February 8, 2015 Matches
Pre-Match Greeting
Polo is steeped in tradition. One is the pre-match greeting of the spectators. Each team will parade around the periphery of the field and thank the fans for attending and supporting their sport.
Shot
A properly struck ball requires teamwork between rider and horse. Timing is critical but the players make it look effortless.
Scott Grey of Destiny Stables battles with members of BG Polo for possession.
Team work
Marcos Bignoli and teammate Khalid Dasuki of BG Polo fend off Destiny Stables defenders to maintain possession.
Sideline action
Gaston Rodriguez of Destiny Stables swiftly advances the ball along the sideline while pursued by Sofia Bignoli of BG Polo and teammate Philip Miles.
Silent Partner
A close up of Sofia Bignoli's horse- beautiful athletes in their own right.
Battle
Sofia Bignoli of BG Polo battles Gaston Rodriguez of Destiny Stables for control of the ball.
Perfect Form
Gaston Rodrigues of Destiny Stables advances the ball in the first match of a round robin tournament with BG Polo and Shamrock Polo.
Bobby G!
Bobby Genovese of BG Polo prepares to advance the ball. Notice the degree of flex exhibited by the bamboo shaft mallets.
Who wants it more?
Bobby Genovese of BG Polo battles XXX of Destiny Stables for control of the ball.
"Max" Power
Max Secunda of Shamrock Polo winds up for a powerful shot in the second match of the day between Shamrock Polo and BG Polo.
Catch me if you can!
Hayden Walsh works with teammate Max Secunda of Shamrock Polo to maintain possession from Marcos Bignoli and Bobby Genovese of BG Polo.
Separation
Hayden Walsh of Shamrock Polo alters his tack to create separation from his PG Polo pursuers.
Focus
Hayden Walsh of Shamrock Polo maintains laser focus on the ball in pursuit of another goal.
Mad Scramble
Mad scramble as Frank Evans, Hayden Walsh and John Walsh work to score a goal. Marcos Bignoli and his daughter Sofia are equally committed to see that this does not happen.
Battle of wills
Marcos Bignoli of BG Polo battles with Max Secunda of Shamrock Polo for control.
Offensive Rush
Bobby Genovese of BG Polo prepares to strike the ball towards the opposing Shamrock Polo goal.
Balance and Timing
Bobby Genovese of BG Polo demonstrates the balance and timing required for a properly struck ball.
Follow-Through
Bobby Genovese of BG Polo follows through on a perfectly struck ball.
Bend and Stretch
Bobby Genovese of BG Polo leads the rush with teammate Sofia Bignoli. Hayden Walsh of Shamrock Polo pursues.
Sideboard Action
Bobby Genovese of BG Polo relentlessly pursues the ball while maintaining control along the sideboards.
Backhand
Marcos Bignoli of BG Polo winds up to take a backhand swing at the ball and reverse its direction.
Out for a pass
Khalid Dasuki of BG Polo and Max Secunda of Shamrock Polo prepare to vie for an oncoming pass.
Vying for control
Max Secunda of Shamrock Polo controls the ball but Bobby Genovese of BG Polo has other ideas.
Mighty Wind-Up!
Hayden Walsh of Shamrock Polo prepares for a forehand shot towards the BG Polo goal.
Contact Sport
Hayden Walsh of Shamrock Polo "rubs" Khalid Dasuki of BG Polo as they contend for control of the ball.
Mallet Flex
As Bobby Genovese of BG Polo prepares to strike the ball, the energy stored in the flexed bamboo shaft is about t be released.
"Stomping of the Divots"
Another Polo tradition that serves a practical purpose as well a social outlet.
Pursuit
Members of the Destiny Stables team vie for control of the ball with members of Shamrock Polo.
Polo Scrum
Hayden Walsh of Shamrock Polo works from his backhand side to fight for control of the ball with Gaston Rodriguez of Destiny Stables.
