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1 Sensitivity 4 BalanceThe sensitivity in horses is placed in particular parts of There exists a point where the strength and the weighttheir bodies (notice that horses react precisely after the of a horse converge. This is the gravity centre.contact of this parts of their bodies). In movement, this centre should be horizontal so theThey are placed in the mouth, bars, corner and chin and horse feels comfortable and balanced.they react depending on the type of bit that they wear. The position of the head and neck shows the real balanceThe dorsal part of the neck answers directly to the of the movement of the horse in each of its gaits.movements of the reins (this means that when thereins touch the left part of the horse’s neck it moves 5 Resistenceto the right and vice versa). Their sensitivity increases The horse remains strong and powerful during thetowards the head and decreases towards the withers. seven minutes.The riding aid with the heels is located behind the Some players say: “in the second chukka the horsesaddle strap, at the level of the elbows, and the answer improves” or “I turn its engine on the whole chukka” or “thisof the horse is opposed to that contact. mare is brave, fast and tireless”. This skill is not as seen asRegarding the weight of the rider, a good horse is able in the polo of the past, as today only a few minutes fromto notice the minimum movement of the rider’s body. A several chukkas are played with mares than are replacedgreat horse reacts after a slight movement of the rider every chukka when they reach their peak.from ischium to ischium or from stirrup to stirrup. 6 Docility2 Reaction (Agility) It is related to the horses’ nature. They are docile, braveIt is precisely the skill to assimilate the aforementioned and they don’t waste energy. One of the skills that isand to react instantly with the maximum agility. It important for docility is RATE. It is when the horse goesappears a great reflex arc. at the speed that the rider expects, in a gradual rising speed as well as in a gradual descending speed.3 ActionIt means the way that the horse moves about in its 7 Speeddifferent gaits. It is connected with its structure. It is when the horse runs more distance in less time.Polo is always searching a low action, stuck to the This speed is perfectly measurable at time trial.floor. The limbs move close to the floor, they don’t go In Polo, the sprinter is the most common one. They areupwards and therefore they go simultaneously one fast in the first 300/400 meters.after the other just like the spokes of a wheel. The arcs It is essential that a very fast horse can maintain theof every step tend to be horizontal. previous skills untouched, that is to say that even thoughFor the action of the horse, it is essential the position the big effort made, the POLO SKILLS remain intact.of the head and neck. Besides, they order the balanceof the horse. 101

Health & PoloBy Martin PerezBosus for Polo IntroFound in almost every gym, this acronym stands for “both sides utilized”. One side is arubber half sphere and the other side is a hard flat surface. It is used to challenge yourproprioception and increase your balance by strengthening your stabilizing muscles. Itcan be used in many different exercises to increase the level of difficulty. This is the Bosu.There are many exercises that you can do and should be done and mastered individually,combine in order to improve your balance and before moving on to the next.stability. I use almost all of them to get players Before we begin make sure that you arein better condition no matter what handicap properly warmed up, because this is a verythey are. challenging piece of equipment, which puts your joints to work at a high level andTo get started with this element, I will share if you’re “cold” you’re more likely to getwith you this series of exercises that is the injured. Take your time to prepare for thesebasics of balance training. Each one of them exercises and enjoy.102

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the urban hunter project by daniela diniHmpaiogrshttloaifunsetthsrkeaiwlinosortulhdtehAccording to the winter season of the south hemisphere, two ski resortsoffer the highest sophistication: Cerro Castor, literally located at the endof the world, and Cerro Bayo, the one chosen by Queen Maxima of theNetherlands. The UrbanHunter Project shows the reasons to meet thewinter in South America.106

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Cerro Bayo, with boutique detailsWithin the incomparable frame of Villa La Angostura, in theprovince of Neuquén, at only 45 minutes from the InternationalAirport of San Carlos de Bariloche, Cerro Bayo is the skiboutique resort chosen by Queen Maxima of the Netherlands.For season 2014, the skiing area was expanded, with a totalof 460 hectares. The recent opening of the Cable-Car inthe peak takes skiers to the highest point of the ski resort,at 1805 mamsl, in a modern sixfold ski lift. For this winter,new ski slopes were incorporated – Blue and Red difficultylevels –and provincial off-pistes. In this context, Cerro Bayobecomes the only ski resort with sign posts in the off-piste.Furthermore, there is a gastronomic refuge in the Peak (1800height), where guests will enjoy the best Patagonia viewstogether with delicious delicatessen from the mountain. Thiswinter riders have a renovated offer, as a new SnowParkProgression is expected, as well as the improvement in theFreestyle practice.Cerro Bayo is located in the beautiful Villa La Angostura where,among the Patagonia forest and incredible views, you canenjoy different snow activities such as snowshoeing, canopyand trekking. For those gastronomy lovers, Restaurant Tinto,owned by the brother of the Queen of the Netherlands, is themost distinguished option.108

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Cerro Castor, ski at the end of the worldThere is nothing more literal: Cerro Castor, in the city ofUshuaia, is the southernmost ski resort of the world, andits title is supported firstly by the natural characteristics ofits geography, and then, by all the advances in infrastructuredeveloped by the current concession, since its inaugurationin 1999. Due to the south mountain slope orientation, andits extreme location, parallel 54° - similar to Moscow in thenorthern hemisphere -, this ski resort is the favourite of mostinternational athletes who come to train off season.As about 70% of the world skiing competitions are held overartificial snow, the fact that this resort counts with snowmaking machines is one of its main attributes, and therefore,the reason why these southernmost trails are a melting potof skiers from different places of the globe. Cerro Castor iscosmopolitan and singular.The resort is located 26 km from the city of Ushuaia, just 195meters above sea level, and its top rises 1057 meters. CerroCastor has a total of 32 km of trails and 650 hectares of skiableslopes distributed in 30 pistes of different difficulty levels, 11lift facilities, a snowpark, a beginners slope and off-piste.Here the best snow is always guaranteed beyond the climateconditions: Cerro Castor has the biggest cannon system forartificial snow in all Latin America. The technology is presentas well: the resort has a mobile app. – suitable for Androidand/or iOS for IPhone operative systems – for skiers to havetheir training route with a tracker that monitors their trajectory,provides information about the condition of the trails, liftfacilities, and identify the points of interest in the mountain,the snow accumulation and the temperature. In addition to thisapplication, Ushuaia Móvil (www.ushuiaiamovil.com.ar) willguide you around the city and help you decide among everypossible option in it: where to eat (from chocolate houses torestaurants), tours and places to visit, where to shop yoursouvenirs, rent a car or even call a taxi.110

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LuxuryPiaget Polo FortyFiveSApsoserrttCivheiclyDynamic design meets perfectly mastered technology. Unexpected materials, a sportylook and inhouse calibres are the signature of the Piaget Polo’s next generation. Onthis legendary collection’s 30th birthday, four titanium creations are giving it new life.Code name: Piaget Polo FortyFive.For the Piaget Polo line’s 30th birthday, the Piaget fine watchmanufacture is reinterpreting this collection in an assertivelymodern style. Piaget unveils four new watches that are sportyand contemporary in spirit and equipped with the manufacture’sown 800P and 880P movements – a perfect illustration of thetenet that remembering the past helps write the future.The Piaget Polo FortyFive models are made of titanium, a firstfor the brand. They reinterpret the original aesthetic in a casethat is watertight to 100 metres, extended by a strap made ofinjection moulded rubber, and expanded to a diameter of 45mm – a size both in tune with our times and reminiscent ofthe average length of a polo match. The case has been givena new curve that ensures a good fit to the wrist. The sapphirecase-back reveals the movements, designed and developedentirely in-house. In addition to its chronograph and flybackfunctions, the 880P calibre displays the hour and minutesfunctions, along with small seconds at 6 o’clock, the dateat 12 o’clock and a second 24-hour time zone at 9 o’clock.This 5.6 mm thick self-winding mechanical movement hastwo barrels and a large screw balance, and offers a 50-hourpower reserve when the chronograph mode is engaged. Withits column wheel and vertical coupling-clutch, it has all thequalities of a fine chronograph movement.Thus enriching the Piaget Polo collection, the Piaget PoloFortyFive titanium models prove that the collection is moreup-to-date than ever. Its lasting success is driven by anexceptional sense of Manufacture-made craftsmanship.112

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Food & Drinks Waku GhinEAEVXSEPTNEUIRNNINGEINNCGEModern European-Japanese cuisineLocated at the Marian Bay Sands forward the season’s best to the Chef’sin Singapore and opened in 2010, Table. Diners then move on to the mainWaku Ghin showcases the brilliance dining room or drawing room to relaxof Chef Tetsuya Wakuda in his only over desserts, coffee and digestifs,establishment outside of his world- while soaking in the sensational floor-famous Sydney restaurant. to-ceiling view of the Singapore skyline.The name 'Waku Ghin' is derived from Waku Ghin’s European/Japanesetwo Japanese words: ‘Waku’ means menu boasts new creations sourcedto 'arise' (like water pouring forth from the freshest ingredients fromfrom a hot spring) and 'Ghin' means the region and beyond. Signature'silver', which is Chef Tetsuya's favorite items include Marinated Botan Shrimpcolor found throughout this stunning with Sea Urchin and Caviar and therestaurant Australian Wagyu with Wasabi andThe award-winning restaurant’s dining Citrus Soy. A 10-course degustationconcept is based upon a multi-faceted menu is available for dinner in thisuse of space, where diners can move gastronomic gem of a restaurant withfrom room to room, luxuriating over a only 25 seats, promising a truly privatebespoke experience of refined cuisine and exclusive experience. On Fridays,and exemplary service. The 8,000 the restaurant opens during lunch withsquare feet restaurant features an a lavish 6-course degustation menu.intimate lounge at the entrance for In May 2012, Waku Ghin made itsaperitifs before guests head to the debut on the coveted S. Pellegrinoprivate dining rooms. Each private “World´s 50 Best Restaurants” List,enclosure is helmed by a chef, bringing landing in 39th place.114

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eventJaeger-LeCoultreJaeger-LeCoultre pseminal Hybris Artiat Masterpiece LonJaeger-LeCoultre is proud to support Marie Curie Cancer Care Timeless Party.Jaeger-LeCoultre has chosen London for the high-end watchmaking, Jaeger-LeCoultre is also proudinternational exhibition of its Hybris Artistica to announce special support for a leading UK charity,collection of exceptional timepieces. The Maison has a Marie Curie Cancer Care, which is the beneficiary ofmajor presence at the influential Masterpiece London the Masterpiece Marie Curie Timeless Party. In 2014,art fair. Set in the spectacular South Grounds of the Jaeger-LeCoultre is the headline partner of this TimelessRoyal Hospital Chelsea, this is one the most upscale Party and Private Dinner. During this event on Juneantique and art fairs of the annual Arts calendar and 30th, special guests visited all the exhibitors’ stands andtakes during London Art Week, 26th June – 2nd July. also participated in a silent and live auction of speciallyMasterpiece London brings together the top UK and selected works of art, collectible items and money-can’t-international dealers and the most influential buyers/ buy experiences to benefit Marie Curie. Key patrons of thepatrons of the Arts. Arts, leading opinion leaders, patrons and ambassadors of Marie Curie - were invited to then join a private party at\"We are thrilled that Jaeger-LeCoultre are supporting The Royal Hospital Chelsea, hosted by Heather Kerzner,Masterpiece London in three significant ways; as an Jaeger-LeCoultre and other ambassadors of Marie Curie.exhibitor unveiling their Hybris Artistica Collection tothe public for the first time, as the Patrons' Programme Marie Curie, founded in 1948, is the leading charityPartner and as sponsors of the charity night in aid of Marie providing care to people with any terminal illness inCurie Cancer Care. They are one of the world's leading their own homes or in one of its nine hospices. Thewatchmakers and their exquisite craftsmanship and charity is best known for its nurses who work inattention to detail in the art of watchmaking, alongside terminally ill patient’s homes providing care overnight.their additional support for Masterpiece London, makes For those who don’t have much time left, each day is athem a noteworthy addition to the fair'. Nazy Vassegh, gift and Marie Curie gives families the chance to makeCEO of Masterpiece London. the most of the time they have left together.Steeped in over 180 years of history in watchmaking, and Whether it’s ensuring the patient is comfortable,as the largest and one of the most responsible leaders in to allowing families members to get some much118

premieres its istica collectionndonneeded rest, time is precious. Funds raised by the Curie’s proactive approach, professionalism andMasterpiece Marie Curie Party will go towards strong ethical commitment. We are delighted toproviding more free nursing care so patients can spend bring significant support to Marie Curie to raisemore quality time with their loved ones. Zahra Kassim- funds and awareness of their work and help peopleLakha continues, “Jaeger-LeCoultre recognizes Marie make the most of the time they have left.” 119

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