The 13th International Show Jumping Competition CSIOW Haras El Capricho will take place on November 23- 27, 2011, in the town of Capilla del Señor, 80 km North of  Buenos Aires. This is one of the most important Show Jumping competitions in Latin America, sponsored by the Argentine Equestrian Federation and the International Equestrian Federation (FEI).

The contest will take place in 2 of the 4 international level courses of El Capricho, with fences brought specially from the Olympic games.

Friday, November 25: Nations Cup

Saturday, November 26: Speed Derby

Sunday, November 27: World Cup Competition/Grand Prize

As every year, there will be live music shows at the stage located next to the main jumping course. On Saturday, November 26, Teen Angels, and on Sunday, November 27, at 12 noon, Los Tekis will be presenting a show with free entrance.

Haras El Capricho has top level infrastructure and services to enjoy a nice day in the countryside for the whole family:

All the activities are free of charge, and are not suspended for rain.

For more information, online results, general rules and courses of the competition, access map, and schedules, visit Haras El Capricho official website.
Don´t miss the opportunity of attending this world class event. Contact me if you want to  arrange for  private transportation.

As every in November, springtime in Buenos Aires, the city is full of lavender clouds of jacaranda trees in bloom. They are all over the city, making this time of the year a special one to admire these beautiful trees.

The first specimen of jacarandá, a tree original from the North-west of Argentina, was planted in Buenos Aires in 1875 with the inauguration of the 3 de Febrero Park, and it was then spread all over the city for its ornamental value in the different plantation programs. Some of the most beautiful specimens can be admired in Plaza San Martin, the Botanical Garden, along Avenida Figueroa Alcorta and Avenida Libertador, Plaza Italia, Plaza Alemania, Recoleta.

Those who visit Buenos Aires in November will be lucky to witness this beautiful natural spectacle, and for those who can´t visit during this month, here are some of my recent pictures:

The Brithsh Community Council in Argentina (ABCC) presents the 2011 "Christmas Fair", that will be held on Saturday, November 12th, 2011, in the Gardens of the British Ambassador's Residence in Buenos Aires, located in Gelly y Obes 2333, Recoleta, from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm.

This charity event is a great opportunity to purchase Christmas presents at the Artisans' Fair, while spending a nice day with the whole family, enjoying the visit of Santa Claus, Carol Singing, inflatable castle, raffles, surprises, and much more. Food and beverages will be available. 

ID must be presented at the door for entrance. Donation: $ 10 Pesos. Children under 10: Free. 

In case of rain it will be postponed to Saturday 19th.

For more information, visit ABCC website.

Saturday, November 19, 2011, will mark the start of the most important polo tournament in the world, the 118th Argentine Open Polo Championship (Abierto Argentino de Polo, or simply "El Abierto"), that will take place until December 9th, 2011. This tournament, held every year at the Campo Argentino de Polo in Palermo (Av. del Libertador & Dorrego), brings together the best polo players in the world, and it is one of the oldest and most prestigious events in the international polo calendar. It is also one of the main social events in Buenos Aires.

"Abonos" (full set of tickets for the 7 dates) for the 118h Argentine Polo Open are on sale through Ticketek Argentina until November 18th, 2011. Tickets for the individual matches will continue, subject to availability after the sale of the "abonos", from November 19h to December 9th, 2011, and on the same day of each match at the stadium's box office. Tickets for the main matches and the best seats can get sold out in just a few hours, specially for the final match on December 9th.

Participating teams:

Zone A:
La Dolfina Dubai: Adolfo Cambiaso (Jr) 10, David Stirling (h) 9, Pablo Mac Donough 10, Juan Martín Nero 10. Total 39. 
Pilará Piaget: Hilario Ulloa 9, Cristian Laprida (Jr) 8, Bautista Heguy 8, Luke Tomlinson 8. Total 33. 
Chapa Uno Hope Funds: Pablo Pieres 8, Guillermo Caset (Jr) 8, Rodrigo Ribeiro de Andrade 8, Jaime García Huidobro 8. Total 32. 
La Aguada BMW: Javier Novillo Astrada 9, Eduardo Novillo Astrada (Jr) 9, Miguel Novillo Astrada 9, Ignacio Novillo Astrada 9. Total 36.

Zone B:
Ellerstina Etiqueta Negra: Facundo Pieres 10, Nicolás Pieres 8, Gonzalo Pieres (Jr) 10, Ignacio Heguy 9. Total 37. 
Indios Chapaleufú II Cardon: Alberto Heguy (Jr) 8, Alejandro Novillo Astrada 8, Julio Arellano 9, Eduardo Heguy 8. Total 33. 
Alegría Crown Plaza: Frederick Mannix (Jr) 7, Francisco Bensadón 8, Mariano Aguerre 9, Francisco de Narváez (Jr) 8. Total 32. 
Estancia Grande Sancor Seguros: Agustín Merlos 9, Lucas Monteverde (Jr) 9, Sebastián Merlos 9, Bartolomé Castagnola 9. Total 36.

Fixture:

Date 1
Saturday, November 19 (Zone A):
1:45 PM: La Dolfina 23 vs Chapa Uno 10
4.45 PM: La Aguada 11 vs Pilará 10 

Date 2
Sunday, November 20 (Zone B):
1:45 PM: Ellerstina 20 vs Alegria 17
4:45 PM: Estancia Grande 18 vs Indios Chapaleufu II 13

Date 3
Saturday, November 26: (Zone A):
1:45 PM: La Aguada 7 vs Chapa Uno 9
4:45 PM: La Dolfina 20 vs Pilará 7

Date 4
Sunday, November 27 (Zone B):
1:45 PM: Estancia Grande 19 vs Alegria 17
4:45 PM: Ellerstina 21 vs Indios Chapaleufu II 14

Date 5
Saturday, December 3 (Zone A):
1:45 PM: Chapa Uno 13 vs Pilará 16
4:45 PM: La Dolfina 15 vs La Aguada 7

Date 6
Sunday, December 4 (Zone B):
1:45 PM: Alegria vs Indios Chapaleufu II
4:45 PM: Ellerstina 18 vs Estancia Grande 14

Final: 
Friday, December 9