Category Archives: Campo

It is COLD!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by noruegaenargentina

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Erik the Horse

Posted on May 8, 2013 by noruegaenargentina

Sometimes I think that to my 12 year old self, this place is paradise! So many beautiful horses everywhere. I would have done anything to have this when I was 12-13 years old. Here is a photo of Erik, my … Continue reading →

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Nice colors

Posted on May 3, 2013 by noruegaenargentina

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Polo at Puesto Viejo

Posted on April 10, 2013 by noruegaenargentina

The club where I work, Puesto Viejo, is considered a mid to medium level club. As you probably know, there is a handicap system in polo, similar to golf, from 0 to 10, 10 being the highest. When describing a … Continue reading →

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A horse named Serranita

Posted on February 18, 2013 by noruegaenargentina

One of my best friends is named Serrana. Imagine my delight and surprise when all of a sudden there was a little potranca, a filly, named Serranita! She is very cute!

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Prácticas

Posted on January 16, 2013 by noruegaenargentina

We have practice games on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and other days as well if we have a lot of guests who play polo. Practices can be slow or fast depending on who is playing. Sometimes we have more … Continue reading →

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Purita

Posted on January 14, 2013 by noruegaenargentina

One of my favorite horses, Purita. She has a long stride for a polo pony but she is very comfortable to ride and just beautiful. Here with Matias, one of the petizeros (grooms.) There are about 45 horses that belong … Continue reading →

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On the Horse

Posted on January 13, 2013 by noruegaenargentina

I need some more horse photos so here is one of me on Rosilla! I had been doing some taqueo (stick and ball) and was happy to be back on a horse! I really want to improve so now I … Continue reading →

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Campo

Posted on December 15, 2012 by noruegaenargentina

In Argentina, the word “campo” is used to refer both to the countryside and to an estancia or ranch, as in “I work in a campo” or “I am going to the campo.” However, it is also used as an … Continue reading →

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