Iconic Florida Polo Farm Hits Market
The Valiente Polo Farm in Wellington, Florida, a well-known property in modern polo history, has been listed for sale. The Jornayvaz family, a prominent name in the sport, is selling the prestigious asset in what is being called a landmark transaction. The sale is significant within the elite equestrian and luxury real estate communities.
- The property spans approximately 150 acres and is considered one of the most significant polo facilities in the modern era. - The farm was developed by Robert "Bob" Jornayvaz, a Texas and Colorado-based businessman with a background in mining, gas, and real estate, who is a passionate polo player and patron. - Valiente Polo Farm has been a key part of the Valiente polo team's success, which has included victories in the C.V. Whitney Cup and the USPA Piaget Gold Cup. - The farm's creation involved a collaboration with legendary polo player Adolfo Cambiaso, which also extended to the J5 Equestrian breeding operation, utilizing La Dolfina bloodlines. - The state-of-the-art facilities include four championship polo fields, extensive barns with 130 stalls, a veterinary clinic, an equine aquatic treadmill, and player and staff quarters. - In April 2024, Bob Jornayvaz sustained serious injuries during a fall in a U.S. Open Polo Championship match, leading to a medical leave of absence from his company. - The sale is being managed by Icon Global and is considered a landmark transaction within the exclusive Wellington equestrian community, which is known for its high concentration of luxury equestrian estates and as the "Winter Equestrian Capital of the World".
