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PHOTO GALLERY: Polo Season Opener


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 5:00 a.m. December 16, 2013
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PHOTO GALLERY: Polo Season Opener
David Manuel scored a pair of goals for the Ocala Polo Association.
David Manuel scored a pair of goals for the Ocala Polo Association.
John and Crissa Gillette brought their son Laughlin, 4.
John and Crissa Gillette brought their son Laughlin, 4.
Alyssa Nohren and her daughter Catherine Nohren, 2, have polo season tickets.
Alyssa Nohren and her daughter Catherine Nohren, 2, have polo season tickets.
Robin Davis, Christina Page, Sandy King, Denise Celano, Katie Celano, Samantha Everett and Donna Everett have been conducting mother and daughter polo outings since 2001.
Robin Davis, Christina Page, Sandy King, Denise Celano, Katie Celano, Samantha Everett and Donna Everett have been conducting mother and daughter polo outings since 2001.
osh Shelton scored four goals for Siaana.
osh Shelton scored four goals for Siaana.
Siaana defeated the Ocala Polo Association in an exhibition match Dec. 15, at the Sarasota Polo Club.
Siaana defeated the Ocala Polo Association in an exhibition match Dec. 15, at the Sarasota Polo Club.
Siaana’s Shane Rice untangles his and a teammates horse during the first chukker.
Siaana’s Shane Rice untangles his and a teammates horse during the first chukker.
Siaana’s James Miller, left, battles an Ocala Polo Association player for possession in the first chukker.
Siaana’s James Miller, left, battles an Ocala Polo Association player for possession in the first chukker.
Connie Jarvis, Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh, Bill Jarvis, Leigh Simons, Bob Simons, Don Baugh and Marley couldn’t wait for the season to begin.
Connie Jarvis, Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh, Bill Jarvis, Leigh Simons, Bob Simons, Don Baugh and Marley couldn’t wait for the season to begin.
Sarasota resident Elizabeth Flower has been involved with polo her entire life and enjoys seeing the enthusiasm everyone shares for the sport.
Sarasota resident Elizabeth Flower has been involved with polo her entire life and enjoys seeing the enthusiasm everyone shares for the sport.
Bradenton resident Britt Buttram came out with Osprey residents George and Hartley O’Brien and their 9-year-old son George O’Brien III.
Bradenton resident Britt Buttram came out with Osprey residents George and Hartley O’Brien and their 9-year-old son George O’Brien III.

 

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