Inductee to the Polo Hall of Fame
Elected February 21, 2003
"I miss you Daddy"
Delmer “Del” Carroll was considered one of the greatest offensive players of his era, earning him the nickname “Mr. Speed.” One of his most remarkable talents was the ability to take the ball the length of the field and score, making him a real spectator favorite. Del was first rated 8 goals in 1949 and holds the distinction of being handicapped at 8 for ten consecutive years. He attained the 9 goal rating in the Arena.
During his 44 years of polo, Del Carroll played in nearly every major tournament, winning U.S. Open Championship titles in three different decades - 1959, ’67 and once again in 1974. In 1973 he won both the National 20 Goal and the National 16 Goal. His teams won the 1948 Senior Championship as well as the 1939 National 12 Goal. In 1950 he was selected for the USA team and participated in the 40 Goal Cup of the Americas.
Del Carroll's horses won $19 million and 2,115 victories during his 32-year career training Thoroughbreds at major Race Tracks.
His most famous Thoroughbred was Bee Bee Bee who won the 1972 Preakness and broke Riva Ridge's bid for the Triple Crown.
Del was a renowned horseman and one of the first players in America to selectively breed Thoroughbred horses for polo prospects.
In fact his legendary polo pony, named Magazin, sired many horses still competing in the game today.
Horses To Remember
Magazin
Inducted February 20, 2004
This well-known and loved 15.2 liver chestnut stallion was owned and played by Del Carroll for over 13 years. He won the Hartman award for Best Playing Pony of the U. S. Open in 1972. Sired in Argentina by Cardington King and out of Boutique, his pedigree was geared for racing rather than polo.
He was first acquired by Michael Phipps who raced Magazin with fair success until the age of 5. The Phipps were reportedly quite fond of Magazin but when Del Carroll expresses an interest in the horse, they proposed an unusual challenge, “Phipps told him he could have Magazin if he could make a polo pony out of him” remembers Kathy Linfoot, who ran Carroll’s polo stable and started Magazin in polo.. Magazin took to polo like a duck to water. “He was stick and balled twice and went straight to the polo field recalls Linfoot. The rest is history. (reprinted in part from Ponies – Polo Player’s Edition)
At Magazin Farms, Magazin's daughter, Alicia, continues to grace us with beautiful natural prodigy. Alicia is the last producing Magazine daughter. Our farm is proudly named in honor of two great legacies, Del Carroll & Magazin.
WILLIS L. HARTMAN TROPHY
(awarded annually to the owner of the Best Playing Pony in the U.S. Open Championship)
1967 - Penrage Dandy (Del Carroll)
1972 - Magazin (Del Carroll)
Robin works exceptionally hard to continue the tradition formatted by Del Carroll; Robin's father. She is dedicated to raising quality horses. By following in the footsteps of Del Carroll, she has incorporated some prestigious lines with her Thoroughbred stallions sired by Salt Lake and Southern Halo. Her broodmares have proven themselves on the polo fields and their progeny speak for themselves with their athletic ability. Across the United States you will come across outstanding playing polo ponies that have been bred and raised, by Robin ...if not, please contact her regarding the availability of some of these Thoroughbreds bred exclusively to be outstanding, in the great sport of polo.
Her son, Del Carroll Walton, carries on the tradition of outstanding performance on the polo field by being the youngest to win the coveted Gold Cup. In 2005, Del won the US Open Championship on the White Birch team. Del added his name to history, his grandfather won the US Open three times, 1959-1967-1974.
Robin's daughter, Laura Francis Bostwick is an accomplished horsewoman in her own right. With her pony, Tye, Laura finished 4th out of 80 plus, horses in the prestigious pony jumping finals in Kentucky. Laura has graduated class of '09. She will be attending New Mexico State University. We are all very proud of all of her wonderful achievements. Look for her in the ring!
Here are some photos of Laura.....
