the winner 13-12 in overtime over Tres Vinos on a goal by Facundo Obregon. James Irby played for Orrin Ingram on Riverview, Riverview now playing at 13 goals. Top scorers were Juan Valardi and Guillermo Usandizaga for Tres Vinos. The overtime goal started with Facundo Obregon turning the ball and passing ahead to James Armstrong, James with the ball was eventually hooked, Facundo folowing up the play and scoring from 15 feet for Riverview's win.

Tomorrow, with the chance of thunderstorm in the afternoon, the match Clearwater vs. Mt. Brilliant could be moved to the morning, tomorrow.

Friday, May 16, 2008

Crane Collapse from TCPalm.com

Crane collapses on Vero Beach construction site
Staff Report
Originally published 03:08 p.m., May 15, 2008
Updated 03:08 p.m., May 15, 2008

photo provided by James Redman

A tall crane collapsed at a construction site in Vero Beach.


VERO BEACH — The collapse of a tall crane halted the construction of a new Goodwill store south of Vero Beach about 2 p.m. today.

No one was injured on the accident site at the intersection of Oslo Road and 35th Court. Construction supervisors were driving to the site to inspect the damage to the crane and the one-story concrete structure.

The crane fell over while lifting heavy rafters into place over the building, said Ruben Ramirez, with Builders First Choice truss company.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Polo news for May 6th 2008

Guards Polo Club announced that 20 teams (Draw May 13) have signed up
for this year's Vivari Queen's Cup. Contestants in this leading
high-goal competition include last year's winner, Loro Piana.
Following to last season's handicap changes for Juan Martin Nero,
Alfio Marchini and David 'Pelon' Stirling Jr., it will be the
two-goaler Jamie Peel who will be wearing the Loro Piana shirt
alongside this talented trio this year.
Another winning team entered this year is Ali Albwardy's Dubai squad,
returning with Adolfo Cambiaso. Dubai is looking for its fourth
victory in this competition - having taken the honours in 2003, 2005
and 2006. Piki Alberdi was a member of the winning quartet in 2006 and
he rejoins Dubai for this season. Ellerston is another entrant that
has won this cup several times – a record five in fact – and Jamie
Packer's team will again be fielding a strong team to help them go all
the way in this competition. Last year they were beaten in the final
and their star players, Gonzalito and Facundo Pieres will be hoping to
go one better in 2008. Meanwhile, their younger brother, Nicolas, will
be making his Vivari Queen's Cup debut this year, playing for Adrian
Kirby's Atlantic Capital.
George Milford Haven has also tasted Queen's Cup victory before. His
Broncos team won in 1988, and took the runner-up spot in 2006. Pablo
MacDonough is the lynchpin of the squad this year. His brother, Matias
will also be playing out of the same stable, but in action for a new
name on the teamsheet, Clare Milford Haven's Bucking Broncos. Another
new team taking part this year is Spencer Young's Yindarra squad from
Australia.
Although Urs Schwarzenbach and his Black Bears team are not competing
at high-goal this season, spectators will still have the opportunity
to watch two former Bears in action. Javier and Eduardo Astrada will
be wearing Lyndon Lea's Zacara shirts this year and so this team will
definitely be one to watch.
The draw for this great competition will be held on Tuesday, May 13
and the first games will be played on Friday, May 20. The quarter
finals will be held on the weekend of 8-9 of June with the semi-finals
taking place at Guards Polo Club on Wednesday, June11. The final is
Sunday, 15 June. That day is a ticket only event, so please contact
the Guards Polo Club's Ticket Office on 01784 437797 or log on to
http://www.guardspoloclub.com.

20 teams entered in the 2008 Vivari Queen's Cup:
Apes Hill Club Barbados: Ed Hitchman (3), Mark Tomlinson (7), Luke
Tomlinson (7), Tom Morley (5)
Atlantic Capital: Adrian Kirby (1), Nicolas Pieres (6); Lucas Criado
(9); Juan Gris Zavaletta (6)
Azzurra: Lucas James (6); Gaston Laulhé (7) Marcos Heguy (9); Stefano
Marsaglia (0)
Brittany Polo Club: John Francois Decaux (0); Julio Arellano (8);
Miguel Astrada (9); Juan Ambroggio (5)
Broncos: George Milford Haven (1); Santiago Chavanne (8); Pablo
MacDonough (9); John Fisher (4)
Bucking Broncos: Clare Milford Haven (0); Magoo Laprida (7); Matias
MacDonough (8); Bautista Sorzana (6)
Cadenza: Tony Pidgley (1); Alejandro Muzzio (8); John Paul Clarkin
(8); Santiago Laborde (5)
Dubai: Ali Albwardy (0); George Meyrick (4); Adolfo Cambiaso (10);
Piki Alberdi (8)
Ellerston: Max Routledge (2), Gonzalito Pieres (9), Facundo Pieres
(10), James Packer (1).
Geebung: Jason Stowe (0); Lucas Monteverde (8); Bautista Heguy (9);
Gareth Evans (5)
Grayshurst: Martyn Ratcliffe (0); Ruki Baillieu (7); Agustin Merlos
(9); James Beim (6)
Lechuza Caracas: Victor Vargas (1); Guille Aguero (7); Marcos di Paola
(8); Tomas Garcia del Rio (6)
Les Lions: TBA; Nachi Heguy (9); Eduardo Heguy (9); Joe Gottschalk (0)
Les Lions 2 : Ignus du Plessis (5); Nacho Astrada (8); Mariano
Gonzalez (8); Max Gottschalk (1)
Loro Piana: Alfio Marchini (2); David 'Pelon' Stirling, Jr. (8); Juan
Martin Nero (10); Jamie Peel (2).
Lovelocks: Charles Hanbury (2); Matt Loder (3); Jaime Huidobro (8);
Lolo Castagnola (9)
Sumaya: Oussama Aboughazale (0); Pepe Heguy (8); Milo Araujo (8);
Hilario Ulloa (6)
Talandracas: Edouard Carmignac (0); Guillermo Terrera (7); Alejandro
Agote (8); Ignacio Toccalino (7)
Yindarra: Spencer Young (0); Pancho Bensadon (8); Gonchi Von Wernich
(7); Nicolas Espain (7)
Zacara: Lyndon Lea (0); Eduardo Astrada (9); Javier Astrada (9); Tom de Bruin

At New Bridge yesterday, win for Winfield over Quatermore 14-11,
Winfield advances to the final against 3-1 Morgan Creek/Dahlwood, date
tba. Standings below.

At International Polo Club Palm Beach Sunday, 8 goal Derby Cup at 3 pm
on Stanford field: Black Watch defeated San Antonio 11-10. After a
hard fought, back and forth game, Black Watch was the winner of the
IPCPB Derby Cup over San Antonio 11-10. San Antonio's Charlie
Armstrong was the high scorer with 6 goals, followed by Cachi
Garcia-Velez of Black Watch with 5. Best Playing Pony was "Llamarada,"
played by Cachi GarciaVelez, Cachi was also MVP.

Saturday in the 14 goal World Championship in Mexico, Chile defeated
Brasil for the 2008 Championship, and Mexico defeated Spain for 3rd
place.

Saturday, April 19, 2008

AB World Championship Invitational more pics...

Thanks for another great season George and Sandy
...for more on the AB tournament scroll down or click on the archives on the right






James Redman & Caroline Lauro

Pat & Dick..with Vero Polo since before Vero Polo!

Los Chicas y Viejo..Hoy Booker, Merrily Quincoces, Jess Downey, Julia Ancy
Maitland Farm Pre School-Lisa Kahle, Hadyn Walsh, Debbie Atwell, Kelly Quam

Lost Equine-Clint Quam, Val Beihl, Amelia Strazzula, Nick Romer

Part one..first to tack the pony..Lost Equine were the winners






Our great umpire and coach-Robert Lynnkee Chow
Polo manager and PTF coach extraordinaire..Kris Bowman

Jesse Kahle receiving the Golden Mallet from the 2007 winner, Hadyn Walsh

Friday, April 18, 2008

Las Monjitas to Face Crab Orchard in US Open final

April 16, 2008 - IPC web news
WELLINGTON, FL - Defending champion Crab Orchard and Las Monjitas will face each other in the season finale Stanford US Open Polo Championship Sunday after posting victories in the semifinals at International Polo Club Palm Beach today.


Both games had identical 12-11 scores as Crab Orchard fought off a stubborn Pony Express and Las Monjitas squeaked by White Birch.


“We're here to win it,” said Crab Orchard captain George Rawlings whose team was up by as many as four goals and maintained a two goal difference until the final moments of the game. “They are a tough team and Matias and David were out for us since they made up half our team last year,” Rawlings added. Crab Orchard's 2007 Championship team had Matias Magrini and David Stirling playing with them. This year the two joined Pony Express and were replaced by Nachi Heguy and Jeff Blake.


Magrini and Stirling combined for nine of the teams 11. In the final chukker Crab Orchard's Adolfo Cambiaso, who finished the day with six, put his team up 12-9 on a field length run and goal early. Magrini and Stirling each answered with a goal only to fall one short of victory. Rawlings concluded, “Now the big one.”


Las Monjitas struck early and were up 5-2 in the second chukker when Eduardo Astrada was injured reaching for a shot. Astrada was able to return and scored three times in the second half.
“We are very conscientious of the second half and especially the 4th chukker after coming from a long break. We kept our concentration today”, said Camilo Bautista of Las Monjitas. In the fourth, the orange team completely dominated White Birch by holding them scoreless and only allowing them across midfield once in the chukker. Las Monjitas scored one and missed four shots inside the 20 yard line. Lucas Monteverde of White Birch finished the day with seven goals all on penalty shots. Nacho Astrada had eight for Las Monjitas.


Bautista added, “It's fantastic, this is going to be our third final this year.” Las Monjitas was runner-up in the CV Whitney, won the USPA Piaget Gold Cup and is now in the finals of the Stanford US Open Polo Championship.


The final between Las Monjitas and Crab Orchard, both North American Polo League Teams, will be played at 3:00 PM Sunday, April 20 on the Stanford Field at International Polo Club Palm Beach.

Thursday, April 17, 2008

New pics of Team Mean Green

TEAM MEAN GREEN
Greens+
2008 AB Invitational World Champions
Devon Kahle, Terry Green, Jesse Kahle, Rosie Mulholland


George and Jesse Kahle..Jesse won the Golden Mallet Award for 2008

Laura and Aimee from Greens Plus with Suzie and Dolf Kahle

Team discussion


3 generations of the polo playing Kahle family

The Champions !!!!

Thanks Greens Plus for being part of a great tournament...
Dawn & James
see you at polo

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

US Open Semi Final Crab Orchard vs Pony Express

A fun game today..Crab Orchard's George Rawlings (Dawns neighbor in Gulfstream Polo) winning 12-11..Fun moment of the game.. Adolfo Cambiaso chipping the ball to the IPC tennis courts to run out the last few seconds on the clock!
please double click the slideshow to access larger pics then choose slideshow for the best viewing

See you Sunday for the final between Crab Orchard and Las Monjitas who defeated White Birch 12-11..
Both teams are past US Open Champions

Crab Orchard 2007 Champions
Jeff Blake 6
Nachi Heguy 9T
Adolfo Cambiaso 10
George Rawlings 1
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2007 – Crab Orchard (George Rawlings, David Stirling, Adolfo Cambiaso, Matias
Magrini) 15, Jedi (Torsten Koch, Pablo MacDonough, Juan Martin Nero, Magoo
LaPrida) 14


Las Monjitas 2006 Champions
Camilo Bautista A
Eduardo Astrada 9
Javier Astrada 9
Nacho Astrada 8
26

2006 – Las Monjitas (Camilo Bautista, Adam Snow, Eduardo Novillo Astrada, Ignacio Novillo Astrada) 12, Orchard Hill 6 at International Polo Club Palm Beach

video
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Dawn & James
p.s. great to see all the Vero Beach Polo people today!

Sunday, April 13, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS GASTON & GISELLE!!!!!!!!!

We are very pleased to announce that Gaston and Giselle Rodriguez are now the proud parents
of a baby girl...
Welcome to Vero Polo Lola


A-B World Championship Invitational

Vero Beach Polo again hosted the AB World Championship Invitational.
pic above is from a previous game @ Vero Polo..Jesse Kahle

4 teams were invited to compete in this prestigious event:

Maitland Farm
Hadyn Walsh
Julia Ancy
Lisa Kahle
Debbie Attwell

Mean Green (Greens Plus)
Devon Kahle
Terry Green
Jesse Kahle
Rosie Mulholland

Los Chicas y Viejo
Merrily Quincoces
Jess Downey
Kelly Quam
Hoy Booker

Lost Equine (Lost Reef/East Coast Equine)
Val Beihl
Amelia Strazzula
Clint Quam
Nick Romer


The AB World Championship Invitational is an unusual event where the overall winner may not be the one that won on the field. A 3 part event that started with all 4 players tacking up a very patient polo pony...Lost Equine were the first to finish and this gave them a one goal lead going into the round robin series of chukkers.

On the field Mean Green won the first chukker to advance to the finals. Great play by all positions on the field but the nod must go to Jesse Kahle for always being in position and smart plays when on the ball.

The second team into the final were Lost Equine who came out strong and immediately started putting goals on the board. Nick Romer at back was very strong while Amelia made sure that no player went unmarked and her great eye for the ball was a huge help in getting Lost Equine to the final.

pic above is from a previous game at Vero Polo..Amelia

Having two players named Kahle and one named Green must have been the lucky charm for the Mean Green team as they won the match on the field and the final deciding event a "Know Down".

Note able play of the day goes to Jesse Kahle, Devon Kahle and Rosie Mulholland of team Mean Green..Jesse, in defense, scooped the ball out of the goalmouth and with great backup from Devon they carried the ball to the opposite goal...A shot was stopped right in front of the post until Rosie rode in to tap it through for a great team score.

After the last chukker all teams were tested on their knowledge of the game being asked questions re umpires decisions on various plays...Mean Green answered all questions correctly and are the 2008 AB World Championship Invitational Champions..most likely the longest event title in polo..hope it's a big trophy!!

Well done to everyone and especially Kris for training these players so thoroughly that they can excel on and off the field. Pictures to follow from Sandy Kahle.

James & Dawn

Friday, April 11, 2008

US Open Palm Beach

Zacara, Black Watch, Pony Express, Audi & White Birch Round Out Stanford US Open Quarterfinal Field

April 9, 2008 - WELLINGTON, FL–Five teams advanced to the quarterfinals of the Stanford U.S. Open Polo Championship by wins and net goals today at International Polo Club Palm Beach.....

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

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Sunday, April 6, 2008

No polo today-Sunday April 6th

Lots of rain last night and a forcast of 90% chance of thunderstorms has led to polo being canceled this Sunday..

One more chance to watch some polo though here in Vero Beach

AB tournament next Sunday on the club field.

Dawn & James

Friday, April 4, 2008

Tiffany Busch and the Michelob ladies team..

Tiffany Busch and the Michelob Ultra ladies team are in the final of the WCT tomorrow!!

Thursday::::::The WCT polo weekend started this morning with Catena USA defeating LB Sogas 13-5 at San Saba, then Michelob Ultra defeated Lolo Wahines 8-4. The final will be Saturday, time tba, a great final for sure. The WCT World Cup (all stars) will be played Sunday morning at 10 am at San Saba: Outback vs. Nano’s Polo Mallets.


CATENA 6: Angela York 1, Dawn Jones 1, Clarissa Echezarreta 1, Sunny Hale 3
LB SOGAS X: Melanja Jones 0, Kelly Torres 1, Nicole Offen and Stormie Hale
MICHELOB ULTRA 6: Theresa King 1, Tiffany Busch 0, Sherri Lynn Hensman 2, Nina Vestey Clarkin 3
LOLO WAHINES 6: Cecelia Cochran 1, Alina Carta 1, Lesley Fong-Yee 2, Kristy Outhier 2

Sunday, March 30, 2008

USPA Cowboy Cup Final..a thriller!!

Today..Sunday March 30th 2008 we had a fantastic game for the United States Polo Associations Cowboy Cup here at Vero Beach Polo.


DON'T FORGET DOUBLE CLICK AND CHOOSE SLIDESHOW TO BEST VIEW THE PICS!
Michelob Ultra were the favourites going into the game with only two losses this season..However Buckleigh Farms led by the 5 goal player Mauricio Devrient really gave Michelob a scare..Great play by Mauricio and a popular Vero player..Luis Galvan kept the game very close.


In the end the wonderful team play of Segundo Ortiz, Ignacio Saenz and Tiffany Busch prevaled.


Well done to both teams and congratulations to "Nacho" for earning MVP and having the best playing pony..


Most definately one of the most exciting games of the season.


See you next Sunday for the last weekend of Polo....


DAWN & JAMES

Saturday, March 29, 2008

THIS SUNDAY MICHELOB vs BUCKLEIGH FARMS FINAL OF THE COWBOY CUP

THIS WEEK AT SUNDAY POLO.....Michelob & Buckleigh battle for the Cowboy Cup

1:45 The "Mini-Madness" group from the Indian River Riding Club will drive their minis and carts in a parade prior to the match.


Our charity guests this week are Childcare Resources and their sponsors Northern Trust and Land Rover/Jaguar. We'll see our old friends Bob & Netta from Land Rover.
See you Sunday!
Sandy

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Tiffany Busch subs for Mount Brilliant and they win!

ML POLO Update - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - PM from the Morning Line

Today, in the 18 goal Master series, Catamount defeated Audi by a goal scored in the last seconds of the game, a penalty #4 converted by Kris Kampsen, and in the second game Mt. Brilliant defeated Piocho 11-10, again Mt. Brilliant winning in the later stage of the game with a goal by Guille Aguero, Mt. Brilliant had trailed in the first half, coming back slowly in the second half to edge Piocho at the end. Carlucho Arellano played a good game replacing JJ Celis for Piocho.


Catamount and Piocho advanced to the final to be played on Saturday in the afternoon, time tba.

18 goal Standings:
Catamount 4-0
Piocho Ranch 2-2
Audi 2-2
Detroit Blues 1-3
Mt. Brilliant 1-3

Dawn's listings

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Sunday, March 23, 2008

Sorry no polo today March 23

After the rain yesterday and last night and the chance of more today a late decision was made to not have polo today... wet and slippery field is very dangorous for the horses and players..

The decision has to be made early as players, grooms, horses etc have to travel and start getting ready for the game early in the morning..

we will let you know when the game is rescheduled for.

See you next week at polo - if not before!!!
Dawn & James

Saturday, March 22, 2008

VB Polo this weekend Start of the USPA Cowboy Cup

SATURDAY
11am fld 3 Coaching League ump -Bob

Sunday
10:30 tba

2pm fld 1 USPA Cowboy Cup 1st Round

Please check polo hotline for all updates and field locations or changes 567-4003
Kris Bowman
Vero Beach Polo Club Manager
PTF Program Director
703-362-7656 Cell

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Governor's Cup Final Vero Beach vs Michelob Ultra

Yet another wonderful game today..Michelob Ultra winning over Vero Beach 12-7 in the USPA Governor's Cup final.

The Busch Wlidlife Sanctuary brought out some of the animals under their care and we were treated to a great demonstration of Native American dances by the Hitchit Dance Troop.
Creek (Muskogee, Abihika, Abeika, Hitchit)

MVP for the game was Ms Tiffany Busch..a very solid player who rarely misses a shot when she is going to goal..
It was a very nice to see the 10 goal player Sebastian Merlos out at Vero Polo to support his friend Ignacio..look at the pics and you will see Ignacio with a great neck shot and a not so great problem with his mallet...!

Please double click the image below and choose slideshow for best viewing
Captions will be added to the slideshow in the next day or two!!! please email me with any comments or captions for the pics....
Thanks George, Sandy, Peter
and everyone who makes Vero Beach polo such a great day out!!!

We hope to see you next week at polo for the start of the Cowboy Cup

DAWN & JAMES

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Fundraiser and Governors Cup Final

ALSO COME AND JOIN US SUNDAY AT 2PM FOR THE FINAL OF THE
UNITED STATES POLO ASSOCIATION GOVERNORS CUP
THIS WILL BE GREAT GAME BETWEEN
MICHELOB ULTRA & VERO BEACH
ALSO DAVID AND THE STAFF FROM THE BUSCH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY WILL BE ALONG WITH SOME OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE SANCTUARY..POSSUMS, EAGLES, OWLS, ALLIGATORS, SNAKES, SKUNKS AND PERHAPS A FLORIDA PANTHER!

Sunday, March 9, 2008

USPA Governor's Cup Vero Beach Polo

First of all a quick Happy Birthday to Dad and Dad in law Brian Redman..71 years young and still as quick in a car as anyone....


So.. a great game today between Vero Beach and the great father and son team of George & Dolf Kahle.. and our friend of 27+ years Peter Bibeau and the Buckleigh farms team.

George and Dolf had Gaston & the great #4 player Craig Fraser on board as usual while Peter brought a new player to Vero Beach Polo, Maurico Devrient from Argentia to play along with an old favourite in Vero, Louis Galvan. A surprise today saw Kris Bowman playing at #1 for Buckleigh Farms...Perhaps she really does know what she is talking about when she gives all those lessons!

Buckleigh were very strong in the first half but some great play from Vero Beach in the 2nd half brought them the win..

George Kahle was named MVP due to some very stong plays and setting up a goal after falling of his rearing horse at a throw in..Craig was surprised when one of Georges shots..from at least 80 yards out... went whistling past him and right between the goal posts.

Next weekend should be thrilling.. Vero vs Michelob for the USPA Governor's Cup..Also it is a fundraiser for the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary..a very worthy cause to come out and support....

It was great to see everyone at POLO..
See you next weekend
Dawn & James

Saturday, March 8, 2008

Vero Beach Polo Schedule for the USPA Governor's Cup

Vero Beach Polo Club | 772-567-4003 - http://www.verobeachpolo.com

USPA Governor’s Cup starts on Saturday March 8
Sat 8 4pm Mich Ultra vs. El Sur

Sun 9
2pm Vero Beach vs. Buckleigh Farms

Sun 16
10:30 Governor’s Cup Consolation Final
2pm Governor’s Cup Final

VERO BEACH POLO SUNDAY MARCH 9TH

This Sundays game is part of the Governers Cup sanctioned by the United States Polo Association.

2:00pm on the Pointe West exhibition field we will have the Kahles and Vero Beach vs Peter Bibeau and Buckleigh Farms.

See you at POLO
Dawn & James

Sunday, March 2, 2008

Vero Beach Polo Citrus Cup Final March 2nd 2008

A great game today and a fitting final for the Citrus Cup League:


Vero Beach lead by up to 3 goals going into the second half. Michelob Ultra put it all together in the 2nd half to take the lead and emerge as the victors 9 goals to 8.

MVP for the game was Mr. Peter Busch
and Craig Frasers pony Two Bits was named Best Playing Pony..

The Vero Beach kids had a wonderful 9 minute
Chukker before the main game 1 to 1 for Vero Beach and Polo Vacations.
See you next Sunday at POLO
Dawn & James

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Youth Chukker. 1:45pm Sunday March 2nd


Childrens chukker before the main game at Pointe West.

1:45 pm
the players will be:


Devon Kahle, Hayden Walsh, Gianni Ferringo, Lane Ashcroft


Morgan Bowman, Sarah McCain, Rosie Mulholland, Robert Mulholland






above: Haydn Walsh

Please come and support the kids..it means alot to Vero Beach Polo and its up an coming players..


See you at polo

Dawn & James

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Vero Beach Polo Sunday March 2nd

THE FINALS OF THE CITRUS LEAGUE:
2:00pm Pointe West Exhibition field

VERO BEACH VS MICHELOB ULTRA

get ready to rumble!!!
Vero Beach: Dolf Kahle 1 George Kahle 0 Craig Fraser 3 G. Rodriquez 4

Michelob Ultra: Tiffany Busch 0 Peter Busch 1 Ignacio Saenz 4 Segundo Ortiz 3
See you at POLO
Dawn & James

CELEBRITY POLO MATCH TO RAISE FUNDS FOR KOMEN FOUNDATION

February 26 , 2008 news from IPCWELLINGTON, FL - The world's greatest male and female polo players will mount up against each other in a charity polo match to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation on Monday, March 3 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach.

Adolfo Cambiaso will take on the world's number one ranked female player Sunny Hale at the four-chukker match set for 3 p.m. Swiss master watchmaker Jaegar LeCoultre, who will launch the Women's Squadra at an international media event at 11 a.m. at the 7th Chukker at International Polo prior to the match, is sponsoring the event. The watch presentation will be followed by a 12:30 Asado at the Mallet Grill.

Jaegar LeCoultre will donate $500 for each goal scored to the Komen Foundation. The event should be high scoring and raise a significant amount of money for the breast cancer foundation as 10-goal ranked Cambiaso will be joined by Matias Magrini, another 10-goal ranked player and two of the Argentina's best female players. Four-goaler Sunny Hale will team up with nine-goaler Mike Azzaro, eight-goaler Jeff Hall and Claire Milford Haven (0).For more information, please call 561-282-5330 or 561-827-8347.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

VERO BEACH POLO SCHEDULE FEB 27TH- SAT MARCH 1ST

Wednesday -
11am practice 4&8 goal fld # 2
3pm practice 4 & 8 gl fld #3
4:30 coaching league practice fld #3

Friday
11am 4gl Mich ultra v Vero ump-Robert/Bob 3rdman Gaston
3:30 4 gl fld 2 Shamrock v Natural Soda ump - Ramon/Robert 3rdman-Bob

Saturday
2:30 coaching league -Lost reef v Vero v East Coast Equine

Monday, February 25, 2008

Vero Beach Polo Sunday Feb 24th 2008

Vero Beach were the victors in their Citrus Cup League match against Honahlee

The score didn't reflect it -Vero winning by several goals- but Sundays game was fast with a lot of great runs down the field..A huge crowd witnessed Vero Beach's Dolf Kahle making some of his trade mark galloping breakaways and Craig Frazier named MVP for Vero.

Next Sundays match will have Vero Beach in the final of the Citrus Cup League

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Targa Sixty Six


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COME VISIT US AT TARGA SIXTY SIX AT MOROSO FOR OUR 17TH YEAR HOSTING CAR TRACK DAYS..WE WILL BE THERE FR-SAT & SUN..WELL DAWN WILL BE AT POLO SUNDAY-JAMES @ THE TRACK

Vero Beach polo schedule Friday Feb 22-Sunday Feb 24

F 2/22 11am Laurel Brigade v Natural Soda ump Robert/Craig 3rdman Bob 3:30 Michelob Ultra v Shamrock ump Bob/Robert 3rdman George K.

S 2/23 11am Coaching league February
2:30 club practice

Su 2/24 10:30 Mich Ultra v Shamrock

2pm Vero vs Honahlee

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Vero Beach Polo. Shamrock vs Honahlee 02-17-2008

Shamrock wins 13-9 over Honahlee
Look closely...nice hook by Ezra Stevenson for Shamrock!!
pic from www.verobeachpolo.com


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More to come soon so please come back.. a great game again at Vero Beach Polo

A write up of the game will be posted soon.


Thanks everyone

SEE YOU @ POLO!

DAWN & JAMES

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Citrus Cup League 8 goal Feb 10th. Vero Beach Polo..+70's party pics!

What a great game today. Shamrock vs Vero Beach..A bit of a change for Vero Beach with George Kahle at 1 instead of his usual positon at 4..
don't forget double click the image above and choose slideshow for best viewing..
Thanks James & Dawn

Shamrock came out strong in the first half playing well and leading going into the 2nd half by a couple of goals.

Seems like there must have been a good pep talk by Craig at half time as Vero Beach came charging out to catch up to Shamrock..great play by Dolf Kahle with several goals in a row to bring the game to a tie...

In the end Vero Beach won by just one goal..

MVP for the game was awarded to Dolf Kahle who really played above himself for Vero Beach.
A great day and we look forward to seeing you again at Vero Beach Polo..

Please email us at James@Gorace.com if you would like to be notified when we post new news and pics on this blog

Saturday, February 9, 2008

Vero Beach Polo Feb 10th 2008

SHAMROCK VS VERO BEACH
2:00pm Pointe West Exhibition field..
should be a great match up with two of the best teams in the league..


THAT 70'S PARTY
video
thanks for a wonderful party Debbie and Avery
-pics coming soon with the Shamrock/Vero game pics-


Also, at 1:30pm, immediately before the 2pm game there is a youth polo match.
Vero Beach Polo has trained some of the best young players in the nation. Our players have been on the winning side for the last 2 Avendano youth tournaments.

See you at polo
DAWN & JAMES
p.s please post any comments you may have - I would love to hear from you!!!
TIP OF THE DAY:
PRESS F11 on your keyboard to hide the menu bar at the top of your screen,..F11 again to turn it back on......

USPA "Blue Book" 1974

I have just come across my collection of the USPA annual "Blue Book" and will be posting snapshots from the past along with any interesting tidbits I come across..Today I am starting with a great story from the 1974 Coronation Cup at Smiths Lawn in Windsor Park, England.


The USA beat England for the
third year in a row with a
score of 7-6 in what must
have been a thrilling match.....

The US team..Bill Ylvisaker-with bandaged head!, Tommy Wayman, you can see that Toby looks a lot like him, Dr. William Lightfoot & Harold Barry, being presented the trophy by Queen Elizabeth.

The American team were a bit worse for the wear going into the game. Tommy Wayman had a severe bone bruise and was thought for a while to have a broken leg! Dr Linfoot was hit in the cheek leaving him with stitches and a cracked bone. Bill Ylvisaker was hit in the head and had several stitches along with a broken nose!

The team played well together, trailing in the sixth chukka but going onto win 7-6.

playing for England were the great polo brothers Julian and Howard Hipwood..as an aside Julian and Howard are great family friends and longtime borders at our barn in Gulfstream Polo Club.

England were well ahead in the fifth chukka, Julian scoring twice. Then came the disappointment. In the final chukka the US team put on the pressure. With only four minutes to go Ylvisaker scored, followed quickly by Wayman. Six all with two minutes to go. Linfoot scored the deciding goal with only twenty seconds left on the clock!!!


More from the Blue Book soon, please check back ..


See you at polo.
DAWN


Friday, February 8, 2008

Vero Beach Polo Citrus Cup League 8 goal schedule Feb 10- Mar 2

Citrus Cup League 2008
Vero Beach Polo


Honahlee Michelob Ultra
TBA 0 Tiffany Busch 0
Cathy Alba 1 Peter Busch 1
Ramon Quincoses 3 Ignacio Saenz 4
Francisco Llosa 4 Segundo Ortiz 3

Vero Beach Shamrock
Dolf Kahle 1 John Walsh 0
George Kahle 0 Ezra Stevenson 2
Craig Fraser 3 Max Secunda 3
G. Rodriquez 4 Nick Cifuni 3



2/10 SU 10:30 am Ranch Fld Honahlee v Mich Ultra ump-Henri/R LKC
2pm fld#1 Vero v Shamrock ump-Henri/R LKC
2/13 W tba fld#2 Vero v Mich Ultra

2/17 SU 2pm fld#1 Honahlee v Shamrock ump –TBA/TBA

2/24SU 10:30 Ranch fld Mich Ultra v Shamrock
2pm fld#1 Vero v Honahlee

3/02 Su 10:30 Ranch fld Consolation Finals
2pm fld#1 Citrus Cup Finals

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Thursday, February 7, 2008

Donald Trump and Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. Partner in Exclusive Offering.

Donald Trump and Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
Partner in Exclusive Offering of Ultra-Luxe Property.

Publication: Business Wire
Sotheby's International Realty is Exclusive Listing Agent for Donald Trump's $125 Million Palm Beach Mansion; Two of the World's Elite Brands Create New Standards in Oceanfront Living



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With an acute attention to detail, highlighted by bathrooms with an acute attention to detail, highlighted by bathrooms with 24-karat gold fixtures, Trump completed renovations on the property earlier this year, which included remodeling of a 4,100 square foot oceanfront conservatory with Chicago Old Brick flooring framed by an oak inlay. The home also features blonde and brown onyx and noir and vert granite floors throughout. The renovations for the residence, originally built in 1990, were completed by noted Palm Beach architect Gene Lawrence.



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"This is perhaps the finest property of its kind anywhere in the world and most importantly, it is in Palm Beach, the finest community," Mr. Trump said.


Ultra private 7-acre residence on almost 500’ direct ocean frontage. Beautifully restored 62,000± sq. ft. Regency-style mansion with sweeping ocean views and vast emerald lawns. Heralded by a majestic motor court with a fountain, impressive entertaining spaces are dramatized by soaring ceilings and massive sun-drenched skylights, also featuring a grand ballroom, formal art gallery, ocean-side loggia and stunning 100' long pool. Climate-controlled full basement for a connoisseur’s collections. Unmatched scope and endless possibilities in an extraordinary compound offering a magnificent Master Suite, 6 Guest Suites, staff Quarters, complimented by 3 additional structures including 2 bedroom Poolside Retreat, 2 bedroom Guest House and 4 bedroom vintage Coach House.



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Sotheby's International Realty was founded in 1976 as a real estate service for discerning clients of Sotheby's auction house and represents fine properties at a range of price points.



Today, Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. operates brokerage offices in key metropolitan and resort markets, including London; Manhattan; the Hamptons; Westchester County, Greenwich, Conn.; Litchfield County, Conn.; Cape Cod; Palm Beach, Fla.; Southern California; San Francisco; Sonoma; Monterey Peninsula; Sun Valley, Idaho; Santa Fe, New Mexico and Jackson Hole, Wyo.



Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. (http://www.siroffices.com/) is part of NRT Incorporated, the nation's largest residential real estate brokerage company. NRT, a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation (NYSE: H), operates Realogy's company-owned real estate brokerage offices.

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

New listing - CHARMING BUNGALOW


CHARMING BUNGALOW-COMPLETELY UPDATED-EASY LIVING-GREAT BARGAIN!!-

NEW ROOF IN 2004
Dir: US 1 SOUTH, RIGHT ON OSLO RD , LEFT ON OLD DIXIE HIGHWAY, TURN RIGHT ON 15TH TREET SW, TURN LEFT ON 2ND ROAD SW, TURN RIGHT ON 16TH PL SW, 1ST LEFT IS 2ND COURT.

CALL FOR APPOINTMENT:
DAWN GARVEY REDMAN 772-321-5333
THORPE SOTHERBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY



Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Vero Beach Polo news February 5th 2008

from Sandy Kahle
Hi Everyone!
PARTY FRIDAY Are you ready to party? Avery & Debra have planned quite an evening for this coming Friday, February 8th at their farm on 12th Street. Get out your 70's attire.....I know, some of you weren't born yet! They will be providing meat and beverages....and have asked us all to bring a side.
Please email Avery with your RSVP AND your "side." ascesq@compuserve.comor call 561-889-8378.

ROSTER PHOTOSJesse wants to update the roster photos for next year....bringing them morecurrent AND in color. So don't be surprised if we ambush you for a mug shot in the next couple weeks....or grab us if you want it done at a particular moment (like when you aren't sweaty.) We happen to think the sweaty photos are swell!

WEBSITESHave you checked out the newly updated www.verobeachpolo.com website? Jesse is keeping it current each week. If you have photos you want to share for the website or the program just email them to Jesse (jessekahle@gmail.com) or tome (kahle1@earthlink.net) Please send them as 4x6 @300 dpi. THANK YOU!

Also, James and Dawn are keeping a wonderful blog on Dawn's websitehttp://www.polovoice.com/ Their many talents keep unfolding!

YOUTH EXHIBITIONThe youth polo players will have an exhibition at this Sunday's match. Playbegins at 1:30 prior to the 2 pm match. Come a few minutes early so you can be sure to catch these talented young folks.

TRAVELING TEAMDid you know that Jess Downey, Julia Ancey, and Amelia Strazzulla aretraveling to Garrison Forest School in Maryland to compete in the USPA Interscholastic Regional Tournament being held February 15-17? Girls' teamsfrom all over the country will be competing. If the Vero girls win theywill go on to the National Interscholastic Championship. Robert LynKeeChowand Kris Bowman have been coaching them. Robert is traveling with them tothe competition. Go Girls!

MORE NEWS?If you ever have news you would like included in the Sunday Hoofbeats or theInter-Club Hoofbeats and email, just send it to me at this email address. kahle1@earthlink.net
Thanks,
Sandy

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Treasure Coast League Finals February 3rd 2008


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Shamrock took on Michelob Ultra in an exciting final for the Treasure Coast League..
Michelob led early on but Shamrock made a strong come back in the 2nd half.

Final score Michelob Ultra 12 Shamrock 7

Ignacio Saenz was named Most Valuable Player scoring 10 of Michelobs 12 goals.
Best playing Pony went to Luciana played by Segundo Ortiz.

See you next Sunday at 2pm for the Citrus Cup League.
Dawn

Saturday, February 2, 2008

Coaching League Final Feb 2008

Lost Reef wins over Raintree/Vero Beach 9 to 7. An action packed game with spills galore and some great team play from these up and coming polo stars.
A great effort by Devon Kahle scoring 4 of the 7 goals for Raintree/Vero Beach.



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Don't forget it's Michelob vs Shamrock this Sunday 2pm

See you at polo
DAWN

Monday, January 28, 2008

Vero Beach Polo schedule week of January 30-Feb 3 2008

1/30 Wed 3pm 4 & 8 goal practice fld #3

4:30 Coaching league practice fld #3

2/1 Fr 11am 4gl Vero beach v laurel brigade ump danny/Robert
3:30 Shamrock v Natural Soda ump Danny /Bob

2/2 Sa 11am Coaching league Finals Lost Reef v Rain Tree/Vero Beach
2:30 Club practice

2/3 Su 10:30 Consolation Finals 8gl Vero v Ashwood ump Danny /Robert
2pm 8 Gl Finals Shamrock v Michelob Ultra ump Danny/Robert

Kris Bowman
Vero Beach Polo Club Manager
PTF Program Director
703-362-7656 Cell

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Vero Polo Jan 25th...

A great game today...Michelob just beat Vero Beach 11-10 in overtime.
Ignacio Saenz named MVP
...please click on the pics & choose slideshow to see the pics full size.......
Next weekend..
SHAMROCK vs MICHELOB ULTRA
SEE YOU NEXT SUNDAY...................
Dawn

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Vero Beach 8 goal January 24th 2007

Ashwood Grove narrowly defeats Michelob Ultra
well into the 7th chukker final score: 10-9
Michelob Ultra:
1: Tiffany Busch
2: Ignacio Saenz
3: Segundo Ortiz
4: Peter Busch
Ashwood Grove:
1: Kris Bowman/Jesse Kahle
2: Avery Chapman
3: Ulysses Escapite
4: Cuko Escapite
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See you Sunday
Dawn

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Vero Beach Polo update-January 23rd 2008

Hi Everyone,
What a disappointment to have the first Sunday match a rainout. But as the day went on, I was kind of glad we weren't standing out there in that wind!
Looks like a better day coming up this Sunday. Just a reminder that this Sunday (the 27th) is the POOCH PARADE. Since we didn't get the program out on Sunday not many people know about this so your chances of winning increases! pic from 2007
Maitland Farm is the sponsor so we hope to be introducing some new families to the enjoyment of the sport on Sunday.
We will be providing refreshments in the MEMBER PAVILION during and after the match. Please know that you are ALWAYS welcome to bring an appetizer to share and your participation is much appreciated.
Lots of games coming up this week. See you at the field.
Sandy

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Vero Beach Polo Schedule week of January 21-27

Wed
3pm 4&8 goal practice at the Ranch
4:30 coaching league practice on fld #3Thurs
3pm fld#2 Ashwood v Mich Ultra 8goal make-up game ump- Robert/ H. Stevens

Fr
2pm fld#1 Vero v Natural Soda ump Danny/Robert
3:30 fld #2 Shamrock v Michelob Ultra ump Danny/Robert

Sa
11am fld #3 coaching league
2:30 fld#3 club practice

Su
10:30 fld#2 Ashwood v Shamrock ump Danny/Robert
2pm fld #1 Michelob v Vero beach ump Danny/Robert

Kris Bowman
Vero Beach Polo Club Manager
PTF Program Director
703-362-7656 Cell

Monday, January 21, 2008

SHAMROCK 8 VERO BEACH 6

8 GOAL LEAGUE GAME PLAYED TODAY MONDAY JANUARY 21ST

picture
above from 2007 season
Michelob vs Ashwood Grove: time/date still to be decided

ISLA CARROLL AND CATAMOUNT ADVANCE-- POLO SEMI FINALS JOE BARRY

January 20, 2008 By Tim O'Connor IPC

WELLINGTON, FL – Silvestre Donovan's five goals from the field backed up by Shane Rice's five, clinched Isla Carroll a spot in the semifinals of the NAPL Joe Barry Memorial Cup today at International Polo Club Palm Beach by defeating Patagones 13-11.

“It was a rocky start,” said Isla Carroll's Shane Rice, who scored four penalty goals during the first half. “But then Sugar really got us going.”

Teammate Sugar Erskine was named the game's most valuable player as he scored three consecutive goals during the first two chukkers.

“We tried to stick with our game plan today and it worked for us,” said Erskine, who added the team had broken its strategy in its earlier games this tournament.

Patagones fell behind by five goals at the half and mounted a strong come back in the final chukkers.

“We ended the game with a strategy we liked,” said Carlucho Arellano. “It's a shame we found it at the end. Good thing is we found it.”

In the day's earlier NAPL action, fueled by Brandon Phillips seven goals, Catamount defeated Bud Light ERG 12-7.

“On the one hand we're winning," said Phillips, who added his team is only playing at 80 percent. “We need to play more consistently if we're going to make it to the finals.”

Phillips scored two from the field during the second chukker and an additional goal during the fourth the other four goals were earned by penalty shots.

Catamount will face Pony Express on Wednesday, January 23 at noon and Isla Carroll will take on Skeeterville at 3 p.m. that same day. The finals of the Joe Barry Memorial are set for Sunday, January 27 at 3 p.m.

The Barry Memorial is dedicated to Joe Barry who dominated polo in the 1960's and 70 ' s winning six U.S. Open Championships, three Gold Cups, three Silver Cups as well as the Coronation Cup and Camacho Cup. Barry was inducted into the Polo Hall of Fame in 1999.
International Polo Club Palm Beach is located at 3667 120 th Avenue South in Wellington and hosts professional polo tournaments until April 20. The premier game of the week is played at 3:00 p.m. every Sunday in the Stanford polo stadium. Information can be obtained by calling 561-204-5687 or on the web at http://www.internationalpoloclub.com/or http://www.northamericanpololeague.com/.
ISLA CARROLL 2-3-3-1-2-2=13 (4-PENALTY) Silvestre Donovan and Shane Rice-5
PATAGONES 1-1-1-3-2-3=11 (5-PENALTY) Mariano Gonzalez-8
CATAMOUNT 3-2-0-2-1-4=12 (4-PENALTY) Brandon Phillips-7
BUD LIGHT/ERG 1-0-1-2-2-1=7 (4-PENALTY) Julio Gracida 4

Sunday, January 20, 2008

BICYCLE POLO COMING TO VERO!

This coming Sunday..more details will be posted soon. please check back.
Bill Matheson 3 time world champion will be here to help organize bike polo.

Hopefully without the crashes!!!

Saturday, January 19, 2008

January 19th Vero Beach Polo Coaching League pics

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Sunday January 20th Polo at Vero Beach.Ashwood Grove-Michelob Ultra

The teams playing in the first public game of 2008 are..
Ashwood Grove & Michelob Ultra

2:00pm Pointe West

Michelob Ultra: winners of the 8 Goal- February League 2007
  1. Tiffany Busch 0 goals
  2. Peter Busch 1 goal
  3. Segundo Ortiz 3 goals
  4. Ignacio Saenz 4 goals















Ashwood Grove: winners of the 8 Goal- January League 2007

1:Kris Bowman/Jesse Kahle 0 goals

2:Avery Chapman 1 goal

3:Cuko Escapite 4 goals

4:Ulysses Escapite 3 goals

DAILY TAILGATE SPACES ARE $50,
YOU CAN RESERVE AHEAD.
FOR INFORMATION, CALL 772-778-2224

SEE YOU AT POLO,
DAWN

Friday, January 18, 2008

VERO BEACH POLO THIS SUNDAY JANUARY 20TH 2007 2:00PM


VS
ASHWOOD GROVE

THE CELEBRATION CUP SPONSORED BY
POINTE WEST


2PM SUNDAY JANUARY 20TH 2008 POINTE WEST EVENT FIELDS
MAP AND DIRECTIONS


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Thursday, December 20, 2007

POLO Headlines-December 20th 2007

La Dolfina reaches 40 goals -Lucas Monteverde is raised from 9 t 10 goals following his performance inthe Argentine Open....This makes La Dolfina only the 4th team in history to make 40 goals..the highest handicap.

With Pablo MacDonough and Ignacio Heguy also now at 10 goals Argentina has 12 10 goal players.....


Luke Tomlinson of Great Britain is now at 8 goals raised from 7.... above

Friday February 15th the Polo Hall of Fame in Wellington Florida will induct it's first non American player..the great Argentine, Gonzalo Pieres..

more to come
See you soon Dawn
(the Voice of Polo)p.s. Please feel free to post any comments