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Polo players take to the fields at Mashomack

PINE PLAINS — The polo fields at Mashomack Polo Club in Pine Plains were burst into action earlier this month under the pounding sensation of galloping horses, when the club kicked off the month of June with practices and games on Friday, June 3, through Sunday, June 5.

Among the games played during the first weekend of the month, Mashomack hosted the Stissing Cup Handicap Final at 11 a.m. and the Stissing Cup Final at noon on Sunday, June 5.

Both competitions brought plenty of action among men and ponies as the polo team Buena Vista/CRG defeated The Polo School in the Stissing Cup Handicap Final, with a score of 7-5.

Meanwhile, team Jujubrook beat Dazos Polo in the Stissing Cup with a final score of 5-2.

— Kaitlin Lyle

Members of the polo team Jujubrook toasted their victory with the coveted Stissing Cup victory on Sunday afternoon, June 5. Photo submitted

Following a vigorous match played on the Mashomack Polo Club field in Pine Plains, team Buena Vista/CRG celebrated its victory over The Polo School in the Stissing Cup Handicap Final on Sunday, June 5. Photo submitted

Members of the polo team Jujubrook toasted their victory with the coveted Stissing Cup victory on Sunday afternoon, June 5. Photo submitted

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