The 2019 Women’s US Open came to an exciting close on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Hawaii Polo Life was victorious over Cabo Wabo, winning 10 goals to 5. The following players and ponies were awarded for their outstanding performance:

  • MVP:  Nina Clarkin
  • BPP:  “Got Milk,”  Hope Arellano
  • MVP Amatuer:  Pamela Flanagan
  • “Rising Star”  Mia Cambiaso

 

Chair of the United States Polo Association Women’s Committee, Erica Gandomcar Sachs presents the perpetual trophy to team Hawaii Polo Life, Nina Clarkin, Mia Cambiaso, Pamela Flanagan, and Anja Jacobs; photo courtesy of Laura Bostwick, International Polo Club

 

 

 

 

Best playing pony, “Got Milk” owned by Hope Arellano and ridden by Hope Arellano. Award presented by Kirsten Stanley. Hope’s trusty groom, Carlos Vielma; photo courtesy of Laura Bostwick, International Polo Club

 

 

Ronnie Duke of Cabo Wabo and her African Grey parrots, Rebecca and Pearl receiving her runner up award from Brian Schultz of MosquitoNix; photo courtesy of Laura Bostwick, International Polo Club

 

 

Dawn Jones presents MVP amateur player award to Pamela Flanagan; photo courtesy of Laura Bostwick, International Polo Club

 

 

Alejandra Falkinhoff de James of Ona presents Rising Star award to Mia Cambiaso; photo courtesy of Laura Bostwick, International Polo Club