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NEW BRIDGE On behalf of New Bridge Polo & Country Club, welcome to the 2025-2026 polo season and the 13th edition of our magazine. This award-winning, magnificent publication amazes us every year and we are proud of the following it continues to build with each edition. Our magazine reflects the character of our community — our essence is polo, but New Bridge means much more to the residents that have chosen to live here. It’s about good friends and neighbors that are thankful to live in a special place where we can enjoy our horses, the beautiful countryside and #newbridgelife. Special thanks to our sponsors, advertisers, members and guests for their continued support and loyalty. We look forward to bringing you outstanding tournaments on our superb fields. Our games are open to the public and I invite you to bring your friends and family to experience New Bridge. Updated tournament information and field locations can be found on our website (newbridgepolo.com) or call the polo information line at (803) 644-7706. See you on the field!
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CONTRIBUTORS Welcome to the 13th edition of the New Bridge Polo magazine. This continues my journey to bring you a trendsetting publication with a glimpse inside the exciting world of polo and equestrian life through beautiful photography and fascinating stories. Some readers ask if I will I run out of content for the magazine? The answer is no. There are so many interesting people and magnificent horses waiting for their stories to be told. I am honored to share them within the pages of each edition, especially those featured in number 13. Join me in celebrating polo and the equestrian lifestyle. Katie Roth | Editor & Publisher katiegirlroth@gmail.com
Alex Pacheco has photographed polo all over the world throughout his career. Aiken is his home base, but he spends the winters photographing high goal polo in south Florida. Alex can be reached at 561.758.6075.
Paige Widener, originally from Virginia and now a South Carolinian, draws inspiration from the people she works with and her life’s journeys. She crafts images that reflect the unique energy of each brand, individual or family. Paige can be reached at paigewidenerphoto@gmail.com.
Raza Kazmi is the general manager of New Bridge Polo & Country Club. He also sells developer owned and nondeveloper owned property through New Bridge Realty, the real estate arm of New Bridge Polo Club. Raza is instrumental in every facet of New Bridge, including the magazine. He assists with content development and procuring talent.
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C: ROACHED MANE Manes are clipped to prevent them from getting tangled in the reins and out of the players face.
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D: BRIDLE Leather bridles are customized to fit each pony. The most common bits used in polo are the gag, snaffle and pelham. E: DRAW REINS A second set of reins for better control extends from the girth, through the bridle to the rider’s hands. F: BOOTS/WRAPS Used to protect the pony’s legs from the ball and mallet while providing additional support to the tendons.
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Aiken Medical Aesthetics ............................................ 46
Curated Clothiers .......................................................... 5
Performance Equine Vets ............................................ 20
Aiken Regional Medical Centers ................................. 86
CWS Farm ................................................................... 88
Rock Creek Irrigation & Landscape .......................... 107
Aiken Saddlery .......................................................... 110
DeLorean AI ................................................... back cover
Shoemaker Equipment Supply ............................ 94, 115
Aiken Transport Express ........................................... 111
Equine Divine ............................................................. 47
Southern Edisto Catering .......................................... 109
Aiken Veterinary Clinic ............................................. 112
Floyd & Green Fine Jewelers ....................................... 88
Southern Equine Service ............................................ 97
All Star Tents and Events ............................................ 96
Gold Wowie CBD ..................................................... 113
The Tackeria ................................................................ 99
Bank of America ............................................................ 7
Hair Knowlogy ............................................................. 98
The Willcox ................................................................... 6
Bob Maxey Ford ........................................................... 87
Icon Global ............................................................. 58-61
TumbleWeed ............................................................... 32
Broken Taco Polo ....................................................... 106
In Motion Wellness Studio .................................... 84-85
United States Polo Association ............ inside front cover
Brooke USA .............................................................. 110
Jack Roth .............................................. inside back cover
USCA Aiken ............................................................... 28
C2 Polo ........................................................................ 28
Katie Roth Photography .............................................. 28
USPA Global Licensing ............................................... 27
Carolina Real Estate Company ................................... 76
La Parisienne ............................................................. 108
Wolf Construction ...................................................... 94
Center for Dentistry .................................................... 76
Lionel Smith, LTD ...................................................... 29
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