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POLO CLINIC & EXHIBITIONSANTA MARIA POLO CLUB SOTOGRANDE, SPAIN

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ENJOY ANDALUSIA

polo clinic & exhibition

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THE BEAUTIFULSOUTHERN SPAIN

Andalusia is considered one of the most beautiful

areas in the world, with such iconic cities like Seville,

Granada, Cordoba, Jerez, Ronda or Marbella, and

emblematic monuments such as the Alhambra, the

Mosque of Cordoba, or Giralda, among countless

beautiful corners throughout the region.

Andalusia is also famous for gastronomy, good

weather, warm people, beaches and natural beauty. Photo: The Alhambra, Granada


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Andalusia is a paradise for horses. With a long tradition

in breeding (authors like Aristotle or Virgil mention them

in their works), the Iberian horse is famous and renowned

throughout the world, and has been exported in order to be

crossed with other breeds beyond our frontiers.

Today, Andalusia is a sanctuary for both native and foreign

horses, with places such as the Royal Andalusian School of

Equestrian Art Foundation, based in Jerez de la Frontera

(Cádiz), and iconic events to enjoy its beauty, like the Horse

Racing Sanlúcar de Barrameda or the tournaments played

at Santa María Polo Club Sotogrande, where visitors can

admire the best polo specimens in the world.

THE POLO HORSE

Despite its strong presence in Spain,

the Polo Horse is not native from

the Iberian peninsula. In fact, it

was introduced in Argentina by the

English around 1890 and, although

it was a strong and agile breed,

the discipline makes the horse to

perform sudden sprints and changes

of pace and direction, so it was

required to breed a very powerful

and fast specimen.

The current polo horse is the result

of the crossing of native creole

mares with thoroughbred English

studs. They are muscular, fast and

temperamental. Their training also

makes them complete athletes so

they need very skilled riders. The

best players and polo patrons also

have the best horses and take care of

training, breeding and genetics.

ONE OF THE CRADLESOF THE HORSE


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POLOPolo is one of the oldest sports in the world.

Prestigious, elegant, dynamic and extreme it is also

a symbol of nobility and passion.

It is supported all around the world by the most

prestigious luxury brands and is well-stablished

in a large part of the world: the United Kingdom,

the United States of America, France, Switzerland,

Germany, Dubai, Spain and Argentina are the usual

scenes for the great world polo events.

More than sport, a lifestyle: exclusivity, luxury and

glamor.

Photo: 1 and 4 ranked polo players Adolfo Cambiasoand Gonzalo Pieres jr in the International Polo Tournament(Santa María Polo Club Sotogrande).


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SANTA MARIA

CLUB

THE BIG-4

POLOThe Santa Maria Polo Club is located nearby Gibraltar,

in the heart of Sotogrande (Cádiz), one of the most

prestigious luxury residential areas in southern

Europe. Since the founding of the first fields in the

60s, polo has become the hallmark of Sotogrande,

thanks to the Santa María Polo Club.

Nowadays, it is undoubtely one of the four polo

meccas in the world together with Palm Beach (USA),

Windsor and Cowdray (UK) and Palermo (Argentina).

Photo: Santa María Polo Club Sotogrande, Los Pinos facilities


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The Club enjoys a tradition of polo since 1965, organising

since 1971 one of the greatest world´s polo events, the

International Polo Tournament, probably the most exclusive

sporting event of the summer in Europe.

Santa María Polo Club has become one of the four top

polo clubs in the world, thanks to its 2 playing areas (Los

Pinos and Puente Hierro), 7 world class polo fields, 5-Stars

Stables and top level facilities.

Today, the Club celebrates more than 25 tournaments a

year and has become a meeting point for the best players,

patrons and teams, in addition to international luxury

brands, celebrities and very high purchasing power visitors.

HERITAGELEGEND&

Photo: Loro Piana´s patron drinking from the Gold Cup. August, 2006.


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MEETPOLO

PASSIONFEEL


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Santa Maria Polo Club introduce you in one of the

most risky and addictive sports in the world, enjoying

the unique atmosphere of Sotogrande, the hospitality,

the culture and the gastronomy of southern Spain, in

addition to the Club´s top level facilities.

The ‘Polo Clinic’ is an activity for people who do not

know this sport or can ride horses. During the polo

day, participants are introduced in the basic rules, the

polo equipment and how to hit the ball riding wooden

horses. The day ends with an exhibition game and a

typical Argentine barbeque.

CLINIC1-DAY POLO

Photo: polo at the Santa María Polo Club


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Santa María Polo Club is ready to receive an intense

polo calendar & adverse weather conditions in

addition to practices, exhibitions and polo clinics. The

Club offers different types of polo activities, though

the 1-Day is the most in demand.

On the right page, you can find other polo

possibilities for individuals and groups to be

developed in the Club.

17.30 h. Santa María Polo Club´s facilities

Introduction to polo, with explanation of the basic

rules and unique characteristics of this sport. Learn all

about polo horses and what does mean words such

as Stifle, Foreleg, Cannons, Pastern...

18.00 h. Exhibition game

Two teams, referees, flags and ambulance. Possibility

of customizing.

19.00 h. Cocktail.

19.30 h. Dinner: Argentine Barbeque.

21.30 h. Departure of guests.

SCHEDULEPROGRAMSSTANDARD 1-DAY

OTHER

Budgets as customer needs

STICK & BALL LESSONS3 Days. 1 hour Stick & Ball in the Morning

+ 1 Hour in the Afternoon.

BEGINNERS3 Days. 1 hour Stick & Ball in the morning

+ 1 hour of instructional chukkers in the afternoon.

PRACTICE MATCH ONLY3 Days. Official Club practice matches

(4 chukkers each).

STICK & BALL PRACTICE MATCH3 Days. 1 hour Stick & Ball in the Morning

+ 1 hour of Practice Match in the Afternoon.

ONE TO ONE PRIVATE (DAILY)1 hour Lesson.

GREEN FEES (DAILY)The perfect option for Stick & Ball Practice.

CHUKKER FEES (DAILY)Include standby ambulance, timers and flagsmen and

referee. This fee does not include pony hire.


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The man in charge of the ‘Polo Clinics’ is our Polo

Manager, Mr. Santiago Torreguitar, and his qualified

team.

Santiago´s more than 30 years experience and 17

as Santa Maria Polo Club´s Polo Manager turn him

into an out-standing personality in polo scene. He

has taken part in tournaments all over Europe, USA,

Middle East, Argentina and Asia.

Trust us. We know how to introduce you and

your guests in the world of polo and how to take

advantage of your trip to Sotogrande.

POLO MANAGERSANTIAGO TORREGUITAR


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Sotogrande is a full-equipped place with a high

quality infrastructures, top level security, privacy

services and warm climate all year round (300

sunny days / year). It is located in the western

edge of the andalusian coastline, one of the

preferred destinations among europeans, just a

few kilometres from the exclusive residential area

of Marbella / Puerto Banús.

Created in 1962 by american Joseph McMicking and

Filipino Enrique Zobel, Sotogrande It is a reference

in a unique way of living, offering some interesting

values in Nature, Residential, Sports, Familiy &

Friends, Privacy...

Definetely, there are no many places in the world to

enjoy life, family and elite sports like Sotogrande. It

has become the dreamy place for the High-Class from

all around the world countries.

IDENTIFIED WITHLUXURY AND PRIVILEGE

SOTOGRANDE

SOTOGRANDE

GIBRALTAR

JEREZ

SEVILLE

MALAGA


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CULTURAL ACTIVITIESSanta María Polo Club is located in the province

of Cadiz, within a short distance of the

spectacular historic towns of Ronda and Jerez de

la Frontera. In Jerez, PSMK has the perfect venue

for very exclusive events - the Palacio Domecq.

Built in 1778 and recently restored to its former

glory, Palacio Domecq is a spectacular example

of Andalusian Baroque architecture.

NATURESotogrande is surrounded by outstanding natural

parks, such as the Alcornocales Natural Park, or

the Ronda and Almenara ranges. In addition, just

40 minutes away is Las Lomas, an incomparable

and very exclusive estate famous for its deers,

wild boars, pheasants, red-legged partridges...

Its strategic location on the migratory route of

the Strait, makes this estate one of the Europe´s

main places for bird sighting.

GOLFSotogrande is known worldwide for polo,

but also for golf. Here are some of the best

courses in Europe, including La Reserva,

Real Club de Golf de Sotogrande, or The San

Roque Club. In Sotogrande is also located

the most prestigious golf club in Europe -

Valderrama, designed by Robert Trent Jones

and the venue for the Ryder Cup (1997) and

the Volvo Masters (1988-96 and 2002-08).

S OT OG RA ND E

WHAT

TO DOPREMIUM HOTELS

Sotogrande is a premium tourist destination,

with first class hotels. We find here the Almenara

Golf Hotel & Spa, the NH Sotogrande Hotel

and the Club Maritimo Hotel, among others,

all offering high quality standards and comfort

levels to its customers. Other options include

Finca Cortesin and the Kempinski.


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NAVIGATE THE STRAIT

The meeting point between the Atlantic

Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea is one of

the preferred sailing destinations, testing

every navigator. The winds of East and West

always meet the expectations of sea lovers. The

Sotogrande Port is one of the natural solutions

to this narrow passage of water between two

continents.

FLAMENCO SHOW

History and tradition narrate that Spanish

flamenco was born in andalusian gypsy caves.

What at the beginning was created as a

celebration dance in gypsy weddings, has

become what is currently known as flamenco.

No one really knows exactly its origin. Some

people say it comes from Islamic songs; others

believe it has its origins in Byzantine chants,

and others think that comes from the gypsies

of India.

Either way, one thing is certain: andalusian

flamenco artists and tablaos represent the

purest style of the old gypsy flamenco art.

SPEEDLocated near Ronda, less than 100 kms from

Sotogrande, we find the exclusive private Ascari

racetrack. This circuit includes 26 curves that

emulate some of the most exciting racetracks

in the world, such as Daytona, Silverstone, Spa,

Nurburgring, Brands Hatch or Bathurst.


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POLO CLINIC & EXHIBITIONSANTA MARIA POLO CLUB SOTOGRANDE, SPAIN

Finca Los Pinos. Highway A7 Exit A-13311310 Sotogrande, San Roque (Cádiz, Spain)

T. +34 956 610 012 · e-mail: [email protected]

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