flygirl

Hi

I am interested in buying a nice riding crop while in BA. (or Sao Paulo, but preferably BA). any suggestions?

I just found out I am missing a rodeo going on in Sao Paulo right now. does anyone know where I might find out more about horse-related events in either BA or Sao Paulo, or Lima for that matter? riding, shows, stables to visit, polo matches, etc etc.

thank you so much...

5701

At La Martina, 661 Paraguay Street they sell equipment for polo. I think they can advise you on where to go for polo.

Jorge Daniel Barchi.
Buenos Aires. Argentina.

5701

Please, enter:www.aapolo.com.

Jorge Daniel Barchi.
Buenos Aires. Argentina.

flygirl

thank you Jorge, I did look. I don't actually speak Spanish though? but thank you for the link!

flygirl

Jorge, I think the correct term is fusta? for what I am looking for. Would you know the phone number of the place you mentioned to me? thanks!

5701

I do not have La Martina phone number at the moment but I will find out. Please, enter: www.lamartina.com. I think I can give you more info about horses but I have to confirm before doing so.

Jorge Daniel Barchi.
Buenos Aires. Argentina.

flygirl

thank you so much Jorge! I found a rebenque. it is very nice and only 20-25 dollars! handmade too.

mrwunrfl

In San Isidro, just outside of Buenos Aires, there is horse racing tomorrow the 17th of September and on the 19th at Hipodromo San Isidro. You take a commuter rail to get there.

In Palermo, an area of B.A. there is racing at Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo on Saturday the 20th and on Monday the 22nd. This is a quick, inexpensive, taxi ride from Recoleta or Congreso.

I believe all of the racing would start in the early afternoon. You can get close to the horses when they are in the walking ring and winner's circle. I recommend going to Palermo, at least, because it is so convenient. You should see it on your flight into EZE.

mrwunrfl

For the record, here are the websites:

http://www.palermo.com.ar/
http://www.hipodromosanisidro.com.ar/

There is a 3rd track called La Plata, but I did not visit there.