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Let‘s Create, Gather, Innovate, ...

After the times we have been through, we must remain focused on the future. We must continue to build the polo of tomorrow with audacity and ambition in order to develop an ever more competitive polo yet keep its friendly spirit.

During these last years, a great solidarity and positive atmosphere emerged between the French and international clubs as they focused on the general rather than the individual interests, with the sole objective of developing polo in a beautiful unity.

The future of our sport requires a global vision based on several main approaches: develop access to polo through an initial training program that involves the creation of bronze, silver and gold mallets, facilitate the rise of new talents, develop the high level, encourage polo in the regions, promote breeding, structure training and encourage diverse forms of polo through the creation of new circuits and the strengthening of its visibility. The future of polo also involves the creation of new international competitions.

In 2022, we hosted the World Championship qualifiers at the Chantilly Polo Club, which sent Spain and Italy to the final stages.

In 2022, we held the second edition of the Polo Rider Cup with a total of 14 teams that included some of tomorrow’s great talents. In 2023, the players and the horses will meet at the Polo Club of Saint-Tropez for the third edition.

Above all, the 22nd edition of the French Open gathered sixteen high level teams including some of the best Argentine and European players and more than 1,000 horses in the magnificent Polo Club de Chantilly, to try to win one of the most coveted European trophies. But 2023 also reserves its share of surprises with the arrival of the Nations Cup.

With the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in view, we have decided to create a new 12-goal tournament, the Nations Cup, whose first edition will be held from June 8th to 18th 2023 at the headquarters of the French Polo Federation in Chantilly. The teams will be made of a minimum of two players of the nationality and/or the region represented.

The bigger idea is to take advantage of the 2024 Paris Olympics to promote polo. Thus, in 2024, the tournament will take place during the equestrian week of the Olympics, which will allow us to attract numerous spectators, officials and media which will help us to develop the sport even further.

Seeing all these excellent horses and players galloping on the French fields is an honor for French polo, but also, and above all, a great joy. This joy is always doubled with the aim to share our passion with the greatest number of people by approaching the public and offering a friendly, festive but also competitive atmosphere, while preserving the legendary magic of our sport.

All this could not exist without the unfailing support of our generous partners who have been on these events for many years, of all the French and foreign clubs who actively participate in these initiatives and of all the players who make these meetings the most coveted on the “polo planet“ without forgetting the spectators who so joyfully encourage the horses and the players and who are the soul of this sport.

Let‘s join our forces to offer polo the brightest future! 

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+++ Fasanenhüs – Sylt & Belle Etoile – St. Barth: For a most relaxed winter holiday this year choose to celebrate Christmas and the start of the New Year in the luxurious and charming surroundings of the Fasanenhüs on Sylt. Villa Belle Etoile welcomes you with contemporary luxury and breathtaking views. It leaves absolutely nothing to wish for. +++ Open de France de Polo Engel & Völkers: Twenty years after their first and only victory until today, Talandracas wins the 22nd edition of the Engel & Völkers French Open in a magnificent way. +++ Swiss Medium Goal Polo Championships: Once again, the Swiss Medium Goal Championships at the Polo Park Zürich provided a tingling mix of great excitement, drama and a great atmosphere. In addition, there was a very special premiere to celebrate this year. +++ Ladies Cup Polopark Berlin: After last year’s successful premiere, the Ladies Cup Berlin 2022 went one better with a great atmosphere and glamour. In the end, players, guests and the organizer were happy all round. +++ Interview Milagros Sánchez: She is only 21 years old and already one of the greatest young polo talents ever. Now Milagros Sánchez (handicap 1 and ladies’ handicap 7) from San Luis, Argentina, is ce-lebrating her sporting German premiere this year at the Ladies Cup in Berlin. +++ Triple Corona 2021: The ranking of the Triple Corona 2021, some statistics, as well as all dates of the 129th Abierto Argentino de Polo HSBC 2022. +++ Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup: On the 25th August 2022, Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, Co-Founding Patron of Sentebale, returned to the stunning grounds of Aspen Valley Polo Club to play in the 2022 Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup. +++ Hublot Gold Cup: Clinique La Prairie wins the 25th Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad. First triumph at this high level for Clinique La Prairie‘s French captain, Sébastien Le Page (2nd from the left). +++ Barrière Deauville Polo Cup: Battle of the giants and first title for Brittany Polo Club: Roberto Iturrioz, Jean-François Decaux, Diego Cavanagh and Benjamin Urquiza lifting the Marta & Lucien Barrière Gold Cup of Deauville. +++ 11th IceGuerilla Beach Polo World Masters: With players from six different nations, this year’s and 11th IceGuerilla Beach Polo World Masters 2022 by Berformance Group attracted more fans than ever to the Baltic Sea beach. +++ Interview: Cédric Schweri: Successful gastro-entrepreneur, polo player and now also winery operator: Cédric Schweri has many passions in life. In POLO+10, the Swiss and grandson of the founder of Denner AG talks about fine wines, professional goals and the polo tournament of his heart. +++ Dr. med. vet., DVM Lena Horn: Equine eye emergencies: Most horse owners, trainers and grooms can recognize and treat everyday injuries, and can assess when to reach out for professional help. But what if the eyes are affected, and how can injuries and pathologies be recognized early or even be avoided? +++ Adélaïde Leferme: Artist Painter: Portrait of a passionate artist driven by her admiration for horses, whose artworks‘ blazing movement and dazzling colors should find their place in every onlooker‘s heart, be it love at first sight or at command. +++

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The past months offered various highlights – among others in Zurich, Berlin or China – and even more unforgettable moments of happiness.

It‘s a philosophy of life that has inspired me a lot. Asked in an interview with POLO+10 about his view of things in life, Sébastien Le Page, President of Polo Park Zurich, quotes from a book by Nietzsche: „Master, what shall I do to be happy? The master answers: just be happy!“ In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we unfortunately too often forget to recognize happiness in the moment and to consciously enjoy it. That‘s why I plan to do just that much more in the future!

The past few months have offered various moments of happiness for polo fans and players: Special highlights included the Elasten Ladies Cup at PoloPark Berlin and the 22nd Zurich International Ladies Cup, where the women once again put on spectacular competitions. Polo is also finally making a comeback in China after the enforced break – and if the plans of hotel CEO Sanjiv Ramdanee are anything to go by, guests on the dream island of Mauritius will be able to watch polo show matches in the future.

So let‘s all look forward to the coming season in 2022, which will unfortunately have a few planning uncertainties due to the pandemic, but will nevertheless hold various new moments of happiness in store for all of us.

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+++ Polo Park Zürich 22nd Zürich International Ladies Polo Cup: “Bringing in international players to mentor our youngest club members, gathering our local- and guest players to grow our polo family and celebrate our love of polo together; this defines the spirit of the Ladies Cup.” +++ Interview with Sébastien Le Page: He is the president of Polo Park Zurich and one of the most colorful minds on the scene. At the end of the 2021 season, POLO+10 met Sébastien Le Page and talked to him about his very personal season review, plans for 2022, highlights, low points and his philosophy of life. +++ ELASTEN Ladies Cup PoloPark Berlin: Team Ingo Pyko Immobilien wins ELASTEN Ladies Cup 2021. Six ladies polo teams with over 100 polo horses took part in the ELASTEN Ladies Cup at PoloPark Berlin. +++ Open de France: La Magdeleine and Polo Park Zürich reach their dream! +++ San Francisco de Asis Polo Cup: The classical San Francisco de Asis tournament is always played after the August break. +++ Polo in China: Polo in China is getting back: Tang Polo Club China hosted the JJ International Launch Tournament in Anping. +++ Sandpolo: Sandpolo returned to Sandbanks for a September weekend of beach arena polo and after parties. The British Beach Polo Championships 2021 (Sandpolo) adjusted magnificently to the later September date hosting their 14th year event over the weekend (Sept 17-18). +++ SENTEBALE ISPS HANDA Polo Cup: SENTEBALE ISPS HANDA Polo Cup 2021 raises nearly $3.5 million in critical funds for vulnerable children in southern africa. +++ 100th Anniversary Oak Brook Polo Cup: The year 2022 marks the 100th Anniversary since the Oak Brook Polo Club was founded in 1922 by businessman and outdoor enthusiast, Paul Butler. +++ Argentina`s Polo Dynasties: The best polo players in the world come from Argentina. POLO+10 takes a look into the history books and presents famous Argentine polo dynasties +++ Polo in Numbers: Argentina, USA and Europe are the big polo nations. More than half of all clubs and players can be found here. But what about the other countries? And how many clubs and players can be found worldwide? POLO+10 did some research and presents the polo universe in terms of numbers. Many thanks to everyone for the great support! +++ The Big Polo History: Playing technique, speed and team spirit – the fascinating sport of polo is attracting more and more people all over the world. An insight into the world of polo. +++ Polo Rules: As in other ball games there are a variety of penalties for fouls in polo. It is important to understand these so as to better follow a game. POLO+10 explain the different foul-situations according to the official rules of the German Polo Association. +++ Windsor Polo Club: Windsor Polo Club had a successful 2020 Spring Season after recovering from bushfires and COVID, and with events slowly returning to “normal”, everyone thought that brighter days were ahead in 2021. Boy, how we were so wrong. +++ Animal physiotherapist and -osteopath Julia Greb: 6 tips how to improve your horse’s health in everyday life! +++ Mauritius: Timeless luxury on the Indian Ocean: The „Maradiva Villa Resort & Spa“ on Mauritius stands up to even the highest demands. A conversation with „Maradiva“ CEO Sanjiv Ramdanee about hotel highlights, breakfast in the afternoon, polo plans and new markets. +++ Long Island: Long Island allows you to travel back to the golden 20s. +++ Six Senses: Six Senses Belize to Open with Secret Beach and Private Island. +++

 
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Check out the front cover of the next POLO+10 German issue: B 01 and B 04 are two of the rarest horses on the planet! They are clones of the very best polo pony to have ever existed – the legendary Cuartetera (owned by Adolfo Cambiaso).  Photo was taken by Irina Kazaridi @irinakazaridi at @ladolfinapoloclub, Cañuelas, 2018.

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Short, condensed, intense – this sums up the 2020 polo season! Nevertheless, we were offered numerous polo highlights.

It was a challenging 2020 polo season, with the omen often pointing to storm. It is all the more astonishing that, in the end, the review is consistently positive. Not only the team from Polo Park Zurich responded to the challenges of the pandemic with a perfect mix of flexibility, resilience and creativity, but in fact, the entire world of polo sports adapted with these attributes to unpredictable and frequently changing regulations that impacted  travel and event organization of the 2020 polo season.

One of the highlights was the Swiss Medium Goal Championship in Zurich, in which visitors were pampered with high-class games and South American flair. And with the German Low Goal Championship 2020 in Berlin, the first great tournament of the German Polo season was able to take place despite the pandemic restrictions.

Fortunately, the signs are now pointing towards optimism for the next season. There was even a tournament premiere to celebrate in June 2021: With twelve teams from eight countries, the first edition of the Polo Rider Cup in Chantilly, France, turned out to be a success and received a lot of media attention.

The anticipation remains and we hope for ride and play through a less stormy season.

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+++ PPZ Best Of: The unexpected successful polo season 2020: Who would have expected 2020 to turn into such a success, while half of the world was being put on hold due to the COVID19 pandemic? Navigating between the constantly changing regulations was challenging; resilience was our magic ingredient, flexibility our secret touch and creativity wrapped it all up. +++ Swiss Medium Goal Championship: As we encountered delay in the season with late arrival of petiseros and horses, the Swiss Medium Goal was moved from its initial June date to August. Nevertheless, four competitive teams applied and fought hard to win the coveted title of Swiss Champion Medium Goal. +++ Rolls-Royce Motor Cars: Upon announcing that Rolls-Royce equips its motor cars with a refrigerator that has two cooling modes: “Summer” and “Winter”, thus ensuring occupants’ beverages are delivered at the optimum temperature for the relevant season, the marque has witnessed significant interest in the myths and legends that endear so many to the brand. In this spirit, the time is now to reveal more of the truths that have defined the modern Rolls-Royce success story. +++ Polo Rules: If you know the basic rules, you will quickly find your way into the game, even as a polo novice. Here are the basics of the fast-paced sport at a glance, a short polo crash course for newcomers. +++ Polo Rider Cup: The first edition of the POLO RIDER CUP, was held from 10 to 20 June and hosted 12 teams from 8 different countries. +++ The Prince of Wales’s Championship Cup: Guards Polo Club launches The Prince of Wales’s Championship Cup New 22-goal tournament will be played from 1 – 22 August 2021. +++ Neil Andrew Egerton: Best Of Polo: Neil Egerton (The Edge) Photographer, Cinematographer, Video Director. +++ Julia Greb: Healthy muscle development in horses: Horse expert “Julia Greb” about how to ensure healthy muscle building. +++ Marcos Uranga (1936-2021): Founder and first president of the Federation of International Polo, Marcos Uranga has worked a lifetime on promoting, organizing and spreading the word about the sport of polo. +++ Regent Seven Seas Cruises®: Published Itineraries to be Preserved for Majority of Ships, plus New Sailings Created in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. +++ Cartier: The double C de Cartier bag: We are pleased to present the Double-C de Cartier campaign with the following influencers: Veronika Heilbrunner, Belen Hostalet, Chriselle Lim, Erika Boldrin, Geraldine Boublil, Denni Elias, Leia Sfez, Mthayel Al Ali and Yoyo Cao. +++

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+++ Irina Kazaridi: Polo & Horses: A few years ago, Russian Irina Kazaridi started her career as an international photo-grapher. Since then she travels the world to shoot the “behind the scenes moments“ of polo. +++ 9. Polar Twist Beach Polo World Masters by BerlinMed: The “Beach Polo World Masters” on the beach in Warnemünde prove that Mecklenburg-Vorpommern not only offers sporting competitions on the water, but also on land. For the eighth time, visitors could marvel at international top teams competing against each other on an 80 by 40 metre polo course surrounded by the Baltic Sea and historic spa architecture. +++ Rhein Polo Open 2020: In five tournaments the champion was to be found again at the Hülsdonker Hof. At the Rhein Polo Open 2020, which was held from 31 July to 2 August, six teams competed with a handicap between 6 and 8 goals. +++ Khalilian: Art for the moments of life – An Interview with the Doctor and Artist Dr. Farzam Khalilian. +++ The Argentine Open statistics: Numbers and statistics of the Argentine Open history. By winning the title of the 2019 Argentine Open, La Dolfina won the final of the most important polo tournament in the world for the seventh successive time. +++ Cartier Queen`s Cup: Les Lions / Great Oaks find Cartier Queen’s Cup glory with a golden goal. +++ Speaker`s Corner: Jef`s Polo Column: Jan-Erik Franck is polo player, HPA instructor, polo commentator, La Martina Ambassador and an all round nice guy … For POLO+10 he regularly features his “Jef’s Polo Column”. +++ NOTES ON POLO & RIDING: NOTES ON POLO & RIDING provides instructions on the sport of polo and riding. +++ Fregate Island Private: Ready for a movie: A time-out like in a blockbuster Untouched sandy beach, tropical flora and 3,500 Aldabra giant tortoises: A beach day at Anse Parc on Fregate Island Private resembles a cinematic scene. +++ Equine Health Care: When we think of healthy and performance willing ponies, feeding and training are often on the top of the priority list. However, many other factors affect the potential of our equines and these should not be neglected. +++ Hans Albrecht Freiherr von Maltzahn: Hans Albrecht Freiherr von Maltzahn, Honorary President of the German Polo Association (DPV) and Ambassador of the Federation of International Polo (FIP), died on October 12, 2020 at the age of 85. +++ Polo Legacy of Lord Mountbatten: Like many members of the roxal family, Mountbatten was a polo aficionado. He discovered the sport in Jodhpur.

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Tournaments and people, polo science and lifestyle – the new issue of POLO+10 World brings you stories from the whole polo universe.

+++ Irina Kazaridi: Polo & Horses: A few years ago, Russian Irina Kazaridi started her career as an international photo-grapher. Since then she travels the world to shoot the “behind the scenes moments“ of polo. +++ 9. Polar Twist Beach Polo World Masters by BerlinMed: The “Beach Polo World Masters” on the beach in Warnemünde prove that Mecklenburg-Vorpommern not only offers sporting competitions on the water, but also on land. For the eighth time, visitors could marvel at international top teams competing against each other on an 80 by 40 metre polo course surrounded by the Baltic Sea and historic spa architecture. +++ Rhein Polo Open 2020: In five tournaments the champion was to be found again at the Hülsdonker Hof. At the Rhein Polo Open 2020, which was held from 31 July to 2 August, six teams competed with a handicap between 6 and 8 goals. +++ Khalilian: Art for the moments of life – An Interview with the Doctor and Artist Dr. Farzam Khalilian. +++ The Argentine Open statistics: Numbers and statistics of the Argentine Open history. By winning the title of the 2019 Argentine Open, La Dolfina won the final of the most important polo tournament in the world for the seventh successive time. +++ Cartier Queen`s Cup: Les Lions / Great Oaks find Cartier Queen’s Cup glory with a golden goal. +++ Speaker`s Corner: Jef`s Polo Column: Jan-Erik Franck is polo player, HPA instructor, polo commentator, La Martina Ambassador and an all round nice guy … For POLO+10 he regularly features his “Jef’s Polo Column”. +++ NOTES ON POLO & RIDING: NOTES ON POLO & RIDING provides instructions on the sport of polo and riding. +++ Fregate Island Private: Ready for a movie: A time-out like in a blockbuster Untouched sandy beach, tropical flora and 3,500 Aldabra giant tortoises: A beach day at Anse Parc on Fregate Island Private resembles a cinematic scene. +++ Equine Health Care: When we think of healthy and performance willing ponies, feeding and training are often on the top of the priority list. However, many other factors affect the potential of our equines and these should not be neglected. +++ Hans Albrecht Freiherr von Maltzahn: Hans Albrecht Freiherr von Maltzahn, Honorary President of the German Polo Association (DPV) and Ambassador of the Federation of International Polo (FIP), died on October 12, 2020 at the age of 85. +++ Polo Legacy of Lord Mountbatten: Like many members of the roxal family, Mountbatten was a polo aficionado. He discovered the sport in Jodhpur.

 

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A few years ago, Russian Irina Kazaridi started her career as an international photo-grapher. Since then she travels the world to shoot the “behind the scenes moments“ of polo. In St. Moritz she presents an exhibition of her work at the VIP tent.

Irina Kazaridi, a fine photographer who was an artist since childhood & studied art in St. Petersburg before going to the European Institute of Design in Milan.

She has exhibited different shows in various cities around Russia, Europe & Dubai. Including “Persistence of Vision”, about permanent and changeable, it’s a series of seascapes photographed over a period of time. “Light Frequency”, a series about yachts at night -Illusory play of light and reflections.

The research of a new story which could give an eternal inspiration led the artist into the world of horses: the grace enclosed in the anatomy of the animal, the sculptural lines of the croup and the majestic neck turn- the search of creating the perfect portrait – in the incessant pursuit of perfection.

Culture and tradition of horses originates in the East.

Hence the interest and love of the artist to places such as Meydan , where some of the brightest races of the world take place, and on the stables you can take pictures of the best horses.

Polo is another passion of the artist, which is reflected in her latest collection – emotion and human connection combine in this remarkable series. Irina travels the world from Normandy, Tuscany , St Moritz, Spain , Argentina, Dubai & Palm Beach capturing the drama and majestic grace of horse, rider, spectator trinity.

About my style and technique:

Characteristic techniques and features that form my style:

I work alone and have no any assistance in my shootings , except the groom or horseman. I don’t use any lamps, flashes or artificial lighting-

I Love to work with the natural sun light : diffuse, reflected or direct, which looks more natural on the photo and also is more comfortable for the horses.

The worthy result depends not only on my professionalism and a good camera;

it’s a series of circumstances putted together , as a weather conditions and light, character and current mood of the horse.

That’s why The results of shootings are often unpredictable, It’s kind of lottery, where the Luck is an irreplaceable factor.

In my frame, I want to emphasize the beauty of my model and even make it more perfect than in reality : I attach great importance to graphic forms, perfect composition and light.

Most of my works are black and white , minimalistic , on a white background.

Maybe that’s why my horse portraits are very graphic, and in my opinion, they are the perfect design item.

I like the idea of deliberately creating my work for interiors – probably because my muses are designers who revere horses , like Christian Liagre, Gilles & Boissier, Hermès…

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