“I want to achieve the maximum success for myself!”
She is only 21 years old and already one of the greatest young polo talents ever. Now Milagros Sanchez (handicap 1 and ladies’ handicap 7) from San Luis, Argentina, is celebrating her sporting German premiere this year at the Ladies Cup in Berlin.
You will play in the Ladies Cup for the first time. How did it come about?
Last year, Fati Balzano, a very good friend of mine, played in Berlin. Through her, I got in touch with the Ladies Cup organizer Thomas, who then gave me a lot of support in my plans to be there this time as well.
You have already played in polo tournaments in England and Italy. Have you ever been to Germany?
No, this is the first time for me to visit Germany – and I’m already very excited about all the impressions that await me!
Apart from Berlin, what other stops are on your agenda in Europe?
After my time in the capital, I will travel to England. After that, I’ll be heading back to my home country of Argentina.
And what are your plans for the second half of 2022?
In September, the new polo season starts in Argentina, which I always look forward to extremely throughout the year. And this time there are particularly many great dates, such as the Argentine Open. My schedule is definitely very well filled.
You are currently one of the greatest young talents in women’s polo and, at the age of just 21 and as the first woman, you took part in the Argentine Indoor Championship with Handicap and played against men there. Was the time in Mendoza the greatest moment of your career so far?
Definitely! Mendoza had a great impact. But there were many other moments that were very important for me personally and for my career. I have been able to represent my country in sport more than once and have also played in the USA. I won the first women’s Masters tournament and played in the Open three times. It’s fantastic what I’ve already been able to experience.
How did you discover your passion for polo?
I already felt an extremely great enthusiasm for horses when I was a little girl. A few years later I got involved in the sport of polo, and my family was not entirely innocent of that. And today polo is one of my greatest passions.
What sporting goals would you like to achieve in the coming years?
I am a very ambitious young woman and have therefore set myself high goals in polo: I want to get the maximum sporting success for myself in every tournament I play in the future.
In your eyes, what should happen so that women’s polo gets even more attention worldwide?
In general, we are already on a pretty good path: We women have conquered our terrain and we know very well how to use it for ourselves. Now it’s important that we continue to put on great tournaments around the world. And all professional women players should be appreciated much more for their dedication and passion.
TEAMS
1. Elasten / Cosmopolo (+3)
Megan Manubay, USA (+1)
Marie Christine Fuchs, SGP / GER (+1)
Emily Hurst, CAN (+1)
Jen Buchan, CAN (+1)
2. Ingo Pyko (+10)
Clara Mahla, CZ (0)
Maike Hölty , GER (+3)
Svenja Hölty, GER (+4)
Laura Fass, GER / SA (+3)
3. Pool Riese (+12)
Mona Scharf, GER (+3)
Jeanette Diekmann, GER (+3)
Dele Iversen, GER (+3)
Romy Grüner, GER (+3)
4. Polo Sylt (+12)
Heidi Silvey, USA (+1)
Emily Hase-Loock, GER (+1)
Milagros Sanchez, ARG (+7)
Sophie Schmidt, GER (+3)
5. Ostseebad Dahme (+10)
Dr. Anne Großmann, GER (+1)
Marit Fass, GER (+3)
Marie Haupt, GER (+3)
Filippa Luserke, GER (+3)
6. InMedias / POLO+10 (+8)
Ann Kathrin Brendel, CH (+1)
Camila di Luciano, USA (+3)
Marketa Pavleye, CZ (+3)
Jolie Lange, GER (+1)
PROGRAM
Friday, 15.07.2022: 15.00 p.m. – 17.30 p.m.
Saturday, 16.07.2022: 14.00 p.m. – 17.00 p.m.
Sunday, 17.07.2022: 12.00 p.m. – 14.30 p.m.
Six international ladies polo teams from seven nations with over 100 polo horses have registered for this year‘s Ladies Cup and, as always, will be showcasing more than exciting chukkas. The Ladies Cup 2023 is the only ladies-only tournament in Germany.
The players and the umpire, Octavia Campbell David, come from seven nations: Germany, South Africa, Ireland, Scotland, Argentina, USA, and Luxembourg. Among the world-class players with a ladies HCP of +7 is Milagros Sanchez from Argentina. For visitors, there will again be a delightful supporting program. Matches will be moderated by „The Voice of Polo“, Jan Erik Franck. Polo DJ Sebastian will provide the appropriate soundtrack for the weekend. For the first time, there will also be a HAT COMPETITION on July 16, organized by Pauline Stolze, Frank Altmann, and Manuela Vobach.
This event follows the motto from England‘s „Ascot“: „Where horses gallop, hats enchant, and players thrill – this is LADY POLO!“
Furthermore, there will be delicious gastronomy over the weekend. Star chef Simon Lang and some celebrities from Berlin have already announced their attendance. Admission is free and parking spaces are available. Further information and table reservations can be obtained at: ts@baltic-polo-events.com
Teams:
1. Ostseebad Sellin (-1 -11)
Nina Frühauf /Lupita Fass GER (-1-1)
Laura Fass GER /SA (0-3)
Marit Fass GER (0-3)
Maike Hölty GER (0-4)
2. POLO+10 (0- 11)
Emily Hase Loock GER (1-1)
Jeanette Diekmann GER (0-3)
Dele Iversen GER (0-3)
Siobhan Herbst Irland (1-4)
3. Polo Sylt (-2 -11)
Ida Gare / Maxine Odia GER (-2-0)
Iris Winter GER (-1-1)
Milli Sanchez ARG (1-7)
Sophie Schmidt GER (0-3)
4. Ingo Pyko Immobilien (-1 -11)
Anne Grossmann GER (-1-1)
Filippa Luserke GER (0-3)
Marie Haupt GER (0-3)
Clarissa Margraf GER (0-4)
5. PoloPark Berlin / Baltic Polo Events (0-8)
Silvia Nutz GER (-1-1)
Johanna Volkmann GER (-1-1)
April Kent IRL (1-4)
Megan Manubay USA (0-3)
6. Stiftung Löwenbrücke / Grenzgaenger (-1-9)
Kerstin Neubert GER (-2-0)
Anna Lena GER (-1-1)
Estelle Wagner LUX (1-4)
Svenja Hölty GER (1-4)
Umpire: Octavia Campell Davys
Moderator: Jan Erick Frank
Sporting Director: Thomas Strunck
On 1 & 2 July, the well-known polo tournament will once again take place at La Tarde Polo Club Munich.
The Aston Martin München Polo Cup will be held at La Tarde Polo Club in Thann near Holzkirchen from June 30 to July 2, 2023. It is already the second tournament of this kind, the first Polo Cup took place in 2022. The organizers are Helena Schoeller and her husband Juan Martin Sarli, the owners of the club.
During the tournament weekend, eight teams will compete in 12 matches. The participants come from Argentina, Brazil, Switzerland, Austria and Germany. For fans of the traditional equestrian sport, the tournament is a unique opportunity to experience outstanding players and fast polo ponies in southern Germany.
Aston Martin München is supporting the Polo Cup for the second time. The dynamic and fast sport fits very well with the philosophy of the legendary British luxury sports cars, and so Aston Martin München will again be on site with several vehicles for the Players Presentation, offering visitors an exclusive touch and feel. The event is open to all interested guests on July 1 and 2, and admission is free. Käfer Gut Kaltenbrunn will cater the tournament with a Schmankerlstand with Bavarian delicacies and ready-packed picnic baskets. Many great sponsors such as, Beverly Hills Polo Club, EVO ICL, Realeyes, Jägerwinkel Private Clinic, KW-Bikes, B.spoken, Philly & Phill, Tilma, Verili, Steigbügel München, Parfümerie Brückner, Famtain and many more will be represented at the Aston Martin München Polo Cup 2023.
Polo Club Saint-Tropez wins the 2023 POLO RIDER CUP, beating Amadeus Polo Club 13 ½ – 9 goals in the final at the Polo Club Saint-Tropez, Haras de Gassin.
Amadeus Polo Club started the game solid, winning the first chukker 3-1 ½ goals, but from then, Saint-Tropez Polo Club let the opponent get closer, and from the second chukker, the host team started to run away with the game.
In the fourth chukker, the Italian team tried to get closer in the middle of the fourth chukker, but as soon as Polo Club Saint-Tropez decided to be more offensive, they ran away with a five-goal lead.
The final result ended with 13 ½ – 9 goals for the French team to win the 2023 POLO RIDER CUP.
Lorenzo Chavanne was named the MVP for the tournament, and the pony ‘Channel from, Lorenzo Chavanne won the Best Playing Pony of the match.
Martin Aguerre H and Salvador Jauretche were the Best Scorers, and Pedro Chavanne was the Rookie of the tournament. Earlier, Aquedotto Romano Polo Club and Evviva Polo Saint-Moritz battled it out in the third-place playoff.
Last year’s runner-up, Evviva Polo Saint-Moritz, won 9 – 7 ½ goals.
Evviva Polo Saint-Moritz came out strong, dominating the game from the outset and making it hard for Aquedotto Romano Polo Club to keep up with the score.
At the end of the fourth chukker, the Swiss team was leading 8-5 ½ goals, but then the Italian team staged a comeback, and towards the end of the fifth chukker, they were just ½ goal down.
And that’s when Evviva Polo Saint-Moritz once again pulled out the extra stops to stay in the lead, with Martin Aguerre H scoring the victorious goal for his team.
The finals for the CHALLENGE CUP were held in the morning.
The match between Araucaria Polo Club and Golden Greens Polo Club witnessed a thrilling victory by the Argentinian team, which won 6-5 goals to lift the CHALLENGE CUP trophy.
Golden Greens Polo Club got off to a fairly strong start in the first chukker, but when Araucaria found their rhythm, they took the lead in all the chukkers. The match was hotly disputed until the end when, with a lot of hard work and concentration, Luca Maier scored the golden goal for the Argentinian victory.
During the podium ceremony, Matías Nigoul Jr.’s pony ‘La Roja’ was crowned Best Playing Pony of the match.
Earlier before, the first game of the day between Coronel Suárez Polo Club and Polo Club Schockemöhle ended with Coronel Suárez Polo Club taking the third place with a final score of 11-8 goals.
It started off as an equal match, with the first chukker seeing the two teams tied 2-2 goals, but Coronel Suárez took the lead right from the start of the second chukker and the Argentinian team ended up with a six-goal lead after the fourth chukker, 11-5 goals.
In the last chukker, Polo Club Schockemöhle came back stronger, scoring three goals in a row, but they ran out of time, and the final score was 11-8 goals.
POLO RIDER CUP – DAY 8
3rd / 4th CHALLENGE CUP
CORONEL SUÁREZ POLO CLUB 11 – 8 POLO CLUB SCHOCKMÖHLE
Score progression: 2-2 / 5-4 / 8-4 / 11-5 / 11-8.
Coronel Suarez Polo Club: Alexandra Rodzianko 0, Misha Rodzianko 2 (3 goals), Ignacio Badiola 5 ( 6 goals), Gaston Beguerie 5 (2 goals). Total HC: 12.
Polo Club Schockemöhle: Vanessa Schockemöhle 0 (1 goal), Giordano Magini 2 (1 goal), Matias Nigoul 4 (1 goal), Tomas Pieres 6 (6 goals). Total HC: 12.
Umpires: Juan José Diaz Alberdi & Martin Haurie.
FINAL CHALLENGE CUP
ARAUCARIA POLO CLUB 6 – 5 GOLDEN GREENS POLO CLUB
Score progression: 1-2 / 4-2 / 4-3 / 5-4 / 6-5.
Araucaria Polo Club: Luca Meier 1 (1 goal), Fabian Bolanteiro 4, Salvador Jauretche 5 (4 goals), Fabio Meier 2 (1 goal). Total HC: 12.
Golden Greens Polo Club: James Peter Holoweslco 0, Matias Nigoul Jr 1 (1 goal), Marcos Harriot 5 (3 goals), Manuel F. Llorente 6 (1 goal). Total HC: 12.
Umpires: Nicolás Scortichini & Hugo Iturraspe.
3 rd / 4 th POLO RIDER CUP
AQUEDOTTO ROMANO POLO CLUB 7 ½ – 9 EVVIVA POLO CLUB ST. MORITZ
Score progression: 1 ½ – 1 / 2 ½ – 4 / 3 ½ – 6 / 5 ½ – 8 / 7 ½ – 9.
Aquedotto Romano Polo Club: Andreas Bihrer 0 (1 goal), Sebastián Sorbac 2 (2 goals), Fabián Bolanteiro 4 (1 goal), Gastón Maiquez 6 (3 goals). Total HC: 12.
Evviva Polo Club St. Moritz: Valentín Farinati 1 (1 goal), Ignacio Kennedy 5 (3 goals), Martin Aguerre H. 7 (5 goals), Thomas Rinderknecht 0. Total HC: 13.
Umpires: Juan José Diaz Alberdi & Nicolás Scortichini.
FINAL POLO RIDER CUP
AMADEUS POLO CLUB 9 – 13 ½ POLO CLUB SAINT-TROPEZ
Score progression: 3-1 ½ / 4-5 ½ / 5-9 ½ /7-10 ½ / 9-13 ½.
Amadeus Polo Club: Robert Kofler 0, Hilario Ruiz Guiñazú 3 (1 goal), Bartolomé Bayugar 4 (2 goals), Santiago C. Marambio 6 (6 goals). Total HC: 13.
Polo Club Saint-Tropez: Nicky Sen 0, Pedro Chavanne 1 (6 goals), Lorenzo Chavanne 4 (5 goals), Santiago Chavanne 7 (2 goals). Total HC: 12.
Umpires: Nicolás Scortichin & Hugo Iturraspe.
Check results at www.poloresults.com
Amadeus Polo Club and Polo Club Saint-Tropez will dispute the 2023 POLO RIDER CUP Final on Saturday 24 June.
In a thrilling first semi-final, Argentina’s Amadeus Polo Club beat Aquedotto Romano Polo Club 12 goals to 9 ½, securing a place in the final.
Aquedotto Romano got off to a perfect start thanks to the outstanding performance of Gaston Maiquez, and the Italian team more or less controlled the game until about halfway through the third chukker.
Then Amadeus Polo Club really started turning on the heat, and in the latter part of the fourth chukker, Amadeus took the lead for the first time, with Santiago C. Marambio scoring three goals in a row, leading his team to a convincing win in the very last minutes, 12 goals to 9 ½.
The second spot for the final is for Polo Club Saint-Tropez, the host team, after defeating Evviva Polo Club St. Moritz by 14 ½ – 11 goals, the runner-up from the 2022 edition.
The French team, with Niky Sen and Chavanne‘s family, had the mission to get through from the very start, and they dominated the game with grace, composure and concentration from the very first ball that was thrown in.
Evviva Polo Club St. Moritz came up closer in the second chukker, but then Polo Club Saint-Tropez started running away with it, keeping up the pressure and finally winning the game to join the finals of the POLO RIDER CUP.
Earlier in the morning, the CHALLENGE CUP semi-finals were played, with Araucaria Polo Club and Golden Greens Polo Club emerging victorious.
Arucaria Polo Club beat Coronel Suarez Polo Club by 13-12 goals in the first match. The Argentinian team led by the Swiss brothers Luca and Fabio Meier played very well, and the team ramped up throughout the game because Coronel Suárez was in the lead most of the time.
At the end of the fifth and last chukker, the result was even, 12-12, and Luca Meier scored the winning goal that sent the Argentinian team to the final.
In the second semi-final, Golden Greens Polo Club beat Polo Club Schockemöhle 7-5 with a very solid game that secured them the last spot in the finals.
Golden Greens Polo Club found their rhythm in the game a lot quicker, keeping the pressure very much up, and even though Polo Club Schockemöhle came back stronger towards the end, Golden Greens Polo Club capitalised on their strong defence, and the Indian team are through into the CHALLENGE CUP finals.
POLO RIDER CUP – DAY 5
SEMI-FINALS CHALLENGE CUP
ARAUCARIA POLO CLUB 13 – 12 CORONEL SUÁREZ POLO CLUB
Score progression: 3-4 / 4-7 / 7-8 / 10-11 / 13-12.
Araucaria Polo Club: Luca Meier 1 (1 goal), Fabian Bolanteiro 4 (1 goal), Salvador Jauretche 5 (9 goals), Fabio Meier 2 (2 goals). Total HC: 12.
Coronel Suarez Polo Club: Gleb Fetisov 0 ( 1 goal), Misha Rodzianko 2 (1 goal), Ignacio Badiola 5 ( 7 goals), Gaston Beguerie 5 (3 goals). Total HC: 12.
Umpires: Hugo Iturraspe & Martin Haurie.
POLO CLUB SCHOCKMÖHLE – GOLDEN GREENS POLO CLUB
Score progression: 1-2 / 2-4 / 3-5 / 3-6 / 5-7.
Polo Club Schockemöhle: Vanessa Schockemöhle 0 (1 goal), Giordano Magini 2 (2 goals), Matias Nigoul 4 (1 goal), Tomas Pieres 6 (1 goal). Total HC: 12.
Golden Greens Polo Club: James Peter Holoweslco 0 (1 goal), Matias Nigoul Jr 1, Marcos Harriot 5 (4 goals), Manuel F. Llorente 6 (2 goals). Total HC: 12.
Umpires: Juan José Diaz Alberdi & Nicolás Scortichini.
SEMI-FINALS POLO RIDER CUP
AQUEDOTTO ROMANO POLO CLUB 9 ½ – 12 AMADEUS POLO CLUB
Score progression: 3½ – 2 / 4 ½ – 4 / 6 ½ – 6 / 7 ½ – 10 / 9 ½ -12.
Aquedotto Romano Polo Club: Andreas Bihrer 0, Sebastián Sorbac 2, Ramiro Zavaleta 4, Gastón Maiquez 6 (9 goals). Total HC: 12.
Amadeus Polo Club: Robert Kofler 0, Hilario Ruiz Guiñazú 3, Bartolomé Bayugar 4 (4 goals), Santiago C. Marambio 6 (8 goals). Total HC: 13.
Umpires: Hugo Iturraspe & Nicolás Scortichini.
EVVIVA POLO CLUB ST. MORITZ 11 – 14 ½ POLO CLUB SAINT-TROPEZ
Score progression: 3-3 ½ / 5-6 ½ / 6-10 ½ / 9-12 ½ / 11-14 ½.
Evviva Polo Club St. Moritz: Valentín Farinati 1 (1 goal), Ignacio Kennedy 5 (3 goals), Martin Aguerre H. 7 (7 goals), Thomas Rinderknecht 0. Total HC: 13.
Polo Club Saint-Tropez: Nicky Sen 0 (1 goal), Pedro Chavanne 1 (6 goals), Lorenzo Chavanne 4 (4 goals), Santiago Chavanne 7 (3 goals). Total HC: 12.
Umpires: Hugo Iturraspe & Nicolás Scortichini.
The POLO RIDER CUP continues on Friday, June 23
SHAUGAN CUP
16:00 Grand Champions Polo Club vs Polo Club Mühlen.
18:00 Roma Polo Club vs. El Rincón Polo José Ignacio.
Roma Polo Club and El Rincón Polo José Ignacio will play the finals of the SHAUGAN CUP on Friday 23 June.
In the first SHAUGAN CUP semifinals, Roma Polo Club beat Grand Champions Polo Club by 8-5 goals, and the Italian team secured first place in the finals.
The game started relatively open, with both teams getting on the scoresheet very quickly, with a slight advantage for Roma Polo Club at the end of the first chukker, 2-1 goals.
In the second chukker, Roma started to run away with the score, and it took Grand Champions Polo Club two chukkers to find their rhythm. At the start of the third chukker, the American team was down by four goals, and Grant Ganzi very quickly scored twice to close the gap.
Roma Polo Club had a one-goal lead at the end of the fourth chukker, 6-5 goals, and two goals by Juan Jauretche in the last chukker sent the Italian team to the final.
The other semifinal witnessed the victory of El Rincón Polo José Ignacio against Polo Club Mühlen by 14-4 goals, the highest scored game until now.
El Rincón Polo José Ignacio dominated the game from the first ball and Polo Club Mühlen couldn’t find the way to get into the game, struggling to score their first two goals in the first half. The Uruguayan team claimed a clear victory to place them in the final of the SHAUGAN CUP.
POLO RIDER CUP – DAY 5
SEMI-FINALS SHAUGAN CUP
ROMA POLO CLUB 8 – 5 GRAND CHAMPIONS POLO CLUB
Score progression: 2-1 / 5-1 / 5-3 / 6-5 / 8-5.
Roma Polo Club: Alessandro Barnaba 0 (3 goals), Juan Jauretche 6 (5 goals), Pierre Jauretche 4, Tomas Joaquin 2. Total HC: 12.
Grand Champions Polo Club: Melissa Ganzi 0, Grant Ganzi 3 (3 goals), Nic Roldan 8 (2 goals), Marc Ganzi 1. Total HC: 12.
Umpires: Hugo Iturraspe & Martin Haurie.
EL RINCÓN POLO JOSÉ IGNACIO 14 – 4 POLO CLUB MÜHLEN
Score progression: 2-0 / 6-1 / 9-2 / 10-3 / 14-4.
El Rincón Polo José Ignacio: Sacha Fedier 1 (2 goals), Martín Ferrari 2 (7 goal), Bautista Beguerie 5 (1 goal), Matías Carrique 4 (4 goals). Total HC: 12.
Polo Club Mühlen: Daniel Deistler 0, Santiago Shanahan 3 (2 goals), Patrick Maleitzke 5 (2 goals), Miguel Amieva 4. Total HC: 12.
Umpires: Juan José Diaz Alberdi & Nicolás Scortichini.
The POLO RIDER CUP continues on Thursday, June 22
10:00 Araucaria Polo Club vs Coronel Suárez Polo Club.
12:00 Polo Club Schockemöhle vs. Golden Greens Polo Club.
16:00 Aquedotto Romano Polo Club vs Amadeus Polo Club.
18:00 Evviva Polo St. Moritz vs. Polo Club Saint-Tropez.
Check results at www.poloresults.com
A TOUCH OF NOSTALGIA: “LISTED JEWEL IN PRIME LOCATION OF HAMBURG.”
This representative villa was built in 1894/95. The exterior, with its classicistic decorative elements, is already outstanding. Some exquisite features of the prestigious interior are original moldings, noble parquet, marble and exceptionally high ceilings. One of the estates highlights is the tower room with an exceptional view of the approximately 2,5 acres of park property!
Finding the right property can be left to chance. Or us. PIPPING real estate focuses on your wishes and profitability targets. Thanks to many years of expertise, we can and will fulfill even more than your housing dreams. No matter what your budget is, whether you look for rental, property or investment objects, we will find the cream of the crop and assist you from the initial search until the key is yours.
Villa Hamburg/Wentorf:
Property numberVK-2019/03/20
OBJECT DATA
purchase price
2,800,000.00 EUR
living space
535 m²
usable area
313 m²
Number of rooms
13
Guest WC
Yes
Garage1
Built in 1894
fitted kitchen
Yes
buying
Yes
Outdoor courtage6.25 % incl. statutory VAT
ENERGY ID CARD
ID card type
Not necessary
year of construction
1894
HEATING ART
Central
Yes
gas
Yes
The demand for property ownership is rising steadily – especially in and around the Hamburg metropolitan region. As an owner-managed company, we are deeply rooted in the region and know the regional market conditions very well.
© Thomas Wirth
- 28. October 2019
The Helvetia Polo Country Club is the epicentre of polo in Brazil.
Founded in 1975 by Giorgio Moroni, the Club inaugurated its new headquarters in 2014 in the city of Indaiatuba, near the Viracopos International Airport and less than 100 km from the capital São Paulo. Moroni’s idea in the 1970s had been to create a facility with both polo fields and condominiums. Two polo fields and a clubhouse formed the infrastructure of the Helvetia Polo Club in the late 1970s.
In search of support and assistance, Giorgio Moroni invited friends and acquaintances who already had experience in mana-
ging pole clubs to help him. Didi and Mauro Souza Aranha, Sylvio de Andrade Coutinho, José Luiz Herreros and Ronald Scott, José
Carlos Kalil, Luizinho Matarazzo, Antônio Moroni and PG Meirelles began to contribute to the development of the club. Today, the Helvetia Polo Country Club is Brazil’s most important polo club with ten of its own fields and around 20 private courts, making it a reference region for the sport of polo and home to the country’s most traditional polo tournaments with more than 200 players and 3,000 horses each year.
In addition to the major tournaments and regular club activities, the Helvetia Polo Country Club offers its members a polo school where children and adult beginners have the opportunity to learn how to play polo.
POLO+10 Interview with Antonio Giorgio Moroni,
grandson of club founder Giorgio Moroni:
Photo: Robson Senne
Can you please give us an overview about the history and development of the Helvetia Polo Country Club?
The club was founded in 1975 by my grandfather Giorgio Moroni with the purpose of gathering polo fields together with a condominium of houses. The club started with only two fields and few partners. Today it has 10 own fields and more than 200 members. Currently the club is the main center of the sport in the country, hosting more than 20 tournaments per year, among them the Brazilian Polo Championship and the Triple Crown of Brazil. Besides all the polo fields and structure, the club has a tennis and beach tennis court, a soccer field, a polo academy, a restaurant, one bar and a playground.
Which are the major tournaments at the Helvetia Polo Club?
The main Helvetia Polo tournaments in the first part of the season are the Brazilian Triple Crown, which consists of the Giorgio Moroni Cup (4, 12 and 20 goals), the Helvetia Open (4, 12 and 20 goals) and the State of São Paulo Open (4, 12 and 24 goals). In the second part oft he season the Brazilian Polo Championship are played – also in three modes: 4, 8 and 16 goals.
How many horses and active players has the HPCC?
The club already welcomed until August 2019 around 200 players taking part in the tournaments. They already played more than 1,500 horses in the club this year. In whole Brazil there are arond 500 players.
How much is a polo lesson and how many different polo classes are you offering?
The polo lessons take place here in the club and cost around USD 100 per class. Usually two to three lessons per week are offered. In the beginning, the coach works on the relationship between horse and rider. After that he begins with the stick & ball training on our wooden horse. Then the players get on the horse and into the saddle. The club coach is called Gilberto “Pateta” Rodrigues. He is an experienced teacher and a former 5-goal-player.
How many chukkers are played at the club per year?
Matches are usually held in 6 chukkers (2 goals tournaments are played in 4 chukkers and 4 goals tournaments in 5). In 2018 Helvetia hosted a total of 24 tournaments and 308 games. And also a lot of practices matches.
How many polo fields and stables do you have at Helvetia Polo Country Club?
Helvetia has 10 fields, 2 in its main social clubhouse and another 8 in a place called Helvetia Village. In addition, Indaiatuba, the city where the club is located, has more than 25 private fields. The club has 104 stables that can be rented by the players per day, month or season. The monthly price is approximately USD 65 (just for the space, the player must have his own groom). Most of the players have their own stables, some with attached fields – and some of them also rent some stables.
What are your aims for the club in the near future?
It is important to maintain and try to be continuously improving the quality of our fields and tournaments in order to always be the reference and the center of polo in Brazil. And of course to attract the best players of Brazil and from all over the World. We also want to gain more players for our sport and improve our polo classes. We are also investing in the club and social infrastructure to be attractive for the polo player’s families and polo fans.
Is there a major difference between polo in Brazil and in other countries?
One of the main differences of polo in Brazil is, that unlike to some of other polo places, especially regarding Europe, we play polo throughout the year. The Helvetia Polo season runs from March to October and we still have competitions in the south of the country between November and February. Also comparing to Europe, the polo here is easier to access and cheaper to play. Another important point is that we have a lot of good amateur and professional Brazilian players playing here. This year, as an example, we held a tournament of 20 handicap goals, the Giorgio Moroni Cup, with a total of 10 teams and only two foreign players. This shows the strength and quality of our players.
© Thomas Wirth
A new highlight on the Adriatic coast: The Ritz-Carlton heralds a new era with the construction of a luxury hotel and elegant residences and villas on the Luštica peninsula in Montenegro. 2020 is the sales start for the noble properties.
The hotel and residences are part of a mixed-use complex of spacious villas, well-kept gardens, a yacht club and a spacious beach bay. The hotel will comprise 120 rooms and suites, the residences part 180 apartments and 48 villas. The first section is expected to be completed in 2023 and the final section in 2028. The properties are scheduled for sale in 2020.
„Montenegro has quickly become a popular destination in the Mediterranean region thanks to the breathtaking views of the Adriatic coast,“ said Carlton Ervin, Chief Development Officer for Europe at Marriott International. „The agreement to open The Ritz-Carlton, Montenegro is a clear sign that our luxury brands are in demand in this beautiful region. The combination of the impressive nature of the country and the legendary service of our brand makes Montenegro the perfect destination for The Ritz-Carlton guests“. The Ritz-Carlton Montenegro is to be built in a prime location on the western tip of the Luštica peninsula with panoramic views of the Adriatic. The journey to the Tivat International Airport takes about 30 minutes, to the international airport of Dubrovnik two hours. Alternatively, the facility, which is located directly on the coast, can also be reached in style on board a yacht via the planned hotel‘s own boat landing stage.
The designs for the elegantly designed rooms and suites foresee feel-good refuges, designed in a simple, typical regional style and discreetly equipped with modern technology – each with the focus on highlighting the natural beauty of the destination. Low-rise buildings that blend seamlessly into the landscape and provide guests, residents and visitors alike with an optimal view of the sea and sunset also contribute to this. The impressive Adriatic scenery also skilfully sets the scene for the other planned offerings, including a main and two specialty restaurants, a beach bar, indoor and outdoor pools, a saltwater lido pool, a first-class spa and fitness room, as well as well-equipped Ritz Kids and Teen Clubs.
Spacious outdoor areas with views offer ideal venues, complemented by creative and flexible catering options. Activities such as mountain biking and hiking are also planned. In addition, there is the educational, interactive programme „Ambassadors of the Environment“, jointly developed by Jean-Michel Cousteau‘s Ocean Futures Society and The Ritz-Carlton, which focuses on the exceptional nature reserves surrounding the site. Guests of all ages will be encouraged to explore the conservation of natural resources for future generations.
„The success of this project, which brings the legendary The Ritz-Carlton brand to Montenegro, is the result of the strong commitment of all stakeholders – from our company, Marriott International and the Government of Montenegro,“ said Mohamed Al Sager, Chairman of Al Yasra. „This is not only an economic success, but also a personal one. I immediately fell in love with the natural beauty of the country during my first holiday here and knew that I wanted to be involved in the future development of Montenegro. What once began as a dream is now a great project that takes shape and form.“
© Thomas Wirth
by Stefanie Stüting
Portugal is on a world championship course. The “Best Polo Club in the World” will be established in Alentejo, Portugal. The spectacular project is being planned by the same visionary developer who also built the legendary World Cup area, Campo Bahia for the German football team in Brazil in 2014.
There´s this almost magical moment when you realise that a new dawn is breaking, a new story is unfolding that you really yearn to be part of. South of Lisbon, in the beautiful region of Alentejo, plans are afoot to build the “Best Polo Club in the World”.
About an hour´s drive due south from colourful, vibrant Lisbon, a region that so far has escaped the hectic crowds of sun-thirsty beach goers and loud party people is just waking up. Comporta is more commonly associated with “Herdade da Comporta”, the 43-kilometer-long strip of land on the Alentejo coast with its seemingly endless sandy beaches languishing under an azure blue sky and traditional white-washed cottages dotted around the unspoilt countryside. With around 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, Comporta has retained its vast, quiet, untouched beauty, unlike the international jet set destinations on the Côte d´Azur, Costa del Sol and Ibiza.
The potential of this Atlantic west coast region was first discovered by José Manuel Espírito Santo, descendant of a wealthy Portuguese dynasty, who first laid eyes on it from his yacht. He went ashore and shortly afterwards acquired more land in the region. When the Banco Espírito Santo, one of Portugal´s largest banks, including its owner José Manuel, went bankrupt a few years ago some of the land was acquired by the state. Since then the region together with the seven villages of Pego, Carvalhal, Brejos, Torre, Possanco, Carrasqueira and Comporta has been gently introduced to the type of premium tourism that favours nature conservation, exclusive hotels and holiday homes. The Comporta region is a place of longing as in “saudade” from the Portuguese which implies the longing for a get together. Endless beaches, sweeping horizons and the sea. Quietly secluded. This place of so-called longing – the new Hamptons of Portugal – has already attracted a number of prominent millionaires who are fascinated by this unique and still almost “secret” beauty spot.
Stefan Maria Gast is equally fascinated and inspired by the region. Born in Heidelberg, he is a project developer, internationally renowned for his holistic understanding of culture; people and energies; nature and the very essence of the land he builds on.
Gast was the brains behind and project manager of the legendary DFB World Cup area Campo Bahia for the German national football team and later World Champion of Brazil in 2014. Gast and his team are currently in the process of developing the remarkable Alentejo region for polo. Once again, the visionary Gast is realising his dream of creating the world´s best polo club with great thought and precision. It is first and foremostly about constructing concrete goals from dreams, clearly identifying and defining them. Unfortunately dreams without goals are only dreams.” After a year of intensive preparation and research, it looks like Gast will finally achieve his goals. The region offers the best conditions: in terms of the warm Portuguese hospitality, the stability of the country´s economy, political regime and security, the mild year-round climate, the people, the unique natural landscape all point to the success of the project. As Gast points out, “Millionaires from all over the world already have Portugal on their radar – from South to North America, from Central Europe to Asia. Portugal is a safe country with excellent prospects for the future. The region around Comporta is becoming increasingly well- known.
A whole new trend is emerging here. And we are seeing that a previously hidden secret will also be of great interest to the polo world.”
Gast´s experienced team includes renowned employees and consultants who also include pioneers and legends from international polo. However, a deep respect for nature is always the driving force for this experienced project developer. “Harmony, tranquillity and beauty are most valuable assets that we find in this corner of Portugal and we have an overwhelming responsibility to preserve these natural attributes.” The horses themselves have been taken into account just as the polo club has to fit in seamlessly with the natural surroundings. The conditions for the horses will be harmoniously perfect in our new polo club. They play a pivotal role in the sport. Nature and horses are our partners and advisors, and both are treated with the utmost respect and sympathy when it comes to the planning and making our dream come true. We have clearly defined ideas that are already alive in our minds. As alive as the world championship title we dreamed of in 2014, which also became a reality. The completion of this project will transform the small country in the far west reaches of Europe into one of the top polo hotspots of the continent and the whole world is already behind it. Gast knows what it takes to make the dream of the world´s best polo club in Portugal come true. We are looking forward to a great new address on the map and a new vision for European and international polo.
Mr. Gast, why Polo in Portugal & Alentejo?
• Portugal is the most hospitable country in the world
• The Polo Club is located in the heart of the Alentejo, one of
the most beautiful regions of Portugal
• Portugal has a long and experienced horse tradition
• The new “Hamptons” of Europe
• Best climate for man and horse all year round
• Short distance to international transport lines
• Perfect infrastructure
• Portugal is the third most peaceful country in the world
• Portugal has the most stable government in the world
• Portugal has the lowest inflation rate 2019 in Europe
• Portugal is on the radar of investors from all over the world
• Tax advantages for investors and new residents
• Forbes: Alentejo is one of the most diversified and
Portugal’s most irresistible landscapes
• 15 titles won at the World Tourism Award 2019
• Forbes calls Portugal “the best European country to live in”
Info:
hello@poloplus10.com
Facundo Pieres joins Pelón Stirling as ambassador for the Ainsley MVP polo saddle. Facundo’s new saddles were baptized in the King Power Gold Cup and they will offer protection to his horses and a perfect platform for Facundo also in the Argentine and US high goal seasons. Facundo will benefit from a perfect, adjustable fit on all his horses, a wide gullet, ample space at the withers and sculpted panels protecting shoulders and backs, while placing Facundo in the ideal playing position. Like Pelón, Facundo will work with Ainsley Saddlery to ensure that the MVP continues to be the preferred choice for polo players demanding great performance from themselves and their horses. For more information on the MVP, and to read about the once in a lifetime chance to play a practice match with Facundo.
This exquisite property is located in the heart of Wellington‘s prestigious horse country! „Eagle Tree Farm“ is a 10-acre estate featuring a sleek and clean equestrian dream barn. This property serves as both an efficient quarantine or a fully-functioning training facility. Recently built in 2015, this state-of-the-art facility features 36 (12×12) T.V. monitored stalls, five grooms quarters, two owner‘s apartments, covered and outdoor arenas featuring GCT footing, grass arena, 12 paddocks, four tack rooms, full veterinary station, and much more!
Premium security features include storm shutters, impact windows, TV cameras in each stall, 150 KW generator, and flood-proof building. Take advantage of the riders‘ lounge, office, hot walkers and horse treadmill! This first-class, one of a kind property is a gem of Wellington. Offered for sale for $15,000,000.
Description
Located in Wellington’s prestigious horse country! ”Eagle Tree Farm” a 10 Acre Exquisite, sleek-clean line equestrian dream barn. Efficient quarantine or income producing farm. Recently built in 2015 equipped with state of the art facilities in a paved road with city water.-36 (12×12) tv monitored stalls-5 grooms quarters-2 upstairs owner’s apartments (3BR/2BA & 2BR/2BA)-Covered arena (90×220) (insulated & green lighted)-Outdoor arena (250×135)(GGT Footing)-Grass Ring-12 Paddocks-4 Tack Rooms-Veterinary station-Rider’s lounge-Owner’s office-Premium security features including storm shutters,impact windows,TV cameras in each stall, 150 KW generator,flood proof building.-Hot walker-Horse Treadmill.A truly First Class farm deserved by the best!!
Address: 4452 South Shore Boulevard, Wellington, FL
Country: United States
City / Town: Wellington
Postal code / ZIP: 33414
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Office (561) 795-9777
Fax (561) 795-9666
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