Welcome to the captivating universe of Polo. The latest issue of POLO+10 is now available for download and it’s packed with riveting stories, thrilling tournaments, and fascinating people from the vibrant world of Polo.
This edition showcases the 23rd Zurich International Ladies Polo Cup, a celebrated tournament that continues to fortify Polo Park Zurich as the nexus for women’s Polo in Europe. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking action of the 129th Argentine Open, where the formidable team of La Dolfina Saudi emerged triumphant.
Take a virtual trip with us to Aspen and experience how Marc and Melissa Ganzi have breathed new life into the local Polo scene since re-establishing the club in 2014. Their commitment has not only popularized Polo in Aspen and the surrounding area but has also significantly enhanced the Polo experience with innovative events and programs.
We also journey to Argentina, where we had the pleasure of meeting two outstanding young Polo players, Mia Cambiaso and Milagros Sanchez. They are an integral part of our Polo universe, and we are thrilled to share our encounters with them.
This issue provides insights into the recent development of Polo in China, thanks to an enlightening report by Cinderella von Dungern. Additionally, you can look forward to exclusive interviews, including a conversation with Pascal Renauldon who shares his enthusiasm for equestrian sports.
We invite you to delve into the spring issue of POLO+10, which offers a comprehensive view of the captivating world of Polo. Enjoy the read and anticipate an eventful and exciting Polo season in 2023.
Thomas Wirth, Founder and Publisher of POLO+10, extends a warm welcome to all readers.
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+++ OUR PARTNERS United by a passion for polo – experience the strength and reach of our global network. +++ ITALIA POLO CHALLENGE CORTINA Cortina and the polo snow – always full throttle ahead! The 2023 edition of the Italia Polo Challenge starts with remarkable results this time as well. +++ ST. REGIS WORLD SNOW POLO CHAMPIONSHIP In a thrilling finish, Blade And Bow won its first St. Regis World Snow Polo Championship at Rio Grande Park, in Aspen Colorado. +++ 129TH ARGENTINE OPEN A returning Juan Martin Nero and the rise of young Poroto Cambiaso meant that La Dolfina Saudi performed like a solid wall and were simply invincible. Not even La Natividad, the defending champion with its two talented brothers Barto and Jeta Castagnola, could stand up to them. +++ POLO IN CHINA‘ 22 Although Polo in China has a very long tradition dating back to the Tang dynasty, its modern development is rather exclusive, with a small circle of a total of only under 100 active players. +++ SLOVAKIA’S SNOW POLO Slovakia’s Snow Polo: Glistening snow magic meets adrenaline-charged polo in the scenic mountain landscape of Oravska Lesna. +++ 23RD ZÜRICH INTERNATIONAL LADIES POLO CUP Polo Park Zürich was topping itself last year and is fast becoming the hub for female polo in Europe. +++ CLUB MAGAZINE POLO PARK ZÜRICH POLO+10 will again produce the big special edition in the 2023/2024 season. Don‘t miss the chance to reach an exclusive top target group with your ad. +++ 20TH BENDURA BANK SNOW POLO WORLD CUP KITZBÜHEL Intocast won the battle of the unbeatens to capture the 20th Bendura Bank Snow Polo World Cup. +++ BERFORMANCE GROUP BEACH POLO WORLD MASTERS BERLIN 2023 This year, the Grünau lido was once again the venue for the Beach Polo Masters. +++ AMERICA’S GREAT HOPE ARELLANO 20-year-old Hope Arellano has taken the world of polo by storm. With a myriad of titles, championships and notable victories on her trophy shelf; Arellano’s dominance and dedication to the sport is an inspiration, especially for other young women. +++ THE BALANCE THE BALANCE launches the world‘s first offshore RehabClinic program on Superyachts. +++ MORITZ KLATTEN: BIOHACKING RETREAT SYLT At the first Biohacking Retreat on the island of Sylt, we can learn in two days how to unleash our full genetic potential. Co-organizer Moritz Klatten reveals in an interview what exactly is behind the biohacking trend. +++ INTERVIEW WITH PASCAL RENAULDON “We are all horsemen, and it is only natural that we want to share this passion with others through the media.” +++ FERENC FLAMM EQUINE FINE ART Ferenc’s passion is horses and to paint horses. He works throughout the international field, often on commissions. His objects are polo, harness racing and dressage. +++
THE TEAMS ARE UNVEILED
The 2023 edition of the Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad, from August 17th to 20th, promises to be highly competitive… as usual! Four teams with two captains from Germany, one from Switzerland and one from France (the defending champion), and three other nations will be represented: England, Brazil and, of course, Argentina, headlined by Martin Aguerre Jr, winner of the prestigious Copa Càmara in Argentina.
It‘s in the colors of HUBLOT that ‚Martincito‘ Aguerre, handicap 7, will discover the very special polo field at Saanen-Gstaad airport for the first time in his career. A valuable asset for German captain Jürgen Schröder. Martin Aguerre Jr. is a player who essentially „grew up“ in France, at the Polo Club du Domaine de Chantilly. His father, Martin, was a pillar of the Chantilly-based Swiss team, Marquard Media, and played in Gstaad. Martin Jr. took over naturally, while his father has become a renowned referee who can be seen judging the biggest matches, such as those of the Argentine Open. This Abierto, which Martincito’s uncle Mariano won twelve times with three different teams, including La Dolfina. Enough of a reference to underline the fact that we‘re dealing here with one of the great families of Argentine polo… and therefore of international polo.
Former winner of the Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad in 2018, Swiss businessman Cedric Schweri returns this year in the green colors of KIELDER AGRO GROUP, still counting on Brazilian World Champion Joao Novaes. The Gstaad public knows and appreciates his spectacular, forward-moving game. In top form, he is capable of turning around the game. Last year, KIELDER AGRO GROUP was a finalist with a different team: will Cedric Schweri‘s new line-up offer him a chance for revenge?
The other German captain, Peter Cromm, will be counting on British player Max Charlton to lead GSTAAD PALACE to victory. Max Charlton is vivid player with his horses from England. Charlton is an all-round player, having shone on the snow in St. Moritz and is handicap 10 in Arena Polo! But he‘s just as daunting on grass: he more or less won all UK medium goal cups like the Queen Mother’s Cup (15-goal) and he recently won the traditional Westchester Cup in Wellington (USA), a high-goal match between the United Kingdom and the United States?
Last, but not least, title-holder Sébastien Le Page of France, seduced by Raul Laplacette‘s play and efficiency at the last edition where he promised to return with the Argentinian this year: „Raul? He‘s the quiet force! Yes, you get the impression that he‘s in slow motion all the time, but in fact he‘s always on the ball. This is the first time I‘ve played with him, but it won‘t be the last.” It‘s true that the Argentinian moves around the field with ease, giving the impression of being in several places at once and regularly sending long, decisive passes to his team-mates. A crucial player capable of bringing a second title to Lepage and a first to the new colors of Team GSTAAD.
For four days, the lawn bordering the airport‘s runway will be transformed into a competition field to which all eyes in the polo world will turn. But this sport is not just for the initiated: it‘s spectacular, easy to follow and fascinating. The beauty of the horses amazes, the skill of the players is jaw dropping. And it doesn‘t take long for the public to take up the cause of one of the four teams battling it out on the field. Six games in all, two each day, on Thursday 17th, Saturday 19th and the finals on Sunday 20th. Friday the 18th is dedicated to the traditional and picturesque team parade through the streets of Gstaad.
After the games, life doesn‘t stop: you can visit the village with its magnificent stalls, eat and drink, meet the players and a huge playground awaits the children.
From August 17th, the Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad is sure to be the Alpine event not to be missed.
THE 2023 TEAMS
TEAM HUBLOT
Jürgen SCHRÖDER – DE – Hcp. 0 (CAP)
Juan CORREA – ARG – Hcp.3
Matias GONZALEZ – ARG – Hcp. 4
Martin AGUERRE Jr. – ARG – Hcp. 7
TEAM KIELDER AGRO GROUP
Cedric SCHWERI – CH – Hcp. 0 (CAP)
Joao NOVAES – BRA – Hcp. 5
Thomas ASTELARRA – ARG – Hcp. 3
Francisco MENENDEZ – ARG – Hcp. 6
TEAM GSTAAD PALACE
Peter CROMM – DE – Hcp. 0 (CAP)
Max CHARLTON – ENG – Hcp. 6
Matias MAIQUEZ – ARG – Hcp. 5
James EMLYN – ENG – Hcp. 3
TEAM GSTAAD
Sébastien LE PAGE – FRA – Hcp. 0 (CAP)
Facundo KELLY – ARG – Hcp. 4
Francisco FUCCI – ARG – Hcp. 4
Raul LAPLACETTE – ARG – Hcp. 6
This Thursday (June 8th), the first Nations Cup in the history of polo kicks off. Four federations – the US Polo Association, the Korea Polo Federation (South Korea), the Deutscher Polo Verband e.V. (Germany) and the Fédération Française de Polo – have given their support to this French initiative, and have delegated a total of eight teams for this first edition.
Germany has nominated two teams to play under the colors of Bavaria and the Hanseatic city of Hamburg, the USA will be represented by Illinois and California, and France by Normandy, the PACA region and Hauts de France.
The more „exotic“ entry of KPF (Korea) is part of a drive to develop polo in that country through a program that notably encourages the introduction and practice of the sport in secondary schools and universities, supervised by British and New Zealand coaches, and that has been set up on the model long developed in the United States. The team selected for Chantilly, sponsored by Korean companies, will be the ambassador of Korean polo and has been training intensively for the past few months, taking part in international tournaments in Spain (Sotogrande), Saint-Tropez, Argentina, the Philippines, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. More than victory, the aim in Chantilly, explains Steve Joh, President of the Korea Polo Federation, is to put Korea on the international polo map and create new relations: „We‘re looking forward to making new friends on and off the field!”
France‘s chances are threefold, with two teams based in Chantilly, led by the two best players the country has to offer: 6-goalers Pierre Henri N‘Goumou (Normandy) and Brieuc Rigaux (Hauts de France). The PACA region‘s squad includes three young players trained at the Chantilly Polo Club including the newly crowned Arena Polo World Champions Louis Jarrige and Dorian Bulteau.
After the preliminary phase, in which all teams will play each other until Tuesday June 13th, the four best teams will face each other in the semi-finals on Friday June 16th, and the finals will be held on Sunday at 12:00 p.m. for the third-place-play-off and at 3:00 p.m. for the first Polo Nations Cup grand finale.
In Chantilly, admission to all games – including those in the final phase – is free for all. Polo at Chantilly is more than just a sport: it‘s an experience that includes the discovery of an Argentinian atmosphere, weekday matches in a more intimate atmosphere before dusk (with food-truck), and matches with commentary by a French-speaking Argentinian specialist with a charming Latin accent. Plus, on the day of the finals (June 18th): polo initiations on wooden horses and a village welcoming visitors with saddlery stands, Argentinean products and food-trucks.
DON‘T MISS ANY OF THE POLO NATIONS CUP MATCHES
• All games – including those in the finals – are free to watch.
• All games will also be broadcast live via the Pololine.tv and Global Polo platforms.
• Chukker App, the live scoring app, will also be following this tournament!
The page dedicated live broadcasts
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
Approved helmets will be compulsory at Chantilly from September!
From September, all participants in a tournament will have to wear an approved helmet. They will also have to carry the „QC“ mark.
Save the date! POLO NATIONS CUP EVENTS
Vendredi de Chantilly x Polo Nations Cup
The next „Vendredi de Chantilly“, which will take place on Friday 9 June, will feature the first edition of the Polo Nations Cup!
We look forward to seeing you from 6pm at the Orangerie for a match (Hauts de France vs Hamburg) with Bar Moët & Chandon & picada alongside the field. The match will be followed by an Asado and a DJ party at the Orangerie.
POLO NATIONS CUP – GALA DINNER
Thursday 13 June – 8:30 pm
On the Tennessee – Port de javel haut, 75015 Paris
PROGRAM :
8.30 pm boarding & cocktail – 9.00 pm cruise & gala dinner
DINNER & HORSE SHOW
Friday 16 June – 9 pm
Mario Luraschi‘s TIPI – 5 chemin du moulin – 60950 Ermenonville
PROGRAM :
9.00 pm Dinner and Horse Show
ASADO BY GALERIE SARTO
Saturday 17 June – 8:30 PM
La Grange – Polo Club du Domaine de Chantilly
PROGRAM :
8.30 pm cocktail & asado – Exhibition Galerie Sarto
POLO NATIONS CUP FINAL
Sunday 18 Juin 2023
Orangerie du Polo Polo Club du Domaine de Chantilly
PROGRAM : 11:30 am Opening of the village – 12:00 pm Cocktail – 12:00 pm Yves Delorme Cup – 13.30 pm Lunch – 3.00 pm Polo Nations Cup Parade – 3.30 pm Polo Nations Cup Final
All Polo Nations Cup events are open to the public.
The Winners of May...
COUPE PGH
HN Polo Team
Haider Naseem
Elena Venot
Hilario
Tito Ruiz Guinazu
TROPHEE DU BOIS LIEUTENANT
Animales Polo Team
Augustin Emsens
Sebastian Sorbac
Alejo Badelo
Pancho Maclaughlin
TROPHEE D‘APREMONT
Augustinus Bader
Jules Legoubin
Anne-Philippe de la Giraudière
Paloma Lauro
Victor Louarn
COUPE DE L‘ASCENSION
Pura Vida
Vanessa Diriart
Sébastien Philippot
Margaux Loy
Mélanie Pauli-Geysse
COUPE BERTA POLO
Augustinus Bader
Jules Legoubin
Anne-Philippe de la Giraudière
Paloma Lauro
Victor Louarn
Ambre Ploix
Ilan Bossard
TROPHEE CHAMPLATREUX
Tédélou – La Espranza
Isabelle Larenaudie
Jean Edouard Mazery
Simon Zavaleta
Jules Legoubin
Elouan Badarello
TROPHEE BOURBON
HN Polo Team
Haider Naseem
Elena Venot
Nicolas
Juan Ruiz Guinazu
Ferenc´s passion is horses and to paint horses. He works throughout the international field, often on commissions. His objects are polo, harness racing and dressage.
Ferenc Flamm grew up in Budapest and from an early age fell in love with the horses that are so much a part of the Hungarian noble traditions. His interest continued to mature during his education at The Fine Art College of Budapest and The Hungarian Academy of Fine Arts where he closely studied the horse’s anatomy, muscular structure and movement. He often visited the Hungarian countryside and the classical horse breeding farms so he could study his favourite objects in their genuine and natural habitat.
In 1976 Ferenc moved to Sweden, married and formed a family, while at the same time finding his feet as a graphic designer and artist. Over the past ten years he has returned increasingly to his artistic roots; painting portraits and accomplishing his own art projects. His work has been displayed at art galleries on Broadway, in Soho and in the City Hall, New York, at the U.S. Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., in Orlando and Fort Lauderdale in Florida, at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas and on Long Island. He also participated with his paintings in the Annual Exhibitions of The Society of Equestrian Artists at the Mall Galleries in London.
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The Balance launches the world‘s first offshore RehabClinic program on Superyachts.
Each one of us has at some time in our lives felt the healing power of the ocean. The vast expanse of the sea has a calming effect on our minds, providing a respite from our hectic lives. The power of water and the sea is profound and humbling, its effects are not merely sensory but scientific, with studies reporting that negative ions produced by the churning ocean waves have a revitalizing and calming impact on depression, addiction and overall mental health.
Such is the healing prowess of the ocean that it has inspired the future of luxury healthcare. The advent of experiential yacht-based treatment programs combining cutting-edge medical technology with the science-backed therapeutic properties of the sea marks a significant shift in the approach to mental health wellness and addiction treatment.
Known as the World’s premier luxury rehab centre and mental health clinic, The Balance has already gained a reputation for excellence. Providing leading rehabilitative and mental health services in dedicated centres in Mallorca, London, and Zurich with affiliations in New York. Now to meet the needs of its strictly confidential clientele, the facility is now ready to launch something new – superyacht-based clinic for the ultimate in privacy and luxury.
Offering top-rated recovery treatment programmes to support a wide range of emotional, physical, and psychological issues, The Balance off-shore rehab programmes include a comprehensive medical check-up – including external health assessments – and the creation of a tailored unlimited treatment plan, which can include one-client only exclusive hospitality. The Balance approach treatments will be configured to tackle the root causes of individual health concerns and will feature a holistic approach to any problems. Including biochemical restoration, 24/7 access to a live-in personal manager, a personal chef and diet plan, and the latest technology-based therapies.
As a luxury rehabilitation centre, The Balance is known for specialising in the treatment of substance abuse and behavioural dependencies, but it also offers far-reaching support for mental health conditions, eating disorders, trauma and complex PTSD, dual diagnosis, and other mental health and psychiatric conditions, including ADHD and OCD. Family and couples therapy is also available, and an entourage can be accommodated.
These unique offshore programs provided by The Balance Luxury RehabClinic, blur the line between luxury travel and healthcare. They transform the traditional concept of rehabilitation, creating a tranquil space aboard a yacht to provide an unparalleled environment for recovery. As Dr. Sarah Boss, Clinical Director at The Balance, explains, “A holistic approach is critical in recovery as it acknowledges the complexity of human beings. We are not just physical bodies; our mental, emotional, and spiritual states play a crucial role in our overall health.”
Embracing the idyllic and serene environment of the sea, these programs provide a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation. While traditional healthcare approaches have yielded results, this innovative blend of luxury, experiential therapy, and scientific research adds a new dimension to the recovery process in both their rehabilitation and medical
retreat programs.
Maria Alekseenko Magan, founder of The Experiential Yachting Forum, a platform advocating the future of human potential onboard superyachts, affirms, “Traditional methodologies for approaching mental and physical health are in the process of evolving.”
This evolution of healthcare, where the ‘water world’ plays an integral part in the treatment process, represents a shift into an era of the Experience Economy. “We are entering a new era where the sea, the floating facilities, and the activities conducted on it can play a much more important role in a holistic approach to healthcare,” Magan continues. Here, the ocean becomes an immersive element of recovery, demonstrating the transformative power of experiential healthcare.
As we look ahead, this fusion of luxury, science, and nature illustrates the evolving face of top-end healthcare. With The Balance leading the way, the future of recovery and rehabilitation could indeed be at sea, capitalizing on the healing power of the ocean and advanced technology. This revolution not only provides transformative experiences to those on the journey to recovery but also creates a paradigm shift in how we perceive and approach healthcare.
“This evolution marks a transformative moment in top-end healthcare, revolutionizing the way we view recovery. Within these innovative experiential yacht-based recovery programs, the importance of a personalized approach cannot be overstated. As every individual has unique needs, past experiences, and challenges, treatment should be tailored accordingly. This emphasis on individuality is a key feature of these programs.” says Abdullah Boulad, founder and CEO of The Balance.
Moreover, these yacht-based programs prioritize privacy and discretion, allowing individuals to focus on their recovery without fear of public scrutiny or stigma. This discreteness, coupled with luxurious accommodations and amenities, ensures that every aspect of the individual’s journey is as comfortable
as possible. Boulad continues.
It is a bright dawn for these experiential yacht-based recovery programs, underscoring the growing recognition of the interplay between physical surroundings and mental health. The merging of luxury, technology, and the therapeutic properties of the sea provides a template for the future of top-end healthcare.
Text Linda Myburgh and Zak Williamson
Photography Sarah Savage
About THE BALANCE:
THE BALANCE is a luxury retreat in Mallorca specialising in exclusive and discreet rehab care. The founder and managing director of THE BALANCE is the Swiss entrepreneur Abdullah Boulad (43).
With a multidisciplinary team of around 30 doctors, psychotherapists, physiotherapists, case managers and a whole range of complementary therapists, he has created one of the most renowned therapy facilities for addiction problems, mental illness and health issues in the world. Here he offers his clients individually tailored cures in luxurious surroundings.
The offer comprises the three pillars of addiction therapy (alcohol, drugs, medication, sex etc.), mental illness (anxiety disorders, burnout, depression, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder) and health treatment (stress, anti-aging, chronic pain, sleep disorders etc.).
A focus of THE BALANCE’s evidence-based medical concept is also on the use of the latest scientific and technology-based therapy approaches, such as neuro- and biofeedback systems or transcranial direct current stimulation, for which the company permanently invests large sums in new technologies and medical equipment.
The medical director is Dr. Sarah Boss. THE BALANCE is exclusively for private patients.
A New Beacon for Polo in Northern Germany
Situated between Bremen and Hamburg, Polo Park Tiam is making a name for itself as Germany’s most exclusive polo club. With first-class facilities and a dedication to fostering the next generation of players, it is revolutionising the sport.
Highlight of the Northern German Polo Scene: Polo Park Tiam
Set amidst an expansive sea of meadows and pastures, a new gem of German polo is emerging between Bremen and Hamburg: Polo Park Tiam. Sarah Schrader’s intensive search up and down the country, concluded near Hamburg, where she found the perfect location for a polo club. The Polo Park Tiam, a 22-hectare polo oasis in the Elbe-Weser triangle, opened its doors in the spring of 2022.
A Polo Paradise near Hamburg
For both polo enthusiasts and professionals, the Polo Park in Neu Bretel provides an extensive infrastructure: a large full-size cancha that can be divided into two playing fields, a two-kilometer-long canter track, a 60×40-metre outdoor riding arena, and an indoor polo arena. “Our strength lies in our manageability,” emphasizes Sarah Schrader. The facility offers 20 stables, half- or full livery services and everything the heart of a polo enthusiast could wish for, such as a solarium and a horse walker. Although the facility could theoretically be expanded to 70 stables, this does not align with Sarah Schrader’s philosophy. Her declared goal is to meet the highest expectations of horses and riders in the areas of training, sport, and breeding.
A unique selling point of Polo Park Tiam is the impressive 60x40metre indoor arena. It is the only establishment of its kind in Europe, as confidently stated by the manager. Regardless of the weather, horses and riders can train in Neu Bretel all year round.
Polo Park Tiam hosts four annual competitions, two of which are held in the light-flooded indoor arena and 2 on the extensive outdoor playing fields. Sarah Schrader invites participants to these tournaments twice a year. Horses are turned out every day and enjoy the generous 20 hectares of pasture and paddocks.
Women-Power in Polo
Besides a successful career in real estate, project development, and interior design in Hamburg, Sarah Schrader’s true passion has always been for the sport of polo. Sarah’s keen eye and sensitivity for aesthetic designs is evident in every corner of Polo Park Tiam, particularly in the stylish and charming Polo Riders’ Lounge. The Persian-born designer named her riding facility “Tiam”, Persian for “my eyesight.” This name underlines her profound connection to the sport and simultaneously alludes to polo’s historical roots, which trace back to the 6th century BC in Iran and the Near East.
At that time, women were already actively involved in polo – a fact that Sarah Schrader, loves to emphasize. At Polo Park Tiam is she is dedicated to promoting and supporting women’s polo, even by using her own magnificent Appaloosa stallion Sopreso.
Sopreso, a breeding stallion showing a distinctive colour pattern across his back and hips, contributes to Sarah’s goal of breeding reliable, safe, and easily manageable polo ponies. Through this, she aims to make the sport of polo more appealing to women, children, and young people.
Despite a handicap of -2, Sarah Schrader shares her passion for polo with others, introducing them to the sport. Within the park’s Polo Academy, international professionals offer courses catering to all skill levels.
Text Sabine von der Decken
Photography Mark Intelmann & Rene Sivert
