October 30, 2011
Haute Dames. Hot Wheels. Polo at its finest.
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Harvest Cup Polo Classic 2011 Dear Friends, This year is the 15th anniversary of our Harvest Cup Polo Classic. Fifteen years have surely flown by since that very first Polo in 1996. It is exciting to think that we, the Junior League of Greater Covington, with the help of our partners, have been putting on this wonderful event for so long. Each year, it proves to be more elegant and more fun. The Polo match, with the beautiful horses and very skilled players, is enough to make you want to come out to John Melton’s Leah Farm of Louisiana. Throw in the delicious food from our wonderful restaurant sponsors, the VIP Lounge with the televised Saints game, the Pretty Woman Hat contest, the live auctions and so much more—how could one not attend? The main reason we hold our Harvest Cup Polo Classic is to support our community. Since the beginning of Polo, we have worked on numerous projects such as Baby Think It Over, The Covington Family Service Center, Pride, Northshore Performing Arts Society, Head Start,
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Hope House, Habitat for Humanity, New Heights Therapeutic Riding Center and our newest and most exciting community project—The Children’s Museum of St. Tammany. We truly are “Women Building Better Communities.” Our community includes not only the organizations that the Junior League helps support, but also our members, our wonderful women of the League. The Junior League’s mission is to promote voluntarism, to
7 Legacy of Leadership JLGC mother-daughter duos. 11 Artistic Generosity The talented artists who donate their work to the Classic. 18 Event Map Schedule of events and restaurant listings. 20 A Beginner’s Guide to Enjoying the Game of Polo 23 Parade of Breeds 24 Haute Dames
develop the potential of women and to improve the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Without our patrons, our sponsors and your support, our mission would not be possible. I would like to offer a special thank you to our Harvest Cup Polo Classic Community Partners: Dunavant Wealth Group, John Melton, Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry, Inside Northside, United Way and Champagne Beverage/Covington Brewhouse. Also, the Harvest Cup would not happen without the numerous hours put in by our Polo committee and co-chairs, as well as other Junior League members. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to this very special event and to our League. We look forward to seeing you on October 30, 2011. We hope you have a wonderful day at the 15th Anniversary of the Harvest Cup Polo Classic watching the match and stomping the divots. Don’t forget your “Polo Hat” and your friends!
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Event Sponsors
POLO by the Numbers
2011-2012 COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Fine Jewelers & Distinctive Gifts
As every avid sports fan knows, everything comes down to numbers. The Harvest Cup Polo
CASH SPONSORS
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past years of the Harvest Cup.
Thoroughbred 1 6 8 Chukkers played in the
La Maison • Chef John Besh
Harvest Cup 1 , 1 7 6 Minutes played in Harvest Cup Polo matches 2 8 Divot stomps since the inception of the Harvest Cup 1 , 0 0 0 - 1 , 5 0 0 Average attendees each Harvest Cup
Chukker Latter & Blum Inc./Realtors • Capital One Bank Innisfree Farm • Summergrove Farms The Truitt Law Firm, LLC • The Heart of the Forest.com The NORTH Institute • Integrated Insurance Solutions Lisa Bossier, Realtor, Coldwell Banker TEC
1 0 Different bands have played
Mallet
at Harvest Cup $
5 , 2 0 0 Highest bid at Harvest Cup
Bevolo Gas and Electric Lights
auction during the last 5 years $
8 4 0 , 0 0 0 Total raised by Harvest
Stirrup Hancock Bank/Whitney Bank • NOLA Lending
Cup event 8 JLGC programs funded by Harvest Cup
Summers Neurosurgery • Mercedes-Benz of New Orleans Bellina Foundation, LLC • Fairway Medical Surgical Hospital
4 Signature projects started by
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the JLGC 3 1 Number of organizations
Louisiana Lottery • Superior Energy Services, Inc.
benefiting from JLGC funding 1 0 , 0 0 0 JLGC volunteer hours
Divot Citizens Bank & Trust Co. • Honda of Covington
per year 2 , 5 0 0 Years since the creation
Lakeview Regional Medical Center
of polo 1 0 Acres for a polo match field
Special thanks to John Melton and Leah Farm of Louisiana
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for the use of his exquisite polo fields.
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The Junior League of Greater Covington is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
Legacy of Leadership by Jenny Bravo
THE WOMEN of the Junior League of Greater Covington promote community enrichment through
vision is most rewarding.” Blanche has seen the League grow over the
hard work and dedication, shaping the lives of the
years; she remembers when they had meetings in
people around them. Many of these women have
donated office spaces and church halls. Now, the
influenced and inspired future generations,
League owns its own headquarters in downtown
including their own daughters. We honor these
Covington. She says, “Computers weren’t around
mothers and daughters to thank them for their
in 1977, so ‘snail mail’ and the land-line telephone
involvement in the JLGC and in our community.
were used for communication—not the cell phone or e-mail or texting!”
Blanche E. McCloskey, Katie Gibert and Dee McCloskey In 1977, when the JLGC’s nine founders invited
McCloskey. Nearing the 10-year mark in her service
25 women to join, Blanche McCloskey accepted
to the Junior League of New Orleans, Katie has a
the privilege of being one of the charter members.
sincere appreciation for voluntarism. As a child, she
“The purpose of the League is exclusively
remembers accompanying her mother while she
educational and charitable,” she says. “Our goal
volunteered at the Thrift Store. “She opened my
was to provide educational and cultural
eyes to the good work—and fun—of the League.”
opportunities that would enrich our community.” Since then, Blanche served as president of the photo: THOMAS B. GROWDEN
Blanche’s example of leadership took root in her two daughters, Katie Gibert and Dee
Katie has served as treasurer to the board, assistant treasurer and committee treasurer. The
League in 1979 and is now a sustainer. She looks
most rewarding aspect of her involvement has
back on her years of involvement with a sense of
been safeguarding the funds and making the
accomplishment. “A small group of us started with
most of them.
a lot of energy and high hopes, and to see the
Katie Gibert,
Katie and her sister, Dee, work together in the
Blanche E.
young ladies today who have continued to excel
Junior League of New Orleans. Since joining in 2004, McCloskey and
and push forward with their voluntarism and great
Dee has served as director of the Planning and
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of the League. She is motivated by her desire to serve, as well as her mother’s example. “I knew that if she was part of such a great organization, I had to be a part of it also,” Niki says. Ginny and Niki are currently selling the Roux to Do cookbook together.
Cynthia “Cyndi” Bellina and Brandy Bellina Cyndi Bellina became a member of the JLGC in Sept. 2007. After finishing her provisional year, she volunteered as a member of Career Corner for two years. She is currently serving her second term as recording secretary. One of her favorite memories is her work on Project Prom. “It was extremely rewarding to help women working toward improving Development Council, chair of the Thrift Shop and
their careers as well as helping young women’s
committee member for several service projects. Now,
dreams of a beautiful prom experience become a
as president, Dee clears the path for the League’s
reality,” she says.
annual goals and is involved in virtually every event. “We are so proud of our mother and are happy
Cyndi’s daughter, Brandy Bellina, followed in her footsteps two years later and has also held a
to be serving our communities, having been inspired
number of positions. She has been the press
by her,” Dee says.
liaison for the Communications Council and is currently embarking on her first year as the
Virginia “Ginny” Crow and Niki Mann Trzaska Ginny Crow joined the JLGC in the infamous
assistant vice president of fund development. In her new position, Brandy works on the Polo event,
year of 2005. When it came time to plan the Spring
which is one of her favorites because of the
Market event, Ginny quickly signed up. “I had some
charitable aspect of the fundraiser.
experience with fundraisers and thought this would
This year, Cyndi and Brandy look forward to
be a good placement for me,” she says. “I didn’t
working on the board together, promoting the good
know that my enthusiasm would propel me to
work of the League and leaving a record of
become co-chair of the event.” When Katrina-
accomplishments. “The most rewarding aspect of
related circumstances created a vacancy for a
my participation is the opportunity to make a
president-elect, Ginny accepted the position, and
difference in the community and in the lives of
then served as president from 2008 to 2009.
others through fulfilling the mission of the League,”
During her presidential reign, Ginny’s daughter,
Cyndi says.
Niki Mann Trzsaka, joined the League. “How much better than to have your daughter want to do what you are doing?” Ginny says. “I am quite honored by her wanting to be a League member.” The next year, Niki was asked to co-chair the provisional class, introducing the new members to the League’s mission and its involvement in the Trzaska and Virginia community placement, not assuming a leadership “Ginny” Crow. role; but, like mother like daughter—we moved a
Right: Cynthia little faster!” Ginny says. “Cyndi” Bellina and
Niki, who is now serving on the Fund
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Above: Niki Mann community. “Normally, first-year actives work in a
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One of the most eagerly anticipated events of the Harvest Cup Polo Classic is the silent auction of original fine art donated by local artists. This year, the highlight of the collection is Milo Stephens’ painting for the official 2011 poster. Her painting and works of these 19 other talented artists are included in the auction. The League is grateful to all the artists for their generosity. Milo Stephens-Asche, the Harvest Cup Polo Classic 2011 poster artist, is self-taught. She has been painting for almost six years, working mainly in oils. Milo paints full-time in the studio she shares with her husband, Mickey Asche. Her work can be found in Teri Galleries in Metairie and in the couple’s new gallery, Asche Studios & Art Gallery in Old Towne Slidell. AscheStudios.com. Rhonda Alleman always knew she would one day pick up the paintbrush. Now able to explore her artistic longing, she sees things in a fresh context, as if for the first time. Using layers of glazed acrylics and other elements, Rhonda conveys the sublime aspects of simple life experiences. Her art can be found at Rug Chic in
Artistic Generosity Mandeville. Gretchen Armbruster employs many media to create everything from portraits to abstract art. Her projects include three Crescent City Classic posters, illustrations for the Bacchus organization and art in the movie He Said, She Said. Gretchen’s work can be found in Mandeville, New Orleans and Park City, Utah. She is also represented by Taylor Clark Gallery in Baton Rouge and Southern Breeze in Jackson, Miss. armbrusterartworks.com. Covington resident Jenna Baker is studying
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at LSU’s College of Art, where she hopes to
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broaden her knowledge and become a
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professional artist. She enjoys sculpting and
Jenna Baker and
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appreciates the teachers who encouraged her
painting since 1986 and
love of art and her desire to continue
specializes in abstract paintings.
professionally.
Her work has been in movies,
Camille Barnes, an award-winning freelance
galleries, offices, homes and
artist and illustrator, studied at the New Orleans
private collections throughout the world. Christie is
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Academy of Fine Art. She is a realist-style artist, but
inspired by Claude Monet, Peter Max, Picasso and
left: Marcia Holmes,
also creates very eclectic pieces. Her
Van Gogh. In addition to having paintings available
Phil Galatas,
achievements include a showing on national
for purchase, she also accepts commissions.
Elizabeth
television for her portrait work, illustrations in over
St. Tammany resident Elizabeth Impastato
Impastato, Kelly
15 books and displays of her paintings in private
draws inspiration from her passion for New
Landrum-Hammell,
collections and galleries. VisionaryDesign.info.
Orleans, with influence from the French Quarter.
Christie Hughes
Phil Galatas, a Slidell native, has been
Her talent for blending layers of acrylic creates a
and Camille Barnes.
painting and sculpting for 33 years. A three-time
textured canvas that plays with the light to bring
world champion bird sculptor, he is currently
her works to life. Her art can be found at Chenier in
working on murals and canvas with oils and
Mandeville and Oschner Hospital in New Orleans.
acrylics. Phil also depicts the unique culture of
impastatogalleries.com.
Southeast Louisiana on canvas and wood. Well-known Mandeville abstract impressionist
Potter Kelly Landrum-Hammell’s works consist of raku, horsehair fired clay and decorative and
artist Marcia Holmes has been actively engaged in
functional pottery. She uses different types of clay,
equestrian art for over 10 years. Whether large oils
methods of forming, firing techniques, glaze
on canvas or colorful pastels, her energetic
applications and surface decoration. Most of her
paintings have been exhibited in museums,
work is influenced by the natural world, animals,
galleries and private collections across the country
the ocean and her environment. Kelly owns Pottery
and in Europe. Her work can be found at Rue du
Studio KLH in Slidell, where she teaches pottery
Pont Gallery in Breaux Bridge. MarciaHolmes.com.
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at the University of Southwest Louisiana in Lafayette and continued at the University of New Orleans, where she studied art studio and art history. After a long hiatus, she focused again on her artistic craft in 2000. Her art has been shown in numerous galleries and is in private collections throughout the United States. Eric Mondello has been a student of the arts since the eighth grade. A past participant of Mandeville High’s talented art program, he is now majoring in fine arts at Delgado, where he won an award for his “Shelley” portrait. Eric focuses on portraits, sketches and expressionist paintings. Susan Tullos Morgan has always had a passion for art and design. Her creativity is inspired by Covington’s creative community and the Louisiana surroundings. She enjoys working with mixed media and incorporating finishes with metal leafing, acid washes and waxing techniques. Susan’s work can be found at Brunner Gallery in Covington and in public, corporate and private collections. susantullosmorgan.com. Lauren Palmisano, a portrait and cityscape artist 14
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from Slidell, earned her degree in art education at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She is inspired by Louisiana’s Creole and Cajun flair, musicians and New Orleans’ unique and timeless architecture. Her technique, which consists of rhythmic brushstrokes, catches the “spark” in the eyes of her portraiture subjects. Lauren’s work appears in private collections. As a sculptor and painter, Stephen Rue combines these artistic disciplines to create uniquely “Rue” originals. His art has been acclaimed on Louisiana Home & Garden Magazine’s “Hot List” and was recently exhibited in New York City. Stephen is the director of the New Orleans Art Festival, which will debut in 2012. His art can be found in local fine art galleries. rouxsterart.com. Artist and jewelry designer Stephanie Schoen, the Harvest Cup Polo Classic 2010 poster artist, is a Covington resident. Her current works are cityscapes that randomly juxtapose aspects of nature and recognizable objects. She also creates unique wirewrapped jewelry with vintage beads. Stephanie’s work is available at Fielding Gallery in Covington. schoenart.com. Mandeville resident Lori Seals truly appreciates Southern art and architecture. An LSU graduate in design and fine art, she works in watercolor, pastels and oils, painting the essence of New Orleans, Old Mandeville and the Florida panhandle areas. As a professional photographer, Lori captures nature’s beauty and later transforms these images into works of art.
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Susan Sharp studied at the University of New Orleans and the New Orleans Art Institute and graduated from John McCrady Art School. Using many different media, including oil, watercolor, acrylic and pencil, she adds a local flair to her paintings, which feature a range of subjects from still life to jazz. In addition to galleries, her work can be found in private residences, as murals and other installations for businesses and as commercial art. Jim Seitz uses gold leaf and multiple thin washes of acrylic paint to create the final effect of his landscapes. He has been featured on HGTV’s This Old House, in Delta Airline’s magazine, in American Art Collector and on the cover of Inside Northside. He is represented by Huff Harrington Gallery, Atlanta; The Churchill Gallery, Massachusetts; and Atelier in Mandeville. jimseitz.com. Covington resident Lori Sperier grew up with a passion for art. From painting and drawing to visiting galleries, art has been a significant part of her life. Lori graduated in graphic design with a minor in painting from Louisiana State University. The inspiration of masters such as Gaugin and Klimt gives her work an indigenous and rich feel. Using mixed media including oils, gold and silver leafing, acrylics and charcoal, she also explores abstract landscapes.
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Leah Farm of Louisiana Home of the Harvest Cup Polo Classic Food Tent
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Sudden Impact Sponsored by Chef John Besh
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Career Corner Tent Sponsored by Bevelo Gas & Electric Lights
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Southeast Louisiana Hospital Sponsored by Summers Neurosurgery
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Food Tent Annadele's Plantation Restaurant Beau Chêne Country Club Café Lynn
A. WOW Café &Wingery
G. La Provence / Chef John Besh
B. Martin Wine Cellar
H. Zea’s Rotisserie & Grill
C. Bistro Byronz D. Don’s Seafood Hut E. Covington Brewhouse
Carmelo Ristorante Catering by Don
I. ACME Oyster House
Cheese Steak Bistro
J. Longhorn Steakhouse
Cherryberry Frozen Yogurt & Shaved Ice
K. Copeland’s of New Orleans
F. N’Tini’s / Kettle One
Calypso Patio Bar & Grill
Coca Cola Refreshments Friends Coastal Restaurant Jerk’s Island Grill & Daiquiri Bar K Gee’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Parking Area
Schedule of Events Harvest Cup Polo Classic ticket required for all events.
10:30 a.m. Gates Open for Parking 11:30 a.m. Parade of Breeds
Noon
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Procession VIP Lounge Opens— Saints vs. Rams Food and Beverage, Silent Auction and Featured Artist Tents Open
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National Anthem Harvest Cup Polo Exhibition Match Harvest Cup Polo Featured Match Pretty Woman Hat Contest (Stage) Live Auction (Stage)
3:15 p.m. Harvest Cup Trophy
3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Presentation Corporate Sponsor Photos (Center Field) Cowboy Mouth (Stage) Silent Auction Tent Closes/ Item Check-Out
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Community Partners:
Lakeshore High School Pro Start Culinary Program
8. Covington Brewhouse
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans
9. Lee Michaels
Sorelli’s Brick Oven
10. Dunavant Wealth Group
Stone Creek Club & Spa
11. Inside Northside
The Cocoa Bean Bakery & Café
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12. United Way
Trey Yuen Cuisine of China
VIP Lounge Mellow Mushroom VooDoo BBQ Cats Meow Old New Orleans Rum The Lakehouse
Cash Sponsors: 1. Sudden Impact sponsored by Chef John Besh 2. Roux to Do sponsored by La Maison 3. Career Corner sponsored by Bevolo Gas and Electric Lights 4. Southeast Louisiana Hospital sponsored by Summers Neurosurgery 5. The Heart of the Forest.com / The NORTH Institute / Integrated
Children’s Museum Tent Sponsored by Hancock Bank / Whitney Bank
Museum Without Walls Tent Sponsored by Louisiana Lottery Spring Stomp General Viewing Tent
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Insurance Solutions / Lisa Bossier, Realtor Coldwell Banker TEC 13. Latter & Blum Inc. Realtors 14. New Orleans Polo Club 15. Innisfree Farm / Summergrove Farms 16. The Truitt Law Firm, LLC 17. Read for the Record sponsored by Mercedes-Benz of New Orleans 18. New Heights Therapeutic Riding sponsored by Bellina Foundation, LLC 19. Children’s Museum sponsored by Hancock Bank/Whitney Bank 20. Museum without Walls sponsored by Louisiana Lottery 21. Spring Stomp General Viewing Tent
Special thanks to our in-kind donors: Chef John Besh, for his special guest appearance and the sneakpeek of “My Family Table.” La Maison, for the venue and food for our Black & White Masquerade Night. NorthshoreLinks.com, GNOLinks.com and BatonRougeLinks.com, for their internet advertising.
Fresh Market, for the beautiful flowers. Inland Nursery, for the greenery. Liberty Self Storage, for storage unit for Silent Auction items. Brennan’s Printing, for printing services. H20, for stylist and massage services in the VIP Lounge. Event Signs, for our field signage.
Depo-Vue Legal Video Company, for video services. LAMAR Advertising, for the event billboards. Zondra White Jones, for the National Anthem. Hammond High School, for the Color Guard. Brenda Sison Photography. H A R V E S T C U P P O LO C L A S S I C 2 0 1 1 19
THE 2,500-YEAR-OLD GAME of polo is
numbers 1 to 4, which correspond to
one of the fastest, roughest and most
their assigned positions. Number 1 is
dangerous sports played today.
the most offensive, concentrating on
Polo is played on a 10-acre grass
opportunities for scoring. Number 4 is
field, 300 yards in length by 160 yards,
the defensive player. Usually, the most
which is the approximate area of 10
experienced and highest-rated players
football fields. Goal posts are set eight
are at positions 2 and 3, with the
yards apart on either end of the field.
pivotal player being number 3, who
The object of the game is to move the
must serve as an effective field
ball downfield, hitting the ball through
captain, or quarterback. Number 3
the goal for a score. Teams change
coordinates the offense and passing
direction after each goal. Two teams,
the ball up-field to his teammates as
made up of four players each, are
they press toward the enemy goal.
designated by shirt color. The mallet,
The primary concept to which all
made of a bamboo shaft with a
rules are dedicated is safety. The right-
hardwood head, is the instrument used
of-way is defined in accordance with a
to hit the polo ball. Formerly wood, now
player’s position relative to the
plastic, the ball is about 3 inches in
direction of travel of the ball. This is the
diameter and 3-to-4 ounces in weight.
imaginary line that extends forward,
During half-time of a match,
which, if followed, will create traffic
spectators are invited to go onto the
patterns that then enable the
field to participate in a polo tradition
participants to not only play at top
called “divot stomping,” which helps
speed, but to also avoid dangerous
replace the mounds of earth (divots)
collisions. In general, play will flow
that are torn up by the horse’s hooves.
backward and forward, parallel to an
There are six periods, or
imaginary line extended ahead of and
chukkers, in a match, each seven
behind the ball. The line of the ball
minutes long. Play begins with a
may not be crossed except under
throw-in of the ball by the umpire at
special circumstances, and only in
the opening of each chukker and after
such a way as to legitimately gain
each goal. Only penalties or injuries
control of the ball. When a player has
may stop play, as there are no time-
the line of the ball on his right, he has
outs or substitutions allowed, except
the right-of-way. This can only be
for tack repair.
taken away by “riding off” and moving
The four basic shots in polo are distinguished by the side of the pony on which strokes or shots are made:
the player off the line of the ball by making shoulder-to-shoulder contact. The speed and athletic skills of
“near side,” left side of the mount and
the horse and the rider, and the ability
“off-side,” right side. This creates the
of the player to strategize and
near-side forward and back shots
anticipate the flow of the game are
and the off-side forward and back
some of the most important elements
shots. Variations of the basic shots
of polo. They combine to make the
can be made under the pony’s neck,
fast-paced action of polo one of the
across his tail or under the belly,
most exciting sports in the world.
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- Based on information from the United States Polo Association website
illustration: ROY ROBINSON
A beginner’s guide to enjoying the game of
Parade of Breeds
The Parade of Breeds is a great “meet and greet”
3-year-old Fresian, are from Sovereign Oaks Farm. The
opportunity for Harvest Cup guests to get to know the
horses will be presented by owner Lynne Mullens and
horses listed below and their owners.
Megan Mullens.
A Fabulous Friday is a 14-year-old American
Glenwood’s Resorte, owned by Harry and Susan
saddlebred stabled at Meadow Creek Farm and owned by
Kelleher, is a 6-year-old Paso Fino gelding from Glenwood
Sharon Farnsworth. He will be presented by Barbara
Farm. Jeremy Garriga will present.
Grannan. Amarugia’s Mister Jester is a 9-year-old Appaloosa from Revelation Farm. He is owned by Rebecca and Scott Stewart and presented by Rebecca Stewart. Baron Von Vendavel, also known as Val, is a 7-year-old gelding Georgian Grande from Carousel Farms. He is owned and presented by Bonny Barry-Pullen. Boogerman’s Proud Lil Star and her baby, Dakota’s Little Snipper, are owned and presented by David Tate and Lori Quinn-Tate of Quinn-Tate Minis. Star is a 5-year-old Pinto mare, and Snipper is 5 months old. Brevé, owned by New Heights Therapeutic Riding, is a 6-year-old Belgian Draft gelding. He will be presented by Catherine Insley. Dolce, a 13-month-old Gypsy Vanner, and Gabbana, a
High-Clyde Augustus, a 7-year-old Clydesdale, is the senior stallion for Scotch Bottom Clydesdales. He will be presented by his owner, Rene Petz. Mademoiselle Blanc is an 11-year-old American saddlebred. She is owned and presented by Stephanie Villani. Marenmark “Maggie Mae” is a Dartmoor pony from Savannah Branch Farm. She is owned by Bill Harris and Deborah Young, who will present. Thornville Dan is a 7-year-old Dales pony imported from England. He is owned and presented by Randall Baudoin and Anna Hill of Baroque Farm. Vinny-Vento Haragano is a 10-year-old pure Lusitano Gelding imported from Brazil. The horse is owned and presented by Jamie Barowka with her daughter, Logan. H A R V E S T C U P P O LO C L A S S I C 2 0 1 1 23
Haute Dames by Katie Montelepre
Capitelli and Debi Evans have anything to do with it.
the hair by a comb, headband or clip, are great
And we’re not talking about baseball caps. We’re
luncheon and evening hats (especially since they
talking about the fancy, fashionable couture hats
won’t hit the dinner guest next to you!). “If I had my
that used to be an integral part of a lady’s outfit.
choice, though, I’d wear the great big ones!” Debi
These “Haute Dames” (as their hat business is aptly named) are not only friends, but also fellow travelers and creative artists. Suzy paints and Debi
says. But you have to be careful not to weigh the brim down too much, she adds. Although they claim to be “newbies” at the hat
sews, but the art they share is hat making, and their
making business (they began in June 2010), “We’re
goal is to bring hats back!
good friends, and we both can create,” says Suzy.
“I have always loved hats. We wore hats to church on Sunday, and I want to wear them again!” Suzy says. “It’s easier to wear them when other people are, and the key is finding a hat event.” According to Debi, one of the reasons hats are
“We feed off each other, and every hat is unique—it has a little different flair.” Each hat is truly an original creation. For larger hats, they purchase a “base” to use as a starting point. Suzy says, “Once, we looked at one we
not a common adornment is simple—“People forget
bought and said, ‘This is not what we thought it was
that they can wear a hat!” But there’s also another
going to be!’” So, they cut the brim and fashioned
problem.
the hat into a completely different creation. Once in
“A lot of people are interested, but they don’t know when, where and how to wear a hat,” Suzy says. “Or even where to find one!” Debi interrupts. Suzy has noticed the impact of the royal
a while, Suzy laughingly admits, they get carried away when embellishing hats. “We have to go ‘Wait—less is more!’” Suzy’s house is the location of their creative
wedding on hat wearing. “I think people are more
process. “Our puppies—our associates—are here,
aware, and I think it’s a younger crowd, too,” she
too,” she says. “We’ll be laughing and cutting up,
Suzy Capitelli and says. It’s also made smaller-sized hats such as Debi Evans. fascinators more fashionable. 24
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HATS ARE COMING BACK IN STYLE IF Suzy
From Traveling to Making Hats Suzy and Debi’s “fun” started long before their hat business. For the past 12 years, they’ve enjoyed traveling together when accompanying their husbands on business trips. “We share some of the same tastes in clothes and accessories and really value each other’s opinions and values,” Debi says. Their favorite trips include Sonoma Wine Country, Calif.; Scottsdale, Ariz.; Las Vegas, Nev.; Savannah, Ga.; and Marco Island, Fla. During one of their trips last year, Debi was making small fascinators for her granddaughter’s dance team, the Mandeville High School Spinnakers. Soon after that, Debi made teardrop hats for 30 female guests at her niece’s bridal tea party with the Mad Hatter in Disney World. She also made a special white top hat for the bride. “She got so many compliments!” Suzy remembers. After these early endeavors, Debi asked Suzy if she wanted to help turn her newfound creative hobby into a business. Suzy, who already had experience creating handbags, jewelry and other accessories (in addition to her artwork), was enthusiastic. One of their first jobs was a pretty tall order. They designed and created 74 globetrotter-themed hats for a marching group, the Prima Donnas—The Guardians of Haute Couture. Next, they created headbands and hats (big couture hats as well as smaller fascinators for football games) to sell at a luncheon for the Bengal Belles, a group of women who support LSU student athletes. The reaction of the women to the LSU- and Saints-themed headpieces was overwhelming—“They went crazy!” Suzy says. Encouraged by their success, the Haute Dames then traveled to Boston to gather supplies for their hat creations. And at the Heart of Fashion event last September, Debi and Suzy finally personally debuted their hats. (The fact that they were the only ones wearing hats increased their determination to bring hats back!) The next month, at the JLGC Harvest Cup Polo Classic 2010, Suzy and Debi’s friend Lynn Abide won first place in the Pretty Woman Hat Contest wearing one of their creations. The Haute Dames themselves placed in the top five. “People liked them; we drew a lot of attention,” Suzy recalls. The Mardi Gras season presented something “totally different” to Suzy and Debi—costume hats. These hats, which had to fit the “water” theme of the Muses parade (the float was a bathtub), showed the 26
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Haute Dames’ versatility. The derby season offered two exciting opportunities. The Haute Dames were the special guest designers at “Chapeaux and Champagne” at the Head Over Heels shoe boutique in Baton Rouge. A few girls there ordered derby hats, and they came to Suzy’s house with their entire outfit to ensure a color-coordinated creation. “That was exciting because it was very custom,” Suzy says. “Their hats really made a statement.” Also during the derby season, Suzy and Debi found their first out-of-state retailer in Arkansas. At the end of September, Suzy and Debi will be in New York looking for fabric, feathers, jewelry and other hat embellishments. “We’re not stale,” Suzy says. “The travels keep us fresh and fashion-forward.” She adds, “The Haute Dames’ next endeavor will be couture handbags. Everything will have feathers—you can never have enough feathers!” For now, with the Bengal Belles luncheon, the Heart of Fashion and the Harvest Cup Polo Classic 2011, Debi and Suzy have come full circle as they continue to try to bring hats back in style. “We are amazed at how far we’ve come in a year,”
photo: ABBY SANDS MILLER www.abbyphoto.com
Debi says. “And our puppies are happy!” The Haute Dames’ creations are available at the Windsor Court’s Signature Boutique, the Shops at the Ritz Carlton, Head Over Heels in Baton Rouge, FiFi Mahoney’s in New Orleans and Cybele’s in Fairhope, Ala. Custom hats and private trunk shows are available. Debi and Suzy can be reached at 892-6459 or info@hautedames.com. You can also visit them on Facebook or at hautedames.com. H A R V E S T C U P P O LO C L A S S I C 2 0 1 1 27
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Sterling silver and 18kt yellow gold ring with clear quartz over neo
turquoise by Tacori, $1,640. Boudreaux’s Fine Jewelers, Mandeville, 6261666.
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Three pairs of wire-wrapped earrings, designed with green
tourmaline, pineapple quartz and calcite stones, $120 total. Fielding Gallery, Covington, 377-2212.
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Congo Caning jumbo tote by Toss
Designs; shown in black patent with cane panel, vinyl leopard print lining, zippered pocket, $140. Hestia Luxury in Linens, Covington, 8930490.
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Cleanse, exfoliate and polish your skin with Rejuva MD’s Acne
Kit for any age, $192.18. Egan Wellness and Skin Care Spa, Covington, 8923031.
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Hand-painted cast stone crown in burnished gold with 16”
preserved boxwood sphere, $500. Welcome Home and garden, Covington, 893-3933.
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Decorative Saints umbrella, $80. Olivier Couture,
Mandeville, 674-6994.
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Two UV-C whole-house air and surface
disinfection systems, $400 each. UV-C Technologies, Mandeville, 727-5591.
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Festive “Who Dat Nation” wine glass and pilsner, $60 per set. Olivier
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Plumeria-scented products; includes massage oil,
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bubble bath and lotion, $80.50. Creations De Main, Mandeville, 231-7388.
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An original couture wide-brim
black hat adorned with pheasant and black coque feathers, $350. Haute Dames, 892-6459.
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Six-arm, hand-
forged iron Bon Temps Chandelier with antique rust finish from The Bevolo Collection, $1,500. Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights, Mandeville, 249-6040.
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Extra-large insulated
firehouse ice bucket from the Williamsburg Collection, $75. Arabella Fine Gifts and Home Décor, Mandeville, 727-9787.
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One-night stay in a luxurious, 800-square-foot
full suite at the Windsor Court Hotel, $500. Windsor Court Hotel, New Orleans, (504) 523-6000.
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Crown & Squares, 24” x 36” acrylic, gold leaf and sheet rock mud
painting by Sisi Lamothe, $775. Donated by Sisi; available at Welcome Home and garden, Covington, 893-3933.
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Fabulous and functional lazy susan handcrafted
from an aged wine cask, $150. Simplee Gourmet, Covington, 892-
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Three hours in a luxury limo bus for 18 adults, $700
(gratuity and tax not included). VIP School Bus, New Orleans, (504) 846-9968.
Handmade leather cuffs: fleur de lis, $45; pearl, $55.
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Laser-cut steel 3D fleur de lis,
$75. Elliot Bowser, L-E-it.com, 7880424.
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Printed dress by Blue
Juniper in sizes 12 months to 8 years, $36-48. Sixpence Children’s Apparel and Gifts, Mandeville, 6741822.
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Vintage hand-knotted
pearl lariat necklace by Julio Designs, $150. The Villa, Mandeville, 626-9797.
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Crinkle chiffon dress by Waverly Grey, $245. The Mix, Mandeville, 727-7649.
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Two-tone men’s
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Harvest Cup Polo Classic 2011 Committees Harvest Cup Polo Classic 2011 Committee Polo Event Co-chairs: Skarlett Roa-Hogan, Phoebe Whealdon
Fund Development: Stephanie Dupepe, VP; Brandy Bellina, Assistant VP Food and Beverages: Sonja Newman, Janelle Allen, Nicole Hutson Patron Party: Jolie McCaleb, Janice Perkins, Sarah Boggan Sign Coordinators: Missy Avery, Marie Growden
VIP Lounge Coordinators: Rachel Delormier, Jennifer Fandal
Parade of Breeds Coordinator: Sharon Lo Drucker
Event Treasurer: Leslie Robinson Ticket Sales Coordinator: Tina Taylor Information Table/Volunteer Shift Coordinators: Crystal Cook, Elvira Pigg Essentials/Decorations Coordinators: Auction Coordinators: Caroline Patterson, Karen Reisch, Susan Leonard (artwork), Emily Romaine (artwork) Public Relations/Marketing: Jennifer Poirier, Tina Taylor
Harvest Cup 2011 Advisory Council Celia Bezou
Jennifer Rice
Chairperson, Sustainer
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John Johnson Michael Williamson Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
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