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2018 Season Schedule & Membership

Barns Open Nov 1 2017, League Play January - March

Polo every Saturday & Sunday starting January 7 2018

Saturdays 12pm at the Cantina Sundays 10am at the Cantina, 12pm & 2pm the ClubhouseSunday Clubhouse Reservations (760)-831-POLO(7656) 

Eldorado Polo Schedule 2017-2018

November
1 Club Open
December
2 Stick & Ball Field Opens
16 Club Chukkers begin Thurs, Sat & Sun
16 -17 Linfoot Clinic
21  Team Practice begins8 Goal Thurs, Sat & Sun4 Goal Thurs, Sat & Sun
January
Pro Pool Every Saturday & Sunday
Club Chukkers Practice Thursday, Saturday & Sunday
6 - 14 USPA Mack & Madelyn Jason Memorial8 Goal - Practice Thurs, Matches Sat & Sun
6 - 14 World Gym Tournament4 Goal - Practice Thurs, Matches Sat & Sun
7 Opening Day - Sunday Polo matches begin
20 - 28 Coachella Valley USPA Officer's Cup8 Goal - Practice Thurs, Matches Sat & Sun4 Goal - Practice Thurs, Matches Sat & Sun
February
Pro Pool Every Saturday & Sunday
Club Chukkers Practice Thursday, Saturday & Sunday
 3 - 11  USPA Carlton & Keleen Beal Cup 8 Goal  - Practice Thurs, Matches Sat & Sun4 Goal - Practice Thurs, Matches Sat & Sun
17 - 25 Fish Creek USPA Constitution Cup8 Goal - Practice Thurs, Matches Sat & Sun4 Goal - Practice Thurs, Matches Sat & Sun
March
Pro Pool Every Saturday & Sunday
Club Chukkers Practice Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays
2 - 25 USPA Rossmore Cup Tournament - SKINS Match12 Goal - Practice Wed, Matches Fri & Sun
 3 - 25  USPA Pacific Coast Circuit Governor's Cup6 Goal - Practice Thurs, Matches Sat & Sun
 April
March 31 - 1 USPA Pacific Coast Circuit Women's Tournament WCT Qualifier - Multiple FlightsUSPA National Youth Tournament Series Qualifier
    • All information is subject to change

 

Memberships -  Polo Manager Graham Bray - 760 774 2583 - grahamjbray@gmail.com
12 Goal - March(Membership fees include Stick & Ball, Wed Practice, Trophies, Umpires, Flaggers & EMT)
6 Chukkers  Monthly
Per Team - March  $17,000*
SKINS Tournament Entry – Per Team  $5,000
* Discounts apply for team commitments by Oct 1 (50% non-refundable deposit required by commitment date)
8 Goal - Jan & Feb(Membership fees include Stick & Ball, Thurs Practice, Trophies, Umpires, Flaggers & EMT)
6 Chukkers  Monthly
Per Team - Jan & Feb  $15,000*
* Discounts apply for team commitments by Oct 1 (50% non-refundable deposit required by commitment date)
4 Goal - Jan & Feb(Membership fees include Stick & Ball, Thurs Practice, Trophies, Umpires, Flaggers & EMT)Teams comprised of 2 sponsors & 2 professionals and authorized by Polo Manager
4 Chukkers  Monthly
Per Player – Jan & Feb  $2,500
6 Goal - MarchPer Team (Membership fees include Stick & Ball, Thurs Practice,Trophies, Umpires, Flaggers & EMT)
4 Chukkers  Monthly
Per Team - March  $10,000
Pro PoolFees include Pro fees, Trophies, Umpires, Flaggers & EMT
4 Chukkers – January, February, March   Season Weekly
Season  Pro Pool (includes Weekly Pro Pool Fees, Stick n Ball & Thurs Practice)   $7,500
Non-Member Weekly Pro Pool (does not include Stick n Ball or Practice) $600
Club Chukker Member Weekly Pro Pool $350
Club Chukkers
Practice Chukkers on Thurs, Sat & Sun Monthly Season
4 Chukker Membership $1,500 $3,500
6 Chukker Membership $1,700 $4,500
Non Member Fees
Stick & Ball (season) $  2,500
Stick & Ball (monthly) $  1,000
Stick & Ball (weekly) $     250
Stick & Ball (daily) $       50
Chukker Fee (5 game limit) $       50 each
Pro Pool - per weekend(Pro Pool fees include Pro, Trophies, Umpires, Flaggers & EMT) $     600

TRACK USE RESTRICTED TO HORSES & PLAYERS BOARDED AT ELDORADO

Stabling Fees Season Monthly Weekly Daily
Pipe Stall $550 $350 $125 $15
Tack Room $500
Box Stall* $600 $300 $125 $20
(*Located at old HITS property)

 

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Springbok Edges Prima Polo in WCT Qualifier

2017 Pacific Coast Women's Challenge has strong entry

The main event of the closing afternoon of the 2017 season, featured the Pacific Coast Women's Challenge - WCT Qualifier A Flight final between Springbok (Kate Weber 4, Catlin Dix 4, Jennifer Alexy 5, Caroline Anier 6) facing off against Prima Polo (Jenny Alter 1, Dayelle Fargey 7, Abby Riggs 5, Tiffany Busch 7) in what turned to be a very physical and entertaining contest.Having to give up a handicap award of one-half, Prima Polo struck first as Busch counted the first of her three on the afternoon. Soringbok's Anier countered soon after and the first chukker ended with the two time defending champions leading by the handicap difference (1.5 - 1).Jennifer Alexy, riding the eventual Best Playing Pony - Izzy - scored the only goal of the second and the count was 2.5 - 1 in favor of Springbok going to the break.As the enthusiastic crowd stomped divots and conversed - with Ruffino Prosecco in hand - Prima Polo was speaking amongst themselves as well, and whatever was said seemed to work in the third as a strong team effort allowed Busch to score a pair of goals to take a lead of one-half. However, Dix notched a goal and Springbok again led by the handicap grant (3.5 - 3).The fourth was very physical and very close with neither team able to gain any type of an advantage. But with just over 90 seconds to go, Dix was able to grab the ball and run 150 yards to score her second of the game and Springbok had successfully defended their 2016 title by a final tally of 4.5 to 3.Dix, because of her aggressive and opportunistic play, was selected as the MVP and as mentioned earlier, Izzy, owned by Diego Larregli and played by Alexy was honored as the Best Playing Pony - the second horse played by Alexy on this day to be recognized as such. The Women's Challenge Upper B Flight saw Deer Creek (Lynni Hutton 1, Julie Fernandez 2, Caroline Anier 6, Audrey Persano 3) play Ohana (Erin Brittin 2, Stephanie Davidson, Abby Riggs 5, CAtlin Dix 4). A very strong first chukker allowed Deer Creek to move on to an 8 - 5.5 victory.Anier was awarded the title of MVP and Pientha, played by Persano and owned by Fernandez was chosen as the Best Playing Pony. The Lower B Flight was won by DG'S Girls (Shelley Geiler 2, Keli Newton, Jennifer Alexy 5, Heather Perkins 2) over Sunset Warriors (Susan Guggenheim 2, Julie Empey 1, Tanya Paneno 2, Carla Gallichotte 2).Keli Newton was named as the MVP and Marley, played by Alexy in the second chukker was tabbed as the Best Playing Pony.Tony Gregg    

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2017 Pacific Coast Women's Challenge - WCT Qualifier

All finals to be played on Sunday Field #1

A FLIGHT (WCT Qualifier)PRIMA POLO (20) - Jenny Alter 1, Dayelle Fargey 7, Tiffany Busch 7, Abby Riggs 5.SPRINGBOK (19) - Caroline Anier 6, Jennifer Alexy 5,Kathleen Weber 4, Catlin Dix 4.B+ FLIGHTDEER CREEK (12) - Lynni Hutton 1, Julie Fernandez 2, Audry Persano 3, Caroline Anier 6.IDENTITY POLO (11) - Anne Evamy 3, Ruth Peters 1, Zinta Braukis, Dayelle Fargey 7.OHANA (11) - Erin Britton 2, Stephanie Davidson, Abby Riggs 5, Catlin Dix 4.SISTER WIVES (12) - Debra Vermoch 1, Leigh Brecheen 3, Jenny Luttrell-Benardoni 4, Melania Jones 4.URBAN DOG (10) - Kim Garsed 2, Ann Terranova, Cybele Jordan 4, Roxy Keyfauver 4.B- FLIGHTDG'S GIRLS (9) - Shelley Geiler 2, Heather Perkins 2, Kelli Newton, Jennifer Alexy 5.SUNSET WARRIORS (7) - Tanya Paneno 2, Julie Empey 1, Susan Guggenheim 2, Carla Gallichotte 2. SCHEDULECheck daily game schedule for times Saturday and Sunday 

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Bush League Steps Up In the Governor's Cup

Bush League determination earns Governor's title

On a ‘perfect day in sunny Southern California’, the 2017 Pacific Coast Governor’s Cup final was played at the Eldorado Polo Club in Indio. The ultimate push – on Sunday, March 26 - featured Virgil Kyle and Ryan Robertson and their Bush League foursome (Kyle, Robertson, Ulysses Escapite 4, Jose Rodriguez 1) going up against Leigh Brecheen and Danny Walker’s Farmers and Merchants Bank organization (Brecheen, Walker 2, Matthew Walker 2, Antonio Juarez 1).From the start it was obvious that Bush League had come prepared as Rodriguez took a pass from the initial bowl-in and simply ran free to score the first goal of the game. The ensuing bowl-in at center turned into more of the same as Escapite grabbed the ball and found Roberson free near the Farmer and Merchants’ goal and the lead was now two. The initial push continued as Robertson picked up the ball and ran from mid-field to score and it was now three to nothing and the large crowd was buzzing. However, Farmers and Merchants came back in a hurry as huge pressure allowed Matt Walker a penalty three opportunity that he converted, Juarez scored from the field, as did Danny Walker, and the game was tied to end the first.The second featured nowhere near the scoring that was seen in the first. In fact, there wasn’t any as chances were missed and opportunities to advance were not taken. The result was a 3 – 3 tie at halftime.The bankers came to work in the third frame as Danny Walker scored from the field and converted a penalty two offering and Farmers and Merchants led by a pair going to the final frame at 5 – 3 and many thought it might be over.Coming out for the fourth, Bush League most certainly didn’t think it was over as they pressed and pressed hard. The result was a free-throw opportunity that Robertson converted. Escapite then took control and counted his first of the day and the momentum had changed. The continued pressure from Bush League allowed another open goal opportunity that Escapite capitalized on and it was over as Bush League had won their first Governor’s Cup by a score of 6 – 5.Not only had Bush League defeated Farmers and Merchants Bank to take the USPA hardware, it was presented by the man they had just overcome as Danny Walker is the Governor of the Pacific Coast Circuit.Because he was able to control play when needed and instill confidence in his teammates, Escapite was given MVP honors. Garabinada, played by Danny Walker in the third chukker was chosen as the Best Playing Pony.Tony Gregg

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Skins: Money Split - Cotterell Wins Rossmore Cup

Cotterel Farms & Northern Blizzard claim $10,500 a piece

The Eldorado Polo Club’s 23rd annual Polo Skins Game was played on Sunday, March 26, 2017. While the Skins always creates much anticipation along with a huge fieldside party , the addition of the USPA Rossmore Cup Tournament this season brought the frenzy to an even higher level. Add in the fact that this year’s contest was going to be live streamed by the USPA.The Polo Skins format is exactly like a golf skins competition where each chukker is played as a ‘Skin’. If a chukker is won, the winner receives the money available. If the teams are tied after a chukker, the amount that was available is then added to the amount to be played for in the next chukker. For the 2017 challenge, the team that scored the most goals overall would put their name on the Rossmore Cup.The 2017 game, at 12 goals, was played in front of huge Clubhouse and west berm crowd and an immense gathering of partying faithful lining the entire east side, featured Idaho’s Jenny Luttrell-Benardoni and her Cotterell Farms polo team (Luttrell-Benardoni, Ruben Coscia 5, Juan Curbelo 5, Matthew Fonseca 2) riding out against Canadian John Rooney and his Northern Blizzard line-up (Rooney 1, Joe Henderson 4, Patrick Uretz 4, Peter Blake 3).At the start, Cotterell took immediate control and was rewarded with a penalty three opportunity that Curbelo easily converted. The first period wasn’t half over as Luttrell-Benardoni grabbed a long pass and impressively ran 145 yards to increase the lead to two goals and it appeared the farmers were going to run away with the initial $3500 and take a rather nice lead in the Rossmore. Not so fast however, as Northern Blizzard came back with a big offensive thrust resulting in a Uretz penalty four strike and a free throw conversion from 40 yards. As a result the Rossmore was tied at two and the initial $3500 would be added to the $3500 from the second to make the second chukker worth $7000.The momentum that the Canadian invaders grabbed in the first carried – as did the money – to the second as Uretz converted a penalty two from the spot to now lead by one. Ruben Coscia got that back with a field goal and the count was now tied at three apiece. However, Northern Blizzard jumped right back and were once again rewarded with another penalty two opportunity that Uretz converted. With just over 30 seconds remaining in the period and the $7000 comfortably in Canadian hands, Blake grabbed the ball and ran 260 yards to score. The point didn’t matter for the money, but with the Rossmore Cup in play, it would count in the overall score which now stood at 5 – 3 in favor of Rooney and his oilmen.The third frame, worth $3500, featured many scoring chances but not much scoring as Curbelo grabbed the only goal of the period - from the field - which was enough to put that money into the Cotterell account. The result was a $3500 halftime lead for Northern Blizzard and a lead of one at 5 – 4 for the USPA Silver.The small advantage that Cotterell had in the third became bigger in the fourth as Fonseca counted twice and Coscia grabbed his second goal. The three goals – to none for Northern Blizzard - easily gave the Idahoans the $3500 to tie the dollar count at $7000 and they now led the Rossmore by a pair at 7 – 5.The Canadians, quiet on the scoreboard for two chukkers, started to recover in the fifth as Uretz scored from the field to lead by one for the money. Curbelo got that back for the farmhands to lead again by a pair in the overall count but Uretz was able to grab another field goal and the fifth ended with Northern Blizzard cashing the $3500 royalty and closing to within one for the Rossmore.The sixth was played even with Northern Blizzard’s Blake scoring on a superb effort from 90 yards and Cotterell’s Curbelo replying with his third from the field and the chukker ended with Cotterell winning the Rossmore Cup by one goal at 9 – 8. However, and as great as the farmhands felt with the victory, there was still $3500 on the table. As a result, an overtime chukker would be necessary.The extra frame didn’t last very long as Luttrell-Benardoni, with a long, strong, and perfectly placed neckshot from well right of the Northern Blizzard goal set up Fonseca 30 yards out and he made no mistake to score. That combined effort gave Cotterell the $3500 carryover and a tie in the money total at $10,500 each.Because of her strong and aggressive effort in playing the front end and her ability to get to and move the play, Luttrell-Benardoni was selected as the MVP. Negra, played by Coscia in the sixth period, went back to the barn wearing the Best Playing Pony blanket.Tony Gregg

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2017 USPA Rossmore Cup/Skins 12 Goal Mar 26

Cotterell wins Rossmore Cup - splits $21000 with Northern Blizzard

A - NORTHERN BLIZZARD (12) - John Rooney 1, Joe Henderson4, Patrick Uretz 4, Peter Blake 3.B - HIGHWOOD (12) - Ron Mathison, Marcello Rodriguez-Abbiati 4, Mariano Fassetta 5, Remy Du Celliee Muller 3.C - COTTEREL FARMS (12) - Jennifer Luttrell-Benardoni, Ruben Coscia 5, Juan Curbelo 5, Matthew Fonseca 2.D - TWIN PALMS (12) - Chris Maloney 1, Graham Bray 3, Jared Sheldon 4, Joseph Stuart 4. STANDINGSNORTHERN BLIZZARD                2   1   d Cotterell Farms, Highwood   l Twin PalmsCOTTERELL FARMS                    2   1   d Twin Palms, Highwood   l Northern BlizzardHIGHWOOD                                  1   2   d Twin Palms   l Northern Blizzard, Cotterel FarmsTWIN PALMS                                1   2   d Northern Blizzard   l Highwood, Cotterel Farms SCHEDULEFri Mar 17; Northern Blizzard vs Cotterell Farms, Twin Palms vs HighwoodSun Mar 19; Highwood vs Northern Blizzard , Twin Palms vs Cotterell FarmsFri Mar 24; Cotterell Farms vs Highwood, Northern Blizzard vs Twin PalmsSun Mar 26; Final Rossmore Cup/Skins Game - Northern Blizzard vs Cotterell Farms

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2017 Pacific Coast Governor's Cup - Mar 26

Bush League captures Governor's Cup in close game

BRACKET 1A - FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK (5) - Dan Walker 2, Leigh Brecheen, Matthew Walker 2, Antonio Juarez 1.B - LUNA POLO (5.5) - Jennifer Alexy .5, David Carlson -1, Diego Larregli 2, Gasto Von Wernich 4.C - BUSH LEAGUE (5) - Virgil Kyle, Ryan Robertson, Ulysses Escapite 4, Jose Rodriguez 1.BRACKET 2D - PRIMA POLO (6) - Jenny Alter -1, Scott Walker, Jared Sheldon 4, Peter Blake 3.E - IDENTITY POLO (6) - Anne Evamy, Malia McCoy 1, James a'Court 1, Matias Obregon 4.F -BLAZERS (6) - Pat Powell, Kyle Fargey 3, Alvaro Tadeo 2, Alonso Cruz 1.STANDINGSFARMERS & MERCHANTS       2   1   d Prima Polo, Identity Polo   l BlazersBUSH LEAGUE                          2   1   d Blazers, Identity Polo   l Prima PoloBLAZERS                                   2   1   d Farmers & Merchants, Luna Polo   l Bush LeagueLUNA POLO                               2   1   d Identity Polo, Prima Polo   l BlazersPRIMA POLO                             1   2   d Bush League   l Farmers & Merchants, Luna PoloIDENTITY POLO                        0   3   l Luna Polo, Bush League, Farmers & Merchants SCHEDULESat Mar 18; Farmers & Merchants vs Prima Polo, Luna Polo vs Identity Polo, Bush League vs BlazersSun Mar 19; Blazers vs Farmers & Merchants, Prima Polo vs Luna Polo, Identity Polo vs Bush LeagueThur Mar 23; Identity vs Farmers & Merchants, Luna Polo vs Blazers, Bush League vs Prima PoloSat Mar 25; Farmers & Merchants vs Luna Polo, Bush League vs BlazersSun Mar 26; Final - Bush League vs Farmers & MerchantsCross Bracket. Four teams with best records will play semi-finals - 1st vs 4th, 2nd vs 3rd.

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Brookland Plantation Grabs March 6 Goal

On this day, Southern charm brighter than the full moon

The final of the March 6 Goal tournament featured Thomas Ravenel and his Brookland Plantation foursome (Ravenel, Ignacio Deltour 3, Rodrigo Salinas 3, Abby Riggs) going up against Jennifer Alexy and David Carlson with their Luna Polo group (Alexy .5, Carlson -1, Diego Larregli 2, Gaston Von Wernich 4). The game, played on the day of the February full  moon, saw the southern charmers lead early and go on to win by a count of 6 - 3.5.Having to give up a half goal at the start, Brookland Plantation controlled the first period and led with a score of 3 - .5 going to the second.Luna Polo started to shine a little in the second as both teams scored once giving a halftime score of 4 - 1.5.The satellites then went on to light up the third chukker by scoring a pair of counters, to none for the Southerners, and trailed by just one-half with one to play at 4 - 3.5.In the fourth however,  Southern hospitality blocked out the light of the full moon as Brookland Plantation scored twice and earned the March 6 Goal title.Deltour scored three times for the winners (one open goal conversion), Salinas had a pair, and Riggs struck once.All Luna's goals - besides the handicap award - came from Von Wernich (one a penalty four).Tony Gregg

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Northern Blizzard Serves Notice in March 12 Goal

New lineup appears to be ready for season end Skins tournament.

If the March 12 Goal tournament is any indication, John Rooney's Northern Blizzard polo team appears  to be ready for the 23rd annual Skins Tournament after defeating Jenny Luttrell-Benardoni's Cotterel Farms by a score of 10 - 8, on the warmest day of the year at a near record 96 degrees. Not that Cotterell wasn't indicating that they were ready as well - they were indeed making a statement by mounting up for their third 12 goal final in as many tries.On this day, presented by Ketel One Vodka, Northern Blizzard rode out with a fairly new roster - Rooney (1 goal) with long time teammate Joe Henderson (4) along with newcomers Patrick Uretz (4) and Peter Blake (3).  Cotterell Farms fielded the same foursome that has brought them so much success in this 2017 season - Luttrell-Benardoni, Ruben Coscia (5), Juan Curbelo (5), and Matthew Fonseca (2).After playing well in the qualifying games, the northerners got off to a quick start in this one and held a one goal edge after the first period at 2 - 1.The cold north wind continued to blow in the second frame as Rooney and Co. led by two at 4 - 2 going to the third chukker.Cotterell bounced back in the third to outscore Northern Blizzard by a count of 3 - 2 and the half ended with the northern invaders up by just one goal at 6 - 5.The Rooney group came back in the fourth as they outscored the Idahoans by one at 2 - 1 and now led by two going to the penultimate chukker at 8 - 6.Cotterell scored the only goal of the fifth to trail by just one going to the final (8 - 7).The sixth ultimately belonged to Northern Blizzard with a pair on the board to just one for Cotterell and it was over with the Canadians taking the bottles of Ketel One and the March 12 Goal Championship.For the winners, Henderson scored four goals (one penalty four conversion), Uretz had four (one penalty three opportunity), and Peter Blake counted a pair.The replies for Cotterell saw Curbelo with five (0ne penalty two) and Coscia with three.Tony Gregg   

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March 6 Goal Teams, Standings, Schedule Mar 12th

Brookland Plantation wins March 6 Goal Tournament

BRACKET #1A - BROOKLAND PLANTATION (6) - Thomas Ravenel, Rodrigo Salinas 3, Ignacio Deltour 3, Abby Riggs.B - BUSH LEAGUE (5) - Virgil Kyle, Ryan Robertson, Ulysses Escapite 4, Jose Rodriguez 1.C - BLAZERS (6) - Pat Powell, Kyle Fargey 3, Alvaro Tadeo 2, Alonso Cruz 1.BRACKET #2D - LUNA POLO (5.5) - Jennifer Alexy .5, David Carlson -1, Diego Larregli 2, Gaston Von Wernich 4.E - FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK (5.5) - Dan Walker 2, Leigh Brecheen, Matthew Walker 2, Dayelle Fargey 1.STANDINGSBROOKLAND PLANTATION   100%            2   0   d Luna Polo, Farmers & MerchantsLUNA POLO   66.6%                                    2   1   d Bush League, Blazers   l Brookland PlantationBLAZERS   50%                                           1   1   d Farmers & Merchants   l Luna PoloBUSH LEAGUE   50%                                  1   1   d Farmer & Merchants   l Luna PoloFARMERS & MERCHANTS                          0   3   l Bush League, Blazers, Brookland PlantationSCHEDULESat Mar 4; Brookland Plantation vs Luna Polo, Bush League vs Farmers & Merchants BankSun Mar5; Farmer & Merchants Bank vs Blazers, Luna Polo vs Bush LeagueSat Mar 11; Brookland Plantation vs Farmers & Merchants Bank, Blazers vs Luna PoloSun Mar 12; Final - Brookland Plantation vs Luna PoloBracket #1 will receive 50%/win, Bracket #2 will receive 33.3%/win.

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March 12 Goal Standings, Schedule - Mar 12th

Northern Blizzard bests Cotterel in March 12 Goal final

A - NORTHERN BLIZZARD (12) - John Rooney 1, Joe Henderson 4, Patrick Uretz 4, Peter Blake 3.B - TWIN PALMS (12) - Chris Maloney 1, Graham Bray 3, Jared Sheldon 4, Joseph Stuart 4.C - HIGHWOOD (12) - Ron Mathison, Marcello Rodriguez-Abbiati 4, Mariano Fassetta 5, Remy Du Celliee Muller 3.D - COTTEREL FARMS (12) - Jenny Luttrell-Benardoni, Ruben Coscia 5, Juan Curbelo 5, Matthew Fonseca 2. STANDINGSNORTHERN BLIZZARD                   2   0   d Twin Palms, Cotterel FarmsCOTTEREL FARMS                         2   1   d Highwood, Twin Palms   l Northern BlizzardTWIN PALMS                                    1   2   d Highwood   l Northern Blizzard, Cotterel FarmsHIGHWOOD                                      0   2   l Cotterel Farms, Northern Blizzard  SCHEDULEFri Mar 3; Northern Blizzard vs Twin Palms, Highwood vs Cotterel FarmsSun Mar 5; Cotterel Farms vs Northern Blizzard, Twin Palms vs HighwoodFri Mar 10;Highwood vs Northern Blizzard, Cotterel vs Twin PalmsSun Mar 12; Final - Cotterel Farms vs Northern Blizzard

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Farmers and Merchants Bank Wins Fish Creek 4 Goal

Big second half comeback gives F&M the victory

Having to give up a half goal at the start, Farmers and Merchants Bank were able to outscore Bearsden/Shore Thing in the second half to take the Fish Creek Cup 4 Goal Tournament Final a by a score of 6 - 3.5.Bearsden/Shore Thing led at halftime with a lead of one half at 3.5 - 2.However, Farmers and Merchants counted four unanswered markers in the second half to go on to take the win.Matthew Walker scored four times for the winners with Danny Walker and Abby Riggs contributing one each.Cody Woodfin had a pair and Rodrigo Salinas counted one for the runners-up.Matthew Walker was honored as the MVP and Cody Woodfin's first chukker mount was chosen as the Best Playing Pony.Farmers and Merchants Bank (4) - Danny Walker 2, Leigh Brecheen, Matthew Walker 2, Abby Riggs.Bearsden/Shore Thing (3.5) - Carol Farnsworth -.5, Lamar Rutherford -1, Cody Woodfin 2, Rodrigo Salinas 3.Tony Gregg

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Eldorado National Youth Tournament Series

Alegria, Boss Polo & Antelope teams competed on Feb 26

Eldorado hosted our annual National Youth Tournament Series (NYTS)  on February 25th and 26th.Three teams competed in this tournament:Alegria (Hope Kerley, Thomas Costello, Athena Malin, Charlie Walker),Boss Polo (Bayne Bossom, Piers Bossom, Rhandy Heredia, Skyler Dale) andAntelope (Grant Palmer, Sydney Jordan, Riley Jordan, Alonso Andrade)Boss Polo took the win with Alegria coming in second place. Five All Star Awards were chosen by the All Star selection commitee: Alonso Andrade, Athena Malin, Bayne Bossom, Grant Palmer and Hope Kerley.

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Antelope Reins In Northern Blizzard in Fish Creek 8 Goal

Title won and earlier loss avenged while stopping long winning streak

Grant Palmer and his Antelope 8 Goal polo team (Grant Palmer -1, Santiago Trotz 5, Carolyn Anier 1, Remy Du Celliee Muller 3) came into the final game of the Fish Creek Cup against John Rooney and Northern Blizzard (John Rooney 1, Joe Henderson 4, Dayelle Fargey 1, Jimmy Wright 2) with the earlier Eldorado Cup loss to the same team etched firmly into their minds.Based on the way this one ultimately turned out, Antelope had every intention of not only winning this one, but avenging the loss in a big way.From the start it was obvious that Trotz had prepared the younger Palmer and Co. extremely well as they counted three unanswered goals in the first period to lead 3 - 0.Northern Blizzard recovered somewhat in the second chukker and were able to play even with each team grabbing a goal.Antelope outplayed the northerners in the third with two markers to just one and led by four at 6 - 2 going to the half.The trend continued in the fourth as Antelope again outscored Northern Blizzard to end the stanza with the count now 8 - 3.Not content to sit back and rest on a rather substantial cushion, the Junior Pronghorns took absolute control in the penultimate frame to strike four times to but one in reply. The lead was now eight at 12 - 4.The northerners counted one in the sixth to produce a final score of 12 - 5 and Palmer and his Company had not only won the Fish Creek Cup 8 Goal Tournament, but in doing so, had stopped the long and successful Northern Blizzard run.For the winners, Du Celliee Muller scored five times, Trotz counted four from the field and one penalty two, and Palmer added one. It should be noted that Anier was a huge contributor playing a strong two-way running game.The reply from Northern Blizzard saw Rooney count a pair, Wright converted a penalty four and scored once from the field, and Henderson scored a 75 yard safety.Playing a very open and accurate style of polo earned Du Celliee Muller the title of MVP and Samoa, owned and played by Trotz in the fifth was chosen as the Best Playing Pony.Tony Gregg   

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Antelope Regroups to Win Fish Creek 12 Goal

The Pronghorns bounce back from Beal final defeat to win.

The final game of the Fish Creek Cup 12 Goal Tournament was contested on Sunday February 26th - just two weeks after the Carlton and Keleen Beal Memorial wrap-up. In the Beal, Jenny Lutterel-Benardoni's Cotterel Farms foursome rode away with an impressive and a seemingly not to be forgotten 15 - 8 victory over Geoff Palmer and his Antelope Polo Team. However, any memory of that previous battle was quickly erased in the Fred Mannix sponsored Fish Creek finale as a regrouped Antelope was unflappable and lead most of the way in an 11 - 9 win.Antelope  jumped out early as Jared Sheldon eluded the opposition - as he is prone to do - and scored two very quick goals on perfect set ups by Santiago Trotz. Cotterel came back quickly to tie with counters from Matthew Fonseca and Juan Curbelo and it appeared - as it did two weeks previous - that this was going to be a close match as the first ended at two apiece.Cotterel started the second on a good note as Fonseca scored his second and it appeared that the Idaho farmhands might be ready to repeat their effort from the Beal final as they lead by one at 3 - 2. However, any such thoughts vanished as the Pronghorns then scored five times (Palmer a two, Trotz with a penalty four and one from the field, Sheldon from the field, and Remy Du Celliee Muller with a penalty four) during the remainder of the chukker to lead by a count of 7 - 3 going to the third.That third frame was played even with Sheldon grabbing another - the sixth in succession for Antelope - with a reply from Ruben Coscia for Cotterel. As a result, Palmer and Co. continued to lead by four, this time at 8 - 4 going to the Ruffino Prosecco Halftime Divot Stomp.As went the third, went the fourth as the scoring was once again even with a pair for each. Coscia with a number two conversion and a field goal and Trotz and Sheldon each counting a field goal for Antelope. The fourth was over with the Pronghorns ahead at 10 - 6.Sheldon scored the only goal of the fifth to increase the lead to five at 11 - 6.The Idahoans were able to get some traction in the final frame with Coscia converting a pair of penalty two opportunities and Fonseca scoring his third, but it wouldn't be enough as Antelope was able to thwart most opportunities with controlled defensive play and the Fish Creek Cup was over and in the hands of Antelope by a final count of 11 - 9.Trotz, based on his remarkable abilities at quarterback was selected as the MVP and Jemara Brisa, owned and played by Curbelo in the sixth was adorned with the Best Playing Pony blanket.Antelope (12) - Geoff Palmer, Santiago Trotz 5, Jared Sheldon 4, Remy Du Celliee Muller 3).Cotterel Farms (12) - Jenny Lutterel-Benardoni, Ruben Coscia 5, Juan Curbelo 5, Matthew Fonseca 2).Tony Gregg        

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Northern Blizzard Wins Close Don Julio Match

A close match with Northern Blizzard claiming a 9 - 7 victory.

Sunday afternoon polo on February 19 was presented by Don Julio Tequila and the first game of the afternoon featured the Don Julio Polo Team (Virgil Kyle, Ryan Robertson, Ulysses Escapite 4, Gaston Von Wernich 4) matching up against Northern Blizzard (John Rooney 1, Joe Henderson 4, Dayelle Fargey 1, Jimmy Wright 2) in what turned out to be a very close and entertaining contest.With fans sampling Don Julio Flor de Paloma and Don Julio Margaritas, served by the Don Julio Girls, both teams played very open and exciting polo that remained close throughout. The lead changed hands on several occasions with Northern Blizzard able to squeeze out a 9 - 7 victory.With the win, the Northern Blizzard players were presented with bottles of Don Julio Blanco.     

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Fish Creek Cup 4 Goal Standings - Feb 25th

Farmers & Merchants Bank victorious in Sunday final

BRACKET 1A - LUNA POLO (4) - Jennifer Alexy .5, Emma Tooth -.5, Diego Larregli 2, Ernesto Ezcurra 2.B - BLAZERS (4) - Pat Powell, Alex Green -1, Kyle Fargey 3, Alvaro Tadeo 2.C - BEARSDEN/SHORE THING (3.5) - Carol Farnsworth -.5, Lamar Rutherford -1, Cody Woodfin 2, Rodrigo Salinas 3.BRACKET 2D - FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK (4) - Leigh Brecheen, Danny Walker 2, Matthew Walker 2, Abby Riggs.E - PRIMA/MOTHER CHUKKERS (2) - Suzannah Forbes -1, Jenny ALter -1, Marcial Socas 2, Felipe Sordelli 2.Two best records will play final. Bracket 1 teams receive 50% for a win and Bracket 2 teams receive 33.3% for each win. STANDINGSBEARSDEN/SHORE THING 100%               2   0   d Prima/Mother Chukkers, Farmers & MerchantsFARMERS & MERCHANTS 66.6%               2   1   d Luna Polo, Blazers   l Bearsden/Shore/ThingBLAZERS 50%                                              1   1   d Prima/Mother Chukkers   l Farmers & MerchantsLUNA POLO 50%                                                1   1   d Prima/Mother Chukkers   l Farmers & MerchantsPRIMA POLO/MOTHER CHUKKERS           0   3    l Blazers, Bearsden/Shore Thing, Luna Polo SCHEDULESun Feb 19 - Luna Polo vs Farmers & Merchants, Blazers vs Prima/Mother Chukkers.Mon Feb 20 - Prima/Mother Chukkers vs Bearsden/Shore Thing, Farmers & Merchants vs Blazers.Sat Feb 25 - Farmers & Merchants vs Bearsden/Shore Thing, Luna Polo vs Prima/Mother ChukkersSun Feb 26 - Final ;Famers & Merchants vs Bearsden/Shore Thing

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Fish Creek Cup 8 Goal Standings - Feb 25

Antelope runs to easy victory in final game

A - ANTELOPE (8) - Grant Palmer -1, Santiago Trotz 5, Caroline Anier 1, Remy Du Celliee Muller 3.B - ACME (8) - Jacob Pechenik -1, Chris Maloney 1, Graham Bray 3, Max Menini 5.C - BUSH LEAGUE (8) - Virgil Kyle, Ryan Robertson, Ulysses  Escapite 4, Gaston Von Wernich 4.D - NORTERN BLIZZARD (8) - John Rooney 1, Joe Henderson 4, Dayelle Fargey 1, Jimmy Wright 2. STANDINGSANTELOPE                             3   0   d Acme, Northern Blizzard, Bush LeaugeNORTHERN BLIZZARD         2   1   d Bush League, Acme   l AntelopeBUSH LEAGUE                       1   2   d Acme,   l Northern Blizzard, AntelopeACME                                       0   3   l Antelope, Bush League, Northern Blizzard SCHEDULESun Feb 19 - Antelope vs Acme, Bush League vs Northern Blizzard -Mon Feb 20 - Northern Blizzard vs Antelope, Bush League vs AcmeSat Feb 25 -Bush League vs Antelope, Acme vs Northern BlizzardSun Feb 26 - Final; Antelope vs Northern Blizzard

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Fish Creek Cup 12 Goal - Standings Feb 24

Huge second chukker allows Antelope to cruise to finals win

A -  THERMAL (12) - Reg Whyte, Patrick Uretz 4, Joseph Stuart 4, Nicolai Galindo 4.B - ANTELOPE (12) - Geoff Palmer, Santiago Trotz 5, Jared Sheldon 4, Remy Du Celliee Muller 3.C - HIGHWOOD (  ) - Marcello Rodriquez-Abbiati 4, Mariano Fassetta 5, TBD, TBD.D - COTTEREL FARMS (12) - Jennifer Luttrell-Benardoni, Ruben Coscia 5, Juan Curbelo 5, Matthew Fonseca 2. STANDINGSCOTTEREL FARMS           3   0   d Highwood, Antelope, ThermalANTELOPE                          2   1   d Thermal, Highwood   l CotterelHIGHWOOD                        1   2   d Thermal   l Cotterel,  AntelopeTHERMAL                            0   3   l Antelope, Highwood, Cotterel SCHEDULEFri. Feb. 17 - Thermal vs Antelope, Highwood vs CotterelSun. Feb. 18 - Antelope vs Cotterel, Highwood vs ThermalFri. Feb. 24 - Cotterel vs Thermal, Antelope vs HighwoodSun. Feb. 26 - Final; Antelope vs Cotterel Farms

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