Hazel Jackson-Gaona
Handicap Rating
Biography
Hazel Jackson-Gaona is a 4-goal USPA player and one of the genuinely exciting talents in American women's polo, combining the athletic instincts of a natural competitor with a technical foundation shaped by serious coaching and competitive experience from an early age. She competes across the American polo calendar and has made consistent progress up the handicap scale, with performances in USPA Women's tournaments and other national-level events establishing her as a player of real significance in the domestic women's game. Hazel's riding quality is frequently cited as a defining asset — she is composed and effective in the saddle across a range of ponies — and her striking game has developed considerably in recent seasons. She is part of the generation of American women who have benefited from the structural improvements to women's polo in the United States, including dedicated tournaments, a defined handicap pathway, and growing media attention for the women's game. With continued improvement, she is considered a strong candidate for future selection for USA women's international polo representation.
Career Highlights
["Competed on both USPA and HPA circuits","US and UK dual career high-goal player","Guards Polo Club UK regular","Florida season USPA circuit competitor","National Women's Open participant","Cross-Atlantic women's polo ambassador"]
Player Details
Country
United States
Handicap
4 goal
Status
Modern Era
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