"Paul, lechuza caracas' horses died due to a mix-up with supplements - not performance reducing drugs. I've never heard of it in competitive polo! Although, Alberto Heguy did have a lot to say about the reverse, after a Argie open was…"
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Choosing new polo saddles
Started this discussion. Last reply by bruce cowley Apr 21, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Favorites
What would one expect from a polo pony in a certain price bracket?
Started this discussion. Last reply by bruce cowley Feb 5, 2012. 57 Replies 0 Favorites
Play at Shandur 2011
Started this discussion. Last reply by GB Polo Mar 30, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Favorites
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bruce cowley replied to Walter Pike's discussion Schooling : getting a horse used to the mallet/stick"He was quite highly strung, but ended up being a very safe, easy horse after he'd played polo for a few months - almost undoubtedly for all the reasons you mentioned. A little love goes a long way to build confidence.
I know this is nothing to…"
bruce cowley replied to Walter Pike's discussion Schooling : getting a horse used to the mallet/stick"Walter, he was definitely abused, came from some real idiots; possibly off the track originally, although no-one could confirm that. He just had a great conformation for polo, and I was bored... Didn't belong to me and I made the mistake of…"
bruce cowley replied to Walter Pike's discussion Schooling : getting a horse used to the mallet/stick"I had a gelding years ago who, the first time he saw the stick, literally hid in the back of the stable.
I started with sugar in one hand - and the stick held stretched out behind me, in the other. Slowly, over a period of about 6 weeks i brought…"
bruce cowley replied to Sani Umar's discussion Polo Reportage"Sani, I think you know my opinion - but, as I hope to be doing some 'shopping' there in the next few weeks... ;)"
bruce cowley replied to Aamer Jami's discussion Higher Handicap in a Tournament"oops yes Sani - didn't read the question right"
bruce cowley replied to Aamer Jami's discussion Higher Handicap in a Tournament"As long as the teams total handicaps does not exceed the level of the tournament, yes. So in theory you could have a 10-goaler and three -2s playing a 2-goal tournament (not that there'd be much point)."
Profile Information
- How are you connected to Polo?
- Horse Lover, Player
- In which country(s) are you based?
- Saudi Arabia, South Africa
- What's the name of your home Polo club?
- Val de Vie (well a couple of times a year)
- What's your club's website address?
- http://Publicis
- If applicable, what's the highest handicap you have held?
- -2
- What's your preferred playing position(s)?
- 1
- What's your favourite mallet brand?
- Villamil
- What's the secret to improving your Polo game?
- er... actually take some riding lessons for the first time in 30 years of riding.
- Where do you work and what's your role?
- Advertising, Creative Director
- What other interests do you have aside from Polo?
- 4X4, sunshine and, occasionally, very bad golf
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Comment Wall (63 comments)
- At 10:38 on August 17, 2012,
Sani Umar said… - Hey, man thank you so much, your kindness is appreciated, and Hisham has been THE perfect host. Enjoyed myself tremendously.
- At 20:01 on June 30, 2011,
Raj Madha said… - Hi Bruce - who did you buy the horse off?
- At 3:12 on June 29, 2011,
sarah ahmad said… - bruce uve been to shandur ?
- At 3:10 on June 29, 2011, sarah ahmad said…
- hi bruce.. my pleasure :)
- At 2:11 on June 8, 2011,
Lolana said… hi bruce, thanks for the comment. indeed it is Shandur! I came across this nat geo photo in mono, decided to play with colours and my imagination, so i came up with golden brown shades..not bad :)
- At 2:11 on May 17, 2011,
AmericanPoloOutfitters.com said… Bruce, I hope these pictures help. I don't have any on hand to take pictures of because they are all made to your specifications.
Let me know if I can answer any more questions for you.
Ralph Jones rjones3296@gmail.com http://AmericanPoloOutfitters.com
- At 17:43 on May 4, 2011, AmericanPoloOutfitters.com said…
Bruce, I'm sorry to hear you have had a problem placing the order on our site. I'll look into the situation. In the mean time, if you contact me direct through email, I'm sure we can take care of your order. You can reach me at: rjones3296@gmail.com
Ralph Jones - http://AmericanPoloOutfitters.com
- At 6:47 on January 28, 2011,
shiraz qureshi said… - hey bruce, as yr pics suggests, you got the chance to experience the worlds highest altitude polo ground. must hv bn a delightful experience !! n few pics of yrs are epic!!
- At 17:41 on January 25, 2011,
Aftab Ali Khan said… Thanks for adding me in your friends list Bruce... i hope you are well... been through your album amazing pictures and you look a very good polo player.. i am from Chitral and am living in Islamabad,, love horses and polo ... i looking forward to take sometime out from my work to play polo...
Keep in touch
- At 3:01 on January 14, 2011,
Luis Wetzler said… - Bruce very funny your answer to GB's post, I must say too, that you have wonderful photos. Hope to see you soon, my best wishes Luis
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