Cornell Polo

22/05/2026

U.S. Polo Assn. Makes USA TODAY’s ‘Most Trusted Brands 2026’ list!

The global sports brand was honored for its strong consumer trust and authentic connection to sport of polo.

Thank you to all the amazing consumers who voted!



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21/05/2026

Everyone is settling down and relaxing after just one overnight at pasture. ❤️🐴

20/05/2026

It’s break time for the 2025-2026 Cornell Polo string!

Now, our attention turns to evaluating our recent donation ponies to determine their placement in the string for 2026-2027!

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20/05/2026

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Seniors!

Women: Bianca Bonner, Lara Chong, Carlota Champalimaud, Callie Connelly, Campbell Key, Clara Mollerus.

Men: Harrison Fredericks, Benito Jaramillo-Samper.

We wish you all the best as you move on to the next steps in your personal and professional lives.

20/05/2026

Take a moment to read about the amazing life of Dr. Richard W. Fredericks.

He was an incredible veterinarian, horseman, and all-around amazing human.

Cornell Polo sends our condolences and well-wishes to all of his family, friends, and connections.

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A memorial tribute to Dr. Richard W. Fredericks — veterinarian, horseman, conservationist, and mentor. July 3, 1942 – May 14, 2026.

16/05/2026

On behalf of Cornell Polo …

We regretfully inform you of the passing of Dr. Richard W. “Dick” Fredericks (B. A. ‘65, DVM ‘69) on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Dr. Fredericks was a second-generation Cornell Polo player, longtime supporter, and friend to all of polo.

He spent his career in veterinary medicine at his farm and Veterinary Hospital on Long Island, and later continued to champion the sport as the owner of Flying Cow Polo Club in Wellington, FL.

He was inducted into the Cornell Polo Wall of Honor in 2025.

Continuing his amazing legacy, his son Dr. Russell Fredericks (DVM ‘96), and his grandson Harrison Fredericks (CALS ‘26) also played for the Big Red and are a part of the Cornell Polo Family.

He will be terribly missed by all who knew him.

On a more personal note, I really enjoyed getting to know him, his witty and humorous banter, his jokes, and genuinely appreciate his unwavering support of me and of Cornell Polo.

Rest In Peace, Sir.

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06/05/2026

Our 2026 Iron Horse, Belle, is off to her well-deserved retirement. She has been a stalwart in our women’s string since 2017, and joins her pasture mate, Antonia, at Oxley Maintenance Mechanic Billy’s farm.

Enjoy your retirement, Belle, we love you! Thank you for being an integral part of the Cornell Polo program. ❤️🐴

05/05/2026

Friends of Cornell Polo: We are looking to ship one horse from Ithaca, NY to Dallas, TX. We can arrange to ship her within the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, or Southeast US to meet up with a hauler headed to Texas. Getting the horse to OK or AR may work as well, where she can be picked up by her new owner. PM us for questions or if you can offer to help. Thank you!

04/05/2026

This weekend's events closing remarks contained a purposeful theme, and we're very proud of the message we conveyed. Here is the speech penned by Vicki Taylor Brous and Peter B. Orthwein '68 Head Coach of Polo Anthony Condo, for those who were not there to hear it. We hope you enjoy it, and that it resonates for each and every one of our Cornell Polo alumni out there. Come join us in the future for a fun-filled weekend of memories, stories, laughs, and (happy) tears.

03/05/2026

This weekend, Cornell Polo celebrated our annual Spring Banquet and Awards Ceremony, along with our 2026 Wall of Honor Induction Ceremony. Four new members were inducted in esteemed Cornell Polo Wall of a Honor - where those who have made outstanding contributions to Cornell Polo over time are recognized in perpetuity. Thanks to Vicki Brous' generosity and her carpentry skills, we also unveiled the Wall in a new format, with an refreshed, modern design.

This year's Wall of Honor Inductees are:

Glenn Armstrong, '67
James Greenwell, '67
Guillermo Sanz de Santamaria, '67
Anna Winslow Palacios '16

In addition, in this, the occasion of the 60th anniversary year, the accomplishments of the 1966 Men's National Intercollegiate Championship were recognized, with 5 members of that team in attendance, to include three new Wall of Honor members, and their teammates Peter B. Orthwein '68 and Dale Chambers '66, both of whom were elected to the Wall of Honor in previous years.

We also recognized Peter B. Orthwein's long-term and wide-ranging support of our program, including the endowment of the Peter B. Orthwein Head Coach of Polo position, which has allowed for the continued success and operation of the program through its return.

We closed out the weekend with our student-awards ceremony and Senior recognition. The award winners were announced as follows:

Jorie F. Butler Trophy – Outstanding Senior Women's Player: Lara Chong

Earle B. Hopper Memorial Trophy – Outstanding Senior Men's Player: Benito Jaramillo

Willie Emerson Memorial Trophy – Outstanding contributor to Cornell Polo operations, consistent hard worker: Callie Connelly

Cyril Harrison Trophy – Most improved men's player: Mihali Pinzon

Riggs Jones Memorial Award – Most improved women's player: Aloyse Maille

David Drogo Spirit Award – Awarded to the person who embodies the grace, friendliness, and welcoming personality of longtime Cornell Polo announcer David Drogo: Grace Reid

Steven E. Kraus Horsemanship Award (Inaugural Award) – Awarded to the player who demonstrates the ultimate in quality horse care and horsemanship skill: Max Sponer

Big congratulations to our graduating Seniors!!!! Thank you for your dedication to Cornell Polo.

Lara Chong, Carlota Champalimaud, Callie Connelly, Harry Fredericks, Benito Jaramillo, and Campbell Key.

And finally, your pony award winners for the season were:

Iron Horse: Belle
Best Playing Pony: Schneider

More amazing posts and photos to follow. Thanks to everyone who has helped make this weekend possible. Congratulations to all of our awardees and inductees.

Here's to another successful year for Cornell Polo!