A partnership that goes beyond the limits of a polo field
Last Saturday, Juan Martín Nero and David Stirling played their 100th match together representing La Dolfina in the Argentine Triple Crown. Not at all bad for a duo that has…
Those trusted to impart justice speak before the final
On Saturday, there will be ten protagonists on the field in the final of the 126° Argentine Open. As well as the four La Dolfina players and the four Ellerstina…
“Every stage of a horse’s training process has to be well organised and coordinated”
Lia Salvo is the leading female player in Argentine polo. Recently recognised as an Outstanding Sports Personality by the city of Buenos Aires, Salvo, who is rated at 9-goals and…
“Many people would like to be in my place; I don’t know why it happened to me”
After two years competing in the Triple Crown, La Dolfina Polo Ranch finally had the chance of playing the Uruguayan classic on Palermo’s number one ground. Last Saturday, La Dolfina…
Charlie Hanbury talks horses: “I would love to try some of the old horses from history”
Charlie Hanbury is one of the most well known English players on the polo scene, but he is also known for his breeding program, Lovelocks. The horses he breeds are…
“One mustn’t ever get big headed; that’s the only part we work on”
It is possible that Lolo Castagnola, seven time winner of the Argentine Open, is now enjoying polo more than ever before. In his role as organiser, coach, and father, he…