I think polo players are at their best in their 30s. You've got the talent and the experience. You play with your head - you learn to lose and how to win.

We have the best sporting event in the world in polo, and yet it is weak.

I'm usually woken up by the birds and by my schnauzer, Rafa - for me that's the best start to the day. I jump out of bed, throw on some clothes, and race to the polo ground.

If you don't have good horses, it's very tough to win.

I've seen a lot of great players that couldn't get to the top because of horses, and I've seen a lot of normal players that got higher and higher because of horses.

We have two trainers at the polo ground and do a mix of aerobics, gymnastics and stretches before we start riding. As polo players, it's very important for us to keep in shape. We do a bit of yoga and Pilates sometimes, too.