I think polo players are at their best in their 30s. You’ve got the talent and the experience. You play with your head – you learn to lose and how to win. – Facundo Pieres
I’m usually woken up by the birds and by my schnauzer, Rafa – for me that’s the best start to the day. I jump out of bed, throw on some clothes, and race to the polo ground. – Facundo Pieres
Buenos Aires is less than an hour’s drive from the ranch, and in the evening, we might meet friends for dinner there. I get recognised a bit, but I’m lucky that polo isn’t as popular as other sports. – Facundo Pieres
We have two trainers at the polo ground and do a mix of aerobics, gymnastics and stretches before we start riding. As polo players, it’s very important for us to keep in shape. We do a bit of yoga and Pilates sometimes, too. – Facundo Pieres
In Argentina, we’re surrounded by polo ponies. The farm covers roughly 170 hectares, and there are no cattle or sheep, just horses. – Facundo Pieres
When you get on a good horse, you just know. They are powerful, they stop quickly, they can turn in both directions, and they are fast. – Facundo Pieres
I’ve got nothing to complain about. I have to enjoy and be grateful. Lots of people would like to be in my shoes. – Facundo Pieres
I’ve seen a lot of great players that couldn’t get to the top because of horses, and I’ve seen a lot of normal players that got higher and higher because of horses. – Facundo Pieres
