During our quarantine and immediately after the State Vet imposed it, Eldorado set our hand lines down on fields 5 – 8 to take advantage of our down time. In addition, we have been fertilizing and pampering our fields to bring them to optimum performance. By the time you receive this you probably have noticed our new 3 red Water Cannons on our tournament fields. The staff has been in training and preparing them for operation. A 4th Cannon is due to arrive in the second week of February. We are also in the process of restoring our old cannons to optimal working order, giving us 8 operating cannons. This will allow us to get greater water coverage in a shorter period of time. The fields continue to be our main focus.

February is here and the mornings are cold!! Just a reminder; please do not access the fields when there is frost as it will kill the grass.

As you all know, Eldorado Polo Club used to handle all the beverage sales in the Cantina and Clubhouse. ROC’s Firehouse is now handling all food and the beverages with their liquor license. Eldorado is no longer in the food and beverage business, therefore, we are not equipped to process food and beverage billing, meaning, if you would like to charge your food and beverage you must see ROC’s Firehouse and they will be happy to keep a credit card on file for you. Eldorado will bill polo related charges

only. Thank you very much for your understanding, and if you have questions please call me anytime at 760-702-6911.

On January 5, 2012 the film crew from 60 minutes came to film a polo match featuring the “Work to Ride” program. Work to Ride is a non-profit organization providing disadvantaged urban youth from Philadelphia with constructive activities centered around horsemanship, equine sports and education. Located in Fairmont Park, the setting provides a unique opportunity to bring 7 to 19 year-old youth in contact with animals and nature. While most participants are trained in several sports, polo has proven to be the perennial favorite to Work to Ride youth. It was a picture perfect day with the match being played on field 4 next to the Cantina and our beautiful mountains in the western background providing spectacular views. We were informed the segment will air sometime between now and May. We will keep you posted.

As always, if you need anything at all just give us a call and we’re happy to assist you if we can.

Best wishes,

JAN HART General Manager

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ELDORADO CONTACT INFORMATION:

Phone: 760-342-2223E-mail: Eldorado@eldoradopoloclub.com

Address: 50950 Madison Street, Indio, CA 92201Website: www.eldoradopoloclub.com www..facebook.com/eldoradopolo

General Manager Jan Hart

Polo ManagerGeorge Dill

Assistant Polo Managers

Debbie Morrison Rob Roenisch

Receptionist Lacey Winterton

Marketing & Events James a’Court

Polo Academy Director Kyle Fargey

AccountantDarlene Molton

Field SupervisorJesse Valenzuela

Chief Engineer Santos Macabale

G E N E R A L M A N A G E R ’ S R E P O R T

This report has been delayed due to the unfortunate quarantine imposed by the California State Veterinarian effective January 25 to February 15, 2012, due to a case of Equine Herpes Virus-1 at our neighboring club. If there are any changes we will keep you posted via email. Enclosed in this publication is a proposed calendar to accommodate the polo play missed during our quarantine. Please check all dates for February, March and April.

U R E T Z B R O T H E R S

P O L O M A N A G E R ’ S R E P O R T

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The 2012 season was off to a great start prior to the EHV-1 quarantine with plenty of fast and exciting matches. We have had five teams biding for the coveted custom spurs crafted by Chris Kerley in honor of his father in the Wendall Kerley Memorial January 12 goal. In the 4 goal, it has been a hard fought battle between six teams that will go down to a four team semi-final playoff to determine the two teams that will meet and contest for the Roenisch bronzes. The finals for these leagues have been postponed and will be played once polo resumes, with some games also counting towards the February leagues.

We are due for more teams in the February leagues which will mean more fast and exciting polo. You may have noticed our grounds crew hand filling divots with sand and seed after games, this, combined with

our new Cadman water cannons will insure great fields for great polo during the 2012 season.

A reminder that the Amateur League will resume every weekend for those who like to have a bit of fun or for those who wish to visit the sunny Coachella Valley and slot into a game. We would also like to welcome those wishing to try their hand at polo to join the Eldorado Polo and Riding Academy for lessons and Academy League chukkers. We have polo for everyone here at Eldorado. Just call or drop by the polo office and we will be glad to look after your needs.

Love,

GEORGE DILL Polo Manager

Uretz brothers take home the Holiday and New Year crownsThe World Gym team featuring the Uretz brothers, Hank, Tony, Patrick and Wiley made an unstoppable foursome. The brothers took out both the Holiday Tournament on December 18 as a 1 goal team and due to the Uretz boys being rising stars of the polo world they competed in the New Year’s Tournament on January 1 under their new USPA 2012 handicaps as a 4 goal team!

As a 1 goal team in the Holiday Tournament with Wiley and Patrick on 1 goal, Tony rated 0 and Hank -1, the World Gym brothers took on the Urban Dog 4 goal team of Kim Garsed 0, Will Waggoner 0, Jesse Bray 3 and Antonio Juarez 1. The score of 9 – 6 in favor of World Gym solidified that they were a force to be reckoned with.

The New Year saw Patrick on 2 goals, Tony rated 1 goal, Hank on 0 and Wiley remaining on 1 goal rounding out to a 4 goal team. They took on the 3 goal Hanalei Bay team of Susan Guggenheim 0, Steven Cobb 0, Jared Sheldon 2 and Cacho Galindo 1 in the New Year’s Tournament final. The game was hard fought with the score remaining tight for the first two chukkers until the third when the brothers put it all together to take out the 11 – 8 win.

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E M E R A L D D I N N E R J A N U A R Y 8

O P E N I N G D A Y – S P O N S O R E D B Y V E R V E !

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J A N U A R Y T E A M S

10 – 12 Goal Wendall Kerley Memorial

Blizzard

Joe Henderson 5Bryan Middleton 3Mike Kerley 2Scott M Cunningham 1/2

Palm Desert

Dan Horn 1/2Matt Walker 3Dan Walker 3Santiago Wulff 5

Hanalei Bay

Krista Bonaguidi -1/2Mariano Fassetta 6Jesse Bray 3Alvaro Tadeo 3

Cotterell Farms

Jenny Luttrell 0Luis Saracco 4Ruben Coscia 5Ignacio Saracco 3

Antelope

Geoff Palmer 0Santiago Trotz 5Matias Zavaleta 6Remy Mueller 1

4 Goal January League

Horseware – JHHE Team

Lyn Cobb/Sinead Devine -1Manuel Rodriguez 2George Gilstrap 0Jared Sheldon 2

Shanghai

Steve Armour 0Cody Woodfin 3Ted Okie 1Kerstie Allen -1/2

Triangle Bar Farm/World Gym

Chris Kerley 2Mike Kerley 2George Dill 0Claudia Uretz 0

Cotterell Farms

Jenny Luttrell 0Tony Uretz 1Topo Mendez 3Jimmy Wright 0

Blazers

Pat Powell -1/2Kyle Fargey 3Jake Devane 1Malia McCoy 0

Melody Ranch

Matt Walker 3Craig Ramsby 0Ricardo Garcia 2Linda Gallaher/Noah Sprung -1

C A L E N D A R

FEBRUARY 2012

MARCH 2012

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E V E N T S

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For over 50 years, Eldorado Polo Club has hosted world-class polo

tournaments in the heart of the Coachella Valley. Eldorado welcomes

players from across North America to enjoy unbeatable women’s polo,

prizes and parties. Team and individual entries welcome.

See you in February!For more information on the tournament and sponsorship

opportunities, please contact jan@eldoradopoloclub.com.

W W W . E L D O R A D O P O L O C L U B . C O M

ELDORADO POLO CLUB INVITES YOU TO THE

Pacifi c Coast Circuit Women’s Challenge WCT QUALIFIER • FEBRUARY 23-26, 2012

G R E A T P R I Z E S E X C E L L E N T P A R T I E S P O N I E S F O R L E A S E

3030thth ANNUAL ANNUAL

SeniorsSeniors POLO & GOLF TOURNAMENTPOLO & GOLF TOURNAMENT

ELDORADO POLO CLUBELDORADO POLO CLUB

February 22February 22——26 201226 2012

Polo Tournament Fee: $650Polo Tournament Fee: $650

includes 4 stallsincludes 4 stalls

practice and two tournament practice and two tournament gamesgames

Thursday February 23, 2012Thursday February 23, 2012

Andalusia Gold TournamentAndalusia Gold Tournament

Fee: $175Fee: $175

Includes box lunch and post Includes box lunch and post game hors d’oeuvresgame hors d’oeuvres

RSVP RSVP

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eldorado@eldoradopoloclub.comeldorado@eldoradopoloclub.com

E V E N T S

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Carlton Beal Memorial Dinner6:30pm Saturday, February 18

Andalusia at Coral Mountain, Madison St La Quinta

4 courses with an array of choices with beer, wine and soda

Included in February League Fees - $80 per guest

RSVP to Lacey at 760 342 2223 or eldorado@eldoradopoloclub.com

Payment required at time of RSVP

Dress: Smart Casual, collared shirt, no denim

E L D O R A D O P O L O C L U B

A D V E R T I S I N G

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