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| Mariano,
I just found your business card and had
to write to say THANK YOU so much for
your help with my swing while you were
here in Atlanta. I have to admit after
we worked together at Chukkar Farm, I
couldn't hit the broad side of the barn
much less a polo ball! My mind kept telling
me what to do but my body couldn't get
it right for a day or so. Then all at
once, it clicked! I am now able to hit
the ball consistently and it actually
goes pretty far! I no longer have pain
in the elbow or wrist due to improper
technique and I owe it all to you! My
confidence in the game has increased and
I was even able to score two goals in
yesterdays game. Thank you so very much!
I look forward to seeing you again when
you come through town and if you ever
need a place to stay, we have plenty of
room to house you here at our home. (suburbs,
no horses unfortunately!) I hope things
are going well for you in Europe and that
you are playing great!
Sincerely, Tina Yeargin P.S. What is the
name of the polish you used on my boots?
They had never looked better and I cannot
duplicate what you did!
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Sincerely,
Tina Yeargin
P.S. What is the name of the polish you
used on my boots? They had never looked
better and I cannot duplicate what you
did!
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| "My
vacation at La Mariposa was one of the
most relaxing, yet invigorating vacations
I have ever experienced. Once arriving
at the farm, we were welcomed and treated
like one of the family. The polo experience
was simply awesome, from the instruction,
to the well trained polo horses, to the
fields, and the well prepared staff. My
confidence greatly improved and I am now
so hooked on the sport of polo that I
plan on making this trip a yearly one.
Truly one of the best vacations I have
ever had".
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Karen
Fallon
Atlanta - USA
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is a first class facility that is directed
by a person who is eager to make things
perfect, pleasant and very comfortable
for his guests. The facility is everything
you read on this site and more. You do
not have to worry about anything at all
from the minute you wake up in the am
until the end of your day. You will; guaranteed,
improve your game, eat superb food, make
new friends, sleep well, and above all,
have a great time. This applies to someone
who has no riding experience but is willing
to hop on a fine and well trained horse
for a simple walk in the country and yes,
soon enough, catch the bug of the king
of sports. Time goes by quick when you
are here, that is the only problem!
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Eric
A. Awad, MD
Atlanta, GA
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| We
can't rave enough about the fantastic
time we had with Mariano and his family.
The polo was a remarkable learning experience
and highly rewarding. The horses, the
instruction and the games far exceeded
my expectations. Off the field, the food
was incredible, Mariano's family and the
other guests were very friendly and the
time spent around the table talking and
singing in the evening is one of the most
memorable holiday experiences I have had.
If you have a family, polo players or
not, they too will have a great time.
We are already planning our next trip.
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The
Childers Family
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“The
attention to detail at La Mariposa is
beyond expectations. While visitors come
in a wide range of experience and interests,
each guest’s training is personally
tailored to recognize the greatest results.
Riding skills, playing, strategy –
no element of the game is overlooked.
The ponies brought a new level of confidence
to my game and Mariano’s patience,
kindness, and undeniable skills brought
my playing to a level I was unaware I
could achieve.
When not on the pitch, the experience
at La Mariposa is just as amazing. Mariano
and his family and staff do everything
in their power to make your stay unforgettable.
The food is beyond words, the grooms are
delightful, and the housekeeping is impeccable.
From your first moment on the farm, you
are family, and as you say your good-byes,
you know that you have made friends for
life”.
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Anja
Jacobs
Atlanta - USA
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Thank
you for the absolute marvellous time.
Chris and I can not wait to come back.!!
The hospitality you and your family provided
us was out of this world. We can´t
thank you enough. Muchas gracias.
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Chris
Abularrage & Maureen Marsh
Washington DC – USA
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Just
wanted to let you know about my own experience
at La Mariposa. I've been here ten days,
am leaving today, and have had an absolutely
wonderful experience. I'm an undergraduate
at Yale and have only been playing for
a year. Even though I was here with people
with very different skill levels, I felt
that I was provided with instruction and
practice that was tailored to my own abilities
and weaknesses. The horses are fantastic.
Mariano is a great instructor and a perfect
host. The hospitality is amazing and the
food is plentiful and very good. I know
that we definitely hope to come back here
some time next year, and would highly
recommend to anyone that they come here
for a clinic. |
Teresa
Kwon
Yale University Polo Team |
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La
Mariposa is incredible. From day one,
Mariano Darritchon went out of his way
to make my stay a wonderful experience.
He took me from Buenos Aires to a tack
shop, then out to the farm. The polo instruction
was great. Mariano tailored his program
to each individual. He gave is as many
horses as we could handle for stick and
ball and worked in the chukkas to offer
a game suited to everyone playing. Whether
he passed the ball to beginners or pushed
some of the more experienced players,
he made sure everyone was learning and
enjoying their experiences. Meals were
a joy with delicious food and drinks.
We’d often stay at the table until
midnight. My rooms far exceeded my expectations
(they even had a large fireplace). However,
what really separates this polo experience
from others is that Mariano really cares
that his guests enjoying both polo and
Argentina. As opposed to some of the other
polo schools that either have a rigid
method or are just trying to sell ponies,
Mariano works with his guests to develop
them as polo players. For me, this meant
focus on my riding, working on the offside,
and some general strategy. Moreover, he
has a delightful sense of humor and was
great to go out to bars, to sit and chat,
or to organize a game of pool. I will
definitely be returning to La Mariposa.
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Michael
L. Dawson
Captain Yale University Polo Team |
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What
a wonderful place you have. Everything
was amazing. The riding, the accommodation,
the food, and most of all the people’s
hospitality.
My play has improved greatly and my spirits
have elevated as well. I look forward
to seeing you in Atlanta in April and
back at La Mariposa soon. Sincerely. |
John
Greening
Atlanta – USA |
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La
Mariposa ….. a slice of polo heaven
!!! So serene and beautiful. The horses
were the best teachers I’ve had
next to Mariano of course. Definitely
expect to see myself and many of my club
members back here soon. The polo and the
hospitality were exceptional.
Thank you all for a tremendous experience. |
Beth
Millwood
Atlanta – USA
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This
has been a fantastic vacation ! You and
your family are so welcoming, it feels
like home.
Seven days is really too short a visit
and I will have to stay a little bit longer
next time.
I will look forward to seeing you in Atlanta.
Please tell Sr. Lopez I will be back to
see him soon !!!!!! |
Laurie
Price
Atlanta – USA |
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Mariano,
I want to extend my sincere gratitude
for a truly marvelous week. I learned
a great deal thanks to your daily coaching
during practice and games. I am anxious
to begin practicing here at home to ensure
everything you taught me incorporates
into my game back home. I will be a different
player when you next see me.
Please
give my thanks to your associates that
worked so hard on our behalf: Most importantly,
to the grooms that were incredibly professional
from tacking the horses, to patiently
playing with us – individually
encouraging us and coaching, along with
you. And, ensuring our comfort off the
field, the ladies that cleaned our rooms
and also did a beautiful job on laundry,
as well as those that prepared the fabulous
meals we thoroughly enjoyed. Each member
of your team did their job very, very
well.
To
you and the entire La Mariposa staff,
no request was overlooked or denied,
and each and every one of you went the
extra mile to ensure we were always
learning, properly challenged and completely
comfortable, while having a great time.
I received everything I hoped for –
and so much more. As you would say,
“Amazing”!
Until
next time,
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Andrea
McManus
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My
stay this year was every bit as fantastic
as last year. Your team (Grooms/Players,
Housekeepers/Servers, Maintenance Men,
etc…) did an outstanding job. Make
sure you and Buba congratulate one another
for a job well done. La Mariposa is a
jewel in the Pampas. The estancia is quite
charming and well maintained. The experience
is unique and not mainstream, a true Argentinean
Polo Experience. The improvements each
year make the property value added.
I thoroughly
enjoyed the polo, although my play could
have been better but that’s another
story. Miguel, Martin, Gaston and the
others are great upcoming players. I
look forward to coming down to the “Jewel
in the Pampas” next year. However
I plan on getting in a little riding
before the trip next time.
Also,
please include the Pink House on your
web site as a tourist attraction.
Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year to the
La Mariposa Family!
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Jay
van Splinter
Palm Beach – USA |
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Mariano:
I want to start by thanking you, personally,
for making my time at La Mariposa so rewarding
and memorable. Your skill at showing me
what I need to do (and not do) to be a
better player was equaled by your calm
approach as well as your sense of humor.
Truly, thank you for my 10 days of hard
work…and for the seven pounds I
gained eating those great meals. They
should be gone in a few weeks.
A note to those looking for comments about
La Mariposa: I’m confident you won’t
find a better place to perfect your game
than at La Mariposa. You won’t find
a better teacher than Mariano and you
won’t find nicer and more helpful
support than that of the team of grooms
who not only have horses, tack and equipment
waiting for everyone for each session
on the field but fill the ranks of players
when needed for afternoon game practice.
Everyone has a clear understanding of
how to keep the game competitive for the
“students” on the field, the
importance of being intense when necessary
but also to have fun.
Be prepared to eat well. The food is excellent,
and the domestic staff clearly is having
so much fun, it’s impossible not
to smile whenever they’re around.
If you’re serious about working
on your polo skills but want to have a
ball doing it, you really have to park
yourself at La Mariposa for a 10-day session.
You won’t believe the experience
you’re going to have.
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Bruce
Pinto
Carlisle, Pennsylvania - USA
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