Karlene Beal Garber

A born leader, Karlene Beal Garber has paved the way for a bright future for polo. From 1997 – 2011, she chaired 11 of 14 annual charity events on behalf of the Polo Training Foundation. What began as a small gathering quickly became an international affair. It was a catalyst for major donations to the PTF and polo. On the playing field, she made history in 1999 with her all women’s BTA team of Caroline Anier, Susan Stovall, Kristy Waters and Karlene by defeating the entire field of 13 mixed teams in Eldorado Polo Club’s January four-goal league. That season they also won the February four-goal league and the Junior Officer’s Cup. Karlene has proudly served as PTF Chairman, as USPA Governor-at-Large, as an ambassador to FIP, and as an owner of the Eldorado Polo Club.

Karlene Beal Garber (far left) on the winning BTA team