Alfonso Ruben Giannico's Page

How are you connected to Polo?

Coach, Facilities Manager, Groom, Groundskeeper, Horse Dealer, Horse Lover, Instructor, Patron, Player, Polo Lover, Professional Player, Umpire

In which country(s) are you based?

Based in Lobos, Argentina Also Santa Barbara & Indio California

What's the name of your home Polo club?

Santa Maria de Lobos Polo Club

Where's your club located?

Lobos, Argentina 100 klm south of B.A.

What's your club's website address?

http://santamariadelobos.com

If applicable, what's the highest handicap you have held?

2

What's your preferred playing position(s)?

Number 4, I'm retired 5 goals, So I really played all positions

Where's your favourite Polo destination?

Santa Maria de Lobos polo fields

What's your favourite mallet brand?

Pablo Medina Indio,California U.S.A.

What's your favourite Polo book?

I don't read about polo, I play it.

What's the secret to improving your Polo game?

Get good horses that play to the ability of the player, then practice with the right people that help you improve your play, not just play with you, don't waist your time and money.

Where do you work and what's your role?

Self-employed retired 5 goals out of Santa Barbara/Indio Ca.
I now work to mount myself and my two boys that I am helping to improve their polo. I also teach polo to anyone that would like to improve their game.

What other interests do you have aside from Polo?

Nothing! If I'm not working for my polo I'm playing it, if I'm not playing it, I like to watch it. I do collect all sorts of horse bits and know how to use them.