2011 harvest cup polo classic

October 30, 2011

100 Holiday Square Blvd.(on the Service Road just past the theater)

985.892.0001Sales Hours:

Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Service Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Haute Dames. Hot Wheels. Polo at its finest.

2011 Honda Pilot

Hats provided by Haute Dames Custom Couture Hats & Headpieces.

4 JU N I O R LE A G U E O F GR E AT E R CO V I N G T O N

4 Letter from the President

6 Polo by the Numbers

6 Event Sponsors

7 Legacy of LeadershipJLGC mother-daughter duos.

11 Artistic GenerosityThe talented artists whodonate their work to theClassic.

18 Event MapSchedule of events andrestaurant listings.

20 A Beginner’s Guide to Enjoying the Game of Polo

23 Parade of Breeds

24 Haute Dames

28 FlourishesSelect items from the Silent Auction Tent.

34 Harvest Cup Polo Classic2011 Committees

Dear Friends,

This year is the 15th anniversary of our Harvest Cup Polo Classic.

Fifteen years have surely flown by since that very first Polo in 1996. It is

exciting to think that we, the Junior League of Greater Covington, with

the help of our partners, have been putting on this wonderful event for

so long. Each year, it proves to be more elegant and more fun.

The Polo match, with the beautiful horses and very skilled players,

is enough to make you want to come out to John Melton’s Leah Farm of

Louisiana. Throw in the delicious food from our wonderful restaurant

sponsors, the VIP Lounge with the televised Saints game, the Pretty

Woman Hat contest, the live auctions and so much more—how could

one not attend?

The main reason we hold our Harvest Cup Polo Classic is to

support our community. Since the beginning of Polo, we have worked on

numerous projects such as Baby Think It Over, The Covington Family

Service Center, Pride, Northshore Performing Arts Society, Head Start,

Hope House, Habitat for Humanity, New Heights Therapeutic Riding

Center and our newest and most exciting community project—The

Children’s Museum of St. Tammany. We truly are “Women Building

Better Communities.”

Our community includes not only the organizations that the Junior

League helps support, but also our members, our wonderful women of

the League. The Junior League’s mission is to promote voluntarism, to

develop the potential of women and to improve the community

through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

Without our patrons, our sponsors and your support, our mission

would not be possible.

I would like to offer a special thank you to our Harvest Cup Polo

Classic Community Partners: Dunavant Wealth Group, John Melton,

Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry, Inside Northside, United Way and

Champagne Beverage/Covington Brewhouse. Also, the Harvest Cup

would not happen without the numerous hours put in by our Polo

committee and co-chairs, as well as other Junior League members.

Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to this very special

event and to our League.

We look forward to seeing you on October 30, 2011. We hope you

have a wonderful day at the 15th Anniversary of the Harvest Cup Polo

Classic watching the match and stomping the divots. Don’t forget your

“Polo Hat” and your friends!

Cordially,

Karen A Capps

President, 2011-2012

Junior League of Greater Covington

Harvest Cup Polo Classic 2011

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The Junior League of Greater Covington is an organization of women committedto promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the

community through the effective action and leadership of trainedvolunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

Mission Statement

CASH SPONSORS

Ten Goal

Dunavant Wealth Group

Thoroughbred

La Maison • Chef John Besh

Chukker

Latter & Blum Inc./Realtors • Capital One Bank

Innisfree Farm • Summergrove Farms

The Truitt Law Firm, LLC • The Heart of the Forest.com

The NORTH Institute • Integrated Insurance Solutions

Lisa Bossier, Realtor, Coldwell Banker TEC

Mallet

Bevolo Gas and Electric Lights

Stirrup

Hancock Bank/Whitney Bank • NOLA Lending

Summers Neurosurgery • Mercedes-Benz of New Orleans

Bellina Foundation, LLC • Fairway Medical Surgical Hospital

Saddle

Louisiana Lottery • Superior Energy Services, Inc.

Divot

Citizens Bank & Trust Co. • Honda of Covington

Lakeview Regional Medical Center

Special thanks to John Melton and Leah Farm of Louisiana

for the use of his exquisite polo fields.

2011-2012 COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Event Sponsors

Fine Jewelers & Distinctive Gifts

As every avid sports fan

knows, everything comes down to

numbers. The Harvest Cup Polo

Classic is no different. Here are

just a few interesting numbers

about polo, the JLGC and the 14

past years of the Harvest Cup.

116688 Chukkers played in the

Harvest Cup

11,,117766 Minutes played in

Harvest Cup Polo matches

2288 Divot stomps since the

inception of the Harvest Cup

11,,000000--11,,550000 Average attendees

each Harvest Cup

1100 Different bands have played

at Harvest Cup$$55,,220000 Highest bid at Harvest Cup

auction during the last 5 years$$884400,,000000 Total raised by Harvest

Cup event

88 JLGC programs funded by

Harvest Cup

44 Signature projects started by

the JLGC

3311 Number of organizations

benefiting from JLGC funding

1100,,000000 JLGC volunteer hours

per year

22,,550000 Years since the creation

of polo

1100 Acres for a polo match field

88 Width in yards of goal posts

22 Teams in each match

44 Players and horses on

each team

44 Basic shots in the game

of polo

66 Chukkers in a match

77 Minutes per chukker

by the NumbersPOLO

THE WOMEN of the Junior League of Greater

Covington promote community enrichment through

hard work and dedication, shaping the lives of the

people around them. Many of these women have

influenced and inspired future generations,

including their own daughters. We honor these

mothers and daughters to thank them for their

involvement in the JLGC and in our community.

Blanche E. McCloskey,

Katie Gibert and Dee McCloskey

In 1977, when the JLGC’s nine founders invited

25 women to join, Blanche McCloskey accepted

the privilege of being one of the charter members.

“The purpose of the League is exclusively

educational and charitable,” she says. “Our goal

was to provide educational and cultural

opportunities that would enrich our community.”

Since then, Blanche served as president of the

League in 1979 and is now a sustainer. She looks

back on her years of involvement with a sense of

accomplishment. “A small group of us started with

a lot of energy and high hopes, and to see the

young ladies today who have continued to excel

and push forward with their voluntarism and great

vision is most rewarding.”

Blanche has seen the League grow over the

years; she remembers when they had meetings in

donated office spaces and church halls. Now, the

League owns its own headquarters in downtown

Covington. She says, “Computers weren’t around

in 1977, so ‘snail mail’ and the land-line telephone

were used for communication—not the cell phone

or e-mail or texting!”

Blanche’s example of leadership took root in

her two daughters, Katie Gibert and Dee

McCloskey. Nearing the 10-year mark in her service

to the Junior League of New Orleans, Katie has a

sincere appreciation for voluntarism. As a child, she

remembers accompanying her mother while she

volunteered at the Thrift Store. “She opened my

eyes to the good work—and fun—of the League.”

Katie has served as treasurer to the board,

assistant treasurer and committee treasurer. The

most rewarding aspect of her involvement has

been safeguarding the funds and making the

most of them.

Katie and her sister, Dee, work together in the

Junior League of New Orleans. Since joining in 2004,

Dee has served as director of the Planning and

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Development Council, chair of the Thrift Shop and

committee member for several service projects. Now,

as president, Dee clears the path for the League’s

annual goals and is involved in virtually every event.

“We are so proud of our mother and are happy

to be serving our communities, having been inspired

by her,” Dee says.

Virginia “Ginny” Crow and Niki Mann Trzaska

Ginny Crow joined the JLGC in the infamous

year of 2005. When it came time to plan the Spring

Market event, Ginny quickly signed up. “I had some

experience with fundraisers and thought this would

be a good placement for me,” she says. “I didn’t

know that my enthusiasm would propel me to

become co-chair of the event.” When Katrina-

related circumstances created a vacancy for a

president-elect, Ginny accepted the position, and

then served as president from 2008 to 2009.

During her presidential reign, Ginny’s daughter,

Niki Mann Trzsaka, joined the League. “How much

better than to have your daughter want to do what

you are doing?” Ginny says. “I am quite honored by

her wanting to be a League member.”

The next year, Niki was asked to co-chair the

provisional class, introducing the new members to

the League’s mission and its involvement in the

community. “Normally, first-year actives work in a

community placement, not assuming a leadership

role; but, like mother like daughter—we moved a

little faster!” Ginny says.

Niki, who is now serving on the Fund

Development Council, enjoys the community aspect

of the League. She is motivated by her desire to

serve, as well as her mother’s example. “I knew that

if she was part of such a great organization, I had to

be a part of it also,” Niki says. Ginny and Niki are

currently selling the Roux to Do cookbook together.

Cynthia “Cyndi” Bellina and Brandy Bellina

Cyndi Bellina became a member of the JLGC in

Sept. 2007. After finishing her provisional year, she

volunteered as a member of Career Corner for two

years. She is currently serving her second term as

recording secretary. One of her favorite memories is

her work on Project Prom. “It was extremely

rewarding to help women working toward improving

their careers as well as helping young women’s

dreams of a beautiful prom experience become a

reality,” she says.

Cyndi’s daughter, Brandy Bellina, followed in

her footsteps two years later and has also held a

number of positions. She has been the press

liaison for the Communications Council and is

currently embarking on her first year as the

assistant vice president of fund development. In

her new position, Brandy works on the Polo event,

which is one of her favorites because of the

charitable aspect of the fundraiser.

This year, Cyndi and Brandy look forward to

working on the board together, promoting the good

work of the League and leaving a record of

accomplishments. “The most rewarding aspect of

my participation is the opportunity to make a

difference in the community and in the lives of

others through fulfilling the mission of the League,”

Cyndi says.


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One of the most eagerly anticipated events of

the Harvest Cup Polo Classic is the silent auction

of original fine art donated by local artists. This

year, the highlight of the collection is Milo

Stephens’ painting for the official 2011 poster. Her

painting and works of these 19 other talented

artists are included in the auction. The League is

grateful to all the artists for their generosity.

Milo Stephens-Asche, the Harvest Cup Polo

Classic 2011 poster artist, is self-taught. She has

been painting for almost six years, working mainly

in oils. Milo paints full-time in the studio she shares

with her husband, Mickey Asche. Her work can be

found in Teri Galleries in Metairie and in the

couple’s new gallery, Asche Studios & Art Gallery

in Old Towne Slidell. AscheStudios.com.

Rhonda Alleman always knew she would

one day pick up the paintbrush. Now able to

explore her artistic longing, she sees things in a

fresh context, as if for the first time. Using layers

of glazed acrylics and other elements, Rhonda

conveys the sublime aspects of simple life

experiences. Her art can be found at Rug Chic in

Mandeville.

Gretchen Armbruster

employs many media to

create everything from

portraits to abstract art.

Her projects include three

Crescent City Classic

posters, illustrations for the

Bacchus organization and

art in the movie He Said,

She Said. Gretchen’s work can be found in

Mandeville, New Orleans and Park City, Utah.

She is also represented by Taylor Clark Gallery

in Baton Rouge and Southern Breeze in Jackson,

Miss. armbrusterartworks.com.

Covington resident Jenna Baker is studying

at LSU’s College of Art, where she hopes to

broaden her knowledge and become a

professional artist. She enjoys sculpting and

metalworking, as well as painting. Jenna


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Clockwise from top:

Milo Stephens-Asche,

Gretchen Armbruster,

Jenna Baker and

Rhonda Alleman.

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appreciates the teachers who encouraged her

love of art and her desire to continue

professionally.

Camille Barnes, an award-winning freelance

artist and illustrator, studied at the New Orleans

Academy of Fine Art. She is a realist-style artist, but

also creates very eclectic pieces. Her

achievements include a showing on national

television for her portrait work, illustrations in over

15 books and displays of her paintings in private

collections and galleries. VisionaryDesign.info.

Phil Galatas, a Slidell native, has been

painting and sculpting for 33 years. A three-time

world champion bird sculptor, he is currently

working on murals and canvas with oils and

acrylics. Phil also depicts the unique culture of

Southeast Louisiana on canvas and wood.

Well-known Mandeville abstract impressionist

artist Marcia Holmes has been actively engaged in

equestrian art for over 10 years. Whether large oils

on canvas or colorful pastels, her energetic

paintings have been exhibited in museums,

galleries and private collections across the country

and in Europe. Her work can be found at Rue du

Pont Gallery in Breaux Bridge. MarciaHolmes.com.

New Orleans native Christie Hughes has been

painting since 1986 and

specializes in abstract paintings.

Her work has been in movies,

galleries, offices, homes and

private collections throughout the world. Christie is

inspired by Claude Monet, Peter Max, Picasso and

Van Gogh. In addition to having paintings available

for purchase, she also accepts commissions.

St. Tammany resident Elizabeth Impastato

draws inspiration from her passion for New

Orleans, with influence from the French Quarter.

Her talent for blending layers of acrylic creates a

textured canvas that plays with the light to bring

her works to life. Her art can be found at Chenier in

Mandeville and Oschner Hospital in New Orleans.

impastatogalleries.com.

Potter Kelly Landrum-Hammell’s works consist

of raku, horsehair fired clay and decorative and

functional pottery. She uses different types of clay,

methods of forming, firing techniques, glaze

applications and surface decoration. Most of her

work is influenced by the natural world, animals,

the ocean and her environment. Kelly owns Pottery

Studio KLH in Slidell, where she teaches pottery

classes.

Alice McNeely’s art training began in the 1970s


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Phil Galatas,

Elizabeth

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and Camille Barnes.


at the University of Southwest Louisiana in Lafayette and

continued at the University of New Orleans, where she

studied art studio and art history. After a long hiatus, she

focused again on her artistic craft in 2000. Her art has

been shown in numerous galleries and is in private

collections throughout the United States.

Eric Mondello has been a student of the arts since

the eighth grade. A past participant of Mandeville High’s

talented art program, he is now majoring in fine arts at

Delgado, where he won an award for his “Shelley”

portrait. Eric focuses on portraits, sketches and

expressionist paintings.

Susan Tullos Morgan has always had a passion for

art and design. Her creativity is inspired by Covington’s

creative community and the Louisiana surroundings.

She enjoys working with mixed media and incorporating

finishes with metal leafing, acid washes and waxing

techniques. Susan’s work can be found at Brunner

Gallery in Covington and in public, corporate and

private collections. susantullosmorgan.com.

Lauren Palmisano, a portrait and cityscape artist

Left: Eric Mondello.

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from Slidell, earned her degree in art education at the

University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She is inspired by

Louisiana’s Creole and Cajun flair, musicians and New

Orleans’ unique and timeless architecture. Her

technique, which consists of rhythmic brushstrokes,

catches the “spark” in the eyes of her portraiture

subjects. Lauren’s work appears in private collections.

As a sculptor and painter, Stephen Rue combines

these artistic disciplines to create uniquely “Rue”

originals. His art has been acclaimed on Louisiana

Home & Garden Magazine’s “Hot List” and was recently

exhibited in New York City. Stephen is the director of the

New Orleans Art Festival, which will debut in 2012. His

art can be found in local fine art galleries.

rouxsterart.com.

Artist and jewelry designer Stephanie Schoen, the

Harvest Cup Polo Classic 2010 poster artist, is a

Covington resident. Her current works are cityscapes

that randomly juxtapose aspects of nature and

recognizable objects. She also creates unique wire-

wrapped jewelry with vintage beads. Stephanie’s work is

available at Fielding Gallery in Covington.

schoenart.com.

Mandeville resident Lori Seals truly appreciates

Southern art and architecture. An LSU graduate in

design and fine art, she works in watercolor, pastels and

oils, painting the essence of New Orleans, Old

Mandeville and the Florida panhandle areas. As a

professional photographer, Lori captures nature’s beauty

and later transforms these images into works of art. >>


Susan Sharp studied at the University of New

Orleans and the New Orleans Art Institute and

graduated from John McCrady Art School. Using many

different media, including oil, watercolor, acrylic and

pencil, she adds a local flair to her paintings, which

feature a range of subjects from still life to jazz. In

addition to galleries, her work can be found in private

residences, as murals and other installations for

businesses and as commercial art.

Jim Seitz uses gold leaf and multiple thin washes of

acrylic paint to create the final effect of his landscapes.

He has been featured on HGTV’s This Old House, in

Delta Airline’s magazine, in American Art Collector and

on the cover of Inside Northside. He is represented by

Huff Harrington Gallery, Atlanta; The Churchill Gallery,

Massachusetts; and Atelier in Mandeville. jimseitz.com.

Covington resident Lori Sperier grew up with a

passion for art. From painting and drawing to visiting

galleries, art has been a significant part of her life. Lori

graduated in graphic design with a minor in painting

from Louisiana State University. The inspiration of

masters such as Gaugin and Klimt gives her work an

indigenous and rich feel. Using mixed media including

oils, gold and silver leafing, acrylics and charcoal, she

also explores abstract landscapes.

Above: Jim Seitz.

Left: Susan Sharp.

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Annadele's Plantation Restaurant

Beau Chêne Country Club

Café Lynn

Calypso Patio Bar & Grill

Carmelo Ristorante

Catering by Don

Cheese Steak Bistro

Cherryberry Frozen Yogurt & Shaved Ice

Coca Cola Refreshments

Friends Coastal Restaurant

Jerk’s Island Grill & Daiquiri Bar

K Gee’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Food Tent

A. WOW Café &Wingery

B. Martin Wine Cellar

C. Bistro Byronz

D. Don’s Seafood Hut

E. Covington Brewhouse

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H. Zea’s Rotisserie & Grill

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3:15 p.m. Harvest Cup TrophyPresentationCorporate SponsorPhotos (Center Field)

3:30 p.m. Cowboy Mouth (Stage)4:00 p.m. Silent Auction Tent Closes/

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Leah Farm of LouisianaHome of the Harvest Cup Polo Classic

Schedule of Events12:15 p.m. Color Guard Procession

National Anthem12:30 p.m. Harvest Cup Polo

Exhibition Match1:30 p.m. Harvest Cup Polo

Featured Match2:30 p.m. Pretty Woman Hat

Contest (Stage)Live Auction (Stage)

10:30 a.m. Gates Open for Parking11:30 a.m. Parade of Breeds

Procession VIP Lounge Opens—Saints vs. Rams

Noon Food and Beverage,Silent Auction andFeatured Artist Tents Open

Parking Area

SoutheastLouisianaHospital

Sponsoredby SummersNeurosurgery

CareerCorner TentSponsoredby Bevelo

Gas &ElectricLights

Roux To Do Tent

Sponsoredby La

Maison

The Heart of the

Forest.com

SuddenImpact

Sponsoredby Chef

John Besh

Harvest Cup Polo Classic ticket required for all events.

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Community Partners:

8. Covington Brewhouse

9. Lee Michaels

10. Dunavant Wealth Group

11. Inside Northside

12. United Way

Cash Sponsors:

1. Sudden Impact sponsored byChef John Besh

2. Roux to Do sponsored by La Maison

3. Career Corner sponsored byBevolo Gas and Electric Lights

4. Southeast Louisiana Hospitalsponsored by SummersNeurosurgery

5. The Heart of the Forest.com / The NORTH Institute / Integrated

Insurance Solutions / Lisa Bossier,Realtor Coldwell Banker TEC

13. Latter & Blum Inc. Realtors

14. New Orleans Polo Club

15. Innisfree Farm / SummergroveFarms

16. The Truitt Law Firm, LLC

17. Read for the Record sponsored byMercedes-Benz of New Orleans

18. New Heights Therapeutic Ridingsponsored by BellinaFoundation, LLC

19. Children’s Museum sponsored byHancock Bank/Whitney Bank

20. Museum without Walls sponsoredby Louisiana Lottery

21. Spring Stomp General ViewingTent

JUNIOR LEAGUE OFGREATER COVINGTON

Women building better communities ®

La Carreta of Mandeville

Lakeshore High School Pro StartCulinary Program

PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans

Sorelli’s Brick Oven

Stone Creek Club & Spa

The Cocoa Bean Bakery & Café

Trey Yuen Cuisine of China

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VIP LoungeMellow MushroomVooDoo BBQ Cats MeowOld New Orleans RumThe Lakehouse

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Chef John Besh, for his specialguest appearance and the sneak-peek of “My Family Table.”

La Maison, for the venue andfood for our Black & WhiteMasquerade Night.

NorthshoreLinks.com, GNOLinks.comand BatonRougeLinks.com, for theirinternet advertising.

Fresh Market, for the beautiful flowers.Inland Nursery, for the greenery.Liberty Self Storage, for storage

unit for Silent Auction items.Brennan’s Printing, for printing

services.H20, for stylist and massage

services in the VIP Lounge.Event Signs, for our field signage.

Depo-Vue Legal Video Company,for video services.

LAMAR Advertising, for the eventbillboards.

Zondra White Jones, for theNational Anthem.

Hammond High School, for theColor Guard.

Brenda Sison Photography.

Special thanks to our in-kind donors:

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Truitt LawFirm, LLC

New HeightsTherapeutic

RidingSponsoredby Bellina

Foundation,LLC

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SpringStomp

GeneralViewing Tent

FeaturedArtistTent

Silent Auction Tent

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THE 2,500-YEAR-OLD GAME of polo is

one of the fastest, roughest and most

dangerous sports played today.

Polo is played on a 10-acre grass

field, 300 yards in length by 160 yards,

which is the approximate area of 10

football fields. Goal posts are set eight

yards apart on either end of the field.

The object of the game is to move the

ball downfield, hitting the ball through

the goal for a score. Teams change

direction after each goal. Two teams,

made up of four players each, are

designated by shirt color. The mallet,

made of a bamboo shaft with a

hardwood head, is the instrument used

to hit the polo ball. Formerly wood, now

plastic, the ball is about 3 inches in

diameter and 3-to-4 ounces in weight.

During half-time of a match,

spectators are invited to go onto the

field to participate in a polo tradition

called “divot stomping,” which helps

replace the mounds of earth (divots)

that are torn up by the horse’s hooves.

There are six periods, or

chukkers, in a match, each seven

minutes long. Play begins with a

throw-in of the ball by the umpire at

the opening of each chukker and after

each goal. Only penalties or injuries

may stop play, as there are no time-

outs or substitutions allowed, except

for tack repair.

The four basic shots in polo are

distinguished by the side of the pony

on which strokes or shots are made:

“near side,” left side of the mount and

“off-side,” right side. This creates the

near-side forward and back shots

and the off-side forward and back

shots. Variations of the basic shots

can be made under the pony’s neck,

across his tail or under the belly,

which is difficult.

A team is made up of four

players, each wearing a jersey with

numbers 1 to 4, which correspond to

their assigned positions. Number 1 is

the most offensive, concentrating on

opportunities for scoring. Number 4 is

the defensive player. Usually, the most

experienced and highest-rated players

are at positions 2 and 3, with the

pivotal player being number 3, who

must serve as an effective field

captain, or quarterback. Number 3

coordinates the offense and passing

the ball up-field to his teammates as

they press toward the enemy goal.

The primary concept to which all

rules are dedicated is safety. The right-

of-way is defined in accordance with a

player’s position relative to the

direction of travel of the ball. This is the

imaginary line that extends forward,

which, if followed, will create traffic

patterns that then enable the

participants to not only play at top

speed, but to also avoid dangerous

collisions. In general, play will flow

backward and forward, parallel to an

imaginary line extended ahead of and

behind the ball. The line of the ball

may not be crossed except under

special circumstances, and only in

such a way as to legitimately gain

control of the ball. When a player has

the line of the ball on his right, he has

the right-of-way. This can only be

taken away by “riding off” and moving

the player off the line of the ball by

making shoulder-to-shoulder contact.

The speed and athletic skills of

the horse and the rider, and the ability

of the player to strategize and

anticipate the flow of the game are

some of the most important elements

of polo. They combine to make the

fast-paced action of polo one of the

most exciting sports in the world.

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United States Polo Association website

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The Parade of Breeds is a great “meet and greet”

opportunity for Harvest Cup guests to get to know the

horses listed below and their owners.

A Fabulous Friday is a 14-year-old American

saddlebred stabled at Meadow Creek Farm and owned by

Sharon Farnsworth. He will be presented by Barbara

Grannan.

Amarugia’s Mister Jester is a 9-year-old Appaloosa

from Revelation Farm. He is owned by Rebecca and Scott

Stewart and presented by Rebecca Stewart.

Baron Von Vendavel, also known as Val, is a 7-year-old

gelding Georgian Grande from Carousel Farms. He is

owned and presented by Bonny Barry-Pullen.

Boogerman’s Proud Lil Star and her baby, Dakota’s

Little Snipper, are owned and presented by David Tate and

Lori Quinn-Tate of Quinn-Tate Minis. Star is a 5-year-old

Pinto mare, and Snipper is 5 months old.

Brevé, owned by New Heights Therapeutic Riding, is a

6-year-old Belgian Draft gelding. He will be presented by

Catherine Insley.

Dolce, a 13-month-old Gypsy Vanner, and Gabbana, a

3-year-old Fresian, are from Sovereign Oaks Farm. The

horses will be presented by owner Lynne Mullens and

Megan Mullens.

Glenwood’s Resorte, owned by Harry and Susan

Kelleher, is a 6-year-old Paso Fino gelding from Glenwood

Farm. Jeremy Garriga will present.

High-Clyde Augustus, a 7-year-old Clydesdale, is the

senior stallion for Scotch Bottom Clydesdales. He will be

presented by his owner, Rene Petz.

Mademoiselle Blanc is an 11-year-old American

saddlebred. She is owned and presented by Stephanie

Villani.

Marenmark “Maggie Mae” is a Dartmoor pony from

Savannah Branch Farm. She is owned by Bill Harris and

Deborah Young, who will present.

Thornville Dan is a 7-year-old Dales pony imported

from England. He is owned and presented by Randall

Baudoin and Anna Hill of Baroque Farm.

Vinny-Vento Haragano is a 10-year-old pure Lusitano

Gelding imported from Brazil. The horse is owned and

presented by Jamie Barowka with her daughter, Logan.

Paradeof Breeds


HATS ARE COMING BACK IN STYLE IF Suzy

Capitelli and Debi Evans have anything to do with it.

And we’re not talking about baseball caps. We’re

talking about the fancy, fashionable couture hats

that used to be an integral part of a lady’s outfit.

These “Haute Dames” (as their hat business is

aptly named) are not only friends, but also fellow

travelers and creative artists. Suzy paints and Debi

sews, but the art they share is hat making, and their

goal is to bring hats back!

“I have always loved hats. We wore hats to

church on Sunday, and I want to wear them again!”

Suzy says. “It’s easier to wear them when other

people are, and the key is finding a hat event.”

According to Debi, one of the reasons hats are

not a common adornment is simple—“People forget

that they can wear a hat!” But there’s also another

problem.

“A lot of people are interested, but they don’t know

when, where and how to wear a hat,” Suzy says.

“Or even where to find one!” Debi interrupts.

Suzy has noticed the impact of the royal

wedding on hat wearing. “I think people are more

aware, and I think it’s a younger crowd, too,” she

says. It’s also made smaller-sized hats such as

fascinators more fashionable.

Fascinators, delicate headpieces that attach to

the hair by a comb, headband or clip, are great

luncheon and evening hats (especially since they

won’t hit the dinner guest next to you!). “If I had my

choice, though, I’d wear the great big ones!” Debi

says. But you have to be careful not to weigh the

brim down too much, she adds.

Although they claim to be “newbies” at the hat

making business (they began in June 2010), “We’re

good friends, and we both can create,” says Suzy.

“We feed off each other, and every hat is unique—it

has a little different flair.”

Each hat is truly an original creation. For larger

hats, they purchase a “base” to use as a starting

point. Suzy says, “Once, we looked at one we

bought and said, ‘This is not what we thought it was

going to be!’” So, they cut the brim and fashioned

the hat into a completely different creation. Once in

a while, Suzy laughingly admits, they get carried

away when embellishing hats. “We have to go

‘Wait—less is more!’”

Suzy’s house is the location of their creative

process. “Our puppies—our associates—are here,

too,” she says. “We’ll be laughing and cutting up,

and the dogs will be eating feathers. We have a

good time doing it. It’s fun!”

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From Traveling to Making Hats

Suzy and Debi’s “fun” started long before their hat

business. For the past 12 years, they’ve enjoyed traveling

together when accompanying their husbands on

business trips. “We share some of the same tastes in

clothes and accessories and really value each other’s

opinions and values,” Debi says. Their favorite trips

include Sonoma Wine Country, Calif.; Scottsdale, Ariz.;

Las Vegas, Nev.; Savannah, Ga.; and Marco Island, Fla.

During one of their trips last year, Debi was making

small fascinators for her granddaughter’s dance team,

the Mandeville High School Spinnakers. Soon after that,

Debi made teardrop hats for 30 female guests at her

niece’s bridal tea party with the Mad Hatter in Disney

World. She also made a special white top hat for the

bride. “She got so many compliments!” Suzy remembers.

After these early endeavors, Debi asked Suzy if she

wanted to help turn her newfound creative hobby into a

business. Suzy, who already had experience creating

handbags, jewelry and other accessories (in addition to

her artwork), was enthusiastic.

One of their first jobs was a pretty tall order. They

designed and created 74 globetrotter-themed hats for a

marching group, the Prima Donnas—The Guardians of

Haute Couture. Next, they created headbands and hats

(big couture hats as well as smaller fascinators for

football games) to sell at a luncheon for the Bengal

Belles, a group of women who support LSU student

athletes. The reaction of the women to the LSU- and

Saints-themed headpieces was overwhelming—“They

went crazy!” Suzy says.

Encouraged by their success, the Haute Dames

then traveled to Boston to gather supplies for their hat

creations. And at the Heart of Fashion event last

September, Debi and Suzy finally personally debuted

their hats. (The fact that they were the only ones wearing

hats increased their determination to bring hats back!)

The next month, at the JLGC Harvest Cup Polo

Classic 2010, Suzy and Debi’s friend Lynn Abide won

first place in the Pretty Woman Hat Contest wearing one

of their creations. The Haute Dames themselves placed

in the top five. “People liked them; we drew a lot of

attention,” Suzy recalls.

The Mardi Gras season presented something

“totally different” to Suzy and Debi—costume hats.

These hats, which had to fit the “water” theme of the

Muses parade (the float was a bathtub), showed the


Haute Dames’ versatility.

The derby season offered two exciting opportunities.

The Haute Dames were the special guest designers at

“Chapeaux and Champagne” at the Head Over Heels

shoe boutique in Baton Rouge. A few girls there ordered

derby hats, and they came to Suzy’s house with their

entire outfit to ensure a color-coordinated creation. “That

was exciting because it was very custom,” Suzy says.

“Their hats really made a statement.” Also during the

derby season, Suzy and Debi found their first out-of-state

retailer in Arkansas.

At the end of September, Suzy and Debi will be in

New York looking for fabric, feathers, jewelry and other

hat embellishments. “We’re not stale,” Suzy says. “The

travels keep us fresh and fashion-forward.” She adds,

“The Haute Dames’ next endeavor will be couture

handbags. Everything will have feathers—you can never

have enough feathers!”

For now, with the Bengal Belles luncheon, the Heart

of Fashion and the Harvest Cup Polo Classic 2011, Debi

and Suzy have come full circle as they continue to try to

bring hats back in style.

“We are amazed at how far we’ve come in a year,”

Debi says. “And our puppies are happy!”

The Haute Dames’ creations are available at the

Windsor Court’s Signature Boutique, the Shops at the Ritz

Carlton, Head Over Heels in Baton Rouge, FiFi

Mahoney’s in New Orleans and Cybele’s in Fairhope,

Ala. Custom hats and private trunk shows are available.

Debi and Suzy can be reached at 892-6459 or

[email protected]. You can also visit them on

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tourmaline, pineapple quartz and calcite stones, $120 total. Fielding

Gallery, Covington, 377-2212. Congo Caning jumbo tote by Toss

Designs; shown in black patent with cane panel, vinyl leopard print

lining, zippered pocket, $140. Hestia Luxury in Linens, Covington, 893-

0490. Cleanse, exfoliate and polish your skin with Rejuva MD’s Acne

Kit for any age, $192.18. Egan Wellness and Skin Care Spa, Covington, 892-

3031. Hand-painted cast stone crown in burnished gold with 16”

preserved boxwood sphere, $500. Welcome Home and garden, Covington,

893-3933. Decorative Saints umbrella, $80. Olivier Couture,

Mandeville, 674-6994. Two UV-C whole-house air and surface

disinfection systems, $400 each. UV-C Technologies, Mandeville, 727-5591.

Festive “Who Dat Nation” wine glass and pilsner, $60 per set. Olivier

Couture, Mandeville, 674-6994.

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bubble bath and lotion, $80.50. Creations De Main,

Mandeville, 231-7388. An original couture wide-brim

black hat adorned with pheasant and black coque

feathers, $350. Haute Dames, 892-6459. Six-arm, hand-

forged iron Bon Temps Chandelier with antique rust finish

from The Bevolo Collection, $1,500. Bevolo Gas & Electric

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firehouse ice bucket from the Williamsburg Collection, $75. Arabella Fine Gifts and

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painting by Sisi Lamothe, $775. Donated by Sisi; available at Welcome Home and

garden, Covington, 893-3933. Fabulous and functional lazy susan handcrafted

from an aged wine cask, $150. Simplee Gourmet, Covington, 892-

8370. Three hours in a luxury limo bus for 18 adults, $700

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Juniper in sizes 12 months to 8

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pearl lariat necklace by Julio

Designs, $150. The Villa,

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Grey, $245. The Mix, Mandeville,

727-7649. Two-tone men’s

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Harvest Cup PoloClassic 2011 Committee

Polo Event Co-chairs: Skarlett Roa-Hogan,Phoebe Whealdon

Fund Development: Stephanie Dupepe, VP;Brandy Bellina, Assistant VP

Food and Beverages: Sonja Newman,Janelle Allen, Nicole Hutson

Patron Party: Jolie McCaleb, Janice Perkins, Sarah Boggan

Sign Coordinators: Missy Avery, Marie Growden

VIP Lounge Coordinators: Rachel Delormier, Jennifer Fandal

Parade of Breeds Coordinator: Sharon Lo Drucker

Event Treasurer: Leslie Robinson

Ticket Sales Coordinator: Tina Taylor

Information Table/Volunteer ShiftCoordinators: Crystal Cook, Elvira Pigg

Essentials/Decorations Coordinators:Kelly Wollfarth, Ashly Guillot

Auction Coordinators: Caroline Patterson,Karen Reisch, Susan Leonard (artwork),Emily Romaine (artwork)

Public Relations/Marketing: Jennifer Poirier,Tina Taylor

Harvest Cup 2011 Advisory Council

Harvest Cup Polo Classic 2011 Committees

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Skarlett Roa-HoganPolo 2011 Co-chair

Phoebe WhealdonPolo 2011 Co-chair

Celia BezouChairperson, Sustainer

John JohnsonLee Michaels Fine Jewelry

Jennifer RiceInnisfree Farms,

Latter & Blum

Michael WilliamsonUnited Way

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