In the Saddle with Nico and Lucas Escobar
![In the Saddle with Nico and Lucas Escobar](/img/li/in-the-saddle-with-nico-and-lucas-escobar-1.jpg)
Nico and Lucas Escobar won the XII Federation of International Polo (FIP) World Championship in their hometown of Wellington. Nico scored the winning goal in overtime. Lucas played "lights-out polo" while Nico was the team's "goal-scoring machine" Nico and Lucas are sons of former 8-goaler Luis Escobars and grandsons of Francisco Escobin. They have been playing polos since they were 6 years old. They are 6 feet tall and have their own unique skills. Their father, Luis, plays polonie professionally. He also made riding and poloing fun for his sons.