2012 USPA Eduardo Moore Invitational
On Sunday August 12th, Shekmeko defeated Heathcote 10-8 in the much anticipated finals of the USPA Eduardo Moore.
A perfect NY state Sunday afternoon with a cool breeze and temperatures in the low 80's was welcomed by this tournament that had been heavily hampered by very erratic late summer downpours during the preliminary games. Having waited 2 weeks after completing their semi final games and then getting rained out for the July finals, these 2 teams were more than ready to put all they had into winning Mashomack Polo Club's most prestigious, long running tournament.
Score: 2/3, 4/3, 5/3, 6/4, 7/7, 10/8
Shekomeko: Parker Thorne, Guy/Ollie Merison, Geronimo Obregon and Guille Aguero
Heathcote: Ed Hartman, Juan Zubiaurre, Tatin Zubiaurre and Oakleigh Thorne.
As expected, the game started and remained extremely close throughout the fast paced 6 chukkers. Despite incredibly strong defense from the Heathcote team throughout the game, Shekomeko managed to score 7 of 10 goals from the field, compared to Heathcote's 2 field goals out of 8 total goals. The stats alone showed how strong Shekomeko's defense was but also how strong their offense was.
Guille Aguero was named the Most Valuable Amateur of the match.
Guy Merison and his son, Oliver Merison, earned joint Most Valuable Player for the Amateurs.
Best Playing Pony was awarded to Guille Aguero for his beautiful mare, Daisy.
A perfect NY state Sunday afternoon with a cool breeze and temperatures in the low 80's was welcomed by this tournament that had been heavily hampered by very erratic late summer downpours during the preliminary games. Having waited 2 weeks after completing their semi final games and then getting rained out for the July finals, these 2 teams were more than ready to put all they had into winning Mashomack Polo Club's most prestigious, long running tournament.
Score: 2/3, 4/3, 5/3, 6/4, 7/7, 10/8
Shekomeko: Parker Thorne, Guy/Ollie Merison, Geronimo Obregon and Guille Aguero
Heathcote: Ed Hartman, Juan Zubiaurre, Tatin Zubiaurre and Oakleigh Thorne.
As expected, the game started and remained extremely close throughout the fast paced 6 chukkers. Despite incredibly strong defense from the Heathcote team throughout the game, Shekomeko managed to score 7 of 10 goals from the field, compared to Heathcote's 2 field goals out of 8 total goals. The stats alone showed how strong Shekomeko's defense was but also how strong their offense was.
Guille Aguero was named the Most Valuable Amateur of the match.
Guy Merison and his son, Oliver Merison, earned joint Most Valuable Player for the Amateurs.
Best Playing Pony was awarded to Guille Aguero for his beautiful mare, Daisy.
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 Pictured above: MVP - Guille Aguero, MVA - Guy and Ollie Merison with Caroline Merison
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 Pictured, Far Left: Shekomeko - (Karen Klopp) Guille Aguero, Guy Merison, Parker Thorne, Oliver Merison and Geronimo Obregon (John Klopp)
Pictured, Above: BPP - Daisy, owned and played by Guille Aguero, pictured with groom, Karen Klopp and Negro Aguero |
 Above: Oakleigh Thorne, Ed Hartman, Guy Merison, Guille Aguero, Parker Thorne (Caroline Merison), Oliver Merison, Tatin Zubiaurre and Juan Zubiaurre (Karen Klopp)
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2012 USPA Tracey Mactaggart Challenge Cup
The USPA Tracey Mactaggart finals were held Sunday July 8th at Mashomack Polo Club.
Shekomeko defeated Hawk Hill in overtime - Score - 3/1, 3/5, 4/6, 8/7, 9/8, 9/9, 10/9
The final game was incredibly fast and competitive. Hawk Hill came out guns blazing in the first chukker scoring 3 goals to Shekomeko's 1. Shekomeko slowly but steadily inched back over the next 3 chukker's to finally take a small lead at the end of the 4th chukker. Chukkers 5 and 6 were neck and neck, with only ever 1 goal difference between the 2 team's. Such strong defensive play by both teams resulted in a very low scoring latter half of the game.
It was no surprise that the 6th chukker ended in a tie and went into overtime. During overtime, Shekomeko evaded a loss 3 times, Hawk hill only once. But in the end Guille Aguero orchestrated a beautiful steal of the ball from Hawk hill close to Hawk Hill's goal and took the ball the entire length of the field. With much help from all of the team, Shekomeko were the team to put the ball through to win sudden death over time.
Pictured to the left: Winners, Shekomeko - Guille Aguero, Parker Thorne, Guy Merison, Geronimo Obregon
Pictured below, left to right: Runners up, Hawk Hill - Phillip Mactaggart, Henry Zavaleta, Ignacio Negri and Lorenzo Merlotti; Center: BPP - Inter Bona - 6th chukker Ignacio Negri
Right: MVP - Guille Agüero with Presenter Karen Klopp
Shekomeko defeated Hawk Hill in overtime - Score - 3/1, 3/5, 4/6, 8/7, 9/8, 9/9, 10/9
The final game was incredibly fast and competitive. Hawk Hill came out guns blazing in the first chukker scoring 3 goals to Shekomeko's 1. Shekomeko slowly but steadily inched back over the next 3 chukker's to finally take a small lead at the end of the 4th chukker. Chukkers 5 and 6 were neck and neck, with only ever 1 goal difference between the 2 team's. Such strong defensive play by both teams resulted in a very low scoring latter half of the game.
It was no surprise that the 6th chukker ended in a tie and went into overtime. During overtime, Shekomeko evaded a loss 3 times, Hawk hill only once. But in the end Guille Aguero orchestrated a beautiful steal of the ball from Hawk hill close to Hawk Hill's goal and took the ball the entire length of the field. With much help from all of the team, Shekomeko were the team to put the ball through to win sudden death over time.
Pictured to the left: Winners, Shekomeko - Guille Aguero, Parker Thorne, Guy Merison, Geronimo Obregon
Pictured below, left to right: Runners up, Hawk Hill - Phillip Mactaggart, Henry Zavaleta, Ignacio Negri and Lorenzo Merlotti; Center: BPP - Inter Bona - 6th chukker Ignacio Negri
Right: MVP - Guille Agüero with Presenter Karen Klopp
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2012 USPA Officer's Cup 8 Goal
Congratulations to Smithfield for their victory in the USPA Officer's Cup 8 goal.
Smithfield defeated Hawk Hill - Score - 1/2, 3/2, 4/5, 7/5, 8/5, 8/7
Most Valuable Players - John Klopp and Julio Ezcurra
Best Playing Pony - Combate, 6th chukker horse for Ignacio Negri
It was a great weekend of polo at Mashomack, hope that all of you had fun. Thanks to all the teams that participated in our 1st tournament of the 2012 season.
Our next tournament will be the USPA Tracey Mactaggart Challenge. The dates are June 29th - July 8th.
Smithfield Team, Pictured left to right -
Craig Callen, Juan Olivera, Julio Ezcurra & John Klopp
Smithfield defeated Hawk Hill - Score - 1/2, 3/2, 4/5, 7/5, 8/5, 8/7
Most Valuable Players - John Klopp and Julio Ezcurra
Best Playing Pony - Combate, 6th chukker horse for Ignacio Negri
It was a great weekend of polo at Mashomack, hope that all of you had fun. Thanks to all the teams that participated in our 1st tournament of the 2012 season.
Our next tournament will be the USPA Tracey Mactaggart Challenge. The dates are June 29th - July 8th.
Smithfield Team, Pictured left to right -
Craig Callen, Juan Olivera, Julio Ezcurra & John Klopp
Hawk Hill
Left to right:
Lorenzo Merlotti, Henry Zavaleta, Ignacio Negri, Phillip Mactaggart |
Best Playing Pony
Combate, 6th chukker horse for Ignacio Negri
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