If we talk about women’s polo, one of the undisputed global icons is Hazel Jackson, the 34-year-old British player. Born in New Forest, a town an hour and a half south of London, she is rated 10 goals in Argentina, the United States, and England. She’s a champion of all the major women’s polo tournaments.
Hazel Jackson had a fantastic 2018. She closed the year playing the Argentine Open for El Overo Z7 UAE, and made it to 10-goals in Argentina, matching Nina Clarkin’s rating, the only lady player with a perfect handicap. This year, Jackson was successful in Thailand, where she won the Queen’s Cup Pink Polo at Thai
The Women’s Argentine Polo Open is set to kick off on Monday. The championship will see the best female players in the world compete, as four teams, up to 32 goals (ladies handicap) will partake. Hazel Jackson, one of the top players on the international circuit, spoke to Pololine about the high and lows of