POLO magazine 2016 | Page 9

50 THE NEXT 100 YEARS BMW is pioneering the future of individual mobility. PAGE 62 52 THE SWEET LIFE Who is Sugar Erskine? 56 STYLE FILE A round-up of the hottest accessories, where elegance and luxury meets innovation and style. 62 EQUINE FINE DINING PAGE 46 These restaurants situated on equestrian estates will guarantee a mouthwatering experience. 66 POLO ON THE GRAM Our favourite polo shots on Instagram. 14 PHOTO GALLERY 32 GO GREEN 20 THE TAO OF HORSES 38 BLOWN AWAY IN THE BUSH High speed action from the 2015 BMW International Series. Magic captured at Noordhoek. 22 POLO 101 An insider’s guide to the sport of kings. The ‘new’ MalaMala Game eserve continues to offer a superb guest experience. 26 THE ROUND-UP 41 GRAND LIVING 28 FROM TRI TO RIDING HIGH 46 CHASING DREAMS Uruguay: A snapshot of the visiting team’s nation. Having conquered the sport of triathlon, cover model Jenny Alter is now storming the US polo scene. PAGE Bush, beach and beyond – six luxury resorts with an eco-ethos. 56 The highest-priced homes sold in South Africa last year. eku Atawodi, the first black female professional polo player, realised her dream and is inspiring others to reach for theirs too. PAGE 41 68 PLAYER PROFILES Get to know the captains of the SA and Uruguay teams. 70 HIGH SOCIETY The glit and the glamour off the field at the 2015 BMW Internationals. 74 A GAME FOR ALL The South African Polo Association has implemented a development strategy to make the game more accessible. 75 EVENT GUIDE The programme, players, 2015 winners and ponylenders. 82 THE LAST WORD ow di cult can the game of polo be? Very, as Dan Nicholl discovers. BMW INTERNATIONAL POLO 9