Generally, the Eques only fought gladiators of his own type.Įssedari: Celtic style charioteers, likely first brought to Rome from Britain by Caesar.
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In later times, the Bestiarii were highly trained, specializing in various types of exotic, imported beasts.ĭimachaeri: Used two-swords, one in each hand.Įquites: Fought on horseback with a spear and gladius, dressed in a full tunic, with a manica (arm-guard).
They charged blindly at one another on horseback as an ancient precursor to the medieval joust.īestiarii: (beast fighters) originally armed with a spear or knife, these gladiators were condemned to fight beasts with a high probability of death. BC) Clad in chainmail like eastern cavalry (cataphracti), wore visored helmets without eye holes. Of these,Thracians, Mirmillones, Retiarii, and Secutores were four of the most common.Īndabatae: (1st cent. The following illustrates these various styles and equipment. These photos may only be used once in relation to this press release.Different gladiators specialized in different weapons and tactics. The next games will take place Friday, March 31, followed by the $50,000 Gladiator Polo™ Final on Saturday, April 8.įor sponsorship requests please contact Tannis Marley at For information on teams and training please contact Gates Gridley at Credit ©DianaDeRosaPhotography. For more information please visit Please click here to purchase VIP Pavilion tickets! The Equestrian Village at PBIEC is located at 13500 South Shore Boulevard, Wellington, FL. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. and the game starts at 7:00 p.m. General admission is free.
The party with DJ Maximus at the “Lions’ Den” features later happy hours, dancing, and opportunities to mix and mingle with the world’s top polo players. Gladiator Polo™, which has become the go-to nightspot of the weekend, wraps up with a lively after-party open to all. Supporting sponsors: Braman Motors Bentley, Jamison Irish Whiskey, Stella Artois Beer, Florida Community Bank, Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, Hedrick Brothers Construction, the Fite Group Luxury Homes, Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, VISIT FLORIDA, Gold Coast Feed, Gladiator Sporting Goods Factory. TEAM SPICULUS sponsored by Don Graves and Marshall & Sterling Insurance, Equisport Division
Supporting sponsors: Braman Motors Porsche, Avion Tequila, Bank of America, Goose Island Beer, Cavalleria Toscana, Palm Beach Equine Clinic, W Development Group, Galle Law Group, Palm Beach County Sports Commission, and The Wanderers Club. Supporting sponsors: Braman Motors BMW, Absolut Vodka, Raymond James, Bud Light, Dutta Corporation, Five Star Builders, Rosenbaum PLLC, Maria Mendelsohn/Douglas Elliman, Discover the Palm Beaches, and Palm Beach Riding Academy. TEAM PRISCUS sponsored by Richard Schechter and Bainbridge Companies Supporting sponsors: Braman Motors Mini Cooper, Malibu Rum, Shock Top Beer, Connelly’s Red Mills, Pegasus Builders, The Maya Group, Gonzalez Shenkman & Buckstein, VIP Medical Weight Loss, Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission, DePaula Auto Group. Trust Bank of America Private Wealth Management All teams are still in contention for the Gladiator Polo™ League Finals on April 8, 2017. ” The four teams exemplify why the public has quickly embraced Gladiator Polo™. He commented, “These are amazing teams who add to the excitement created by the previous rounds. Mark Bellissimo, Managing Partner of International Equestrian Group (IEG), who organized and hosts the series, welcomed the participation of Teams Crixus and Spiculus. The team is sponsored by Don Graves and Marshall & Sterling Insurance, Equisport Division. The players competing for Team Spiculus will be Pelon Escapite (7), Mariano Obregon (7), and Sebastian Merlos (9). Team Crixus will feature players Santi Torres (7), Mike Azzaro (9) and Matias Magrini (9), the same group of players who competed in the inaugural Gladiator Polo™ game. Trust Bank of America Private Wealth Management. In the Roman-themed event, Team Crixus will wear black and is sponsored by U.S.
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