Year: Junior

Major: Animal Science

Hometown: Bala Cynwyd, PA

Favorite Polo Pony: Phantom

Ruby has been working with horses for over four years, starting with volunteer work and lessons at a barn just outside Philadelphia. Now, she’s an active polo player, works at the UConn horse barns, and takes classes such as equine rehabilitation. Ruby is also involved with UConn's Dairy Club, where she shows dairy cows. Beyond her equestrian pursuits, she has a passion for working with and educating children, having spent the past three years engaging with kids in various capacities.

Year: Junior

Major: Animal Science

Hometown: Bethlehem, CT

Favorite Polo Pony: Lucia

Anna has been eventing for over 8 years and competes with her horse, Zydeco. This is her second year playing polo, and she's excited to continue developing her skills on the polo team. With a strong background in eventing, Anna brings a wealth of equestrian experience to her polo game.

Year: Senior

Major: Double Major in Psychology and Anthropology

Hometown: West Hartford, CT

Favorite Polo Pony: Chukker

Kat has been competing in eventing and show jumping since the age of 6 and has been playing polo for the past 4 years. Outside of polo, she enjoys driving around and taking in the beauty of nature. A fun fact about Kat is that she lives on a farm with a 31-year-old horse, a testament to her lifelong love for horses and the care she gives them.

Year: Junior

Major: Animal Science

Hometown: East Hartford, CT

Favorite Polo Pony: Posey

In high school, Lilian began volunteering at a non-profit organization located in Hartford, CT, that rescues horses and serves the north end of Hartford. She quickly fell in love with horses and began riding in her junior year of high school. She's taken polo lessons since her freshman year and has loved the sport ever since.

Year: Junior

Major: Animal Science, Ag Ed Minor

Hometown: Trumbull, CT

Favorite Polo Pony: Mia

Maggie started riding English and Hunters when she was 10. She has ridden throughout high school and decided to try polo in college. She has fallen in love with it ever since!

Year: Freshman

Major: Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

Hometown: Woodbury, CT

Favorite Pony: Mowra

Throughout high school, Gwen was a show jumper and continues to jump at home today. Outside of her equestrianism, she is passionate about working and showing cows, being actively involved in 4-H since 8th grade. She loves large animals and playing polo!

Year: Freshman

Major: Animal Science

Hometown: Stamford, CT

Favorite Pony: Mia

Starting at 6 years old, Sam has ridden Hunter Jumpers, learning a lot about the foundation of the rider and the horse. She was introduced to polo by her mother, and began taking polo lessons at Yale Polo Club, continuing here at UConn! She has loved every minute of the sport.

Year: Freshman

Major: Animal Science

Hometown: Lebanon, CT

Favorite Pony: Posey

Kayla has been riding for 9 years, largely in barrel racing, before starting polo at UConn. She has two horses back home.

Year: Senior

Major: Business Management

Favorite Polo Pony: Lucia

Joaquin has been working with horses since he was 11 years old, even managing his own polo horse barn in Ecuador at a young age. After taking a gap year in Argentina to work with horses, he gained invaluable experience that deepened his passion for the sport. Outside of polo, Joaquin enjoys surfing. A fun fact about him is that he has raised four horses who have already become exceptional polo ponies, highlighting his deep connection with the animals and his dedication to the sport.

Year: Freshman

Major: Animal Science

Year: Freshman