CARBONDALE, Colo., August 27, 2025---Los Amigos Blue won their first tournament of the summer polo season Sunday at Aspen Vallley Polo Club. 

In front of a good crowd, Los Amigos Blue (Alejandra Foster, Sugar Erskine, Hilario Figueras, Nic Roldan) held off Audi (Tomacho Pieres, Jason Crowder, Alejandro Novillo Astrada) in the final round robin matchup for a 12-10 victory to win the Triple Crown of Polo at McClure River Ranch.

South African Sugar Erskine for his all-around play was named Most Valuable Player. 

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CARBONDALE, Colo., August 22, 2025---Aspen Valley Polo Club's ninth tournament of the summer begins Friday with the prestigious Triple Crown of Polo at McClure River Ranch.

With a breathtaking mountain view backdrop, the fun begins Friday with three teams competing in a semifinal round robin. 

At 10:30 a.m. action begins at McClure River Ranch Field 2. Los Amigos Red (Paul Foster, Grant Ganzi, Santi Toccalino, Nacho Novillo Astrada), Los Amigos Blue (Alejandra Foster, Sugar Erskine, Nic Roldan, Hilario Figueras) and Audi (Jason Crowder, Tomacho Pieres, Alejandro Novillo Astrada) will play a round robin with the scores carrying over into Sunday's final. 

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CARBONDALE, Colo., August 18, 2025---Avatar Financial won its summer season polo debut Sunday at Aspen Vallley Polo Club. 

In front of the largest crowd of the season, Avatar Financial (Ryan Cronin, Hilario Figueras, Nic Roldan) rallied in the fifth chukker to defeat Los Amigos Red (Alejandra De La Vega Foster, Grant Ganzi, Sugar Erskine, Santi Toccalino), 9-6, and win the Rocky Mountain Open. 

Cronin was named Most Valuable Player after scoring three goals in the final two chukkers.

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CARBONDALE, Colo., August 15, 2025---Aspen Valley Polo Club's eighth tournament of the summer begins Friday with the Rocky Mountain Open at McClure River Ranch.

With breathtaking mountain views, the fun begins Friday with four teams competing in the semifinals.

At 10:30 a.m. action begins with Avatar Financial Group, 14, (Ryan Cronin-Prather, Nic Roldan, Hilario Figueras) playing Los Amigos Blue, 16, (Alejandra Foster, Juan Bollini, Tomacho Pieres, Nacho Novillo Astrada) and at noon, The Setai, 14, (Melissa Ganzi, Jason Crowder, Alejandro Novillo Astrada, Santos Bollini) plays Los Amigos Red, 16, (Paul Foster, Grant Ganzi, Santiago Toccalino, Sugar Erskine).

Action continues on Saturday with Kidz Polo on the Barn Field at 11 a.m. followed by more fun at Kodiak Lake, 3:15-8 p.m.

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CARBONDALE, Colo., August 11, 2025---Audi won its second tournament of the summer polo season Sunday at Aspen Vallley Polo Club. 

Audi (Jason Crowder, Alejandro Novillo Astrada, Juan Bollini) broke open a close game in the fifth chukker to defeat Los Amigos (Alejandra Foster, Sugar Erskine, Tomacho Pieres, Nacho Novillo Astrada), 9-6.

Jason Crowder was named Most Valuable Player for the second time this season.

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CARBONDALE, Colo., August 8, 2025---Aspen Valley Polo Club's seventh tournament of the summer season begins Friday with the Mount Sopris Cup at McClure River Ranch.

With spectacular mountain views, the fun begins Friday with three teams playing a round robin on the flat. At 11 a.m. action begins with Audi (Enrique Guzman, Jason Crowder, Alejandro Novillo Astrada, Juan Bollini), Mountain Chevrolet (Michael Payne, Grant Ganzi, Nic Roldan, Hilario Figueras) and Los Amigos (Alejandra Foster, Sugar Erskine, Tomacho Pieres, Nacho Novillo Astrada) competing.

The top two teams advance into the final with the third team playing in the Dee Jensen Memorial against The Setai.

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CARBONDALE, Colo., August 4, 2025---The Setai won its first tournament of the summer polo season Sunday at Aspen Vallley Polo Club. 

The Setai (Silver Novillo Astrada, Jason Crowder, Nic Roldan, Alejandro Novillo Astrada) won the High Alpine Cup, the sixth tournament of the season, with a convincing 13-7 victory over Audi (Tomacho Pieres, Grant Ganzi, Santi Toccalino) in the round robin final. Mountain Chevrolet (Michael Payne, Sugar Erskine, Hilario Figueras, Nacho Novillo Astrada) finished third.

For his outstanding all-around play, Jason Crowder was Most Valuable Player.

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CARBONDALE, Colo., July 28, 2025---In a thrilling finish, Audi captured the Emma Challenge Sunday at Aspen Valley Polo Club.

In front of a good crowd, Audi (Grant Ganzi, Nic Roldan, Juan Bollini) won the fifth tournament of the summer season with an 11-10 overtime victory over defending champion Los Amigos Red (Alejandra Foster, Melissa Ganzi, Alejandro Novillo Astrada, Nacho Novillo Astrada).

For the second week in a row, Grant Ganzi, 27, swept Most Valuable Player and Best Playing Pony honors.

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CARBONDALE, Colo., July 25, 2025---The fifth tournament of the summer season at Aspen Valley Polo Club begins Friday with the Emma Challenge.

With spectacular views of the mountains as a backdrop, the fun begins on Friday at McClure River Ranch with two semifinal games.

In the opening semifinal game at 10:30 a.m., Sopris (Silver Novillo Astrada, Sugar Erskine, Hilario Figueras, Jimmy Seward) plays Los Amigos (Melissa Ganzi, Alejandra Foster, Alejandro Novillo Astrada, Nacho Novillo Astrada).

In the second game at noon, Mountain Chevrolet (Michael Payne, Tomacho Pieres, Santos Bollini, Jason Crowder) plays Audi (Govinda Quish, Grant Ganzi, Nic Roldan, Juan Bollini).

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CARBONDALE, Colo., July 24, 2025---On a beautiful night under a full moon, the Twilight Polo Series and Drone Show made a spectacular exclusive debut Tuesday at Aspen Valley Polo Club.

It was a special night with good music, food and refreshments, game and drone show.

Polo fans were treated to a spirited four-goal chukker game pitting Silver Novillo Astrada and Benja Toccalino, two young up-and-coming future stars of the game, carrying on their families' tradition.

With the stunning 12,965-foot summit of Mount Sopris as a breathtaking backdrop, "Polo Is Beautiful" Beach Club VIP members had a great field-side view of the hour-long game as well as clear skies for the exclusive debut of the Drone Show.

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CARBONDALE, Colo., July 21, 2025---Mountain Chevrolet won its first tournament of the summer season Sunday at Aspen Valley Polo Club.

In front of a good crowd, Mountain Chevrolet (Michael Payne, 0, Sugar Erskine, 6, Nic Roldan, 7, Grant Ganzi 3) won the Basalt Handicap with a 9-7 victory over The Setai, (Melissa Ganzi, 0, Silver Novillo Astrada, 0, Alejandro Novillo Astrada, 7, Jason Crowder, 5). Ganzi and Roldan are repeat winners after last year's tournament win with Los Amigos Red. It was the fourth tournament of the busy summer schedule.

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CARBONDALE, Colo., July 18, 2025---The fourth tournament of the summer season at Aspen Valley Polo Club gets under way Friday with the Basalt Handicap.

With stunning views of the mountains, the fun begins on Friday at McClure River Ranch with two semifinal games.

In the opening game at 10:30 a.m. MST, Audi (Santos Bollini, 2, Santi Toccalino, 7, Hilario Figueras, 5) plays The Setai (Melissa Ganzi, Silver Novillo Astrada, Jason Crowder, 5, Alejandro Novillo Astrada, 7).

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CARBONDALE, Colo., July 15, 2025---The much-anticipated "Polo Is Beautiful" Beach Club made its debut Sunday at Aspen Valley Polo Club.

During the Craig Sakin Memorial, it was the biggest highlight of the day for VIP Beach Club ticket holders.

With the magnificent 12,965-foot summit of Mount Sopris as a breathtaking backdrop and plenty of summer vibes, polo fans had the best of both world wiggling their toes in the imported beach sand from a special field-side viewing area while watching  championship and subsidiary games.

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CARBONDALE, Colo., July 14, 2025---In a thrilling finish, McClure River Ranch rallied to win the Craig Sakin Memorial Sunday at Aspen Valley Polo Club.

In front of a good crowd, McClure River Ranch (Roberto Poma/Ale Poma, Grant Ganzi, Nic Roldan, Hilario Figueras) tied the game with 30 seconds left in regulation and went on to defeat The Setai (Melissa Ganzi, Jason Crowder, Alejandro Novillo Astrada, Juan Bollini), 10-9, in overtime.

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CARBONDALE, Colo., July 7, 2025---3 Graces Polo won its second tournament in two days Sunday at Aspen Valley Polo Club.

A day after winning the season-opening Independence Cup, 3 Graces Polo (Rebecca Cohen, Nic Roldan, Alejandro Novillo Astrada) defeated McClure River Ranch (Tomacho Pieres, Sugar Erskine, Nacho Novillo Astrada, Jason Crowder) in the ChukkerTV Cup, 8-4.

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CARBONDALE, Colo., July 6, 2025---On a perfect day, 3 Graces Polo won the much-anticipated summer polo season opener Saturday at Aspen Valley Polo Club.

In front of a nice crowd, 3 Graces Polo (Rebecca Cohen, Nacho Novillo Astrada, Nic Roldan, Juan Bollini) led from start to finish to defeat Sopris (Tomacho Pieres, Jason Crowder, Sugar Erskine, Santi Toccalino), 8-5.

Rebecca Cohen, making her polo debut in Aspen, was Most Valuable Player after leading with a game-high four goals. Cohen, an accomplished dressage rider and product of The Polo School, has been playing polo for two years.

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CARBONDALE, Colo., July 5, 2025---The much-anticipated summer polo season at Aspen Valley Polo Club opens with the weekend's Independence Cup and ChukkerTV Challenge Cup.

The 12th season kicks off with world-class polo and unforgettable summer vibes. After a month off, horses and players are excited to return to the well-manicured polo fields in high altitude.

With stunning views of the mountains, the fun begins on Saturday at 11 a.m. MST with 3 Graces Polo (Rebecca Cohen, Juan Bollini, Nacho Novillo Astrada, Nic Roldan), making its AVPC debut, against Sopris (Jason Crowder, Sugar Erskine, Tomacho Pieres, Santi Toccalino). The Chukker TV Challenge Cup is Sunday at 11 a.m.

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CARBONDALE, Colo., June 13, 2025---World-class polo returns to the valley when Aspen Valley Polo Club kicks off its much-anticipated summer season with the July 5th Independence Cup.

In a scenic mountain setting, the summer destination for polo features top players including three of the nation's top-ranked players, top caliber horses and sponsors from around the world.

The world-class lineup features U.S. Open teammates Nic Roldan and Santi Toccalino, Alejandro Novillo Astrada, Tomacho Pieres, Sugar Erskine and Jason Crowder.

With the magnificent 12,965-foot summit of Mount Sopris as a summer backdrop, the 12th season will come alive with traditional holiday action.

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CARBONDALE, Colo., April 19, 2025---An exciting brand of polo returns to the valley when Aspen Valley Polo Club hosts fourteen grass and arena tournaments in July and August.

Nestled in the awe-inspiring Rocky Mountains, Aspen Valley Polo Club has become the summer destination for polo featuring top players, horses and sponsors from around the world.

The family-friendly club on 15 acres of pristine land welcomes spectators of all ages. All matches, food and refreshments are free and open to the public except for special events.

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ASPEN, Colo., December  21, 2024---Before a packed house, Casablanca won the Maroon Bells Cup Thursday at Rio Grande Park.

Casablanca (Miles Rich, Pierre Henri Ngoumou, Grant Ganzi) defeated Petrossian (Becky Schmeits, Kevin Schmeits, Sugar Erskine), 3-1.

Rich, the most improved player of the season and product of The Polo School at Wellington-based Grand Champions Polo Club, was Most Valuable Player. Rich scored all three goals in the final to add to his four-goals in the semifinals.

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