The 19th Annual Mashomack International Polo Challenge And Luncheon

The Mashomack Polo Club hosted its 19th Annual Mashomack International Polo Challenge Luncheon on Saturday, June 18, 2016. The event began at noon with a Champagne Reception followed by a Tented Field-Side Luncheon and the exciting International Polo Challenge match. Five teams battled to secure the coveted trophy for their team and country, which included Team Germany, Dream Hotels, Hillrock Distillery, Quest Magazineand Lavazza Coffee. Team Germany – Mercedes Wappinger Falls fought off the four other challengers to claim the victory of the day.

The 32 horses and 20 players made it a great day out and an exciting polo challenge to watch in the beautiful weather. Close to 1,000 guests enjoyed the games field side and under the tent, cheering on the competitors throughout the day. The heritage and tradition of Millbrooks Hunt country and rolling green hills was a beautiful backdrop for the day. The team lineup included, for Team Germany: Uwe Zimmerman, John Klopp, Alessandro Balestri and Julio Ezcurra; Team Dream Hotels: Davis Colley, Max Langlois, Tatin Zubarrie, Ian MacTaggart; Team Hillrock Distillery: Oakleigh Thorne, Craig Callen, Gason Lisioli, Guy Merison; Quest Magazine: Adam Klopp, Hannah Buchan, Trevi Zoda,  Nick Beanstock; Lavazza Coffee – Bruce Colley, Philip MacTaggart, Agusho Zavaleta and Don Langlois. Nick Beinstock was named the most valuable player of the day. The Mashomack Polo Club extended a special thank you to the sponsors, horses, players and to the many who worked so hard to make the day a success.

This year’s event benefited Pine Plains Fire Hose & Rescue Company, Ronald McDonald House and the New York State Trooper Foundation.

Attendees included: Bruce Colley, Teresa Colley, John Klopp, Karen Klopp, Parker Gentry, K. Cooper Ray, Cece Cord, Nina Criscom, Fernanda Kellogg, Diandra Douglas, Peter Pierce, Steven Sare, Cathy Baker, Adam Klopp, Meghan Horstmann, David McDonald, Nicky McDonald, Alp Ozaman, Susan Meyer, Joe Meyer, Gwen Tetirick, Marion De Vogel, Max Goodwin, Nick Bienstock, Moira Bienstock, Jake Klopp, Elizabeth Quartararo, Pam Taylor, Eddie Taylor, Taylor Stubin, Cindy Rinfret, Sylvia Langlois, Max Langlois, Don Langlois, James Flexner, Tom Flexner, Debin Flexner, Uwe Zimmerman and Kristina Zimmerman.

This elegant annual event kicks off the summer social season in Millbrook as it draws over 1500 Town & Country spectators and patrons.  Following the match is a highly publicized awards ceremony. Articles and photos have appeared in such publications as The New York Times, Town & Country, Avenue, Quest Magazine, Hamptons, International Polo, USPA Polo Magazine, Elite Traveler and New York Social Diary.com.

Mashomack Polo Club welcomed naming sponsor, Turkish Airlines, this year to join a prestigious list of present and past sponsors such as Curry Automotive Mercedes Benz, Hillrock Estate Distillery, Lavazza, Dream Hotels, Heather Croner Sotheby’s International Realty, Quest Magazine, What2WearWhere as Ferrari, Hermès, Mercedes-Benz, The Carlyle Hotel, Berluti, The Dorchester, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, EOS Airlines, Krug Champagne, Bentley Motors, Cartier, Hunter Boot, Moncler and Beretta.

The Mashomack Preserve Club is a private polo and shooting club located in the heart of Millbrook hunt country, providing a stunning backdrop to the wonderful day. This prestigious event attracts over 1,000 true tastemaker patrons and spectators and marks the official start of the summer social season in Millbrook, New York. Many fans travel from New York City, Westchester and Fairfield County to spend the day in the countryside and experience this exciting polo event and uniquely stylish affair. Teams representing the United States, Great Britain, India, Brazil, France and Italy have battled valiantly in the past. Polo, “the sport of kings” promises not to disappoint.

Photo Credit: Peter T. Michaelis / Cutty McGill (see individual images for credit)

About Mashomack Polo Club

Located on a 2,000-acre preserve in Pine Plains, New York, just 90 minutes from New York City, the Mashomack Polo Club is a full service club for polo players of all levels. Mashomack Polo has undertaken a multi-year capital improvement program and now features five tournament-class fields, one practice field, stick and ball acres and a regulation outdoor polo arena. Stabling is available on a first come, first served basis, as is turnkey boarding for players with smaller strings. Mashomack Polo offers league polo from 4 goal to 12 goal and various tournaments such as the prestigious USPA Eduardo Moore, the USPA Officer’s Cup, the USPA Constitution Cup and the Tracey Mactaggart Challenge Cup. There is polo to suit every level of player from June through September. Spectators are encouraged to attend the polo matches and tailgate.

For more information about Mashomack Polo, visit www.mashomackpoloclub.com

To purchase tickets to the 19th Annual Mashomack International Polo Challenge and Luncheon, please visit http://www.mashomackpoloclub.com/store/c2/TICKETS.html

David McDonald, Nicky McDonald, Alp Ozaman, Susan Meyer, Joe Meyer (Photo Credit Cutty McGill)

David McDonald, Nicky McDonald, Alp Ozaman, Susan Meyer, Joe Meyer (Photo Credit Cutty McGill)

 

Jake Klopp, Elizabeth Quartararo (Photo Credit Cutty McGill)

Jake Klopp, Elizabeth Quartararo (Photo Credit Cutty McGill)

 

James Flexner, Gwen Tetirick (Photo Credit Peter T. Michaelis)

James Flexner, Gwen Tetirick (Photo Credit Peter T. Michaelis)

 

Karen Klopp, John Klopp (Photo Credit Peter T. Michaelis)

Karen Klopp, John Klopp (Photo Credit Peter T. Michaelis)

 

Jake Klopp, Elizabeth Quartararo (Photo Credit Cutty McGill)

Jake Klopp, Elizabeth Quartararo (Photo Credit Cutty McGill)

 

Pam Taylor (Photo Credit Peter T. Michaelis)

Pam Taylor (Photo Credit Peter T. Michaelis)

 

Peter Pierce, Raquel Chevremont, Steven Sare, Mickalene Thomas (Photo Credit Cutty McGill)

Peter Pierce, Raquel Chevremont, Steven Sare, Mickalene Thomas (Photo Credit Cutty McGill)

 

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Sylvia Langlois, Max Langlois, Don Langlois (Photo Credit Peter T. Michaelis)

Sylvia Langlois, Max Langlois, Don Langlois (Photo Credit Peter T. Michaelis)

 

Taylor Stubin, Cece Cord, Cindy Rinfret, Parker Gentry (Photo Credit Cutty McGill)

Taylor Stubin, Cece Cord, Cindy Rinfret, Parker Gentry (Photo Credit Cutty McGill)

 

Team Germany (Photo Credit Cutty McGill)

Team Germany (Photo Credit Cutty McGill)

 

Teresa Colley, Bruce Colley (Photo Credit Cutty McGill)

Teresa Colley, Bruce Colley (Photo Credit Cutty McGill)

 

Teresa Colley, Bruce Kolley, Karen Klopp and Parker Gentry (Photo Credit Cutty McGill)

Teresa Colley, Bruce Kolley, Karen Klopp and Parker Gentry (Photo Credit Cutty McGill)

 

Uwe Zimmerman, Kristina Zimmerman (Photo Credit Peter T. Michaelis)

Uwe Zimmerman, Kristina Zimmerman (Photo Credit Peter T. Michaelis)

 

Adam Klopp, Meghan Horstmann (Photo Credit Peter T. Michaelis)

Adam Klopp, Meghan Horstmann (Photo Credit Peter T. Michaelis)

 

Atmosphere (Photo Credit Peter T. Michaelis)

Atmosphere (Photo Credit Peter T. Michaelis)

 

Atmosphere (Photo Credit Peter T. Michaelis)

Atmosphere (Photo Credit Peter T. Michaelis)

 

Atmosphere (Photo Credit Peter T. Michaelis)

Atmosphere (Photo Credit Peter T. Michaelis)

 

Cathy Baker and the Hillrock Distillery Team (Photo Credit Peter T. Michaelis)

Cathy Baker and the Hillrock Distillery Team (Photo Credit Peter T. Michaelis)