world polo+10 world – The polo Magazine • Est. 2004 • published worldwide www.poloplus10.com printed in Germany I / 2014, Volume 3• No 5 75,00 AEd 130,00 ArS 22,00 AUd 7,60 BHd 18,60 CHF 123,80 CNY 15,00 EUr 12,70 GBp 158,00 HKd 1.280,00 INr 2.050,00 JpY 75,00 QAr 670,00 rUB 25,20 SGd 20,50 USd 215,00 ZAr editorial polo +10 world 3 POLO+10 Jubilee the first edition of POLO+10 was published in spring 2004. ten years during which the sport has developed at an astonishing rate. As was the case last year, POLO+10 is once again present at the most important tourna- ment in the polo world – the Palermo Open. The feedback from Argentina was overwhel- mingly positive last year and reassured that we want to offer a communicative platform for the polo community that also comprises international editions, not just those that focus on European regions. But this is just one aspect of our current plans. Plenty of new countries are just starting to embark on their polo careers, including Kazakhstan and Monaco, and we have devoted some space in this edition to highlighting these countries. We published the first edition of our POLO+10 magazine at the start of 2004. Back then, we confronted some doubt as some in Germany and Europe did not consider the sport important enough for it to have its own publication. Ten years later, we are all better informed – including the naysayers. For our tenth anniversary, we would like to thank you for your generous support, friendly communication and your many new visions about the sport! POLO+10 has made friends and partners across the world and follows the sport from an unrivalled international perspective. As usual we look forward to your feedback and comments in future and hope you enjoy reading the current issue of POLO+10 World. stefanie stüting Chief editor POLO+10 world www.poloplus10.com // www.facebook.com/poloplus10 cover: Careyes polo Club photography editorial: Nicolaj Georgiew 4 polo +10 world CoNteNts CoNteNts polo +10 world 5 All eyes on Mexico 10 86 Cheval des Andes 64 british Polo Day all Eyes on MExico 10 With its long-time tradition of horse-riding, polo in Mexico is SEries: 10-goalEr 63 steadily growing in popularity. Mariano Aguerre ranks among the best polo players in the MExican Polo FEdEration 20 60 History Argentine Open world. A portrait. Editorial 3 President Guillermo Steta about Polo+10 world 98 Mondragón explains his vision britiSh Polo daY 64 for the future of Mexican polo. The British Polo Day has been touring the world successfully 1st chukka coSta careyes 23 toM TAilor 46 since 2009. The private resort is home to Monaco 32 The Tom Tailor polo team has some of the most important Francesco Mitrano has brought enjoyed lots of international intErviEw dr SeebachEr 72 10 YEARS oF POLO+10 6 tournaments in Mexico. polo to the sparkling principali- success. Dr. Seebacher focuses on the Congratulations from across the ty on the Cote d‘Azur. sustainable development of polo chEval des andes 86 world on the tenth anniversary la Patrona 24 all Asia cuP 48 as a trendy sport. The Frenchman Nicolas cOntents of POLO+10. An interview with Gabrielle azErbaijan 36 After last 2012’s successful Audebert combines polo and Weber and Ivan Echeverria, The Arena Polo World Cup première, the All Asia Cup takes INTEnSIVE COURSE IN INDIA 75 wine in Argentina‘s Mendoza. tournaments and people, polo South Africa 8 Directors and Founders of the Azerbaijan took place for the place for the second time from The course produced fantastic science and lifestyle – the new Five Watsons and two Spilsburys La Patrona Polo Club. first time in September 2013. 9-18 January 2014. results for the International whErE to buY 93 issue of POLO+10 world brings played in the final of the South Polo Academy (IPA). The best retailers of polo equip- African Championships. KazaKhStan Polo 38 high goal Polo England 54 ment: the best brands and some you stories from the whole of As the game of polo continues The high goal highlights of the ARE THE GLORY DAYS oF POLO new ones. the polo universe. Polo in brazil 8 2nd chukka being the pinnacle of sport, British polo season 2013. OVEr? 76 The São José Audi Polo Gold Kazakhstan which is known for Chris Ashton reviews Javier hoteL MadEro 94 Cup is one of the most impor- its nomadic past has established Tanoira‘s “Reflections on Argen- A unique hotel for unique tant tournaments in Brazil. Santa Maria 26 the Presidential Professional tine Polo”. guests – the luxury boutique The Santa María Polo Club in Sport Club “Astana” offering a 3rd chukka Hotel Madero. taPing in Polo 9 Sotogrande is one of the most comprehensive program of acti- Dr. Andreas Krüger explains important polo locations in the vities and – among them polo. EsplEndor 95 fact and fiction behind taping. world. argEntinE oPEn 60 4th chukka Esplendor Hotel Buenos Aires is hope For thE world 40 The Argentine Open take place an authentic urban spot. badEn-badEn 9 aSCONA 30 Over the past 20 years, for the 120th time in 2013. The world-famous spa town in The Polo Cup Ascona is one of Kazakhstan has been a major A look at the history books of FiPa grouP 82 roYal ManSour 96 the heart of the Black Forest is the most beautiful arena polo force for anti-nuclear-testing the world‘s most important The Italian yacht manufacturer The Royal Mansour Marrakech always worth a visit. events in Europe. efforts around the world. tournament. is also involved in polo. sets new benchmarks. 6 polo +10 world 1st Chukka 1st Chukka polo +10 world 7 MAURICIO FUNEZ, PRESIDENT ARGEN- uwe schröder, FOUNDER TOM Huge congrAtulAtiOns TINE ASSOCIATION OF POLO TAILOR AND INT. POLO PLAYER, “ First of all I would like this HAMBURG tO POlO+10 for reaching opportunity, which in any When I was asked if I would like case can only be explained by to contribute a few words to mark its 10tH AnniversAry! these ten years of work with the the POLO +10 anniversary, I had tom hudson, founder and CEO british polo day, dubai” Argentine Polo Association, to, two things to say straightaway: 1. LEt‘s on behalf of its President Fran- Of course I‘d love to write about a cisco Dorignac and its Board of successful company! and 2. ‚ What, gonzalo etcheverry, santa maria thomas fedier, president swiss Directors, express all the people you‘ve already been on the market polo club, sotogrande polo association, zürich of POLO+10 my congratulations for 10 years?‘ The challenges of the CelebrAte My best wishes for POLO+10 for I can only congratulate POLO+10 on your tenth anniversary. We media world – which are like wal- the next 10, 20 and 100 years! on its 10th anniversary. A lot has are pleased with the path you king on hot coals – have not dimi- Keep on with the great work happened in ten years and I’m ple- have chosen to become one of nished in recent years and yet you you do, giving the chance to ased that POLO+10 has managed the great polo magazines in the have successfully held your own. tHe all polo and sport lovers to to firmly establish itself as a maga- world and it only takes to have Your close relationship to the play- know more and better about zine for the European polo com- a number of POLO+10 in hand ers, organisers, sponsors and com- 2004 – ten years ago – POLO+10 published the first issue of the magazine, which the great game of Polo. For sure munity. The Swiss Polo Associa- to be sure that this is a clear evi- panies make you unique in the nowadays also has got its international version with POLO+10 world. a big and a 10 goal magazine! tion – us, in other words – were dence of reality. Finally, please reporting world and you present warm thank you for all 10the congratulations from all over the world. one of the first to set up a part- receive our best wishes to con- everything in a high-quality and andrés laplacette, nership with POLO+10. Our visio- tinue confirming your success appealing format. You are one of the polo player (5) nary mindset has proven to be and to enhance the reputation few magazines that has been suc- My birthday wish for you is that absolutely justified. of POLO+10 in the world of our cessful at developing and innovating you keep on reaching the five con- exciting sport in the years to itself. Congratulations on this excel- tinents. louise sandberg come. lent achievement and I wish you nina clarkin, polo player (4, best KLAUS WINTER, HAMBURGer polo claude solarz, vice président du PRINCESS ANNA ZU OETTINGEN-WAL- I love POLO+10, the magazine lots of success for the future! female polo player in the world) gestüt, HAMBURG groupe paprec LERSTEIN, WALLERSTEIN KARSTEN WEHMEIER, DIRECTOR OF is very well presented and has valentín novillo astrada (5), I hope the POLO+10 magazine POLO+ 10 has developed incredibly Pour votre revue je souhaite des Thank you for the wonderful infor- COMMUNICATION AT BERENBERG huge respect within the polo gonzalo bernal (4), polo players Jan erik franck, polo comenta- continues to go from strength fast and has long been required pages en français, des tournois mation you give and the anticipation I have read POLO+10 since community and shows the real Happy happy birthday, the maga- tor and player (0) to strength and manages to reading for all polo players.