About Sofia Mendez
Sofia grew up on a polo estancia in Buenos Aires province and has been involved in Argentine polo her entire life. She specialises in horse care, breeding, and South American polo culture. Her insights into the Argentine polo scene come from decades of first-hand experience.
Articles by Sofia Mendez(17)
Learn about polo pony breeds, training, and what to expect when hiring horses at different levels of play.
Plan your polo travels—from Argentine estancias to UK club hopping. Essential tips for playing polo while exploring the world.
Understanding the crucial role of petiseros and grooms in polo, from horse care to match preparation and the skills they bring.
Horse Management Between Chukkas
Learn the essential protocols for cooling, hydrating, and preparing polo ponies during the critical rest periods between chukkas.
Buying Your First Polo Horse
A practical guide to purchasing your first polo pony, covering what to look for, where to buy, veterinary checks, and budgeting for ongoing costs.
A veterinarian-informed guide to getting polo ponies match-fit, covering progressive fitness programmes, nutrition, and monitoring protocols.
Argentina is the spiritual home of polo. From the Triple Crown to estancia holidays, here is everything you need to know about playing and watching polo in Argentina.
From a small farm in Cañuelas to thirty years at 10-goal — Adolfo Cambiaso's story is polo's greatest. Here is the definitive profile of the sport's most extraordinary talent.
Three families from the Argentine pampas have dominated world polo across generations. The story of the Harriotts, Pieres, and Heguys is the story of polo's greatest sporting dynasties.
Nacho Figueras is the most recognised polo player on earth — and the least understood. Beyond the Ralph Lauren campaigns lies a serious polo career, a compelling personal story, and an extraordinary mission to share the sport.
Brazil is the world's third-largest polo nation — a country where agricultural billionaires have funded a polo explosion centred on the São Paulo heartland. Here's the complete picture of Brazilian polo.
A month-by-month guide to polo pony health management — from vaccinations and dental checks to pre-season conditioning and injury prevention.
A practical guide to feeding polo ponies — from forage fundamentals to competition-day fuelling, electrolyte management, and common nutritional mistakes.
Explore Chile's growing polo community, from Santiago's historic clubs to Patagonia's stunning estancia polo experiences.
Everything you need to know about buying your first polo ponies — from how many horses you need to what to look for and how to avoid expensive mistakes.
A complete guide to polo in Uruguay — the clubs of Montevideo and Punta del Este, the La Plata polo region, how Uruguay relates to the Argentine polo world, seasonal conditions, costs, and how to get involved.
A full guide to polo in Peru — Lima Polo Club, the unique altitude challenges of Andean polo, Peruvian clubs, costs, the national season, and how to experience one of South America's most distinctive polo destinations.