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Highlights of the 2009 Calgary Polo Club season and a preview of 2010.

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Page 1: Calgary Polo magazine 2010
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9 Executive Message

12 Welcome

14 Facilities and Staff

17 Calendar 2010

18 Polo Sponsors

22 Calgary Polo: 120 Years

26 Terms and Rules

29 Polo Equipment

30 Polo School

34 Tournaments and Results 2009

43 Awards 2009

46 Players

53 The Equine Muse

68 Ladies Polo

70 Polo Pups

73 Ranch House Members

57 People

Table ofcontents

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C A L G A R Y

POLOPublisher and Marketing DirectorMegan [email protected]

Editorial DirectorLisa [email protected]

Art DirectorRachelle Painchaud-Nash

Photographer and cover imageLacey Winterton

ContributorsSue Bird, Rebecca Bollenbach, Anne Evamy, Kyle Fargey, Rob Foster,Kerri Kerley, Rob Roenisch, Aubrey Amante, Kendra Roberts

The image on page 29 appears courtesy of Rebecca Bollenbach,reprinted here with her permission

©2010 Calgary Polo Club

Printed in Canada by Friesens

Published for theCalgary Polo Club by:Poise Publications Inc.101-478 River AvenueSuite 707Winnipeg, MB R3L 0B3www.poisepublications.com

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The Board of Directors is proud to welcome new andreturning members, players, social members, visi-tors, and spectators to the 120th season of play at

the Calgary Polo Club! As we celebrate this important mile-stone in the club’s history, we would like to take a momentto thank all of the supporters who help to make the “Sportof Kings” a success in Alberta, and share some of our ideasfor the club’s exciting future.

The Calgary Polo Club Executive is very pleased to workwith several generous sponsors for the 2010 season, includ-ing: After Eight Interiors, Big Rock Brewery Ltd., BarbadosTourism Authority, The Mill Store, Royal Bank of Canada– RBC, Sorrell Financial, and Triangle Steel Ltd.

This season marks a celebration of tradition at the CalgaryPolo Club, as well as a year of exciting change. The execu-tive is proudly made up of several new and returning mem-bers: Cam Clark, Club President; Anne Evamy, Director;Rob Foster, Director; Pat Powell, Director; and JohnRooney as Chairman of the Board.

Several new committees have also been formed to assist thepolo club in welcoming new members, hosting socialevents, and launching three annual invitational tourna-ments: the Western Canadian Ladies Heart Cup Invitationaland the J.C. Palmer Memorial Invitational tournaments inJuly 2010; and the Kimo Cup Invitational tournament inSeptember 2010. In August, the executive is looking for-ward to hosting the always successful Barbados ChallengeTrophy weekend.

The Calgary Polo Club is pleased to offer a range of polothis season, including Pee Wee Polo, Coaching League,Ladies League, 2-Goal and 6-Goal Tournament Leagues,invitational weekend tournaments, and international-caliberhigh goal match games. As always, the Ranch House offerssocial members, players, and visitors the opportunity to takein polo from its fantastic location at centre field, while enjoying a range of great food and wine events. The CalgaryPolo Club is pleased to welcome the Ranchmen’s Club asthe official caterer at the Ranch House. For more informa-tion on polo scheduling and Ranch House events, pleasevisit the Calgary Polo Club website at www.calgarypolo-club.com.

We would like to welcome our 2010 Polo Manager, RobRoenisch, who brings years of polo management experienceto the Calgary Polo Club. Our returning club staff includesSue Bird, Events/Marketing Manager, and Tim Mills, Facili-ties Manager. Kyle Fargey returns as Polo School Instructor,providing individual and group lessons, and special clinics forthe next generation of Calgary Polo: our Pee Wee, beginner,and intermediate players.

Good luck to all players and teams as we embark on an exciting new polo season at the beautiful Calgary PoloClub—we look forward to seeing you fieldside!

Sincerely,The Calgary Polo Club Board of Directors.

Cam Clark, President • Anne Evamy, DirectorRob Foster, Director • Pat Powell, Director

John Rooney, Chairman of the Board

Executive MessageWelcome to the 2010 season

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Established in 1890, the CalgaryPolo Club is celebrating 120 yearsof polo history in southern Alberta.

As the oldest polo club in Canada, theclub’s legacy is a testimonial to the dedica-tion and strength of the local polo commu-nity, and to the multitude of opportunitiesthe club offers to its members and specta-tors.

The FacilitiesLocated just 10 minutes from the city, theclub occupies 200 acres of land nestled onthe doorstep of the Rocky MountainFoothills, in the heart of Alberta ranchcountry. The dedicated staff maintainsseven full-size playing fields, an outdoorpolo arena, a training ring, and a hittingcage.

The club is committed to supporting all as-pects of polo culture. It takes the develop-ment of upcoming players very seriously.The club’s Polo School provides new play-ers with a horse and the equipment theyneed to learn and develop their skills.Group and private lessons are offered tomeet the individual needs of participants.Pee Wee polo gives the children of mem-bers and supporters the opportunity tonurture their skills and love for the sport.The Coaching League offers students ofthe polo school a fun, safe and educationaltransition into league play. One of thefastest growing leagues at the club is theLadies Polo League, which culminateswith an annual tournament each season.

The GamePolo is the oldest extant team sport playedin the world. Its roots in training soldiersfor battle hint at the thrilling game it hasevolved into today: a sport that showcasesthe skill of the players and their speciallytrained horses. Players participate in leagueplay at the low goal or high goal levels, ac-cording to their handicap rating, and thecombined rating of their team. Handicapsare determined by a club committee, inconjunction with the United States PoloAssociation. Low goal games are perfect forthe beginner or intermediate player, as theyprovide an opportunity to learn the rulesand strategies of game play.

High goal polo takes the level of play to aprofessional level. Skilled players navigatethe vast playing field—an area the size ofnine NFL football fields—at speedsreaching up to 40 km/hour. High goalgames will get your adrenaline pumpingas players display athletic skill, finesse, andcourage at break-neck speeds. These feature games are played every Sunday: we welcome you to come share in the ex-citement—it’s free to visit the club as aspectator!

The PeopleYou do not need a string of horses to enjoythe benefits of being a member of the Cal-gary Polo Club. Every season, social mem-bership makes an important contributionto the club’s success and longevity. TheCalgary Polo Club regularly hosts social

Welcome to theCalgary Polo Club

Welcome

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events, fieldside and at the historic RanchHouse, for anywhere from 100 to 1,000spectators. As a Ranch House member,there are a variety of social events to enjoy,both formal and casual. All events arecatered by the talented Ranchmen’s Club.Season highlights include the annual Bar-bados Challenge Trophy, Lobsterfest, Fri-day night dinners, and the annual PoloBall.

With its sweeping facilities, establishedreputation, and long-standing traditions,the Calgary Polo Club welcomes everyoneto come and enjoy the thrill of the game

this summer season. For more informationon upcoming tournament play and socialevents, see page 17 or contact the polo clubadministration office.

THE CALGARY POLO CLUBPO Box 17, Site 9, RR2Okotoks, AB T1S 1A2Phone: 403-938-0182Chukker Hotline: 403-938-7260Fax: 403-938-8205Email: [email protected]: www.calgarypoloclub.com

WHERE TO FIND US:Take McLeod Trail South to Hwy 552W.Turn right and follow Hwy 552W for 10 km, and turnleft on 306th Ave West.Turn right at the stone gate. The Ranch House isstraight ahead!

OR

Take Deerfoot Trail South to Dunbow Road.Turn right on Dunbow and drive until you cross Hwy 2A .Take your first right after Hwy 2A, drive north andturn left on Hwy 552W.Follow Hwy 552W for 10 km, and turn left on 306th Ave West.Turn right at the stone gate.

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Rob Roenisch, Polo ManagerRob Roenisch is acting Polo Manager atthe Calgary Polo Club for the 2010seaon. Rob has extensive experienceplaying and managing polo in Canadaand the U.S.; the knowledge and expert-ise he brings to the club is invaluable.

Sue Bird, Events/Marketing ManagerSue Bird has acted as Events and Market-ing Manager at the Calgary Polo Club for the past seven years. Sue brings expe-rience in all facets of event planning andpromotion, and she serves as profes-sional liaison for the club in all market-ing endeavours.

Tim Mills, Facilities ManagerTim Mills has been the Facilities Man-ager at the Calgary Polo Club since1992. His knowledge and expertise infield preparation and maintenance is unmatched in Canada.

Kyle Fargey, Polo School InstructorKyle Fargey has served as the PoloSchool Instructor at the Calgary PoloClub for the past six years. Kyle’s knowl-edge of game strategy, hitting technique,and player development has graduateddozens of students to tournament andleague play at the polo club.

Facilitiesand Staff

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June 16 Season Opener Reception

June 17–27 Mike Francis Cup (2 Goal)

July 1 America Day Cup Match Game

July 1–10 Gilgit Cup (2 Goal)

July 2–11 Roenisch Memorial Cup (6 Goal)

July 13–17 J B Cross Cup

July 14–31 Rocky Mountain Cup (2 Goal)

July 15–18 Heart Cup (6 Goal)

July 15 Stampede Dinner

July 15–18 Western Canadian Ladies Invitational

July 23–25 J C Palmer Memorial Invitational

July 23–August 1 Fish Creek Cup (6 Goal)

July 24 Italian Night Dinner

July 30 Ranch House Lobsterfest

August 2 Pee Wee Polo Playoffs & Grooms Race

August 4–14 Hull Cup (2 Goal)

August 5–15 Calgary Cup (6 Goal)

August 7 Barbados Challenge Trophy (8 Goal)

August 7 The Barbados Cup Afternoon Reception

August 19–28 Big Rock Cup (2 Goal)

August 20 Greek Night

August 20–29 Canadian Open (6 Goal)

August 26 President’s Ball

September 9–12 Kimo Cup Invitational (2 Goal)

September 16–19 Low Goal Tournament

September 23–26 Low Goal Tournament

calendar2010

CalendarTournaments and Events

Please consult www.calgarypoloclub.com for updated information on social events and tournaments.

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In celebration of 120 years of polo in Alberta, we take a brieflook back in time. The sport of polo was in full swing insouthern Alberta during the late 1880s, with the first club

in Canada founded at Pincher Creek. The Calgary Polo Clubwas officially established in 1890, and by 1892 there were poloteams in Calgary, High River, Fort Macleod, and Pincher Creek.Early polo players emerged from a range of locales and liveli-hoods, including not only remittance men, ranch owners,bankers, and lawyers, but also farmers, clerks, and cowboys.

Throughout the first half of the 20th century, local players andthe club’s home fields moved locations around Calgary. The ear-liest club chukkers took place just west of the Louise Bridge andnorth of the Bow River. Around the turn of the century, ColinW. Ross relocated play to the centre of the former Owen RaceTrack in the present day neighbourhood of Elbow Park.

This site was sold to urban developers in 1907, at which timethe club made arrangements with the city for the use of MeewataPark. The club went without polo grounds for several years, untila group of investors purchased 30 acres of land near the ChinookRace Track. The polo fields were in play at Chinook Park, located on present day 14th Street in southwest Calgary, by 1914.

The 1920s saw a women’s team organized out of Calgary and Kamloops to travel to the first international women’s polo tour-nament in New York. Following the Second World War, the Cal-gary Polo Club was the only club in Canada still operating.

Both the First and Second World Wars, as well as The Great Depression, had a stifling impact on polo in southern Alberta.The passion of the Calgary Polo Club’s players, however,

prevented the sport from falling off the radar. De-termined to revive interest in the sport, FrankMcHugh, A. E. Cross and C. J. Yorath arrangedplay for men who were returning from war.Thanks also to the efforts of members such asCharles Hetherington and Morris Palmer, theCalgary Polo Club became respected for hostingtournaments and players from across NorthAmerica. The Chinook Park polo grounds wereeventually sold in 1960, and the club facilitiesmoved to land in Okotoks that was formerlyowned by J. B. Cross. Since then, the CalgaryPolo Club has become respected for its world-class facilities, tournaments, and events.

calgary Polo120 years of play

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Calgary Polo team: L-R: T. S. C. Lee, Jack Critchley, Osward Critchley, Sir Francis A. MacNaughten, 1893. Photo by W.E. Wing (courtesy of GlenbowArchives, PA-3687-11).

PoloA Foothills Tradition

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Calgary polo team, 1893. Photo byW.E. Wing (courtesy of GlenbowArchives, NA-659-101).

Polo game, Millarville, Alberta, ca.1900–1903 (courtesy of Glenbow

Archives, NA-2520-34).

Group and buggy at Polo Grounds,Calgary, Alberta: L-R: unknown;Mrs. Eckford; Lady MacNaughton;J.B. Cross; Mrs. A.E. Cross; Frank Bedingfeld ca. 1900 (courtesyof Glenbow Archives, NA-280-6).

Calgary Polo Team takes the Cup aftera 5–3 victory over Pekisko. Presented

by the American Men’s Club at theRoyal North-West Mounted Police

barracks, 1908 (courtesy of GlenbowArchives, NA-5554-14).

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Girls polo club in Stampedeparade, Calgary, Alberta, 1927

(courtesy of Glenbow Archives,NA-2552-9).

Polo team, members of LordStrathcona’s Horse, Calgary,

Alberta, ca. 1927–1932 (courtesyof Glenbow Archives, NA-5554-7).

Captain Harry W. Foster, Lord Strathcona’sHorse, on left, ca. 1927–1932 (courtesy ofGlenbow Archives, NA-5554-9).

Calgary Blues polo team: L-R: D. K. Yorath,T. Williams, J. B. Cross, F. M. Pardee, captain.The third division runners-up in the West-ern Canada championship were beaten inthe final by the Calgary Whites after throw-ing a scare into Cochrane, ca. 1930 (cour-tesy of Glenbow Archives, NA-5554-5).

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Calgary Pirates polo team: L-R: H. A. Chadwick, Archie Kerfoot, W. Wolley-Dod, H. W. Francis, captain, ca. 1930 (courtesy of Glenbow Archives,NA-5554-4).

Laurie Johnson playing polo, 1931.Photo by W. J. Oliver (courtesy ofGlenbow Archives, NA-2924-13).

The Calgary Reds, after their 9–3 victory against Spokane in the Pacific Northwest polo championship.L-R: Clint Roenisch, Pat Linfoot, JimCross, Thornton Gregg, August 1955. Photo by Jack De Lorme (courtesy ofGlenbow Archives, NA-5600-7100c).

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Francis officiated at the Pacific Northwest

Polo Tournament in Calgary. August 1955. Photo by Jack De Lorme

(courtesy of Glenbow Archives, NA-5600-7100a).

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ChukkerSimilar to periods in hockey, there arefour chukkers in Low Goal games andsix chukkers in High Goal games in reg-ulation outdoor polo. Each chukker isseven-and-a-half minutes long, and play-ers have four minutes between eachchukker to change horses.

Divot stompingSpectator participation! At half time,spectators are invited onto the field toreplace pieces of turf dug up by thehorses during play.

FoulFouls include any infraction of the USPArules, ranging from dangerous riding tointerrupting the line of the ball.

GoalA goal is scored every time the ballcrosses the line between the goal posts.Teams change ends after each goal toequalize playing conditions.

HandicapA player’s handicap is a rating between-2 (or B) and 10. A rating committee decides the handicap of each playerbased on playing ability, horsemanship,team play, horses, and knowledge of thegame. The handicap of a team is the sumtotal rating of all of its players, and thefinal score of a match is adjusted accord-ing to discrepancies in the two teams’handicaps.

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Polo Terms and RulesGet in the Game!

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HookAs a defensive technique, a player can use his or her mallet tointerfere with an opponent’s swing.

Knock-inWhen a team in an offensive drive hits the ball across the op-ponent’s backline, the defending team resumes play with afree hit from their back line.

Line of the ballAlso called right-of-way, this is an imaginary line that the ballcreates each time it is hit. The trajectory of the ball creates a linethat separates two lanes. These lanes determine the right-of-way of each player. Interfering with this line is a foul.

MalletThe side of the mallet head is used to hit the ball. Mallets aremade of a bamboo stick and hardwood head, and range inlength from 49 to 54 inches, depending on the size of the horse.

Near-sideThe left-hand side of the horse.

Off-sideThe right-hand side of the horse.

PenaltyA penalty for an infraction of the rules of play is given a ratingbetween one and nine by the umpire, with the severity of theinfraction determining the level of penalty awarded.

Ride-offIn a defensive move, a horse is pressed into the horse of another player in order to prevent him or her from taking ashot or to drive the player off the line of the ball.

Throw-inGames begin when the umpire bowls the ball between thetwo teams.

UmpiresTwo mounted officials are on the field ensuring safety and enforcing rules. In the case of a disagreement between theumpires, the Referee (also known as the “Third Man”) on thesidelines has the final say.

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BRIDLESeries of leather strapping, metal or copper bit, and supports to give the player steering and stopping control.

BREASTPLATETo stop the saddle from slipping back during the game.

RIDING BOOTSAlways brown in colour. Provides additional protection for the player’s lower leg.

MALLETShafts are made of bamboo or plastic composite. The mallet shaft is fl exible and can make a complete arc under pony neck or tail when swung hard. Mallets come in different lengths to accommodate height of pony.

MALLET HEADMade of hardwood and angled to allow for full swing fl ush to the ground.

CLIPPED MANEEliminates interference of pony’s mane with the player’s reins.

POLO PONYMay be a thoroughbred or part thoroughbred, part quarter horse. Selected for their agility, speed, endurance, and intelligence.

DRAW REINSTo enhance control of the pony.

POLO MARTINGALETo stop the pony’s head from rising.

KNEEPADSFor the player’s protection.

PLAITED TAILCauses less obstruction to mallet in execution of back and tail shots.

HELMETHard surface, lined and strapped, protects the player from swinging mallets and balls travelling at a speed of nearly 100 miles per hour. Face guards can be attached.

POLO SADDLEDiffers from a jumping saddlewhich has extra pads.

BREECHESAlways white in polo.

POLO BANDAGEProtective wrapping to shield pony’s legs against contact with the ball and other ponies.

BELL BOOTProtects the pony’s front heels from contact with the back hooves.

Polo EquipmentGear for the Game

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“I really enjoy helping new playersprogress into the game. I encourageeveryone to come experience the exhila-ration of polo. My only warning is thatthe sport is very addictive – after only onegame, you can become hooked for life!”

~ Kyle Fargey

Polo SchoolProfessional Instruction

K yle Fargey is a 3 Goal professional player basedout of Calgary, Alberta and Indio, California. Kyleplayed for Team Canada at the FIP World Cup in

Mexico City in 2008, and has played polo throughoutNorth America, and in England, Africa, and China.

Kyle is involved in every aspect of the sport, from playingand instructing, to training young horses to play polo. Kylecustomizes lessons to fit the needs of each of his students,whether it is in individual lessons or in groups.

• Lessons available May through September• Horses and equipment provided• Private and group lessons• Hitting cage and foot mallet polo• Coaching League

Start your polo career today!Contact Kyle Fargey Office: 403.938.0182Cell: 403.998.7260Email: [email protected]

Come try polo at the Calgary Polo Club

Whether you are a seasoned rider or player, or a determined athlete looking for an exciting new sport, Kyle can teach you the skills,rules, mechanics, and strategies of the game.

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Tournament Results 2009The Winner’s Circle

Barbados Challenge Trophy Winners Team BarbadosDanny Atwell, Nick Snow, Cheryl Carter (Barbados TourismAuthority), Phillip Tempro, Matt O’Leary

Barbados Challenge Trophy Runners UpTeam CanadaBryan Thomas, Martin Estrada, David Rice (Barbados TourismAuthority), Julian Mannix, Dayelle Fargey

Big Rock Cup WinnersGrande PrairieFernando Pliego, Tyrel Sutherland, Ed and Linda McNally, Ross Adam, Lee Nilsson

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Fish Creek Cup WinnersBlizzard

Jason Crowder, Tomas Obregon, Gary and Jan Moore (After Eight Interiors),Fergus Gould, John Rooney, Paula Rooney

Calgary CupBlizzard

Jason Crowder, Tomas Obregon, Gary and Jan Moore (After Eight Interiors), Fergus Gould, John Rooney, Paula Rooney

Gilgit Cup WinnersThe Hawks

Scott M. Cunningham, Kyle Fargey,Julian Mannix, Gerald Levin

Tournament Results 2009The Winner’s Circle

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Tournament Results 2009The Winner’s Circle

Hull Cup Winners TekarraAlejandro Gonzalez, Patrick Uretz, Rob Foster, Diego Cossio, Pat Powell

JC Palmer Memorial Cup Winners The HawksScott Cunningham, Joe Henderson, Laura Palmer, Juan Curbelo, Julian Mannix

JB Cross High Goal Match Game Winners The HawksJoe Henderson, Fred Mannix, Kelsea Forzani,Bruce Mackenzie (RBC), Juan Curbelo, Julian Mannix

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J Vair Anderson Cup WinnersThe Hawks

Kyle Fargey, Joe Henderson, Shelley Walsh,Juan Curbelo, Julian Mannix

Mountbatten Plate WinnersThe Hawks

Diego Cossio, Fred Mannix, Philip and Laurie Sommerville (Triangle Steel),

Daniel Roenisch, Julian Mannix

Mike Francis Cup WinnersGordon W. Ross RE/MAX

Gordon W. Ross, Patrick Uretz, Wiley Uretz, Juan Curbelo

Tournament Results 2009The Winner’s Circle

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Regional Cup Winners Misty Vale/IdentityFergus Gould, Reg Whyte, Anne Evamy, Scott M. Cunningham

Roenisch Memorial Trophy Winners The HawksRob Roenisch, Julian Mannix, John Rooney, Fergus Gould, Fred Mannix

Rocky Mountain Cup Winners BlizzardTomas Obregon, John Rooney, Scott M. Cunningham, Pat Powell

Tournament Results 2009The Winner’s Circle

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Best Playing Ponies2009

Fish Creek Cup Niñera, owned by Tomas Obregon

Barbados Challenge Trophy Ruby Two, owned by Martin Estrada

Mullen Trucking Ladies ChallengeMarcella, owned by Anne Evamy

JB Cross High Goal Match Game Lumpy, owned by Triangle Bar Farms

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HOME TO THE USPA Pacifi c Circuit Governors Cup

The 2010 Governors Cup was

awarded to Misty Vale, sponsored

by Calgary player Reg Whyte. We

invite all members of the Calgary

Polo Club to participate in the 2011

Governors Cup. Best wishes to you

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Proud Sponsors of the2010 Mountbatten Plate

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Most Improved PlayerGordon W. Ross was competitive in the 2-Goal League throughout the 2009 season.In recognition of his marked improvement inpolo skills and game strategy, Gordon W. Rosswas presented the Billy Linfoot Award for theMost Improved Player for 2009.

Rookie of the YearPat Powell picked up polo in the spring of2009, and played in the Low Goal league at the Calgary Polo Club throughout the summer season. Pat’s strong riding abilities,sportsmanship, and determination on thefield earned him the Rookie of the YearAward for his first ever year in polo.

SportsmanshipNew to the sport of polo, Matt Robinson exemplified superior athletic ability as well asintegrity, fairness, and appreciation of therules of play. Showing respect for his fellowplayers both on and off the field, Matt Robinson was the 2009 recipient of theSportsmanship Award.

HorsemanshipDarcia M. Siryjenko presented the 2009 Horsemanship award to Tomas Obregon.Tomas displayed exemplary skills in the care,training, and preparation of his string, and attained a high level of performance from hisponies throughout the 2009 season.

Groom of the YearSaul Torres was the recipient of the 2009Groom of the Year Award. Nominated by the Cam Clark Polo Team, Saul displayed anexemplary understanding of and commitmentto horse care, presentation, and healththroughout the season in Calgary.

Awards 2009Recognizing Achievement

Clockwise, from bottom left: TomasObregon and Darcia M. Siryjenko; Gordon W. Ross and Veronica Rooney;Pat Powell and Veronica Rooney; DerekDalton and Matt Robinson; Saul Torresand Veronica Rooney.

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PLAYERS

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Cam BaileyRating: 2

Blake ClarkRating: 1

Marcelo Abbiati Rating: 4

Susan Abbiati Rating: A

Cam ClarkRating: A

Diego CossioRating: 4

Scott CunninghamRating: 1

Scott M. CunninghamRating: B

Anne EvamyRating: A

Dayelle FargeyRating: 1

Players2010 season

Kyle FargeyRating: 3

Rob FosterRating: B

Dawn GodardRating: B

Francis Harley de UrtasunRating: B

Joe HendersonRating: 4

Cole HorneRating: B

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Lee NilssonRating: 1

Pat PowellRating: B

Matt RobinsonRating: B

Pedro OrellanaRating: 4

Scott PalmerRating: A

Aidan PettigrewRating: B

Megan KozminskiRating: B

Doak HorneRating: B

Mitch HorneRating: B

Sara InksterRating: B

Tom LeBoldusRating: B

Deidre LakeRating: B

Dyan LeyshonRating: B

Bill LloydRating: A

Fred H. MannixRating: 6

Julian MannixRating: 3

Our Players2010 season

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Rob RoenischRating: 1

Daniel RoenischRating: 4

Julie RoenischRating: A

Alyson RooneyRating: B

Donna RooneyRating: B

John RooneyRating: 1

Gordon W. RossRating: B

Peggy SchultzRating: B

Barry SiebelRating: B

Darcia M. SiryjenkoRating: B

Our Players2010 season

Rick StelmachukRating: B

Bryan ThomasRating: A

Nacho VerelaRating: 2

Sue-Anne WearmouthRating: B

Les WilsonRating: B

Derek WolstenholmeRating: A

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Passion informs almost everything in a horseperson’slife. For three Alberta artists, this passion combineswith an artistic vision to create works that contribute

to our appreciation for horses and our natural environment.Meet Jody Skinner, Rich Roenisch and Jan Walker-Roenisch and learn what inspires their work and bringsthem to the forefront of the art scene in Alberta.

Jody SkinnerWestern artist Jody Skinner grew up in Edmonton, andspent her summers on the family’s horse ranch in thefoothills of the Rocky Mountains. Jody enjoyed summerholidays riding bareback and immersing herself in ranchlife. She still rides when she can—Western, English, sheisn’t picky; she simply tries to get on a horse as often as lifewith two busy children allows. Her awe for her equine sub-jects is tangible. Art and horses “have gone hand in handsince the beginning,” explains Skinner. They are her twopassions, each inspiring the other.

Jody is a self-taught artist whose creativity was initiallystoked 19 years ago when she picked up some pastels in her

artist mother’s studio and started putting her fascinationwith horses to canvas. Her medium soon turned to oil, andover the years she developed her dynamic style. Jody nowworks exclusively in oils on oversized linen canvases. Hertechnique of applying the paint with palette knives createsa vibrant texture that makes her equine subjects almost leapoff the canvas.

It was her husband’s enthusiasm and support that encour-aged her to make the leap from her work crunching num-bers (“I wasn’t very good at it,” she jokes) to becoming afull-time artist. “We often look back and chuckle and think,‘What did he see in my early work?’” The faith paid off. Itturns out that Jody’s husband was not the only one whorecognized her talent for capturing the beauty and grace ofher equine subjects.

Jody’s art career bloomed when she auctioned her work forthe first time at the 1993 Stampede art auction. She be-came a regular exhibitor at the Calgary Stampede WesternArt Salon in 1998. Her first foray into the salon yielded herthe Best in Show award. Since then, her work has won Best

The Equine MuseAlberta’s Western Artists

Jody Skinner, The Lineup: Billabong, Rambler, Picafleur, Linea, Maple and Tequila. Oil on linen.

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in Show three times (2002, 2008, 2009) and yielded twoCollector’s Choice awards (1999, 2000). In 2009, she wascommissioned to create the artwork for the Stampedeposter. Though Jody doesn’t normally do commissionwork, she made an exception for the Stampede; she wasthrilled to accept the honour. In the 2009 poster, Jody cap-tures the explosion of Calgary rodeo champion Grated Co-conut in action.

Jody works all year to produce between 18 and 23 iconicoil paintings. Her subjects range from wild horses coursingthrough the badlands, to cowboys in their Western gear, topolo ponies in action. The Stampede Western Art Salonand auction are the only places one can purchase her work.If you want the chance to own an original oil by Jody, comeearly. Admirers of her art have been known to line up forhours, chomping at the bit to own a piece of her collectionbefore they sell out.

For Jody, the real payoff is getting to work with her beautifulsubjects. The horses she paints are her muses and at the veryheart of her work. She admits “I don’t think I would be paint-ing if I wasn’t painting horses.” As long as horses remain apart of her life, Jody Skinner will create art that inspires.

Rich Roenisch and Jan Walker-RoenischRich Roenisch and Jan Walker-Roenisch have a strong pas-sion for horses, ranch life, and art. Both Rich and Jan arenoted Western artists who share a life together immersedin the subjects and environment they skillfully capture inoil and bronze.

Rich grew up riding at his grandfather’s Round T Ranch,and started working on the O H Ranch when he was a young teen. His connection to ranch life is deeply engrained—he is still an eager hand who will drop what-ever he is doing when his help is needed working cows. Hisconnection to polo also has deep roots in Alberta—he is athird-generation polo player who reached his career highat a 3-goal rating. Though he and Jan have retired from thesport, they continue to contribute, supporting the poloclub through artistic donations.

The O H Ranch had another very important influence onRich: in and among the cowboys, a rich artistic communitygrew. Most influential to Rich was Mac McKenzie, a notedsculptor from Cochrane, who initially got him interestedin bronze work. Other notable artists who have spent time

at the O H Ranch include fellow bronze artists Bob Spaithand Steve Hoar, painter Gaile Gallup, and author BertSheppard.

Like Rich, and many Western artists, Jan’s love for horseswas instilled early. She spent summers with her grand-parents on a ranch in California, and her love for all wildlifewas influenced by her time working as one half of a two-girlforest service trail crew in the wilderness and forestry areasaround Jackson Hole, Wyoming. For three years, she spentthe summers in the backcountry with only her partner, fivehorses and four dogs. These roots grew into a lifelong desireto enfold horses into her working and artistic life.

Jan is a diverse artist who has studied various media, in-cluding scientific illustration in college, photography underWestern photographer Jay Dusard, and watercolour. About15 years ago, she made a very practical discovery that ledto her current preferred medium: oil. “When working inwatercolour, if you spill something, you’re done. I am a verymessy painter, and I discovered that you can spill whateveryou want with oils, and just go right back over it.”

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Rich Roenisch, George Lane Attacked by Wolves – 1886. Locatedat the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site. Bronze sculpture.

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Jan considers her primary genre to be portraiture, broadlywritten—“portraits of anything,” in her words. In the1960s, she worked for a stint in L.A., creating portraits ofmusicians for radio station KLRA (where such radio greatsCasey Kasum and Dick Hull got their starts). Her worknow focuses largely on what has always been close to herheart: horses and wildlife.

Jan also lends her hand to working in bronze, creating her ownsculptures and also aiding Rich in many stages of his bronzeworks. Her skill in this area is focused from January throughMarch, when the Roenischs produce in excess of 140 bronzepolo trophies.

Rich’s bronze work is prolific on polo podiums aroundNorth America, awarded at clubs in Alberta, California,Florida, and Hawaii, among others. Replicas of Rich’s workare presented to all new inductees to the United States PoloHall of Fame. Outside the polo world, Rich’s large-scalework is highly sought-after by communities and private col-lectors alike. His larger-than-life bronzes can be seenaround Western Canada, including the ICU Bronc Twisterat the Stampede, George Lane Attacked by Wolves – 1886 atthe Bar U Ranch National Historic Site, David and Char-lotte Thompson in Invermere, and George Emerson, whichstands in High River. His bronze, She Gave Her Best, standsat the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA.

Rich’s bronze work displays intricate detail and a deepknowledge of anatomy. When building a model, whetherit is horse or rider, Rich will often start from the inside, ini-tially crafting the muscles and bones and building the

model outward. His newest project, a collaboration withcousin Bob Spaith, has been keeping Rich busy since 2008:an elaborate bronze commissioned by the Calgary Stam-pede entitled By the Banks of the Bow that will depict twocowboys herding 15 life-size horses across the Bow River.The cowboy and horses in the front are being created byRich in the style of traditional riders, while the cowboy andhorses that follow, created by Bob Spaith, will represent therodeo horses that have come to represent the Stampede sitein contemporary Calgary. The piece will be a Calgary land-mark that speaks to the importance of both public art andthe Western lifestyle to the heritage of the province.

Western artists have been a part of Alberta’s history sinceits pioneer days. Horses and ranch life are woven into thevery fabric of the province. It is no wonder that they serveas such important muses to the artists who have grown upin and among them, artists whose work reinforces what itmeans to be a part of the West.

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Jan Walker-Roenisch, Between Chukkers. Oil on canvas.

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Big Rock beer fridge7. Richard Cote and friend on the sidelines

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10. Ivanhoe A Flight team: Natalie Steenhoven, Kaylee Scherbinski, Megan Kozminski, Deidre Lake (missing inphoto: Julie Roenisch)

11. Cam Clark Ford B Flight team: Donna Rooney, Dayelle Fargey, Suzie Enns, Shannon Powell12. Tekarra B Flight team: Jennifer Foster, Tracey Skinner, Hannah MacLean, Gabby Gonzalez13. Ivanhoe B Flight team: Natalie Steenhoven, Megan Kozminski, Alexia LaVigne, Kiersten Hussey14. Cam Clark Ford A Flight team: Donna Rooney, Dawn Godard, Sue-Anne Wearmouth, Jennifer Whyte,

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LEAPS AND BOUNDSOur students understand the sky is the limit. At Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School, they learn to dream big dreams and grow up to achieve them. Here, in an environment of wide open spaces and endless opportunities, we support and develop each of our students from Grades 1 through 12. What we offer them is unique – and it goes way beyond the classroom.

“STS ’ mant ra ‘Scho la r sh ip , Leader sh ip and Characte r ’ embod ies a l l that the Schoo l has insp i red in my two ch i ld ren . They have had the oppor tun i t y to exp lo re a l l aspects o f

the i r educat ion , per sona l g rowth and un ique in te res ts wh i le be ing s t rong ly suppor ted by ded icated , exce l lent and car ing teacher s . An educat ion o f fe red in th i s d i ve r se and

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DISCOVERING A WORLD WITHOUT BOUNDARIESStrathcona-Tweedsmuir School helps students to foster a global perspective. Through the International Baccalaureate Programme, Round Square and many international service and exchange opportunities, our students come to see themselves as global stewards.

THRIVING ON A COUNTRY CAMPUS Our campus is situated on 160-acres of beautiful

woodland ecosystem, cross-country ski on trails and use nature for artistic inspiration and are nurtured by a tight-knit community of faculty, parents and alumni.

INSPIRING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Since it’s founding school opened in 1905, one of the cornerstones of Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School has been academic achievement. Students learn to aim high, without fear, supported by highly-skilled teachers and learning specialists who are leaders in their fi elds.

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pond, geometry and GPS mapping in the fi elds, canoeing while conversing in French. This is the unique environment in which our students express their individuality, choosing from over 100 teams, clubs and co-curricular activities.

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