Argentine blood in the Kentuck Derby and Broodmare of the Year

As told in my opinion and advise dated on november 20, 2007, a son of an extraordinary horse Candy Ride will race the most inportant TB race of America and the World, The Kentucky Derby, hes name is Chocolate Candy Candy Ride—Crownette, by Seattle Slew born in the US, own by the The Craig Family Trust, also owners of Candy Ride, today standing in Hill 'N' Dale Farm - Lexington, KY .

Also there are more argentine presence, in the blood of I Want Revenge , born in USA, his mare Meguial by Roy, was born in Argentina.

And also another argentine presence in Pioneerof the Nile's blood, the broodmare sire is the argentine sire Lord at War.

And also in another presence in the third mare of Dunkirk, Miss Eva (Arg), 1977 by Con Brio out of Apolinea.

Vertigineux (Kris S.--For the Flag, by *Forli), the dam of unbeaten champion mare Zenyatta Street Cry {Ire}), was named Broodmare of the Year by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders, Forli is a world very well known argentine TB sire and broodmare sire.

Argentine Polo Tour Final Stage

Finaly the Argentine Polo Tour came to an end, when the Enigma Polo Team won the Final against Las Hermanas, 13 to 12, in Ellerstina Polo Club, Argentina.



ENIGMA
Jerome Wirth 0
James Robert Beim 7
Matias Mac Donough 8
Malcolm Borwick 6
Total 21


LAS HERMANAS
TBA
Charlie Hanbury 4
Juan Garcia Grossi 8
Bartolome Castagnola 10
Total 22

Find more about the Argentine Polo Tour in www.argentinapolotour.com

Press Release USPA about Palm Beach Incident

April 20, 2009

RE: Equine medical incident in Wellington, Florida

The United States Polo Association is participating in an investigation to determine the cause of death of over 20 polo ponies that died prior to a polo match on Sunday, April 19 at the International Polo Club-Palm Beach, located in Wellington Florida.
The cause of death for these horses will not be determined until after the Florida State Department of Agriculture completes necropsies and toxicology testing on the affected animals. There has been much speculation and rumor concerning the cause of death however, according to Dr. Paul Wollenman, who was on the scene and led a valiant rescue effort with many local veterinarians and polo players to save the stricken horses: "Based on initial, overwhelming clinical evidence this medical event was isolated to the Lechuza barn and horses and the initial evidence shows no infectious element."

Peter Rizzo, Executive Director of the United States Polo Association (USPA) stated:

"The USPA is participating in a formal investigation of the unprecedented equine medical event that occurred this past Sunday, April 19. We are actively working with the management of the International Polo Club-Palm Beach, state and local veterinarians and state and county regulatory agencies including the State Department of Agriculture and Palm Beach County Department of Animal Care and Control to determine what caused these horses to die. While there is much speculation as to the cause of death, we will have to wait until the Department of Agriculture completes its tests and releases its findings to the owners of the horses. In the meantime, we all mourn the loss of these horses. There are no words to describe the grief and sadness shared by everyone- particularly the devastated owners of those magnificent horses." ´

My opinion after the last Argentine Open about the breeds

As told in this blog, the Tb horses are still in position to claim the crown for the best breed for the Argentine Polo Open Championship. In facts all player have TB blood in there playing horses as can be checked in list of horses by teams and players that can be seen in the AAP web page information for the Open.
In my opinion after atending to all matchs the best Polo horses of the Open where Bruma riden by Adolfo Cambiaso (h.) and Easy Go riden by Facundo Pieres, both are TB horses and not breed in Argentina. Both Players are 10 Goals Handicap and the best players in the World, with extense Polo Argentino breeding operations in Argentina.
Easy Go played the Final of the Championship with Facundo Pieres for La Ellerstina (the winners) but Bruma couldnt play the final (I dont know the exact reason why) .
See below the goal made by A Cambiaso (H) on Bruma (Grey) to Indios Chapaleufu II, in the video resting 1:05 , they are coming full speed (remember she is a TB horse!) from the other goal gate, stops, let pass by Eduardo Heguy ( another 10 goals Handicap) that came after them in defense and turns right for the goal (it was the best goal in the Open in my opinion), I will come back with more videos of this goal for the consideration and pleasure of all the horse and specialy the Polo lovers around the world.

Warning TB in Polo

Be objective about your riding skill before using TB horses to play Polo and be extremely careful if the TB horse has a racing past.
The most of these horses must be reeducated for at least 2 years for this new sport, one year they must be left free in the country with easy rides by well trained riders after the sixth month (just walking pace only!! ), after this the horses must be educated for the new bit and the use of new reins that will help in their first polo maneuvers, this period will take 6 months (very calm here for best results) . After this normal training with the rest of your Polo horses.
Its very usual that they show a little hotter than other horses in the first ridings due to their blood (be very carefull here to avoid major problems if you dont have an important riding skill) because they are exited but they cooldown as soon they are riden for some minutes.
Please be very careful in all these steps, observe all time their behavior and their ride ability, not all are suited for an average Polo Player, but the rewards are as kwown by the best Argentine Polo Players a horse that can win with them a tournament.