Day: November 15, 2022

Pelayo Berazadi secures with a fantastic golden goal the title

Mathew James

The XII FIP World Polo Championship were held on United States soil for only the second time. Competition was limited to teams rated 10- to 14-goals. Defending champion Argentina and host country United States qualified automatically. The others – Spain, Mexico, Pakistan, Italy, Uruguay and Australia – were qualified in zone competitions. The final of the XII. The final of the XII FIP World Polo Championship between the host team USA and Spain in the packed stadium at the USPA National Polo Center in Wellington could not have been more…

BA111OD presents the tourbillon Chapter 4.2 Lily

Mathew James

A tourbillon is considered the crowning glory of the watchmaker’s art. With the Chapter 4.2 Lily, the young, innovative Swiss watch manufacture BA111OD now presents a very special tourbillon: one designed especially for ladies and thus something very special among the rare masterpieces. Responsible for the design of the Chapter 4.2 Lily is Liliane Murenzi, head designer at BA111OD and one of the few women who has managed to go her own way in the male-dominated watch industry.   In a world where men dominate in all sectors, Thomas Baillod,…

Face Yoga daily workout for your face

Mathew James

We frown, raise our eyebrows, pinch our eyes or mouth. Over the years, all this muscle contraction leads to tension and, above all, wrinkles. The question arises: do we go to the beauty doctor, or do we choose – at least as a first step – the gentler method and practise Face Yoga regularly from now on? Face Yoga is suitable for both men and women. Practised for 10 to 15 minutes a day, the targeted training sessions of Face Yoga help to significantly relax the facial features and tighten…

Ophena – The Magnetic Safety Stirrup™ from Sweden

Mathew James

The Magnetic Safety Stirrup™ from Ophena comes in an elegant gift box that underlines the value of the stirrups. A second, smaller box contains insoles. When you unpack them, you quickly notice that the stirrups exert a magical attraction on the insoles, because the stirrups and the insoles contain magnets that attract each other, which is the secret of the Ophena Stirrups. The magnetic insole is only 5,2 mm thin and fits in most riding boots. It is simple to place it in the riding boot and Ophena’s magnetic system…

First joint Tripple Crown triumph for Adolfo and Poroto

Mathew James

Eight teams with handicaps between 29 and 39 fought for the victory at the 129th Hurlingham Open, the second leg the most coveted polo trophy in the world. In the final, the teams La Dolfina Saudi with the players Adolfo Cambiaso, David Stirling, Juan Martin Nero and Adolfo Cambiaso and La Irenita Grand Champions with Juan Britos, Francisco Elizalde, Pablo Mac Donough and Juan M. Zubía faced each other.   Both teams fought a fierce and extremely exciting battle at the Lewis Lacey Ground at Hurlingha, Polo Club. So after…

Mobile Riding Safaris in the Mara Conservancies in Kenya

Mathew James

Kenya with all the National Parks and National Reserves is a true paradise for nature lovers. This time we introduce you to a unique trail ride. organised by Reit Safari (www.reit-safari.de) under the leadership of CEO Mrs Ali Selzer, who has been responsible for outstanding travel experiences for discerning riders for decades. In a week’s time you will experience 4 different outstanding camp locations and ride from the eastern side of the Maasai Mara to the west or vice versa, covering over 250 km. About one hundred years ago journeys…

andBeyond Tengile River Lodge in Sabi Sand Game Reserve South Africa

Mathew James

Situated in a perfect position on the banks of the Sand River in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, with sweeping river views from every vantage point, lies andBeyond Tengile River Lodge with its boasts 9 enormous stilted suites, each with 180 degree uninterrupted views of the Sand River. In addition to a master bedroom, bathroom and outdoor shower, there is a lounge, dining area, fully-stocked bar, coffee station and outdoor area that is guaranteed to take your breath away. A private plunge pool on your spacious deck comes complete with…

La Natividad breaks Ellerstina’s tree years winning streak

Mathew James

The final of the 82nd edition of the Tortugas Open made history in more ways than one. Ellerstina Turismo Felgueres had won the opening tournament of Argentina’s Triple Crown series three years in a row, but this year’s final was won by La Natividad by a narrow 14-13 scoreline. The Tortugas title was it that Facundo Pieres, Hilario Ulloa, Gonzalo Pieres and Nicolás Pieres needed to add to their La Natividad team’s successful record. The joy over the victory was correspondingly huge. Man of the match was Camilo Castagnola, who…

Spectre – first fully-electric car in history of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Mathew James

In 1900, Rolls-Royce co-founder, Charles Rolls, prophesised an electric future for the motor car. Having acquired an electric vehicle named The Columbia Electric Carriage, he foresaw its suitability as a clean, noiseless alternative to the internal combustion engine – providing there was sufficient infrastructure to support it. Today, more than 120 years later, with launch of the Spectre, the time has come for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to fulfil the prophecy of its founding father.   This prophecy could not have been fulfilled without a more recent promise, when Rolls-Royce CEO,…

Bellfugio® – exclusive feel-good oasis for your pet

Mathew James

Scientific studies show that dogs sleep or rest for up to 20 hours a day. An ideal retreat for the four-legged friend should offer him security and sleeping comfort and ideally also integrate harmoniously into the room concept. The multifunctional Bellfugio, which won the German Design Award 2018, fulfils all of these characteristics and and it also protects the four-legged friend from electrosmog.   The largely closed dome shape of the Bellfugio is inspired by a snail shell and offers tranquillity-seeking four-legged friends a retreat where they feel completely at…