Tidbits of the Month - Equestrian Federation of Jamaica March - April 2014 | Page 4

MARCH - APRIL 2014 OF THE MONTH AISK VS. HILLEL POLO TOURNAMENT The third Annual Inter-school Polo Tournament was held on April 9th at Kingston Polo Club. Hillel’s team was given a 1-goal advantage, as their team was not as strong as their opponent’s. Team captain Dylan Wong and new comers, Richard Lechler, Rebecca Young and Brandon Hussey represented Hillel Academy and Savannah Hussey, Daniel Crowther and newcomer, Drew deGraffenried, represented the American International School of Kingston. Coaches decided on a ‘3 a side’ match and the field was made shorter. AISK had goals scored by all players; Savannah and Daniel were able to procure 3 goals each and Drew scored 1. Unfortunately Hillel was not able to make a score against their formidable opponents and the 3-chukka match resulted in a 7-1 score to AISK. The Helen Young Inter-School Polo Silver Cup was presented to AISK, making them the current and undefeated champions of this tournament. Dylan Wong was also presented with an award for the match’s Most Valuable Player. Congratulations and words of encouragement were issued to players by JPA and KPC president, Mr. Denis Lalor, Hillel’s sports director, Mr. Bennett and AISK’s sports director, Mr. Ransom. Thanks to Mr. Denis Lalor, Paul Lalor and Mark Wates who loaned horses to the tournament, without your generosity, this would not have been possible. All equestrians are welcome to try their hand at polo and get the opportunity ANNUAL INTER -SCHOOL POLO TOURNAMENT to play for their school. For more information please contact CPC’s Heidi Lalor (885-5659). Any questions about the school match, please contact Lesley Masterton Fong-Yee (381-4660). CAYMANAS PONY CLUB STARTS A MINI POLO CLUB Caymanas Polo Club (CPC) has started a mini polo club, aimed at introducing and familiarizing young students to polo so it will be an easy transition once they are in high school. Coached by Jorge Donovan and Craig Russel, this new and fun polo club for kids will be aimed at children 5+. Contact Heidi Lalor for more information. Email: [email protected] MINI POLO CLUB RIDERS PONY CLUB BADGES AWARDED The Pony Club is an internationally recognized program for young riders where they receive certificates and earn badges for their work and knowledge. The pony club is not just for CPC students, all riders are welcome to become a member and enjoy the fun horse related activities involved. We would like to congratulate the pony club members who earned their badges this term. Braiding Badge: Emma Stewart, Rebecca Hussey, Kristina Munroe, Savannah Thompson, Kimberly Bartlett Saddlery Badge: Isabel Chen, Kennedy Brown, Leah McConnell, Ella McConnell, Sam Holland, Francesca Russell, Schaefer Emmonds, Savannah Thompson, Kristina Munroe, Debroah Madden, Romy Catling 8 YEAR OLD ISABEL CHEN IS SEEN HERE EARNING HER BRAIDING BADGE UNDER THE WATCHFUL EYE OF GUY M OORE, A VISITING PONY CLUB TRAINER Grooming Badge: Kyle McConnell, Jack Lalor, Leah McConnell, Toby Melville, Samantha Azan, Gabrielle Christian, Pax Azan-Watson Polo: Terrel Roberts, Sam Melville 4