Anuario Raza Polo Argentino Anuario2018 | Page 235

“Returning to the present, with how many players do you share cloned mares?” “Fortunately, most of the outstanding players and breeders in the history of high-performance polo also trusted me. At times when it was difficult to make that decision, because clones had not yet shone on the field—they hadn’t even been played—and also, it was difficult to clone in quantities with no defects. Few were willing to invest in cloning. Our work was untiring in order to achieve improvement as to techniques and because of the many millions invested. But we did it. We are the most advanced cloning company in the world. We have achieved almost 150 healthy clones in a very short time. Those who were fortunate in having believed in us and who today have cloned animals are many, and I wish to highlight the good feelings and relationship with all of them: Alberto Pedro Heguy; Bautista Heguy; Nachi Heguy; Ruso Heguy; Santi Toccalino; Cubi Toccalino; Hilario Ulloa; Diego Cavanagh; Juanma Nero; the Mac Donoughs; Sebastián Merlos; Agustín Merlos; Andrea Vianini; and I’m sure I’m forgetting some. And I also bought parent cells from others such as Levicú; Lode. “Our work was untiring in order to achieve improvement as to techniques and because of the many millions invested. But we did it. We are the most advanced cloning company in the world. We have achieved almost 150 healthy clones in a very short time.” And of course, I’ve cloned animals of which I am owner such as Ethel; Machitos Goldie; Bless My Way; Dolfina Popular.” “Tell us about your relationship with Adolfo Cambiaso and how you perceive the future of the breed.” “My relationship with Adolfito is one of friendship. I think he is not only a fabulous sportsman, but also an extraordinary person; incredibly generous. I also consider him to be a great visionary as regards the future of this sport, and that he puts everything he has into that. La Dolfina and Valiente have also purchased the 233