Sidelines Equestrian Triathlon Presented by Outback Steakhouse Raises $10,000 for Cancer Victim - page 4

In the polo phase, all the members of each team played. The polo players however, were only allowed to hit the ball twice in a row, and they were not allowed to score. The first chukker of polo set Cosequin against Sidelines, with Cosequin coming out the winner. In the second chukker, Equine Performance Supplements (EPS) played Outback with Outback the winner. In the third chukker, EPS and Sidelines played for third and fourth place and Sidelines won. In the fourth chukker, Outback and Cosequin, played for first and second place. Outback won the polo match.

Adding up all the scores from all three phases the outcome was: 1st Cosequin; 2nd Outback; 3rd Sidelines; and 4th EPS. The players were showered with prizes including Gold, Bronze, Silver and Pewter Medals, Tiffany crystal, duffel bags full of Horseware of Ireland products, trophies, and team hats and shirts designed by Polo Gear.

The horses were rewarded also with custom-made and embroidered coolers from Horseware Products of Ireland for the best horse in each phase. The Best Horse in Jumping went to Leroy owned by Lise Quintero. The Best Horse in Dressage went to Independent owned by Robin Wambold. The Best Playing Polo Pony went to Sabrina owned by Ruben Gracida.

Earning the Most Valuable Player Award for each team were Michelle Gibson, Chris Cawley, Bent Jensen, and Todd Minikus.