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Polo Elite Gather for Fortune Heights Super Nations Cup

Excitement in the world of polo is building, as teams from the leading polo nations of England, Hong Kong, USA and Argentina head to China to contest the Fortune Heights Super Nations Cup at the country’s most exclusive polo location, the stunning Tianjin Goldin Metropolitan Polo Club, which is situated just over an hour out of Beijing.

Following on from the FIP Snow Polo World Cup Invitational held in February, the Federation of International Polo (FIP) sanctioned 24-goal handicap tournament, will showcase some of the sport’s top polo players in a two-stage competition, with Hong Kong facing the USA on 1st October and England meeting Argentina the following day. The winners will then go through to the final on 5th October for the chance to claim the $200,000 sponsorship on offer, with a third place play-off with additional sponsorship for the national association’s also taking place on 4th October.

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Gstaad Polo Tournament Benefits JustWorld International

20,000 Swiss francs were raised for JustWorld International during the Hublot Polo Gold Cup. Photo by JustWorld International

Gstaad, Switzerland – The Gstaad Polo Club played host to JustWorld International’s first ever polo fundraising event, raising 20,000 Swiss francs during the prestigious Hublot Polo Gold Cup held August 16 to 19 in Gstaad, Switzerland.  JustWorld International is a not-for-profit, humanitarian organization, which works as a catalyst for positive change in the developing world by helping impoverished children.

Four teams took to the field to battle for top spot, all while raising awareness and funds for JustWorld International.  For each goal scored, the tournament donated 100 francs to benefit children at JustWorld’s project site in Cambodia.  The announcers also took each goal as an opportunity to raise awareness about JustWorld’s programs, making each one count for so much more than simply a single point scored in the game.

A total of 54 goals were scored over the two-day competition, raising 5,400 francs.  Further donations by Gstaad Polo Club President and tournament organizer Pierre Genecand as well as other generous donors brought the total amount raised to 20,000 Swiss francs.

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World’s First Club Polo League to Be Launched in UK

The first ever Polo Premier League will be launched in the UK in time for the 2013 polo season. Initially involving eight of the leading clubs, the League will be played over four months between May and August, with a final play-off between the top two clubs to decide the overall winner.

The groundbreaking League has been developed in partnership with the governing body for the sport in the UK, the Hurlingham Polo Association (HPA) and the UK’s leading High Goal players; both will be equity stakeholders in the League and will be closely involved in its day-to-day management.

The seven clubs confirmed to date are: Guards, Beaufort, Cowdray Park, Royal County of Berkshire, Ham, Cirencester and Kirtlington. The eighth club will be announced shortly.

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Polo Continues to Grow in Wellington, Florida

Photo By: Alan Fabricant

Wellington, FL – May 24, 2012 – A second Polo Patron has made a major commitment to Wellington with the purchase of a large parcel of land in Wellington Preserve. Previously, public records show that Zacara Farm had also purchased over 100 acres in Wellington Preserve in the past year.

The most recent sale was brokered by Diane Jenkins, of Jenkins Realty, for the Seller and Brad Scherer, Atlantic Western and Carlos Arellano, Southfields Realty, for the Purchaser.

Wellington Preserve is located on 50th Street, between 120th and 130th Avenues in the Equestrian Preserve area of Wellington. The property had once been considered for the relocation of the equestrian showgrounds and subsequently sat idle for some time due to its connection with the insolvent insurer, CLICO (Bahamas). The remaining 261 acres, some of which are currently under contract according to Diane Jenkins, the listing agent, are well positioned to attract additional polo aficionados and other equestrian uses.

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Teams Announced for the Third Annual International Gay Polo Tournament

2011 International Gay Polo Tournament Teams

Wellington, FL – March 28, 2012 – Marc and Melissa Ganzi, owners of Grand Champions Polo Club and Honorary Chairpersons for the Third Annual International Gay Polo Tournament, are pleased to announce the following professional players who will anchor the four teams:

Jason Crowder, rated 6 goals, literally grew up on a polo field. As a child he lived in a condo on the edge of the main field at Santa Barbara Polo Club. He played on the undefeated Lucchese team that swept the 20-goal series. Crowder was crowned MVP of the 2011 Pacific Coast Open, a true hometown hero. Crowder currently plays for the Piaget Polo Team in the 20-goal series.

Nic Roldan, rated 7 is one of the top professional polo players in the world and holds many of the highest accolades in the sport including being the youngest player to ever win the U.S. Open Polo Championship at age 15. Roldan is a brand ambassador for luxury Swiss watchmaker Piaget and a Wilhelmina model.

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The US Takes the All-Around Trophy at the 2nd Annual International in a Sport-Filled St Patrick’s Day at International Polo Club Palm Beach

Wellington, FL – March 17, 2012 – The International Polo Club Palm Beach created a festive St Patrick’s Day ambience on the second day of the 2nd Annual International Weekend. International Polo Club Palm Beach has a vision to create an on-going sporting venue for a variety of traditional, international sports that may not be considered mainstream in the United States.

It was the US versus Great Britain and Ireland in Croquet, Cricket, Polo, Tennis and Rugby at International Polo Club.

Yesterday, in the completion of the first of the weekend’s sports, the US beat Great Britain/Ireland in Golf at the Wanderers Club.

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McLain Ward to Judge Fete Cheval Riders – Last Chance for Reservations!

McLain Ward at the 2005 Fete Cheval

WESTPORT, CT – March 2, 2012 – Who better to judge the professional riders participating in the Fete Cheval than McLain Ward? Ward set the standard in the Ride-Off at the first Fete Cheval in 2005.

The Fete Cheval, presented by Spy Coast Farm to benefit The EQUUS Foundation, will be held on Friday, March 9, 2012 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Cocktails, dinner and exclusive ringside seating will be held in the International Club starting at 7 p.m. before the revelry begins at 8 p.m. The deadline for dinner reservations is Sunday, March 4, 2012!

The riders vying for the top honor are Max Amaya, Derek Braun, Saer Coulter, Nick Dello Joio, Hillary Dobbs, Jimmy Fairclough, Brianne Goutal, Weston Gracida, Patricia Griffith, Ashley Holzer, Charlie Jayne, Paige Johnson, Kris Kampsen, Laura Kraut, Marcia Kulak, Anne Kursinski, Alexa Pessoa, Rodrigo Pessoa, Brandon Phillips, Kim Prince, Havens Schatt, Louise Serio, Jessica Springsteen, Scott Stewart, Shane Sweetnam, and Jimmy Torano, representing Dressage, Eventing, Hunter, Jumper, and Polo.

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Team FarmVet Does It Again!

Second Annual Sidelines Tetrathlon Presented by MeadowView & The Riggio Family a Great Success

EAF recipient Rick Albertson and Courtney King-Dye judged the dressage phase of the competition with assistance from Koryn Staehling (far right). Photo credit: Sarah Dodge

WELLINGTON, Fla. (Feb. 14, 2012) – The FarmVet team of Christian Currey, Ashley Holzer, Candice King and Whistle Uys proved to be the team to beat again this year as they won the Second Annual Sidelines Tetrathlon. Presented by MeadowView & The Riggio Family, the FarmVet team took the early lead to beat teams MeadowView, Palm Beach Equine Clinic and newcomer Flintfields Horse Park. The annual event, which benefits the Equestrian Aid Foundation, was held Sunday, February 5, 2012, in West Palm Beach, Fla.

The Jim Brandon Equestrian Center was transformed into the Wild West – complete with a saloon and jail, where some guests spent part of the evening after being secured by the sheriff’s posse. The saloon, by PortAParty, created a great environment for football fans with four large-screen TVs. Guests were welcomed with signature cocktails from Tito’s Handmade Vodka and appetizers from Oli’s Fashion Grill. Event co-chairmen R. Bruce Duchossois and R. Scot Evans presented an evening of equestrian competition, great food, games and silent auction experiences.

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EQUUS Foundation’s Fete Cheval – Fun for All & All for Fun!

McLain Ward and Louise Serio at the 2011 Fete Cheval. Photo courtesy of Phelps Media Group.

WESTPORT, CT – January 30, 2012 – With equestrians representing the dressage, eventing, hunter, jumper, and polo communities, the EQUUS Foundation’s signature event at the Winter Equestrian Festival, Fete Cheval, promises to be the most entertaining event for horse enthusiasts this season in Wellington, Florida.

The Fete Cheval presented by Spy Coast Farm will be held on Friday, March 9, 2012, and feature cocktails, an auction, dinner in the exclusive International Club with a ringside view of the evening’s entertainment in the International Arena.

“What makes the Fete Cheval so unique is that it is all about fun, and lets very serious riders demonstrate their natural competitive spirit in games that they all recall from their youth,” said Elizabeth Press, co-chairing the event with Hillary Dobbs and Patricia Keenan, ” – games like Musical Stalls, Sit a Buck, and others.”

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Devoucoux Sponsors Team of Riders for Pro DerbyCross Competition

(Wellington, Florida, January 25, 2012) Devoucoux fielded a strong team of riders for the Pro DerbyCross competition held on Friday January 20, 2012 during the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington Florida.  The Professional Riders Organization produced this innovative competition, in which teams compete individually against the clock over a hybrid course of cross-country and show jumping obstacles.  All proceeds benefited Operation Homefront, an organization providing emergency financial relief for U.S. service members and their families as well as Wounded Warriors during their recovery.

Each of the 5 teams consisted of two event riders, a polo player and a showjumper. Team sponsors included Devoucoux, the premier French saddle maker, Farmvet/Cavalor, the source for animal health products and premium feeds, Guardian, a premium horse bedding, Omega Alpha, effective supplements through science, Smartpak, the innovator in equine supplements, and Windsor, a private residential sporting club.

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