Facundo Pieres Quotes
Born: May 19, 1986
Facundo Pieres, a titan of Argentine polo, embodies the fierce marriage of resilience and focus. As one of the sport’s greatest 10-goal players, his legacy is forged not merely in championship titles but in the unyielding discipline required to command a team under pressure. His philosophy, born from the crucible of high-stakes matches, teaches that true power lies in mastering the present moment while absorbing setbacks without breaking. Pieres’s quotes resonate because they strip away pretense, offering raw, actionable wisdom from the saddle. They speak to anyone who has faced a fast-approaching challenge, urging us to sharpen our vision, trust our reflexes, and ride forward with unbreakable intent.
Facundo Pieres Quotes (12)
"If you don't have good horses, it's very tough to win."
— Facundo Pieres"In Argentina, we're surrounded by polo ponies. The farm covers roughly 170 hectares, and there are no cattle or sheep, just horses."
— Facundo Pieres"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."
— Facundo Pieres"We have the best sporting event in the world in polo, and yet it is weak."
— Facundo Pieres"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."
— Facundo Pieres"Buenos Aires is less than an hour's drive from the ranch, and in the evening, we might meet friends for dinner there. I get recognised a bit, but I'm lucky that polo isn't as popular as other sports."
— Facundo Pieres"When I was 12 or 13, I realised I was good, but I never knew how far I'd get."
— Facundo Pieres"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."
— Facundo Pieres"I've got nothing to complain about. I have to enjoy and be grateful. Lots of people would like to be in my shoes."
— Facundo Pieres"When you get on a good horse, you just know. They are powerful, they stop quickly, they can turn in both directions, and they are fast."
— Facundo Pieres"Thanks to my father, we were always in good horses."
— Facundo Pieres"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."
— Facundo Pieres