At just 23, Milly Hine has already established herself as one of the most consistent and demanding players in women’s polo. Holding both British and Australian nationality, she has become a reference at the highest level of the game, with five Argentine Women’s Open titles to her name. Known as much for her radiant, joyful personality as for her relentless self-criticism and work ethic, Hine embodies a rare balance between lightness and uncompromising ambition. A recognized specialist from the penalty line, she is famously hard on herself after every match — often staying on the practice field to strike hundreds of penalties, fully aware of the responsibility she carries within her teams.
Raised in a true horse-and-polo family, Milly grew up in an environment where excellence was the norm. Her father, Andrew Hine, played professional polo for over twenty years and, together with her mother, Robyn, passed on a deep passion for horses and competition to their children. Her brother Louis Hine is now emerging on the international polo scene, having recently shone at Chantilly by winning the Open de France Barnes in September alongside Pelón Stirling, before earning a promotion to a 7-goal handicap in Argentina. Her brother Ned has also competed at high level, while her sister Indi has built an impressive sporting résumé of her own, excelling in showjumping and eventing, with several national titles to her name.
This season marked a new chapter for Milly, as she joined La Dolfina for the first time — one of the most demanding organisations in world polo — and once again lifted the trophy at Palermo, confirming her place at the very top of the game.
Polo+10: Five titles already — but this one with a completely new team. How did you experience this edition, and what does this victory mean to you?
Milly Hine: This one was really special. Winning with a completely new team always brings a different feeling. Joining La Dolfina meant adapting quickly to a new system, a new organisation and very high expectations. To win again at Palermo, in that context, means a lot.
P+10: Joining La Dolfina was a new adventure, with a new system and organisation. How did your integration into the team go?
Milly Hine: Playing for La Dolfina was a completely new experience for me this year. We received incredible support throughout the Open, which made a huge difference. We trained a lot together as a team at La Dolfina and tried many different horses. Adolfo and the whole organisation were extremely supportive and did everything they could to make sure we were as well mounted as possible. And Feco Táranko, our coach, really made a difference — especially in the final.
P+10: Did you have the opportunity to ride or train with Adolfo Cambiaso? If so, what did you learn from him during this Open?
Milly Hine: I was lucky to have several opportunities to train with Adolfo at La Dolfina, including mixed practices. You learn an incredible amount from him. I was really happy to have him on the field during team practices, to hear his feedback and his perspective. Having him there, working alongside Feco, helping us adjust things, and exploring different styles and team tactics — it was honestly an amazing experience.
P+10: Which horses did you play throughout the tournament? Were you mounted only on your own string, or did La Dolfina also lend you some horses?
Milly Hine: I started the tournament mainly on my own horses, but I was also lucky to ride a few horses lent to me by La Dolfina, which I was very grateful for. Just before the final, I had a couple of unavoidable injuries in my string, and some other horses became available — including horses from the La Dolfina II boys. In the end, I was really happy with my line-up: I played five horses in the final, three or four of my own and two from Padre Santo.
P+10: Be honest… at what time did you girls go to bed after the final?
Milly Hine: Most of the celebrating definitely happened on Saturday night, and I think it carried on through most of the weekend! But unfortunately, I think I’m getting a little older every year… so this time I didn’t stay out too late (As a reminder, she is… 23 years old!). I know the girls had a great time at La Fija and Jobancada — they really carried on the celebrations for the rest of us, for Mia and for me.
P+10: Were you able to watch the men’s final afterwards? What did you think of the match?
Milly Hine: Yes, I went to watch the men’s final on Sunday, and I thought it was an amazing match — really, really good. There were moments where La Dolfina and La Natividad managed to open a small gap, but the game always felt close on the field. La Dolfina also had a couple of unlucky moments where they could have extended the lead by one or two goals and stayed in control. Overall, it was a great game and a fantastic final.
P+10: Which player impressed you the most this season — in women’s or men’s polo?
Milly Hine: I honestly don’t know — I need to think about this one a little! There were so many players who performed really well this year. It’s hard to single out just one.
P+10: And finally: what are your plans for the 2026 season?
Milly Hine: Right now, I’m at the farm in Mercedes, Corrientes, taking a few days to rest. Then I’ll travel to Australia to visit my family for Christmas. After that, I’m heading to Punta del Este to play in Uruguay. I played there in 2019 and absolutely loved it, so I’m really excited to be back.
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