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The ponies are a special part of the game. In polo, they are the players' partner, and are not considered just equipment
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Vischarita
Owned by the Poor Family Otherwise known as "Crazy" or "Leaping Lizards", you can find her bounding down the Myopia polo field in the summer and Billiebo Arena in the winter! She played in the Women's East Coast Open, summer 2018 & 2019 and most recently in the 8 goal USPA tournaments at Myopia. |
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Khaleesi
Owned by Liz Sawicki and Audrey Balkney This "Queen" is the favorite all around horse. Bumps like no other. Fast and turns on a dime. Best Playing Pony in the Stage Hill Spring Tournament 2018 & 2019, and BPP in 2019 Women's East Coast Handicap. Also played in the 2019 US Open Women's Polo Championship. |
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Sammy
Owned by the Poor Family. Young, super fast, and steady. She is the go-to horse in the higher goal tournaments! She won Best Playing Pony in the Pink Ribbon Cup at Farmington Polo 2018, and Best Playing Pony of the Stage Hill Fall Tournament ~ Sept 2018. Played in US Open Women's Polo Championship and Women's East Coast Open 2019. |
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Malibu
Owned by the Poor Family. Newest addition to the heard, but already a favorite among our members! 13 year old Argentine Thoroughbred mare from Wyoming. Winters in Florida at Stage Hill South! Won Best Playing Pony at Sunset Polo Club 2 Goal, March 2021. |
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Maxima
Owned by the Poor Family. 9 year old mare. Kind and gentle personality and sure to be a go-to on the playing field. Spent the winter at Stage Hill South where Alyson Poor played her in many tournaments, including the 30 goal WCT Finals! |
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Bentley
Owned by Lily Wachtel and Linda Janhunen. She won Best Playing Pony in 2014 at the 4-Goal Tuckerman Cup at Myopia. She stops and turns on a dime. She can be a bit bossy in the paddock, but it’s mainly for show. |
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Jet
Owned by Steven Rudolph Reliable, steady and handsome gelding! The boss of the herd. Always willing to give 2 chukkers and could probably do more! Travels to Stage Hill South in the winters. |
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Casino
Owned by Steve Rudolph. Tall Thoroughbred Gelding. Size 54 mallet! Coming from Texas, Casino winters in Florida and plays in the summer at Myopia in Mass! A super sweet gelding. |
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Clarita
Owned by Aurelia Rus Bred from the Jan Pamela polo pony string, this 7 year old mare is sure to be one to watch on the Myopia polo fields this summer! She recently won Best Playing Pony in the 2021 Northeastern Circuit Arena Constitution Cup - May 2021! |
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Cordobesa
Owned by Aurelia Rus The sweetest & most gentle horse in the barn. Won Best Playing Pony in the March 2018 Flying Cow Polo Tournament (FL)! She loves beach rides and making a mess of her grain! |
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Mojo
Owned by The Poor Family and Julia Ceroza. Mojo does it all, she is great with beginners, Intermediate and plays regularly in Tournaments at Myopia. Not only does she do polo, but occasionally you can find her on the hunt field. A barn and student favorite, she has been nominated for President. |
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Salsa
Owned by Nomi Caperton One of Peter’s favorites. Amazing with beginner or advanced riders. Knows where to be on the field at all times. She can be shy around people at first, but will relax when she gets to know you. Salsa's photo hangs in the Polo Museum Hall of Fame. |
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Khaleesi (aka K-2)
Owned by The Poor Family Khaleesi is the newest mare to the heard. A tank on the field, as she can bump anyone from one side of the field to the other! Size 54 mallet! |
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Nubs
Owned by Tom Rizzo Nubs does it all from very beginner polo to advanced at the Myopia fields. Beach rides are her specialty! Her ears are always the center of attention! She won Best Playing Pony @ Myopia June 2019, and BPP in the Stage Hill Fall Tournament 2019. |
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Matilda
Owned by Jose Barrientos Matilda is one of the newer ponies to Stage Hill South. Alyson is currently playing her in practices and tournaments. She is steady and quick to respond. A welcome addition to the herd! |
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