How did you get into polo?
My whole family is into polo. I played in my first tournament when I was 10, in a women’s tournament that my mom had organised. A player got hurt, and by gender definitions I was the only available choice. I was hooked, and I decided early in my twenties that I wanted to turn professional.
What are your biggest accomplishments on the polo field?
I’ve had so many great opportunities and played with and against some of the best players in the world — but one of my favourite moments was winning the U.S. Open with Outback in 2000 Tim Gannon, Adolfo Cambiaso, and Lolo Castagnola.
What do you consider your best accomplishments off of the field?
Starting the Women’s Championship Tournament in 2005, which has grown to be the biggest and most prestigious women’s tournament in the world.
How does women’s polo in the U.S. compare to women’s polo in the U.K.?
England has a great base of women players, not only in local polo but also in high goal, which enables women to improve across the board. Here in the U.S. we’re seeing a huge growth in female players — again, both low-goal and high-goal — with women making up more than 40 percent of players in the USPA (United States Polo Association).
