Bartolomé “Lolo” Castagnola

Country: Argentina
Position: Founder / Former player (3 / Back)
Handicap: Former 10 goals (AR)
Age: 54
La Natividad: Founder (2016–present)

Lead:
Founder and sporting mastermind of La Natividad, Lolo defined the club’s identity: horse breeding, a high-performance culture, and the training philosophy that propelled the team to win the world’s most important polo tournaments. As a player, he was an elite back; today he directs strategy, horse string development, and player progression.

Bio:
Lolo is one of the key figures of modern Argentine polo. He created La Natividad in Cañuelas and the breeding base in La Pampa, focusing on bloodlines, temperament, and true athleticism on the field. He trained Barto and Jeta from childhood within the club’s system, set the standard for daily work, and built the competitive structure that underpins all major titles.

Timeline at La Natividad:

2016: Consolidation of the club as a winning organisation (Copa República).
2021–2025: Sporting direction behind the Triple Crown achievements (see Titles).

Tournaments with La Natividad (as Sporting Director):