Anuario Raza Polo Argentino 2016 | Page 269

Gastón Laulhé: Héctor Guerrero “We saw many mares with very “I found horses with great good mouths; first class.” sensitivity.” How did you feel this year being a judge at the rural exhibition? Well, we had very cold, rainy days, and on the day of the Grand Champions it was a bit better, but the important thing was the level of the Polo Argentino Breed products. What can you highlight regarding the horses presented? I’ve always liked the Polo Argentino ponies. For the last two to three years we are seeing mares with very good mouths, which is what we beheld on the central arena: many mares with sensitive mouths; top notch, and this is very important because I be- lieve there is a lot in store for the future. What was your perception of the Polo Argentino ponies at La Rural? The level was very good; I found horses with great sensitivity and very docile and we had a great time. You had several categories and many horses. Was the selection very hard work? Actually, yes. But we are used to that; this is what we do and we always mount many horses which makes it possible to select the best and in this way hand out the prizes. How did you get on with each other? Very well. We know each other well and we agreed when the time came to select the winners. You were asked to be judge on a very special year, the Anniversary of the Argentine Rural Association… As members of the AACCP we are proud to be a part of the celebrations of La Rural’s 150 th Anniversary, an institution that is always there to help and with which we must collaborate, working every day and listening to alternatives or proposals made by breeders, La Rural and everyone else in order to continue to grow. 267