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La Herradura takes home $45,000 with a Champions Cup final victory

Former 10-goaler Memo Gracida had guided his La Herradura (Meghan Gracida, Carlos Hernandez, Memo Gracida and Catlin Dix) through their first three Championship Cup wins but was forced into a coaching position in the tournament final against the imposing Evergreen lineup (Tom Sprung, Carlitos Galindo, Juan Jo Gonzalez and Shane Rice). Evergreen had ruled the […]

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Wins by Vashon and Arizona set up 1-goal Sunday final

Club News / Empire Polo

Wins by Vashon (Stephanie Davidson, JMG, Jeffrey Rewald and Zinta Rewald) and Arizona (David Barnet, Dan Faherty, Manny Rodriguez and Benito Andrade) set up the first 1-goal final of the season at the Empire Polo Club in Saturday afternoon action. In a noon battle, Vashon edged the Flaming Chicken (Joey Gallemore, Devon Gallemore, Victor Soto

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Dressing for polo . . .

Club News / Empire Polo

One of the most often asked questions when questioned about going to polo is “What should I wear?”, and the answer is there is no correct or incorrect answer. You can dress up or dress down and fit in to any Sunday event, but you should pay attention to how and from where you plan

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How to watch polo

Club News / Empire Polo

With the popular resurgence of polo it is a common occurrence for someone to say, “I’d really like to see a polo match, but I have no idea what to do.” Getting yourself together for an afternoon of polo is no more difficult than going to a baseball game. Both sports require a minimum amount

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Three new lineups for Holiday Cup

Club News / Empire Polo

Three altered lineups will take the field for the opening round of the Holiday Cup in the final tournament of the year at the Empire Polo Club. Pheasant Hollow team (Deb Vermoch, Cameron Smith, Tim Rudy and Suki Piper), Granite Bay (Julie Fernandez, Caroline Anier, Eric Hammon and Goyo Mariscal) and Ocean Air/Backshot Ranch (Dave

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WELCOME TO THE EMPIRE POLO CLUB

Club News / Empire Polo

Empire Polo Club (Empire) situated in the Coachella Valley in Indio, California, is the self-proclaimed “Disneyland” of polo in the United States. Boasting one of the most exquisite and elaborate grounds, the club aims to impress players and spectators alike with a polo experience like no other. Offering a competitive polo season (mid-December through March)

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Sunday, Nov. 28th, ’10: Desert Challenge II Results

Club News / EPC Staff

Desert Challenge II Polo Tournament Results Empire Polo Club Nov. 27 and 28th, 2010 INDIO –Rancho Remuda defeated WrightWay in the Desert Challenge II four-goal final 8-8 on net goals Sunday, sidelining Parklane for the trophy presentation in the round robin match. Rancho Remuda put away Parklane 12-5 and Parklane went south of WrightWay 7-4

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Open House Weekend draws 17 teams

Club News / EPC Staff

By Diane Hensley INDIO – Players, friends, families and spectators filed onto the fields at Empire Polo Club Nov. 13-14 to find out exactly what officials mean by their offering of the “ultimate polo playing experience.” They were not disappointed. Eighty three players, including eight junior polo players, cantered over the red boards and onto

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