Cirencester celebrate 125 years of polo
It happened on Sunday June 9, 1894. That day, under the seventh Earl Bathurst, Cirencester Park Polo Club was born. Back then, there were two grounds for play, and it…
All to play for in the Queen’s Cup
As the Queen’s Cup enters its final stages, we now have a clearer perspective of how the tournament might pan out. There have been few surprises thus far, but that…
Sainte Mesme: Robert de Balkany’s fantastic legacy
One of the strongest and most successful organisations within polo in France is Sainte Mesme, led by patron Birger Strom. It is named after the splendid castle set in the…
Luxury and sophistication for polo in the City of Lights
Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. A historic place with breathtaking architecture and the iconic Eiffel Tower, symbol of sophistication that harks back to the…
Oli Chicha: a tribute to a very special mare
An unexpected news shocked the polo community – the departure of Oli Chicha, maybe the best mare ever played by La Dolfina’s back, Juan Martín Nero. Oli Chicha was born on…
World Polo Tour: The summary of the first four months of the year
The 2019 international calendar of polo had a very busy and intense first four months, that left many highlights. On one side, and quite recently, Pilot swept the high goal…