Mariano Aguerre

10-goal icon Mariano Aguerre made his indelible mark on American polo, arriving to Greenwich Polo Club at the age of 16 under Gonzalo Pieres’ tutelage. He is one of the only left-handed players to reach the game’s top handicap and continues to have an illustrious and long career most notably as the daring mainstay of the famed White Birch team, playing alongside Peter Brant for more than 30 years.

Mariano Aguerre on Machitos Crawford playing at Greenwich Polo Club, 2015; photo by ChiChi Ubina

Aguerre has won some of the most prestigious tournaments among them the U.S. Open twice, eight Gold Cups and an array of international laurels as well establishing himself as the breeder of some of the most outstanding ponies in polo, including Hall of Famer Califa. Aguerre also gives back to the sport by mentoring aspiring young players around the country.

Mariano Aguerre, 2005 POLO Magazine cover

Photo top left by Juan Lamarca