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.
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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

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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

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

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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
MLS: 68277
Status: Active



OLD ORCHID!! MOTIVATED SELLER! REDUCED $55,000 -



PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY ON THE ISLAND!!



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 -



DESIGNER PERGOLA OVER PATIO! MATURE TROPICAL LANDSCAPING AND DESIGNER DECORATED TOUCHES.



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.



LARGE COMMUNITY POOL AND FITNESS CENTER. HARD TRU LIGHTED TENNIS COURT.



MAINTENANCE FREE LIVING!!



MAINTENANCE FEE INCLUDES EXTERIOR PAINT, LAWN AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENENACE AND IRRIGATION SYSTEM!



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Neighborhood: Old Orchid
Lot Size: 61x138
Type: Single Family Residential for Sale
Floors: Single Story
Parking/Garage: 2
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 3
Half Baths: 1
Square Feet: 2,316
Year Built: 2002
GATED COMMUNITY: YES
PRIVATE POOL: YES
GUEST HOUSE: YES
WALK TO BEACH: YES

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

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.

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.

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.

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......

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

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.

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.

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”.

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

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

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

POLO update

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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.....

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