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THe British Polo Day singapore presented by
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Dear Guests, Welcome to British Polo Day Singapore, presented by Land Rover. We are extremely grateful to return once again to this incredible Club, a wonderful outpost of polo heritage. The modern game as we know it was reborn by British officers in the 19th Century who spread the game globally. The inaugural British Polo Day Singapore in 2011 commemorated the founding of the club 125 years prior in 1886 when the officers of the 1st Battalion, King’s Own Regiment first played here. It was therefore fitting that the match featured the British Army Polo Team who ended up victorious. We are delighted once again to have the Chairman of The Army Polo Association, Col Simon Ledger, commentating on the matches which this year feature Cambridge and the British Exiles as the touring teams. The aim of a British Polo Day is to continue the tradition of playing high quality amateur polo against friends in host countries, whilst also acting as a platform for Britain around the world. We are proud to partner with some of the best companies and brands, including Land Rover, Hackett, Savills, Charles Russell, The Duxton, Blue Label, The Grosvenor Stationary Company, Amouage, Abercrombie & Kent, Zaeem Jamal, Ettinger, 3rd Home, Justerini & Brookes, Bacchanalia, East Imperial, Billionaire and Taittinger. It is an honour to be here again and we thank Club President Mr. Iqbal Jumabhoy and the Committee for this privilege.
The Committee of The British Polo Day
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H A C K E T T. C O M
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E S S E N T I A L LY B R I T I S H
Sponsor of British Polo Day, Singapore
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Although the ancient sport of polo began in Persia and China many centuries ago, the British reinvented the modern game in the Nineteenth Cventury. Sir Winston Churchill, one of the greatest proponents of the game, once famously said “a polo handicap is a passport to the world� and polo is still thriving everywhere it is played, from Argentina to New Zealand. British Polo Day carries on the tradition of the British playing polo against friends in a host of different countries around the world.
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Timetable 12:00 – Taittinger Champagne Reception 13:00 – Lunch 14:15 – Loud Auction 15:00 – SPC 1 vs. SPC 2 16:00 – Cambridge vs. Singapore Polo Club I Afternoon Tea 17:00 - The British Exiles vs. Singapore Polo Club II 18:15 – Prize Giving
Fashion Show & Afterparty
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100 Tanglin Road Singapore 247919 Telephone: (65) 6424 4203 Facsimile: (65) 6424 4230 antony.phillipson@fco.gov.uk www.ukinsingapore.fco.gov.uk
From the High Commissioner, Antony Phillipson
12 September 2013 BRITISH POLO DAY I am delighted that British Polo Day will be held, once again, at the Singapore Polo Club on 28 September 2013. In just a few short years BPD has evolved into a fantastic platform for promoting some of the very best of Britain’s luxury brands. At the same time it celebrates the global reach of a sport that, for many, is uniquely associated with Britain and our heritage. This fusion of history and tradition with the cutting edge design and innovation necessary to compete and win in today’s global economy is at the heart of both the government’s “Britain is GREAT” campaign and our wider commitment to doing all we can to support British business, large and small, wherever we can. BPD itself, and the success it has achieved around the world, shows what hard work, vision, enterprise and drive can do. It is a pleasure to be able to support their efforts once again here in Singapore. I wish the teams who will compete on the day all the best, and I am sure it will be another spectacular experience for all who are lucky enough to be there.
ANTONY PHILLIPSON
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The Singapore polo club Founded in 1886, during Singapore’s colonial past, the Club has a long and fascinating history. Set in acres of lush, tropical grounds, the Singapore Polo Club is a world apart from Singapore’s bustling pace yet located just minutes from the heart of the city’s hectic business and commercial centre. The old world, rustic charm of the clubhouse with its open veranda and views of tropical greenery and open spaces provides a relaxing and understated, natural ambience. The main focus of the Club is of course polo and more generally, equestrian sports, but other sports activities and facilities are also well represented. Members can either keep their own polo ponies at the club stables, or alternatively lease ponies from the Club’s own string. Beginners, or those wishing to hone their skills may sign up for polo lessons with the Club’s resident pros. For those interested primarily in horse riding, you can participate in any of the Club’s varied Riding Section programmes and activities including basic riding, competitive dressage as well as show jumping at various levels, either in one to one or group lessons with our qualified riding instructors. You may also choose to enjoy the pleasure of simply hacking along a wide selection of jungle trails that are accessible from the Club.
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Rules of Polo 1
The yellow player has the line, and at fair speed the white player would be crossing the line without sufficient safety margin, resulting in a penalty against white.
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Two players riding for a ball from opposite directions in the open must both give way to the left and take the ball on their right or offside.
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The white player may move in parallel with the line and play a shot providing he can do so without interfering with the yellow’s mount or causing him to check back. If white would cross the line to the dotted position it would be a foul.
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When two players are approaching a ball in the open from different directions, the player (white), with the line of the ball on his offside, right hand side, has right of way.
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The Land Rover Cup Cambridge vs. Singapore I
The Hackett Trophy The British Exiles vs. Singapore II
Most Valuable Player Sponsored By Johnnie Walker - Blue Label
Best Playing Pony Sponsored By Ettinger
Best Dressed Sponsored By Zaeem Jamal
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Presented By HE Antony Phillipson Presented By Phillip Lord Presented By Andre Chong Presented By Kelvin Cheong Presented By Natalie Lord
In association with British Polo Day.
Walpole is the not-for-profit making organisation that furthers the interests of the British Luxury Industry by harnessing and sharing the collective knowledge, experience and resources of the membership. In partnership with over 170 of the most exemplary British luxury brands including Backes and Strauss, Church’s, Gleneagles, Guards Polo Club, Hackett London, Johnstons of Elgin, Quintessentially and Smythson and cultural bodies such as the V&A, Hurlingham Polo Association and the Royal Opera House. Our remit covers a range of activities including cross-industry networking, business development, Government lobbying and thought-leadership. Walpole continues to foster entrepreneurs and emerging talent with our Brands of Tomorrow and Crafted Mentorship programmes. For more information, please go to www.thewalpole.co.uk or call +44 207 873 3790
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celebrating the land of
home & glory
Julian Sedgwick Director - Head of Business Development International Residential Sales Asia Pacific 30 Cecil Street #20-03 Prudential Tower Singapore 049712 +65 96570072 savills.com.sg
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Justerini & Brooks were founded in 1749 and very quickly gained a reputation for both quality and service, a reputation that has been maintained ever since. First awarded the Royal Warrant by King George III in 1760, we are proud to have been granted this honour by every successive monarch since, including Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. For over 260 years the company has built up an unrivalled reputation, both for the quality of our wines and the standard of service offered to customers all over the world. THE WINES SERVED AT BRITISH POLO DAY SINGAPORE 2013 WILL BE:
MÂCON UCHIZY, GERALD ET PHILIBERT TALMARD, 2011 Gerald and Philibert Talmard make one of the best buys in Burgundy and one of the most popular wines from the J&B portfolio . This is classic Macon, not harvested too late as is the fashion with some of the region’s growers , so as to obtain a very fresh, precise wine. A style enhanced by fermentation and ageing sur lie in steel tanks. This is buttery and rewarding, with a racy freshness that keeps it alive and vital to the long finish. Notes of apple, conference pear, citrus and peach - beautifully balanced and incredibly moreish.
JUSTERINI & BROOKS, POMEROL, NV Our private cuvée Pomerol is produced for us by JP. Moueix - who are responsible for the great Pomerol estates of La Fleur Petrus, Hosanna, Providence and Trotanoy. This is typically generous and seductive, with a delightfully plumy, soft fruit core. An eminently approachable wine that doesn’t lack complexity or structure. It is a classic and utterly delicious Pomerol.
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IMAGES AND UPDATING
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Teams and Players Cambridge
Singapore Polo Club I
The Duxton
Johnnie Walker - Blue Label
1. Casra Labelle
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1. Isabelle Larenaudie
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2. Jamie Hepburn
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2. Jorge Encladas
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3. Jonathan Gabler (Capt.)
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3. Satinder Garcha (Capt.)
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Bk. Graham Cox (0)
Bk. Vinod Kumar
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The British Exiles
Singapore Polo Club II
Hackett London
Savills
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Bk. Ali Jumabhoy
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An architectural gem in the heart of Leicestershire, Belvoir Castle is one of the country’s most atmospheric buildings, making it the ideal location for a broad range of events and activities. Belvoir Castle offers guests a prestigious location for a wide array of celebrations, especially private parties. Gothic architecture and regency features frame the Castle’s expansive entertaining spaces and large parties are offered the grandeur of the State Dining Room with its open fires and ornate dÊcor. Smaller parties can choose the more intimate Shoot Room which has the benefit of an adjoining sitting room for guests to retire to and enjoy their own private drinks cabinet. At Belvoir Castle, everything is bespoke and tailored to the needs of their client, ensuring a successful event. The dedication of the team and the sheer unrivalled beauty of the castle and grounds make it one of the most iconic destinations in the country. For more information about creating a special occasion please contact Helen Himmons Tel: 01476 871031 hhimmons@belvoircastle.com
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Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, Minister for International Trade and His Highness Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan with The British Exiles at British Polo Day Abu Dhabi
Geroge Meyrick playing for The British Exiles at British Polo Day China 2012
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BRITISH
The British Exiles EXILES
The British Exiles Team is comprised of some of Britain’s top young players and a wide range of other polo enthusiasts who play predominantly outside Britain at British Polo Days around the world – hence the “Exiles”. In the 1850s, British tea planters discovered the game in Manipur (Munipoor) on the Burmese border with India. They founded the world’s first polo club at Silchar, west of Manipur. Other clubs followed and today the oldest in the world is the Calcutta Club which founded in 1862. Malta followed in 1868 because soldiers and naval officers stopped off there on their way home from India. In 1869, Edward “Chicken” Hartopp, of the 10th Hussars, read an account of the game in The Field magazine while stationed at Aldershot and, with fellow officers, organised the first game. Then known as “hockey on horseback,” it was played on a hastily-rolled Hounslow Heath where a shortlist of about 10 rules was also hastily assembled. But, it was John Watson (18561908), of the 13th Hussars, who formulated the first real rules of the game in India in the 1870s. 1. Ann Wilkinson
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SINGAPORE POLO Club I
Founded in 1886, during Singapore’s colonial past, the Club has a long and fascinating history. Set in acres of lush, tropical grounds, the Singapore Polo Club is a world apart from Singapore’s bustling pace yet located just minutes from the heart of the city’s hectic business and commercial centre.
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Join the British polo day around the world As British Cavalry Officers travelled the four corners of the earth, they learnt to play and love polo, spreading the game from Argentina to Australia. Polo is thriving everywhere it is played. British Polo Day celebrates the heritage of the game in each country, reviving some of the old rivalries whilst bridging cultures in a quintessentially British Day. www.britishpoloday.com British Polo Day China, 19th October 2013 British Polo Day Mexico, 23rd November 2013 British Polo Day India, 14th December 2013 British Polo Day Thailand, February 2014 British Polo Day Australia, February 2014 British Polo Day Abu Dhabi, March 2014 British Polo Day Dubai, March 2014 British Polo Day USA, May 2014 British Polo Day France, June 2014 British Polo Day United Kingdom, June 2014 British Polo Day Germany, July 2014 British Polo Day Russia, September 2014 British Polo Day Singapore, September 2014 Brazil, South Africa and South Korea - TBC If you would like to attend a British Polo Day, please email: violet@britishpoloday.com
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Abercrombie & Kent is delighted to be the official travel partner for British Polo Day.
Having been at the forefront of travel for over 50 years, our mission remains unchanged. Seamless service, safety and security are a given. Anticipation, individual attention to detail and the ultimate combination of comfort, insight and wonder are the key to ensuring every journey with A&K is a true luxury experience. Our network of over 50 offices around the world means we are in a unique position; not only to bring you to each British Polo Day event in style, but to ensure you get under the skin of each destination, should you choose to extend your stay.
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Course
Overview In conjunction with British Polo Day and top British Independent Schools, Ivy Tutors operates a premier summer course for discerning parents who wish to prepare their children for UK education and elite schools’ entrance exams. We recognise the importance of children obtaining a place at their preferred school. We also understand that entrance exams can be extremely competitive. As such, we have tailored a course that is specifically designed for international students to generate confidence in the core subjects as well as experience the boarding school activities such as arts, music and sports. All lessons and activities are led by experienced teachers. Our teachers - all our teaching staff are qualified and have helped many children gain entrance to top boarding schools as well as Oxford and Cambridge University. We believe children who attend great schools will benefit not only from the outstanding educational environment, but also access to the alumni social network. Eton College alone boasts 4% of the nation’s most prominent citizens, including Prime Minister David Cameron and London Mayor Boris Johnson. Studies show that 80% of those who hold key positions in British society received a private education. Almost a third of those holding senior positions in business, politics and law also have an Oxbridge degree. Our summer course is the first step in preparing your children’s academic pursuit in Britain and experiencing its culture. Our accommodation - students will stay at Oxford University which offers a superb studying and social environment for the students.
VENUE/DETAILS Dates : July/August 2014
Rates : £8,000
Location : Oxford University
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BRITISH SUMMER ACADEMY 2014
Course
Structure A typical day for the children would include an hour spent on each core subject in the morning followed by activities after lunch. Your children will stay at Oxford University and lessons will be taught on campus. The course will hone entrance exam and interview techniques that are specific for your children’s academic aspirations. We are proud to have tutors who have helped children to get into Eton, Harrow, Westminster, Charterhouse, St Pauls, as well as Oxford and Cambridge this year. Our activities - in partnership with various luxury brands and exclusive events, our activities are quintessentially British and designed to let the children experience its culture. Aside from academic results, British boarding schools are characterised by the traditions and ethoses that they seek to instil in their students. You might be surprised at how important extra-curricular activities are to boarding schools. Our afternoon activities are quintessentially British and are designed to create a rounded learning experience by encouraging self-expression, creativity and individuality in all students. The activities are led by experts in their respective fields and the children will have the chance to participate in exclusive events like Henley Royal Regatta, Royal Ascot, polo lessons and art exhibitions - all places where your children will rub shoulders with Britain’s high society. Our service - the summer course is the first step to a British education. We offer further academic services including 7/8+ exam preparation, 11/13+ structured courses as well as our bespoke tuition courses throughout the year. We are here to help along every single step of the children’s academic careers.
For more information, subject matter and registration details please contact tim@ivy-tutors.co.uk or ring +44(0)208 123 0322 Ivy Tutors Limited: Registered office: Acre House, 11-15 William Road, London NW1 3ER. Registered in England Company Number: 720339
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CAMBRIDGE
The Cambridge University Polo Club was founded in 1873 by the Hon. John Fitzwilliam, making it one of the oldest surviving clubs in Europe. In 1879 the University players felt strong enough to enter a team in the Hurlingham Club’s Champion Open Cup which was the premier competition of the time and is equivalent to the modern day Gold Cup. Although they were quickly defeated, the experience served them well and they returned later that year to defeat Oxford in the first Varsity Match. The Varsity Match is still the oldest continuing polo fixture in the western world.
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The old world, rustic charm of the clubhouse with its open veranda and views of tropical greenery and open spaces provides a relaxing and understated, natural ambience. The Singapore Polo Club remains committed to its original charter - that of providing Members and their family with amenities in which they can enjoy excellent polo, equestrian and sporting activities, social life, recreation and dining.
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History of the Game Polo is perhaps the oldest game in the world – having been played over 2500 years ago - and is truly international. The name polo is said to have been derived from the Tibetan word “pulu”, meaning ball.
Ancient Polo
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n 600 BC the first recorded game of polo took place between the Turkomans and Persians. The Turkomans won. Polo began as a training game for cavalry units, usually the king’s guard or other elite troops. To the warlike tribesmen, who played it with as many as 100 to a side, it was a miniature battle. Persian literature and art give us the richest accounts of polo in antiquity. Ferdowsi, the famed poet-historian, gives a number of accounts of royal polo tournaments in his 9th century epic, Shahnameh (the Epic of Kings). In the earliest account, Ferdowsi romanticizes an international match between Turanian force and the followers of Siyâvash, a legendary prince from the earliest centuries of the Empire. The game spread into North India. In fact Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the first Muslim Emperor of North India, actually died accidentally in 1210 playing polo. From Persia, in medieval times polo spread to the Byzantines (who called it tzykanion), and
after the Muslim conquests to the Ayyubid and Mameluke dynasties of Egypt and the Levant, whose elites favored it above all other sports. Notable sultans such as Saladin and Baybars were known to play it and encourage it in their court. Polo sticks were features on the Mameluke precursor to modern day playing cards. Polo was passed from Persia to other parts of Asia including the Indian subcontinent and China, where it was very popular during the Tang Dynasty and frequently depicted in paintings and statues. The Moguls were largely responsible for taking the game from Persia to the east and by the 16th century the Emperor Babur had established it in India. Polo was revived in Japan by the 8th Shogun, Tokugawa Yoshimune (1684-1751) and was played until early 20th century. It was the favourite sport of the last Shogun who surrendered power to the Emperor in 1868.
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Sir Winston Churchill Old Harrovian
The Prince of Wales in Jodhpur 1922
Modern Polo
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he modern game of polo, though formalized and popularized by the British, is derived from Manipur (now a state in India) when British tea planters discovered the game in Manipur (Munipoor) on the Burmese border with India and eåstablished the first polo club in the world at Silchar, west of Manipur in 1862. In 1869, Edward “Chicken” Hartopp, 10th Hussars, read an account of the game in The Field, while stationed at Aldershot, and, with brother officers, organised the first game known then as “hockey on horseback”- on a hastily-rolled Hounslow Heath against The 9th Lancers. The 1st Life Guards and the Royal Horse Guards were quick to follow suit on grounds at Hounslow and in Richmond Park; and then on a small ground near Earl’s Court known as Lillie Bridge. The first polo club in England was Monmouthshire, founded by Capt. Francis “Tip” Herbert, 7th Lancers, at his brother’s seat, Clytha Park, near Abergavenny in 1872.
In 1875, the first official match in Argentina took place on 3rd September, where the game had been taken by English and Irish engineers and ranchers.
Prince Philip playing polo
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Global Polo Summit An award-winning luxury resort on remote & pristine Sumba Island, Indonesia. A wide range of land and ocean-based journeys ensures, potentially, life-changing experiences. Attentive service and gourmet meals add to the refined and intimate ambience. A romantic getaway idyll with pristine private beach stretching in excess of 2.5km of length ideal for honeymooners and the unique tribal culture on the island offers guests a glimpse of a bygone era. www.nihiwatu.com
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COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY, VISUALLY, POWERFULLY We work with you to help you clearly define your needs and goals. Through this collaborative approach, we will create film and digital content that captures the essence of your company. Utilising the power of the Internet and its multiple distribution platforms, Pendragon provides you with a tailor-made end to end solution that will build a community based around content we develop. Founded in 2000, Pendragon Productions deliver exceptional production values and services to its clients who value their communication output and recognise that digital media is at the core of today’s marketing channels. We are delighted to be chosen as the digital and social media partner of The British Polo Day. www.pendragonproductions.com
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BRITISH POLO DAY RUNNING TOTAL - $280,244 USD raised to-date In countries all over the world, polo has a long history of raising significant funding for worthy causes. Wherever possible, the British Polo Day team is entirely committed to bringing to bear the full weight of its partners, network and creative talent to this end. In partnership with the host family or Club in each case, British Polo Day divides the fundraising proceeds from every international leg equally between local & British Charities. In so doing, the polo ties between two nations are reinforced further through shared philanthropic ambitions.
The British Polo Day Fundraising Committee
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WHEELPOWER IS THE NATIONAL ORGANISATION AND REGISTERED CHARITY FOR WHEELCHAIR SPORT After the immense generosity displayed in 2012, I would like to start by thanking everyone who placed a bid during last year’s Loud Auction. The Co-Founders at British Polo Day have also informed me that the guests in Singapore are the most philanthropically minded from any country that they raise money in around the world. A proud boast indeed. What I have always loved about WheelPower is the single line that says so much to those who are newly disabled or disabled children right up to Britain’s magnificent Paralympians, who are already preparing for Rio in 2016: ‘Transforming lives through sport.’ A new horizon in the face of what are often changed circumstances. Thank you for your continued support and I hope you all have an immensely enjoyable day, in what I know are wonderful surroundings.
The Hon MW Vestey, President of WheelPower & Chairman of the Hurlingham Polo Association from 1995 - 2000 Six time winner of The Queen’s Cup at Guards Polo Club & four times winner of The British Open Gold Cup at Cowdray Park Polo Club.
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EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION OF SINGAPORE A CHARITY AND INSTITUTION OF PUBLIC CHARACTER “EXCELLENCE, OPPORTUNITY AND SERVICE” The Equestrian Federation of Singapore (EFS) is dedicated to the welfare of horses, riders, and the community in Singapore. Its motto “Excellence” describes its programmes for riders, from absolute beginners, to Singapore champion Laurentia Tan, winner of four Paralympic Medals in Beijing 2008 and London 2012. “Opportunity and Service” drives the EFS’ community programmes, including EQUAL-ARK (Equine-Assisted Learning for At Risk Kids) and EQUATE (vocational training and employment for the mentally disabled.) The Equestrian Federation is committed to horse welfare. It is building an equine hospital at the National Equestrian Park, bringing veterinary care and modern facilities to horses and ponies in Singapore. It works to train equine grooms, farriers, and veterinarians at the Academy. The EFS is a charity, and all its projects are reliant on charitable donations. Do give generously. Your donations will ensure that the Equestrian Federation can continue its work for children, horses and the community in Singapore.
Dr Melanie Chew President EFS
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3rd home Spend a week at any luxury residence in the 3RD HOME portfolio Value: $25,000+ USD Kindly Donated by 3rd Home - Provided by British Polo Day
3RD HOME is the premier private reciprocal travel club for the owners of luxury second homes. It features over 1,400 properties in 68 countries, including many within top branded residence clubs, and enables members to travel the world and stay in luxury properties without paying hotel or villa rental rates.
The winning bidder will receive five 3RD HOME Keys that they can use to reserve any available property in the 3RD HOME portfolio. 5 Key properties are valued from $4 million to over $30 Million US dollars. The winner will not be required to list their own home in the club to use the 5 Keys.
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Punta Ixtapa Villa lujo Ixtapa, Mexico
3rd home Spend a week at any luxury residence valued up to $4 Million in the 3RD HOME portfolio Value: $15,000 USD Kindly Donated by 3rd Home - Provided by British Polo Day 3RD HOME is the premier private reciprocal travel club for the owners of luxury second homes.
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The winning bidder will receive three 3RD HOME Keys that they can use to reserve any available property in the 3RD HOME portfolio. 3 Key properties are valued up to $4 million US dollars.
It features over 1,400 properties in 68 countries, with an average value of $2.25 Million, including many within top branded residence clubs, and The winner will not be required to list their own enables members to travel the world and stay in home in the club to use the 3 Keys. luxury properties without paying hotel or villa rental rates. To learn more about 3RD HOME, visit www.3rdhome.com
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Napasai by Orient-Express Three nights’ accommodation in a Villa Suite with private pool for 2 persons Value: 5,000 USD Napasai and Lightfoot Travel – Provided by British Polo Day
Upon arrival on the stunningly beautiful island of Koh Samui, you and your guest will be whisked away via private car transfer to the serene Napasai Resort. There you will be greeted with complimentary welcome drinks, cold towels and a daily tropical fruit platter to kick start your 3 nights of pure relaxation. The lavish pampering continues with daily breakfast at for 2 at Napasai’s Lai Thai restaurant, and a delicious Thai set dinner on an evening of your choice. The resort features complimentary watersports, a range of spa treatments that you can receive in-room or on the beach, and there is also Wi-Fi access throughout, allowing for the perfect balance of business and pleasure.
To learn more about Napasai by Orient-Express, visit www.napasi.com To learn more about Lightfoot Travel, visit www.lightfoottravel.com
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The Safari Collection 2 person Kenya Safari of a Lifetime Value: $6,400 USD Kindly Donated by The Safari Collection - Provided by British Polo Day
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During this adventure of a lifetime you will be experiencing some of Africa’s most unique destinations. You will stay at Giraffe Manor, the only hotel in the world where you can eat breakfast with the endangered Rothschild giraffe. Solio Lodge, which is nestled between the dramatic slopes of Mount Kenya and the rolling peaks of the Aberdare Mountains. It is the best place to see black and white rhino in East Africa. Finally Sasaab, perched above the Ewaso Nyiro River, where you will be blown away by the sensational views from your room. Fill your days with game drives (during which you can see some of Kenya’s more unusual wildlife such as the Grevy zebra and wild dog),, walks, mountain biking, camel riding and a truly genuine cultural experience. Alternatively you can just relax in your private pool or enjoy a massage overlooking the river.
To learn more about The Safari Collection, visit www.thesafaricollection.com
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Luna2 Studios
3 nights’ studio accommodation, VIP airport transfers and bottle of Baron de Rothschild Brut Rosé Champagne Value: 2,000 USD Luna2 – Provided by British Polo Day “Step into the heart of fashionable Seminyak, Bali, for an out-of-this-world experience at Luna2 studios. Loaded with art-itude and uniquely known as a studiotel, this exclusive yet vibrant space is amongst the elite for design-junkies and jet-setters. With just 14 open-plan studios, Luna2 studios boasts super-natural standards of dining, quaffing, lounging and sleeping. The unique primary colour-scheme throughout evokes a sense of nostalgia, combined with futurism and a touch of fun – a distinct characteristic of the ‘FUNked-up modernism’ design ethos which Luna2 properties have come to be known for. From the award-winning restaurant possessing one of the best wine lists in the world, to the ultraplush private cinema (hailed by many as the hottest movie ticket in town!), Luna2 studios offers a cosmic level of service from the arrivals gate through to the departure lounge!
To learn more about Luna2 Studios, visit www.luna2.com
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Conditions Of Sale
Lots 1 & 2 - 3rd Home The winner will receive a two-year complimentary membership in 3RD HOME and the number of Keys listed in the lot. Winner must exchange all Keys received for a single one-week stay. They will not be required to list their own second home with 3RD HOME to use their Keys. There are no other costs to reserve the one week stay. A number of properties come with staff and offer daily maid service, a chef, concierge and access to certain amenities for a supplementary fee. These fees will be the responsibility of the guest if such property is selected. Keys expire if not used within 15 months to book a reservation. Winner must read and endorse the 3RD HOME member terms and conditions prior to travel. Lot 3 - Napasai by Orient-Express - 3 nights accommodation in a Villa Suite with private Pool for 2 persons - Private Round Trip transfer between Samui International Airport and Napasai - Daily Full Breakfast at Lai Thai restaurant for 2 persons - 1 Thai Set Dinner for 2 persons excluding beverages - The stay must be before 30 April 2014 - Certain Date Restrictions and black-out dates between 23 December 2013 and 10 January 2014 and 17-22 April 2014. - Flights not included Lot 4 - Safari collection
- 2 nights at Solio Lodge in Laikipia - 2 nights at Sasaab in Samburu - 1 night at Giraffe Manor in Nairobi - This prize is only valid for travel completed before 15th December 2014. It is subject to availability, non transferable and cannot be combined with any other offers or special rates - Please be aware that international flights, internal flights, park and conservation fees are not included. Lot 5 - Luna2 Studios - Booking is subject to availability in high and low seasons (excludes peak season) - Valid for 12 months from the date of issue - This voucher is valid for use once only and is non-transferable - All other incidentals (other than those specified) will be charged additionally - Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride!
All lots are sold with all faults, imperfections, and errors of description. Statements made by Britannia Elevation Capital Ltd (BECL) in this catalogue orally or in writing regarding the authorship, origin, date, size, medium, attribution, genuineness, provenance, condition or estimated selling price of any lot are not to be relied upon as statements of definitive fact. BECL is not responsible for the correctness of any such statements, for any other errors of description, or for any faults or defects in any lot.
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{ here you realize } Why didn’t we do this sooner?
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UnLOCk OVER 1400 PRiVatE LUxURy RESiDEnCES in 68 COUntRiES USing the key tO yOUr SeCOnd hOMe 3RD HOME is the Premier Private Club for Luxury Second Homeowners. Our members enjoy the use of other club members’ homes all over the world without the expense of renting. Convert empty weeks in your second home into time spent in exciting, new and luxurious destinations worldwide. Members can reserve time in advance or at the last minute. Simply go online, browse, click and instantly reserve your vacations. Visit 3rdhome.com to learn more. Why haven’t you done this sooner?
Member home | Koh Samui, Thailand
855.693.7346 | www.3rdhOMe.COM
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BRITISH POLO DAY PERSONALITIES Lt. Colonel Simon Ledger The Voice of British Polo Day Simon Ledger is a retired Lt. Col. in The British Cavalry Regiment, The Light Dragoons. He joined the Army in 1975 and has served all over the world including Northern Ireland, UK, Germany, Norway, Cyprus, the Middle East and Kosovo. His last appointment was the Deputy Garrison Commander at Tidworth. Playing polo since 1976, he has run the Tidworth Polo Club as well as the Cyprus Polo Association and the Combined Services Polo Association. He began commentating in 1987 at polo matches, eventing and races. Since 1994, he has commentated for all the major polo tours at Tidworth PC, Guards PC, Sandhurst and British Polo Days worldwide. As Chairman of the Army Polo Association since 2003, he organises all Army Polo activity.
Natalie Lord Presenting : “Best Dressed� Natalie has written her way around the world. She began her career as a Journalist in London with Reuters, Reuters Television and CNBC Europe. Later she moved to the Financial Times as a Reporter, and subsequently Presenter for Financial Times Television (FTtv). Her journey in Asia started at NHK World in Tokyo, before leading to CNN International in Hong Kong, and then Singapore. Natalie has published articles for various magazines globally on topics ranging from finance to fashion to polo. After completing an MFA in Creative Writing last year, Natalie decided to expand her repertoire. She has recently finished her debut novel, a work of literary fiction set against a backdrop of London, Hong Kong and Rio de Janeiro.
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Zaeem Jamal Fashion Designer Zaeem Jamal himself is a visionary, who sought to blend the world of fashion and spirituality to not only offer a wardrobe of clothes, but a wardrobe of experiences. Each collection stems from deep-rooted research and materializes in the form of cohesively themed, individual stories. As a budding talent in the realm of evening-wear, Zaeem Jamal is putting his stamp down in the luxury world, providing a special quality and reviving the essence of true craftsmanship generated with pride and passion. Flagships boutiques in London and Los Angeles offer ready to wear collections as well as a bespoke service. The recently launched web boutique can be viewed at www.zaeemjamal.com.
Satinder Garcha Polo Player - Singapore Polo Club I Mr. Garcha, 41 years old, is an amateur player and polo patron who travels at least three months a year to countries including Argentina, England and his birthplace, India. It was in Singapore that he says he became “madly hooked” on the sport, training almost full time before launching a property-development company, Elevation Developments, in 2004. Mr. Garcha’s interest in polo was sparked by his father, Kuldeep Singh Garcha, who was the captain of India’s polo team.
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