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LINKING UP Congratulations are in order to Caroline Link, daughter of Thai Polo and Equestrian Club owner, and Luciano Tattoni who have recently become engaged.
LUCK OF THE IRISH LITTLE LAPRIDA Looks like Magoo will be racing from pitchside Stateside for Lucchese to Argentine bedside as Rochi Laprida is expecting their first baby.
The pitter-patter of tiny Irish feet are imminent for Saffy nĂŠe Hutchinson and Irish race trainer husband Andy Oliver, as they are expecting their first baby in August.
TIDWORTH TAKES MILES Miles Underwood has been announced as the new Polo Manager at Tidworth Polo Club. The Wiltshire Club is home to Military polo and most notably the Captains and Subalterns tournament.
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WALK THE WALK Our very own reporter Lucy Wilson and founder of the Cirencester-based Cotswold Party Company, Danielle Brown have taken up a charity challenge. The girls will be doing The Moon Walk on Saturday 14 May to raise money for breast cancer charities. Not only do they have to walk 13 miles around London in the middle of the night, but they have to do it wearing Carnival themed decorated bras. If you have a few pennies and you would like to support the girls in their fundraising visit: www.wtwalk. org/moonwalklondon2016/lucy-46 or www.wtwalk.org/ moonwalklondon2016/danielle-brown
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Polo Times, April 2016
JACOBS ON THE JOB The Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club welcomes Alex Jacob as the new Assistant Polo Manager. The announcement has been made as the Club plan for the summer season. All the best to Alex as she takes on the season ahead!
FROM POLO TO RACING
Harry Whittington, who used to play Pony Club Polo and reached 1 goals is currently the second most successful racehorse trainer in the UK.
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