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CHANTILLY POLO CLUB presents its team for the POLO RIDER CUP

31. March 2021

Chantilly Polo Club, the host of this first edition of the POLO RIDER CUP, will have a challenging tournament with its team playing against an armada of international clubs, featuring the Hamburger Polo Club (GER), Dos Lunas Polo Club (SPA), Moscow Polo Club (RUS), Evviva Polo St. Moritz (SUI), Düsseldorf Polo Club (GER), Las Brisas Polo Club of Chicago (USA) and Empire Polo Club of Coachella Valley (USA). The POLO RIDER CUP will be held from 10 to 20 June 2021 at the Polo Club of Chantilly, north of Paris.

The Chantilly Polo Club team will comprise the following players:

1. Sam Sztarkman (+1)
2. Jota Chavanne (+5)
3. Martin Joaquin (+5)
4. Alex Sztarkman, Captain (+1)

Arnaud de Chênevarin, President of the Chantilly Polo Club, comments: “We are delighted to welcome this event and to have a team representing the Club for the launch of the POLO RIDER CUP. We hope this innovative event will become an unmissable tournament on the international circuit! With teams from all over the world, this first edition promises to be very competitive and to offer the public, both on site and behind their screens, a great show and great polo games!”

Benoît Perrier, CEO & Co-Founder of GAME Polo, comments: “The Polo Club of Chantilly has been supporting the POLO RIDER CUP right from the beginning, by hosting this event and participating with one of its own teams. This momentum has been essential for launching the POLO RIDER CUP with the FIP. Their team is a family team, one of the strongest values of the club. The team is well balanced with a lot of attack and a very good defense.”

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About CHANTILLY POLO CLUB (https://www.poloclubchantilly.com) A short distance from Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport, the Chantilly Polo Club is located in a large clearing of one of the royal forests surrounding Paris, on the grounds of the big village farm of Apremont. This club has all the qualities required for world level competitions and is a heaven for the amateur riders who have adopted this ancient team game. Throughout the seasons, sharing the same passion for horses and polo, the founders of the club gather with their children and even their grandchildren. Each year, the number of sports-loving families grows, with new members who discover many famous international players every spring and who love to gather near Paris and appreciate the beauty of the countryside along with the marvels of Chantilly Castle. The quality of our fields and our organization has allowed us to host one World Championship and two European Championships but, above all, our pride is to give junior riders the possibility to learn in full safety, for champions to be provided with the best international standards and for lone riders to be able to enjoy the ideal landscape of Picardie, just 40 minutes away from the Eiffel tower, and to appreciate the silence of endless meadows and the calm of the countryside.

Chantilly Polo Club, the host of this first edition of the POLO RIDER CUP, will have a challenging tournament with its team playing against an armada of international clubs, featuring…

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EMPIRE POLO CLUB of COACHELLA VALLEY at the POLO RIDER CUP

25. March 2021

The legendary Empire Polo Club of Coachella Valley (USA), future host of the FIP World Polo Championship, will be the second American polo club to enter the 2021 POLO RIDER CUP, joining the Chantilly Polo Club (FRA), Hamburger Polo Club (GER), Dos Lunas Polo Club (SPA), Moscow Polo Club (RUS), Evviva Polo St. Moritz (SUI), Düsseldorf Polo Club (GER) and Las Brisas Polo Club of Chicago (USA). The POLO RIDER CUP will be held from 10 to 20 June 2021 at the Polo Club of Chantilly, north of Paris.

The Empire Polo Club team will comprise the following players:

1. Clément Smith (0)
2. Guillermo Li (+4)
3. Tito Ruiz Guiñazu (+7)
4. Derek Smith (+1)
Sub.: Caroline Anier (+1)

Derek Smith, Captain of Empire Polo Club, comments: “The Team is honored to be representing The Empire Polo Club, one of the most beautiful and prestigious polo clubs of “Sunny California”. Our team is looking forward to participating in this first-time event which brings polo players and clubs from all around the world together in Chantilly Polo Club, one of the biggest polo clubs in Europe. We wish to all players and clubs’ good luck during this event which we hope, will be the first edition of many for years to come. We also want to address a special thank you to the FIP for supporting this event which definitely will become an “Unmissable” polo event in the international polo calendar.”

Benoît Perrier, CEO & Co-Founder of GAME Polo, comments: “Empire Polo Club of Coachella Valley is one of the largest Polo Clubs of the West coast of the USA, an amazing location that offers the world polo community an outstanding Polo Club. We are very enthusiastic to welcome them, they are the second American club to be taking part in the POLO RIDER CUP with a very international line up of four nationalities. Their main asset is Tito Ruiz Guiñazu, an amazing and creative player. Empire Polo Club will host the FIP World Polo Championship in 2022 – they have an impressive polo organization.”

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About EMPIRE POLO CLUB (https://empirepolo.com) The Empire Polo Club is a 500-acre (202 ha) polo club in Indio, California in the Coachella Valley of Riverside County, near Palm Springs. Founded in 1987, it has seventeen polo fields and stabling and turnout for more than 700 horses making it one of the largest polo clubs on the West coast of the United States.

It hosts local, national and international matches and tournaments. In 1990 Empire Polo Club hosts the first 40-Goal game in the US and the First USPA Women’s Open Tournament. In 2013, it hosted a match between the British Schools and Universities Polo Association (SUPA) and the USPA Intercollegiate/Interscholastic. It has also hosted events for the Gay Polo League. In 2011 & 2015, it hosted the USPA Townsend International Challenge Cup. .”

The grounds are owned by Alex Haagen III. Since 1993, the Empire Polo Club has leased its polo grounds annually to Golden voice, *** a subsidiary of the Anschutz Entertainment Group, the organizers of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and the Stagecoach Festival.

The legendary Empire Polo Club of Coachella Valley (USA), future host of the FIP World Polo Championship, will be the second American polo club to enter the 2021 POLO RIDER…

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ClipMyHorse.TV will show the POLO RIDER CUP

23. March 2021

The digital pioneer of equestrian sport, ClipMyHorse.TV, will show live broadcasts of all the games of the 2021 POLO RIDER CUP, which will be held from 10 to 20 June 2021 at the Polo Club of Chantilly, north of Paris.

ClipMyHorse.TV is a leading provider of live streaming for horse sport with more than 800 LIVE broadcasts per year to a worldwide audience in more than 200 countries around the world, notably Germany, UK, USA, Australia, France, Switzerland, Spain, UAE, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Sweden, Portugal, Poland, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Norway, we are also active in Mexico, Slovakia & Hungary.

Katharina Lintker, Partner Manager of ClipMyHorse.TV, comments: “We are very happy about the

cooperation with GAME Polo and are very thrilled to offer Polo sports on the ClipMyHorse.TV platform for the first time. This is a completely new segment in the equestrian sport for us and we see it as a great opportunity to start with such an amazing program of the POLO RIDER CUP.”

Olivier Godallier, President & Co-Founder of GAME Polo, comments: “We are delighted to partner

with ClipMyHorse.TV for this first edition. This is in line with our strategy to bring the POLO RIDER CUP and the polo sport to a wider equestrian audience, and ClipMyHorse.TV is a great asset for the future of our event.”

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About ClipMyHorse.TV (https://www.clipmyhorse.tv) ClipMyHorse.TV is the leading provider of live streaming for equestrian sports & horse breeding in Europe. ClipMyHorse.TV broadcasts live streaming media and provides media libraries, which are accessible worldwide. Programs include international and regional equestrian sports and breeding events from more than 200 countries around the world. Each year, we transmit more than 800 events, including championships such as the world and European championships. We extend our reach by continuously developing new means of communication.

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The digital pioneer of equestrian sport, ClipMyHorse.TV, will show live broadcasts of all the games of the 2021 POLO RIDER CUP, which will be held from 10 to 20 June…

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Welcome to LAS BRISAS POLO CLUB OF CHICAGO

19. March 2021

Welcome to Las Brisas Polo Club of Chicago (USA), the first American polo club to enter the 2021 POLO RIDER CUP, joining the Chantilly Polo Club (FRA), Hamburger Polo Club (GER), Dos Lunas Polo Club (SPA), Moscow Polo Club (RUS), Evviva Polo St. Moritz (SUI) and Düsseldorf Polo Club (GER). The POLO RIDER CUP will be held from 10 to 20 June 2021 at the Polo Club of Chantilly, north of Paris.

The Las Brisas Polo Club of Chicago team will comprise the following players:

1. Larry Aschebrook (0)
2. Lukas Sdrenka (+2)
3. Matias Obregon (+4)
4. Juan Martin Obregon (+6)

Larry Aschebrook, Captain of Las Brisas Polo Club of Chicago, comments: “We are excited to be the team representing the Las Brisas Polo Club of Chicago, USA and we look forward to being in Chantilly for this outstanding event. Thank you to the Federation of International Polo for supporting this event and a special thanks to the Chantilly Polo Club for hosting us.”

Benoît Perrier, CEO & Co-Founder of GAME Polo, comments: “The POLO RIDER CUP is proud to host an American Polo Club for this first edition. This is fantastic news, a strong line-up with two players from the Obregon family and their captain Larry Aschebrook, forming a powerful combination. Las Brisas Polo Club of Chicago is a great challenger for the other teams and the players are familiar with their future opponents, having played the US polo season. In addition, their organization, with Matias Obregon, has had a previous experience of playing in France back in 2019.

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About LAS BRISAS POLO CLUB (https://www.lasbrisaspolo.com)
Established in 2019 as the only full-service Polo Club in the Chicagoland area, the facility that Las Brisas Farm and Polo Club calls home has a storied polo history with its roots dating back to the 1970’s. In 1999 the Wigdahl family acquired 60 acres from the Moody Bible Institute and worked for years to create the polo grounds that Las Brisas now calls home. The original grounds were designed by the Wigdahl family and their extensive polo history created a thoughtful facility design that acted as the foundation for a spectacular polo setting. The Wigdahl’s polo acumen culminated with David Wigdahl (7 goals) winning the US Open in 1978. Today the Las Brisas Farm and Polo Club is a premier luxury sporting destination in Elgin, IL, located on 60 perfectly manicured acres, including 2 grass polo fields, a stick and ball field, a regulation-size polo arena, a half-mile horse .” track, on-site stabling for 77 horses, a Player’s clubhouse and 12 large paddocks.

www.poloridercup.com

Welcome to Las Brisas Polo Club of Chicago (USA), the first American polo club to enter the 2021 POLO RIDER CUP, joining the Chantilly Polo Club (FRA), Hamburger Polo Club…

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beIN SPORTS to broadcast the 2021 POLO RIDER CUP

12. March 2021

beIN MEDIA GROUP (“beIN”), the global sports and entertainment broadcaster, and GAME Polo have agreed a deal which will see beIN SPORTS broadcast the highlights to the 2021 POLO RIDER CUP in 12 territories, including: the United States, Canada, Turkey, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, East Timor and Hong Kong.

The international competition will take place from 10 to 20 June 2021 in the prestigious grounds of the Polo Club of Chantilly, near Paris, France. Sanctioned by the Federation of International Polo, the 2021 POLO RIDER CUP will bring together, for the first time ever, the best polo clubs in the world, including the Polo Club de Chantilly (FRA), Hamburger Polo Club (GER), Dos Lunas Polo Club (SPA), Moscow Polo Club (RUS), Evviva Polo St. Moritz (SUI) and Düsseldorf Polo Club (GER).

Commenting on the announcement, Daniel Horlock, Acquisitions and Content Strategy Manager at beIN MEDIA GROUP said, “We are delighted to have secured the rights to broadcast the first POLO RIDER CUP in 12 countries of the beIN network. With teams competing from around the world in the 10-day tournament, the 2021 POLO RIDER CUP is unlike any other and another indication of the diverse range of sport we offer our subscribers.”

Olivier Godallier, President & Co-Founder of GAME Polo, comments: “The concept of the POLO RIDER CUP is to bring the polo sport outside of its traditional family and make it known to a wider audience. Having beIN on board to broadcast this first edition shows that polo has its rightful place alongside premium sports. Many thanks to beIN!”

About beIN MEDIA GROUP (https://www.beinmediagroup.com/) beIN MEDIA GROUP is a leading independent global media group and one of the foremost sports & entertainment networks in the world. The group distributes and produces an unrivalled array of entertainment, live sport and major international events across 5 continents, 43 countries and in 9 different languages spanning Europe, North America, Asia, Australasia and the Middle East & North Africa (MENA).

beIN MEDIA GROUP’s flagship sports network, beIN SPORTS , holds the single largest portfolio of sports rights of any global broadcaster; and through its iconic MIRAMAX film studio, beIN holds an extensive library of Hollywood blockbusters while having a growing presence in series and movies production and distribution, as well as in the digital space. beIN MEDIA GROUP acquired Digiturk, the leading pay-tv operator in Turkey, in August 2016; and now has.

beIN MEDIA GROUP (“beIN”), the global sports and entertainment broadcaster, and GAME Polo have agreed a deal which will see beIN SPORTS broadcast the highlights to the 2021 POLO RIDER…

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2021 POLO RIDER CUP will be aired on HORSE TV

5. March 2021

HORSE TV, the equestrian channel, will air the 2021 POLO RIDER CUP, which will be held from 10 to 20 June 2021 at the Polo Club of Chantilly.

HORSE TV will broadcast all the games LIVE, including the 52-minute highlights programme, on its channel in the following countries:

– United States

– Finland

– Oman

– KSA

– UAE

– Germany

– Italy

Ludovica Anti, HORSE TV’s Head of Operations, comments: “We are happy to bring such a great event to our viewers. Polo is becoming an important part of our programming and we believe POLO RIDER CUP will be a perfect fit on Horse TV.“

Olivier Godallier, President & Co-Founder of GAME Polo, comments: “We are delighted to be able to count on HORSE TV to air the POLO RIDER CUP. It’s a huge plus for the event to bring the POLO RIDER CUP to a wider audience in so many countries around the world. Polo will benefit from this exposure!”

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About HORSE TV (https://www.classhorse.tv)

HorseTV HD is the one and only international reference channel for the equestrian world, connected to millions of horse lovers, bringing the adrenaline, power and elegance of the sport straight onto their screens, guaranteeing the highest standards, 24/7.

HorseTV HD therefore offers a broad range of sporting events and reports related to the equestrian world and beyond, with the necessary skills and competences that enable it to operate worldwide.

HorseTV HD further enjoys a strong social media presence by offering a dynamic, interactive and daily updated news feed on Instagram and Facebook. Equestrian Sports – 360°. Ride your passion!

HORSE TV, the equestrian channel, will air the 2021 POLO RIDER CUP, which will be held from 10 to 20 June 2021 at the Polo Club of Chantilly. HORSE TV…

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Fall Classic presented by André Clouet

17. September 2019

What a beautiful opening Sunday at the Houston Polo Club! Four 6 Goal teams took to the field and put on quite a show for our first Sunday crowd.

The first game was between Bearsden/Tylee Farms versus Plank Companies/Sullivan Group. Bearsden/Tylee Farm‘s Francisco Rodriguez Mera dominated most of the game, showing off his talent using his smart game sense. His team maintained a lead throughout the game, and in the fourth chukker Mera stopped a goal attempt with an incredible nearside back shot, protecting his goal from Plank Companies/Sullivan Group‘s Nick Cifuni. Mera‘s teammates took advantage of his back shot and made another offensive push towards their goal. Cifuni intercepted their push and once again was making a run towards his goal but as the clock ticked down with only ten seconds left, the horn sounded before he could score and the game ended in favor of Bearsden/Tylee Farms.

As the teams shook hands, the Virnau Sealy Tractor Kubota rolled onto the field filled with complimentary champagne thanks to American National Insurance. As the divots were stomped, Land Rovers from Land Rover Houston Central were on display for the crowd to see, with also a bigger vehicle for livestock owners, a Bill Fick Ford F350 dually. After the crowd had a chance to stretch their legs, the players for the second game began to warm up on the field. The horn sounded, everyone returned to their seats, and it was time for the feature match!

Brown Bears/San Saba held on to a strong 2 goal lead for the first two chukkers against Pegasus/Propaganda. But in the second half, Pegasus/Propaganda stepped up to the plate. David Andras shot 2 for 2 on penalty shots, Paul Hobby, a normally defensive player, took advantage of a pass from teammate Mason Wroe and made a nearside goal from the field. Pegasus/Propaganda took a half goal lead after Andras‘s last penalty shot, and Wroe was dominating the last chukker on Best Playing Pony, June, as she displayed her ability to out turn and out bump the competition helping to score their team‘s last goal to give Pegasus/Propaganda a 1.5 goal lead. Brown Bears/San Saba‘s Ignacio Saenz converted a hard hit penalty 4 over the scoreboard with 1:30 left in the game. Saenz had one last offensive run in the last 30 seconds, but unfortunately the ball went out of bounds, over the boards and the game ended with a Pegasus/Propaganda win.

from left to right:
Picture 1: Plank Companies/Sullivan Group‘s Nick Cifuni with a shot on goal
Picture 2: Chino Payan with a neck shot, avoiding the hook from Martin Munoz
Picture 3: Winning team: Pegasus/ Propaganda: Paul Hobby, Mason Wroe, David Andras, Chino Payan pictured with André Clouet representative Pip Cardnell

Winner‘s Circle

Pro Am September Scramble
Winner: Stewart Title
Alexis Barker, Crystal Cassidy, *Chris Williams, Chad Bowman, Martin Munoz (*sub for Cindy Madole)

HPC Summer League
2 Goal and Margarita League players enjoyed our HPC Summer League. The players and ponies brought their A game, and the summer evenings were nice and breezy.

Team Land Rover Houston Central
Agustin Arrayago, Stacey Somerville, Colleen Williams, Cindy Madole, and Chris Williams

Women‘s Pacific Coast Open
Congratulations to HPC Member Kendall Plank for taking home the win for the inaugural Women‘s Pacific Coast Open!
Plank & CO:
Kendall Plank, Ina Lalor, Dayelle Fargey, Cory Williams

Tournament Series Championship
After a tough battle in the semifinals against the eventual tournament winner, the Central Region took home the Consolation Winner title for the 2019 NYTS Championship! Congratulations to Grayson Price for being selected to represent the Central Region another year!
Central Team: Joe Post, Vance Miller III, Grayson Price, Regan Smith