My first chukker
Last week was amazing! I was around polo horses a lot and the highlight: I played my first chukker!! (for non-polo people: I played in my first polo match!)
Author: Diana
5 things to do off the polo field
Polo is not just a sport it’s a lifestyle. Almost everyone who tries polo falls madly in love with the sport and before you know it polo is on your mind 24/7 and all conversations and actions have something to do with polo. All you want to do is get up on that pony and swing a mallet. Some people are lucky and get to play and watch polo all year around, others (like me) live in a country (Bahrain)...
Visiting the La Martina Store on Jermyn Street
The La Martina flagship store in London on Jermyn street is a place where Argentinian polo tradition meets classic British tailoring tradition. On my last trip to London I finally had the opportunity to go in for a visit (on my own initiative to see the shop and share this story, La Martina has not sponsored this post). Martin, the store manager, welcomed me to the lovely store and told me the story behind this particular La Martina location. La...
#PoloLife
Most of my #PoloLife posts so far include high-goal tournaments with glamourous parties where champagne is poured by the liters and divot-stomping is more of a picture-moment than an actual spectator “job”. Most matches I have watched the horses are brought out by the many grooms all tacked up and ready to play and they get taken away after to get cleaned and un-tacked somewhere else. These are the privileges of playing polo in Dubai or having a large operation....
A quick chat with George Pearson
At the Scandinavian Beach Polo World Cup I had the pleasure of meeting one of the rising stars in UK polo and La Martina’s Ambassador George Pearson. The 19-year-old has been on a horse since he could barely walk (his mother created a special “saddle” with a wicker basket to keep the toddler safe) and has excelled in several equestrian sports since, finally deciding that polo would be his preferred sport. He is a third generation polo player, following the...
Scandinavian Beach Polo World Cup
Beach polo has come to Denmark with a bang! Polo enthusiasts and curious crowds made their way to one of the most beautiful and famous beaches in Denmark, the picturesque Hornbæk beach in North Sealand for the inaugural Scandinavian Beach Polo World Cup. The event was kick-started with a Players’ Dinner at Havreholm Slot, where a Veuve Clicquot champagne reception was in place followed by a mouth-watering and summery menu of barbecue and the best part was the dessert (yes...
A Stroll Through Paris
Paris is always a good idea, so when our New York trip was cut short I was disappointed, but when I found out we were going to Paris I had another smile on my face. I have been to Paris a few times before. My first trip there being with my cousin, uncle and aunt when I was 15, a magical experience complete with boat tours, escargot for lunch in the Jules Verne restaurant in the Eiffel Tower...
Breakfast in New York
Sunday morning I woke up to a nice little surprise in the form of a trip to New York, for those of you who just found my blog I work as a stewardess on a private jet and my schedule is very unpredictable. I had been on standby since mid June with no flights and as I am based in Bahrain and it was Ramadan I was starting to get slightly restless, so a flight to New York...
The Girl from Ipanema and the Danish Viking
When I tell people I am half Brazilian and half Danish, their reaction is almost always “That is an interesting mix, how did that happen?” Well it’s actually quite a cute and interesting story how my parents met and also explains where my wanderlust comes from. My mom was the girl from Ipanema, although her mum was British, she was born and raised in Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro. She isn’t your average looking Ipanema girl though and back in...
Horsing around and the great fall
I finally fell off a horse! And before freaking out and thinking OMG is she ok, yes I am and it is a good thing to fall off your horse. I know it sounds a little crazy, but horse-people know what I am talking about. Basically it is inevitable that you will fall off at some point and the longer it takes for it to happen the more fear is built up and that is really bad for riding. ...
Fitness for Polo
Polo is an extreme sport. Between steering the horse (which is done with your legs), pushing an opponent away and setting up a swing to then hit the ball and make it go far, a polo player uses just about every muscle in his or her body. Twisting and turning in ways you hardly thought possible. I have been a gym rat since my late teens and would dare to say that I am in pretty good shape. I do...
Finals day at Chestertons Polo in the Park
The third day of Chestertons Polo in the Park was as picturesque and beautiful as the previous two days, which you can read about here and here. As the temperature was rising so was the excitement of which team would take home the trophy. With the best view and delicious food and wine in the Sponsor’s Marquee we decided to stay put and concentrate on the matches. The Runner’s up Final had our team Abu Dhabi battle against team...
Ladies Day by Little Miracles Drinks – Polo in the Park
The second day of Chestertons Polo in the Park was sold out for a reason, it was Ladies Day sponsored by Little Miracles Drink. I was honored to have been invited by the main sponsors of the event Chestertons, as I helped write the “What to wear at Chestertons Polo in the Park” article on their website before the event. I must say that one of my favorite parts of this day was to people-watch and look at...
Chestertons Polo in the Park day 1
After weeks of anticipation and planning our perfect #MyPoloStyle the day finally arrived! Although a few dark clouds in the morning threatened with rain, by the time we made our way down to Hurlingham park it was a gloriously sunny afternoon. As we got closer to the park it was obvious that something was going on as large groups of perfectly clad gentlemen and girls in summery dresses were making their way to the event of the summer the Chestertons Polo...
Learning Polo at The Berkshire
I embarked on my polo-playing journey only a few months ago. I began with general practice riding lessons in Bahrain at the end of March, then I had 3 polo lessons in Florida at the Grand Champions Polo Club, then back to Bahrain for a month doing GP riding and now I just returned from London, where my friend, pro polo player and teacher, Royston Prisk gave me two polo lessons at The Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club. So my...
