Jeff Hildebrand

Biography

Jeff Hildebrand is one of the most competitive patron-players in American polo and the owner of Hanalei Bay — a team that has become one of the fixtures of high-goal polo at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. A successful energy entrepreneur, Hildebrand brings the same drive that built his business career to his polo game, training rigorously and fielding strong professional teams in pursuit of USPA national titles.\n\nHildebrand entered polo as an adult patron but demonstrated unusual dedication to improving his own game, working with Argentine coaches and spending time in Buenos Aires to train during the off-season. This commitment yielded a handicap of 5 goals — a rare achievement for a patron who came to the sport in his adult years.\n\nAs the patron of Hanalei Bay, Hildebrand has partnered with some of the best professionals in the world, building teams competitive for the USPA National 20-Goal and 26-Goal championships. His teams' consistent performances at the top of American polo have made Hanalei Bay a respected name on the circuit.\n\nHildebrand's investment in polo extends to his string of horses — he maintains one of the largest and highest-quality strings of polo ponies in the United States, sourced from Argentina and trained to a standard that gives his teams a competitive edge at the highest levels.

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