Anna has made a powerful impression in the UK polo scene as she prepares for her upcoming appearance at the prestigious Cowdray Park Polo Club next month in the British Ladies Open.
Although only a low key tournament against a single opponent, Anna wasted no time making an impact. A last-minute call up to replace a rider in the warm up “Kamira Plate” match resulted in three goals for the Australian rider and the award for Most Valuable Player.
The run continued in the main event, the Ladies Vitrix 22 Goal Final, when Anna’s team Emita (captained by Tamara Fox, and joined by Heloise Wilson Smith and Emma Wood) came from being behind at half time to beat La Rosada 6.5 to 6. One of Anna’s rides, Lovelocks Limelight, owned by Ollie Jones and bred by Charlie Hanbury, was given the Best Playing Pony title.
In the match Anna got to play and ride off against the ten-goal ranked Nina Clarkin, one of her polo playing idols, and sister of her teammate Tamara.
“I have always looked up to Nina, ever since I was a little girl. I feel I learn something each time I have played against her, she is one of those players that makes high percentage plays and reads the game incredibly well, and is always many steps ahead of any other player on the field,” said Anna after the match.
The build-up continues towards the British Ladies Open Championship, 7-15 July at Cowdray Park.
Anna was selected to represent Australia in the World Cup Ladies Polo Championship to be played later this year, but the tournament has been postponed until further notice.
Anna’s safety helmet sponsor is KEP Italia.
