Wed 17th Apr 2024Polo Times April Issue Out Now This issue packed with insights, reports & features
The April issue of Polo Times has been landing on subscribers’ doorsteps, packed with something for everyone, did you know you can get 10% off all print subscriptions with the code BEAUFORT24 (until 30 April) when you call us on +441452 730770?
Reports from Arena Gold & Silver Cups closes another UK arena season, but there is no rest as the ponies needed for the upcoming grass season are already in work – do you have a ‘good doer’ and don’t know what to feed it? Lorna Edgar has the answers in her article this month. Here at Polo Times, we always try to champion low goal, grass roots and youth polo and this issue is no different with a spotlight on Heathfield School, Beaufort Polo Club, The SUPA National Schools Arena Championships and young British player, Monty Threadgold’s, experience in The Youth Polo World Cup in Dubai. This issue has a strong, although unintentional, New Zealand theme with a report from the country’s oldest polo trophy – The Savile Cup, as well as an interview with John Paul Clarkin and an insight into New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing and the new lives they offer to racehorses in polo. The American season is in full swing with both the 22 goal Gauntlet of Polo and 26 goal World Polo League currently underway and the April issue brings you reports from The C.V. Whitney Cup, The WPL All-Star Challenge and The WPL Founders Cup as well as The Ylvisaker Cup and further afield at Al Habtoor Polo Resort, The Dubai Gold Cup. Our Knowledge pages are always full of insightful tips and ways to improve your game and this issue is no different with Chukka Wellness’ tips on speeding up recovery; Paul Stalker’s advice on peer influence and surrounding yourself with a positive group; Rege Ludwig analyses the six aspects of riding to improve your polo; the Polodoc explains the benefits of IV infusions and we welcome a new contributor – Hayley Drakes, a Holistic Therapy Specialist and Clinical Hypnotherapist who explains how to banish start of season aches and maintain your body for a successful season and all with just a tennis ball and a sock! So, kick back, grab a cup of tea and the last hot cross bun and enjoy the latest issue of Polo Times! Why not gift a subscription to a friend or family member here?
Mon 15th Apr 2024US Open Polo Championship Semi Finalists Last spot being decided today
The league stages of The US Open Polo Championship culminated yesterday, Sunday 14 April at the National Polo Center, in Wellingon, Florida, United States. Pilot beat Tamera 11-9 in the first match of the day and La Dolfina beat Park Place 13-11 in the second match. These results mean that three of the semi finalists have been decided as La Dolfina, who are undefeated in the tournament, and Valiente who won the opening Gauntlet of Polo tournament – The C.V. Whitney Cup, with Pilot’s win over Tamera yesterday securing them a Semi Final spot. Park Place and Coca Cola are tied with two wins and two losses each and so the two teams will face each other in a penalty shootout today for the last Semi Final spot. The Semi Finals will be played on Wednesday 17 April with the Final scheduled for Sunday 21 April. Photograph: Valiente have secured their place in Wedmesday’s US Open Polo Championship Semi Finals. By David Lominska
Thu 11th Apr 2024Synergy Clothing Lift Thai Autumn Cup Narrow 8-7 win in Final
On Tuesday 9 April, Thai Polo Club Argentina, located in General Rodríguez hosted the Finals of The Thai Autumn Cup. The tournament saw six teams up to 14 goals competing and The Autumn Cup Final was narrowly secured by Synergy Cloning who beat Salvador Gaviota, 8-7, while the Subsidiary Final for The Equa Cup went to GMC Valores following their 9-8 win against Infinit Polo. Teo Lacau was named as The Thai Autumn Cup Final Most Valuable Player, Sergio Garber received the Fair Play Award and Lacau secured both the Best Playing Pony Awards for Lamatilde Enigma and Latia Kiwi (Best Polo Argentino Bred). The Thai Autumn Cup Final Teams: Synergy Cloning (14): Ernesto Rojas (0), Juan Pedro Bridger (1), Ramón Cassino (5) & Teo Lacau (8) Salvador Gaviota (14): Sergio Garber (0), Fabio Lavinia (2), Ignacio Negri (7) & Gastón Beguerie (4) Photograph: Synergy Cloning, winners of The Thai Autumn Cup. By Matias Callejo
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