All Blog Posts Tagged 'polo' (49)

The story behind the unfinished Polo Stadium in Sicily

Being avid polo lovers we always try to combine trips abroad with different polo matches around the world, and when a trip earlier this year took us to the beautiful 

island of Sicily, we were not expecting to experience anything remotely related to Polo.

But then, as we were…

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Added by Michael Thomsen on January 1, 2013 at 2:59 — No Comments

"The Sanctuary" Santa Maria de Lobos Polo Ranch Buenos Aires Avilable for Sale & Rent

"The Sanctuary" Santa Maria de Lobos Polo Ranch Buenos Aires Avilable for Sale & Rent

Contact Buenos Aires…

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Added by Andrew Rae McCance on July 5, 2012 at 4:00 — No Comments

The Maharani of Jaipur, Last Link with Indian Polo's Golden Age

In mid-2010 the Hurlingham Polo Association held a thanksgiving service at St Michael and All Angels Church, Sunninghill, in memory of Gayatri Devi, (1919-2009), better known as Ayesha, following her death in July last year.

Through her husband Man Singh, Maharaja of Jaipur (1912-70) but known simply as "Jai,"…

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Added by Poloconsult on February 1, 2012 at 0:00 — 5 Comments

Would you like to receive hi-res copyright free photos from the 2011 Triple Crown tournaments courtesy of Rolex?

Just send me your email address and we will add you to our polo media database - you will then receive email alerts with a short match report and access to high-resolution copyright free photos from the 2011 Triple Crown Tournaments in Argentina (Tortugas Open Final, Hurlingham Open Final and the Argentine Open Final) for editorial use only. All photos courtesy of POLOLINE. This is a complimentary service provided by Rolex. …

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Added by Merrick Haydon on October 18, 2011 at 1:46 — 4 Comments

A Quechua Vol.2 "Polo Connection" hits top rank at Amazon and leaves all other available Polo books far behind (http://ning.it/pwzch2)

After the success of the A Quechua Vol. 1 "Simply Polo" (Amazon top rank 125.000) now the second Volume "The Polo Connection" hits top rank of all polo books of 95.000. The book deals with the ever more important topic of the "equilibrium", on how to train and work with the polo pony and how to optimize the individual riding skills.

Most polo books are either not at all ranked at Amazon due to minor sales numbers or are in the range of 300.000 or higher. The A Quechua "Polo…

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Added by A Quechua Family & Friends Polo on October 6, 2011 at 7:31 — No Comments

Polo Club in Buenos Aires

A minutos de Pilar sobre una construcciones colonial, enhebrada en el paisaje campestre, te esperamos para vivir la pasion por el polo. Acceso directo sobre la ruta 8, a solo 40 minutos de Buenos Aires. Con cancha de polo tableada reglamentaria, pista de vareo de arena, 18 boxes, 25 has de campo, la calidez de la gente y los mejores caballos. ahora mas palenques nuevos. El resto descubrilo vos mismo!! Palo Alto Polo Club -escuela de polo!!!

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Added by Palo Alto Polo Club on August 4, 2011 at 23:01 — No Comments

Polo Estancia!!

Palo Alto Polo will show you a typical day of an Argentine Estancia- With more tan
30 horses for all levels. So there is no excuse for not getting on the horse and try the best sport in the world. Palo Alto Polo make things different; we don’t use theory, here you will learn and practice on horseback, with far better results.
Palo Alto Polo Club provide all the necessary gear for you to be able to play. Once you get a taste of the adrenalin of this sport you will begin to feel polo!!

Added by Palo Alto Polo Club on July 26, 2011 at 3:59 — No Comments

Emotions to the extreme

The Santa Maria Polo Club in Sotogrande celebrates its new Summer Season from July 26th to August 28th in a year in which it also commemorates the 40th Anniversary of its prestigious Gold Cup. The best teams and polo players will be amongst an atmosphe-re of celebration. Save the date.





torneo Many years have gone by since Joseph McMicking, an American settled in the Philippines, noticed in 1964—with an extraordinary foresight—a site where back then nothing… Continue

Added by Santa María Polo Club on July 22, 2011 at 21:02 — No Comments

Emociones al límite

Santa María Polo Club en Sotogrande celebra entre el 26 de julio y el 28 de agosto una nueva Temporada de Verano que este año conmemora además, el 40º Aniversario de su prestigiosa Copa de Oro. Los mejores equipos y polistas, en medio de un ambiente de celebración. Anótelo en su agenda. 

 

torneo

Han pasado ya muchos años desde que Joseph McMicking, norteamericano afincado en Filipinas, se fijase en 1964 con extraordinaria clarividencia en el potencial de una…

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Added by Santa María Polo Club on July 22, 2011 at 20:59 — No Comments

Are you ready for Polo!!!

We invite you to share with us a magnificent holidays where you going to improved your polo or learn to play it if you don’t know, discover Argentina and play in the land of the best polo of the world. You will enjoy a relaxed atmosphere of Friendship. Large shopping expects us and by the nights we will eat in the best typical restaurants.

You cannot lose it, we will be there to share the better holidays of your life.

Added by Palo Alto Polo Club on July 19, 2011 at 10:45 — No Comments

Polo Clinic & Polo Vacation in Argentina

Polo Holidays are increasingly becoming popular and offer a memorable experience. Once a sport of kings during the days of yore, it has certainly become the king of sport over the years. A special tourist activity that is enjoyed the world over polo has diversified in recent times and attracts many tourists wishing to experience the adventure of playing the game. Polo is one of the fastest competitive team sports, with a fun social scene and glamorous reputation, so what better destination…

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Added by Palo Alto Polo Club on July 16, 2011 at 0:28 — No Comments

Polo information for players!!

Polo Programs

Palo alto Polo Club, offers Polo lessons all throughout the year and breed the highest class horses ranging from high goal to beginner level in our polo school.

Learn to play Polo:

- Polo Day (half day in groups): USD150 half days go from 10.00 till 15.00 or 13.00 till 18.00

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Polo Days full, individual clases + practicas + Asado + transportation: 270USD -

Polo Class & Stick&Ball: 100USD/1lesson, 800USD/10lessons (local players ask…

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Added by Palo Alto Polo Club on July 1, 2011 at 1:15 — No Comments

Do you wan to become a groom To Know the Argentine Polo Secrets?? 7 days all inclusive USD 1200

Polo Working Vacation program

 

  • Playing polo and Working in our Polo Club
  • All meals
  • Transportation to and from the Airport
  • 4 horses to take care of them
  • Accommodation 
  • Stick and ball session
  • Practice chukkers with your own horses

 

We will give you 4 horses to take care of and accommodation with shared facilities (2 or 3 beds per room, shared bathroom). Food is…

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Added by Palo Alto Polo Club on June 10, 2011 at 7:00 — No Comments

Polo Clinic & Polo Vacation in Argentina

Would do you like to play Polo? Palo Alto Polo is a polo Club that provides full time, real situation polo instruction. We combine personalized instruction within a vacation-type atmosphere. As players, we have keen perception of the subtleties of the game. We want to make your polo game more enjoyable. Regardless of your skill level, you'll benefit from Palo Alto Polo School. Throughout our years of instruction, we group students according to their ability and handicap into classes of five (5)… Continue

Added by Palo Alto Polo Club on May 30, 2011 at 4:53 — No Comments

How to hit a good near side (Spanish) Consejos para un buen revés

Una de las inquietudes más comunes de los nuevos jugadores de nuestra clínica es el tema del revés hacia adelante, el tiro más temido y el más débil. En primer lugar, por qué decimos que es el más débil? En realidad cuando se ejecuta correctamente, es un tiro potente, en general lo hacemos más débil porque cargamos toda la responsabilidad en el brazo. Pero si hacemos una buena rotación de hombros y cadera combinado con el paso del caballo concentraremos mayor potencia en el…

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Added by Palo Alto Polo Club on May 17, 2011 at 23:59 — No Comments

Are you ready to get in the saddle??

Learn polo in Argentina and there's no messing around. If you can ride you'll be put straight on a pony, polo stick in hand. At Palo Alto Polo you will be under the watchful eyes of Leo and Georgie - who only reinforce the assumption that all Argentine polo players are both charming and handsome. A day at the ranch will take the form of stick and ball (hitting a ball around the polo field) in the morning, and if you're up to it, chukkas in the afternoon. Hitting the ball at…

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Added by Palo Alto Polo Club on May 16, 2011 at 23:38 — No Comments

Polo and Tennis in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Polo and Tennis in Buenos Aires, Argentina

October, November and December is a great time of the year to enjoy the best Polo in one of the most cosmopolitan cities in South America.

 

Mark your calendar for the Best Polo Tournaments in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Added by Juan on May 14, 2011 at 0:36 — No Comments

Where can I see the experts in action?

Three of the most prestigious tournaments take place from October to December in Buenos Aires at Tortugas, the Hurlingham Club and - the most prestigious of them all - the Argentine Polo Association. In the elegant district of Palermo, you'll find the Campo Argentino de Polo. These hallowed fields are to polo what Maracana stadium in Rio is to football. The Argentine Polo Open is in full swing now and the world's finest teams are competing, with top names including the…

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Added by Palo Alto Polo Club on May 12, 2011 at 5:30 — No Comments

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