New Bridge Magazine 2024-2025 by newbridgepolomagazine

Orchard Hill Polo Team. Photo by Paige Widener.

CONTRIBUTORS

Welcome to number 12 in the series of New Bridge Polo magazines. This edition continues my journey to bring you a trendsetting publication with a glimpse into the exciting world of polo and equestrian life through fascinating stories and beautiful images.Occasionally I am asked if I will ever run out of content for the magazine. The answer is no. There are so many interesting people and magnificent, athletic horses waiting for their stories to be told. I am honored to share them within the pages of all 12 editions and especially those featured in this latest magazine. Join me in celebrating polo and the equestrian lifestyle.

Katie Roth | Editor & Publisher katiegirlroth@gmail.com

Alex Pacheco has photographed polo all over the world throughout his career. Aiken is his home base, but he spends the winters photographing high goal polo in south Florida. 561.758.6075

Paige Widener, originally from Virginia and now a South Carolinian, draws inspiration from the people she works with and her life’s journeys. She crafts images that reflect the unique energy of each brand, individual or family. paigewidenerphoto@gmail.com

Raza Kazmi is the general manager of New Bridge Polo & Country Club. He also sells developer owned and non-developer owned property through New Bridge Realty, the real estate arm of New Bridge Polo Club. Raza is instrumental in every facet of New Bridge, including the magazine. He assists with content development and procuring talent.

NEW BRIDGE welcome to

On behalf of New Bridge Polo & Country Club, welcome to the 2024-2025 polo season and the 12th edition of our magazine. This award-winning, creative and beautiful publication amazes us every year and we are proud of the following it continues to build with each edition. Our magazine reflects the character of our community — our essence is polo, but New Bridge means much more to the residents that have chosen to live here. It’s about good friends and neighbors, being thankful to live in a special place where we can enjoy our horses, the beautiful countryside and #newbridgelife.

Special thanks to our sponsors, advertisers, members and guests for their continued support and loyalty. We look forward to bringing you outstanding tournaments on our superb fields. Our games are open to the public and I invite you to bring your friends and family to experience New Bridge. Updated tournament information and field locations can be found on our website (newbridgepolo.com) or call the polo information line at (803) 644-7706.

See you on the field!

Russ McCall

New Bridge Polo & Country Club

862 New Bridge Road

Aiken, SC 29805

Phone: (888) 4NB-POLO

Fax: (803) 648-3830

General Manager and New Bridge Realty

Raza Kazmi info@newbridgepolo.com (803) 648-3699

Polo Manager

Haley Bryan | (803) 215-3577 Hbryan2485@aol.com

Sponsorship/PR/Magazine

Katie Roth | (803) 341-8800 katiegirlroth@gmail.com

Polo Information Line: (803) 644-7706

O p e n W e d n e s d a y t h r o u g h S a t u r d a y 1 0 A M - 5 P M

Y O U R H O R S E is

our priority

C r i t i c a l C a r e

E m e r g e n c i e s

S u r g e r y

I n t e r n a l M e d i c i n e

L a m e n e s s & S p o r t s M e d i c i n e

R e p r o d u c t i o n

S m a l l A n i m a l S e r v i c e s

R e p r o d u c t i o n a l S e r v i c e s

POLO EQUIPMENT

PLAYERS: Players are rated on a handicap system from -2 to 10; 10 being the best in the world. Players are not limited by gender or age.

POLO PONY: Polo “ponies” are ususally Thoroughbreds (14.2-16.2 hands) selected for their speed, agility, endurance and intelligence. Most players believe their polo pony accounts for up to 75% of their game.

POLO BALL: The ball is 3” in diameter and made of hard, white plastic that dents after continuous hits.

A: HELMET

Helmets are required equipment for protection against swinging mallets, flying balls and spills.

B: MALLET

Mallet lengths range from 49” to 54” to best fit a player’s swing and size of pony. They are constructed of bamboo cane with a tipa wood head.

C: ROACHED MANE

Manes are clipped to prevent them from getting tangled in the reins and out of the players face.

D: BRIDLE

Leather bridles are customized to fit each pony. The most common bits used in polo are the gag, snaffle and pelham.

E: DRAW REINS

A second set of reins for better control extends from the girth, through the bridle to the rider’s hands.

F: BOOTS/WRAPS

Used to protect the pony’s legs from the ball and mallet while providing additional support to the tendons.

G: BOOTS/KNEE PADS

Leather boots protect the rider and knee pads guard against injury in a “ride-off”

H: SHOES

Shoes give the pony better traction.

I: TIED TAIL

Tails are taped or tied to eliminate interference with the mallet.

PHOTO BY KATIE ROTH

Pictured: Nachi Viana on his lovely mare Jamaica.

FALL TOURNAMENT

results

USPA NATIONAL YOUTH TOURNAMENT SERIES (NYTS) CHAMPIONSHIP®

Winners: Western

MVP: Ryan Kerley

BPP: “Harriet” played by Will Mudra, owned by Ardum Farm

USPA NORTHRUP KNOX CUP® 8 GOAL

Winners: LBL Polo

MVP: Charlie Caldwell

BPP: “Oriental Cosita” Nachi Viana

USPA BRONZE TROPHY® 8 GOAL

Winners: LBL Polo

MVP: Nachi Viana

BPP: “Estrella” Nachi Viana

USPA NATIONAL YOUTH TOURNAMENT SERIES (NYTS) GIRLS’ CHAMPIONSHIP®

Winners: Nebraska Sunset

MVP: Winifred Branscum

BPP: “Terca” played by Reagan Leitner, owned by Larry Leitner

USPA NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S CUP 8 GOAL

Winners: LBL Polo

MVP: Andrew Scott

BPP: “Dolfina Golandrina” Nachi Viana

USPA WOMEN’S CHALLENGE 14 GOAL

Winners: Spencer Ranch

MVP: Summer Kneece

BPP: “Snake Bite” Izzy Stichbury

SPRING TOURNAMENT results

NEW BRIDGE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 8 GOAL

Winners: LBL Polo

MVP: Nico Miro

BPP: “Tucumana” Nachi Viana

Winners:

GOAL

BPP:

Winners:

MVP:

GOAL

TOMMY HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL 8

LBL Polo

Nico Miro

“Pite Jamaica” Nachi Viana

PETE BOSTWICK MEMORIAL 8

LBL Polo

MVP: Josh Escapite

BPP: “Cautiva” Nachi Viana

LOUISE HITCHCOCK LADIES 14 GOAL

Winners: LBL/Jet Set Polo

MVP: Sophie Grant

BPP: “Lady” Sophie Grant

GAME TIME

Photos by Katie Roth, Alex Pacheco & Paige Widener

L U C A S A R E L L A N O

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HELPING THE WORLD’S MOST

VULNERABLE

EQUINES

There are 100 million working horses, donkeys and mules helping around 600 million people in the developing world to earn a living, put food on their tables and send their children to school.

COVID-19 IS DEVASTATING TO IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES.

Even if they have been exposed to the virus, women and their donkeys still have to walk miles to fetch water for their families. Farmers still need to take their mules to crowded, hot markets to sell their goods. Children still need help from their horses to complete morning chores. None of that changes during a global health crisis.

THE NEED FOR SUPPORT IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE HAS INCREASED.

WHEN PEOPLE SUFFER, SO DO THEIR WORKING EQUINES . YOUR DONATION MEANS MORE TODAY THAN EVER BEFORE.