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elcome to the seventh Continuing on the military British Polo Day Abu theme, members of the Cavalry Dhabi, presented by RJI Capital. & Guards regiments of the British Army will start proceedings with We are honoured to be invited a game of camel polo. There will back to Ghantoot Racing and also be a Brompton bicycle polo Polo Club. Founded in 1997 as a exhibition showcasing another private, royal venue – based on version of the game, which was the vision of the late president, an Olympic sport back in 1906. HH Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan – it now operates The main highlight of the under the patronage of his son, evening will be the British Exiles HH Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al team taking on the Ghantoot Nahyan. team, which we anticipate to be another thrilling encounter. One of the most prestigious polo clubs in the world, it has played We are also pleased to raise host to HRH Prince Charles money for WAHA under the and more recently, in 2014, patronage of HH Sheikha hosted HRH Prince Harry for the Shamsa bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Sentebale Polo Cup. in an auction this evening and we hope you will give generously. Polo is by no means new to the Middle East. It is believed that As ever, we are indebted to all polo began in Persia as far back the partners for making this as the 5th century BC. However, event possible. the modern game as we know it, was rediscovered in India in the We hope you enjoy British Polo 19th Century by the British Army. Day Abu Dhabi. Jaeger-LeCoultre – responding to the need for officers to have a watch suitable for polo – developed the Reverso and we are delighted that they are continuing this tradition and association as our Official Global Timekeeper.
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NOTE Dear friends, As the presenting partner for 2016, on behalf of RJI Capital, I am delighted to announce British Polo Day Abu Dhabi 2016, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Shakhboot al-Nahyan. The event will be held at Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club by kind permission of HH Sheikh Falah bin Zayed al Nahyan, where the British Exiles will be playing against RJI Capital Ghantoot. The weekend’s events will celebrate British brands and culture, bringing together British Polo Day’s unique and influential community in both the political and financial heart of the Gulf. This year marks RJI Capital’s 20th anniversary. We are thrilled to be the presenting partner for British Polo Day and to bring the synergy of the two companies to the field. A global platform for like-minded individuals with a passion for polo and a proven commitment to philanthropy, the British Polo Day - RJI partnership demonstrates our shared values, it allows us to bring together key decision-makers and influencers in a unique environment where business meets pleasure through the sport of polo.
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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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All the King’s Horses They call polo The sporT of kings for a reason – it has always been played by royalty. From the moment the Persian royal family adopted the game to train the King’s Elite Cavalry, right down to our own princes, crowned heads have being riding chukkas harder than anyone. King Edward VIII was a keen player – during a tour of India in 1921 he introduced his friend, the future Earl Mountbatten of Burma, to the sport. The earl encouraged his nephew, the Duke of Edinburgh, to play and His Royal Highness co-founded the Household Brigade Polo Club. The Prince of Wales was given his first polo pony, San Quinina, at the age of 15 and first played in a team captained by his father in 1963. Both his sons, Princes William and Harry, are now keen players. Why have kings and princes always loved the sport? At Royal Salute we’d hazard a guess that it’s because the magical air surrounding monarchs finds an echo on the polo field, where man and beast – like sovereign and nation – bond to become something magnificent.
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The rider and the pony combine to make one player, argues Facundo Pieres. He’s the Lionel Messi of polo, a Royal Salute ambassador and supporter of the Latin America team today. “A great polo player knows the pony is 70% of the game and moves in harmony with the horse, turning and stopping with the slightest nudge of the leg or the arm,” he explains. “A bad polo player is always fighting the horse, wrenching it this way and that to get it to do their bidding.” Pieres carefully selects 10 horses for every game, changing ponies two or three times every chukka and choosing the best horses to match his opponent’s stable. “But I have four who I am perfectly in tune with, who give me confidence, who make me play better and who know my game as well as I do,” he grins, his face lighting up like a kid discussing Christmas. “I try to play these ponies at the end of every game. One, Magnifica, was the horse I was on when I scored the golden goal to win the Queen’s Cup – one of the proudest moments of my career. Could I have scored that goal on another horse? I’m not sure.”
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Training a polo pony takes time – and at Royal Salute, that’s something we understand. Our youngest bottle, after all, contains whiskies that are at least 21 years old. “You can rush a polo pony’s training, but you’ll get a horse that plays worse and has a shorter career,” explains Royal Salute ambassador and England’s prince of polo Malcolm Borwick, who’s backing England, of course.
Royal Salute delights in the dedication and craft of polo players. But we realise this is far from an overnight game. Players swing a 500g mallet with wild abandon, and require an iron core, rock-hard shoulders and sturdy back to avoid injury. Martin Perez at Fitness for Polo suggests the following pro-player exercises – which also promise washboard abs and a powerful stride…
Borwick explains that all horses race in the wild – running in a herd to find out which is the fastest, strongest alpha male. Polo ponies require something more. Although a pony won’t take to the field in a competition until they’re seven, they start training before they’re two – experiencing to check and turn and run and stop. They play their first friendly game aged four, learning the pace and bustle of the field at a slower pace. “You can play a pony in a competition aged six or just over,” Borwick explains. “But it’s far better if you wait.” We couldn’t agree more.
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When compared to many of the world’s leading polo teams, Ghantoot is very young but that has not stopped them gaining international honours. They have travelled the world claiming victories at tournaments in St Moritz and Sotogrande among others. At home or abroad Ghantoot carry the pride of the people of the UAE. The Ghantoot Polo Team have been the worthy victors of the Dubai Gold Cup on several occasions, proving the pedigree of this esteemed and formidable side.
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Combining to a total of 9 goals, this year’s British Exiles team will consist of the charismatic Jamie Morrison (3) at 3, Sam Instone (0) at 1, the most capped UAE based BPD player Stuart Wrigley (0) at 2 and completing the set, Jack Richardson (6) at 4.
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BRITISH POLO DAY Ron Wahid Chairman and CEO - RJI Capital RJI Capital’s continued partnership with British Polo Day marks an exciting endeavour for the company and Ron is thrilled to be supporting this global network that has such an impressive track record of philanthropic efforts. Polo has always been close to Ron’s heart. As a polo enthusiast, he admires and respects the sport for the characteristics it embodies: strength, agility and brilliant strategy. The British Polo Day series is a unique environment for like-minded individuals who share a passion for polo and lifestyle. It is a living testament to the recognition of the “international language of the horse” around the world and a celebration of the heritage of the game and British tradition.
Jamie Morrison Player - British Exiles Jamie Morrison started playing polo at the age of 13, influenced by his late father Bryan who started the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club. He has played in many different countries, competing on grass, snow and sand versions of the game. He has won 2 European gold medals representing England in European Championships as well as the ‘22 goal Prince of Wales Trophy’ with an all English team. Morrison once again returns to the annual British Polo Day Abu Dhabi, seeking to end Ghantoot’s impressive winning streak against his British Exiles side.
PERSONALITIES Jack Richardson Player - British Exiles Jack was educated at Harrow, where he was the captain of the polo team. He played his first senior tournament aged 10, and has continued to play competitively ever since. Jack has since represented England at both junior and senior levels and was part of the recent FIP Snow Polo World Cup England team. He has also played in Argentina, South Africa, China, Nigeria, America, Spain, Italy, New Zealand and Australia, where he won the Melbourne Cup. In the UK, he has won various 12, 15 and 18 goal tournaments, including the prestigious Royal Windsor where he received the MVP prize. He has also played in both Queens and Gold Cups, alongside HH Sheikha Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in 2013.
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n countries all over the world, polo has a long history of raising significant funding for worthy causes. Wherever possible, British Polo Day is entirely committed to bringing to bear the full weight of our partners, our network and our creative talent to this end. In partnership with our host in each case, British Polo Day predominantly divides the fund raising proceeds from charity auctions and raffles that are held at any event between local and British charities. In doing so, the polo ties between two nations are further reinforced through shared philanthropic aims. In the case of British Polo Day Abu Dhabi 2016, WAHA International has been chosen as the exclusive charity beneficiary. WAHA International was established by Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan Al Nahyan in response to the unacceptably high maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity rates in many parts of Africa and Asia. Since the beginning of 2015, and with the current refugee crisis in Europe, WAHA International has been working constantly in collaboration with local and national associations, local
authorities and in partnership with UNHCR (the UN Refugee Agency in Serbia and Greece) to implant fixed, semi-fixed and mobile clinics all along key points in the main refugee routes. From Kurdistan, Turkey where most of the refugees take to the sea, to the Greek islands and the Balkans (Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia), WAHA International is ensuring that refugees, notably women and their children, forced to flee their homes, are provided with appropriate medical services. Another key emergent focus last year involved the implementation of actions against the Zika virus outbreak in Grenada. British Polo Day is committed to raising significant funding for this commendable, life changing cause and would urge guests to bid freely and generously during the live auction.
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Every mother’s Every mother’s death death is unacceptable. is unacceptable. We must Wedomust what doworks! what wo An appeal by Her Highness An Sheikha appeal Shamsa by Herbint Highness Hamdan Sheikha Al Nahyan Shamsa bint Hamdan Al Nahyan President of Women and Health President Alliance of Women (WAHA) and International Health Alliance (WAHA) International
NO WOMAN SHOULD NO WOMAN DIE GIVING SHOULD LIFE DIE GIVING LIFE
If there is good news, it is this: there If there is greater is good commitment news, it is this:and there is greater providers. commitment healthcare We need and to healthcare address the providers. social We nee than ever before to saving the lives thanofever mothers beforeand to saving their the lives oftomothers and in their barriers delivering healthbarriers facilitiesto by delivering mobilising in health newborns. However, despite newborns. renewed international However, despite renewed and international communities providing communities culturally appropriate and providing advocacy efforts, there are enormous advocacy challenges efforts, there ahead: are enormous challenges ahead: information and education aboutinformation the advantages and education of doing about t the majority of countries are unlikely the majority to achieve of countries the 5th areso. unlikely achieve the 5thphysical And wetoneed to remove so. And barriers we need to attending to remove physic Millennium Development GoalMillennium of reducing Development maternal Goal reducing maternalin innovative healthoffacilities by investing health facilities referralbysystems investing in inn mortality by 75% from its 1990mortality level by 2015. by 75% In from simple its 1990 2015. In simple that use that level use bynew telecommunication and new transportation telecommunicatio language, this corresponds to hundreds language,ofthis thousands corresponds of to hundredsWe of thousands of women strategies. need to give strategies. and their We need babies to agive wom women who are dying unnecessarily women every whoyear. are In dying simple unnecessarily every year. In simplechildbirth. fighting chance of surviving fighting chance of surviving childb language, this is unacceptable. Itlanguage, is time for this usistounacceptable. take an It is time for us to take an honest look at what needs to behonest done. look We know at what thatneeds the toAnd be while done. we We are know that the rightly focusing Andonwhile reducing we are maternal rightly focusing vast majority of these deaths can vast bemajority prevented. of these We have deathsdeaths, can belet prevented. We have us not forget that fordeaths, every woman let us not who forget dies,that for the techniques and know-how the to save techniques lives and and reduce know-how to save livessuffer and reduce another twenty debilitating another complications twenty suffer following debilitating this suffering. We have done it before this suffering. in Europe, WeAmerica have done childbirth it before in Europe, America due to a lack of obstetric childbirth care. From dueatoprolapsed a lack of obstetric and the Middle East. We must now anddothe it in Middle the African East. We andmustuterus now dotoit inchronic the African and uterus incontinence or obstetric to chronicfistula, incontinence Asian countries where too manyAsian women countries are stillwhere dying too to many women are still dyingcan to equate childbirth complications childbirth to a life complications of profoundcan equa give life. give life. psychological, social and economic psychological, misery if leftsocial untreated. and economic The World Health Organisation The estimates World that Health 2 million Organisation e Maternal deaths are clustered Maternal around labour, deaths delivery, are clustered around labour, delivery, women currently need surgical repair women forcurrently obstetricneed fistula, surgical rep and in the days and weeks following and birth. in the The daysmain and weeks direct following The main direct with anbirth. additional 50,000 to 100,000 with new an additional cases occurring 50,000 to 100,0 cause of death is obstetric haemorrhage cause of –death in other is obstetric words, haemorrhage in otherofwords, each year. A –fraction these cases eachare year. treated A fraction each of year these case bleeding to death. The most effective bleedingway to death. to eliminate The mostand effective way toofeliminate the backlog cases remains and the virtually backlog untouched. of cases remai these deaths is to ensure that women these deaths are in the is to presence ensure thatTowomen are in the obstetricians, presence Tourologists deal with this, deal with and this,general obstetricians, of a skilled attendant, such asofa amidwife, skilled in attendant, a suitably suchsurgeons as a midwife, in a suitably must integrate fistulasurgeons repair and must management integrate fistula r equipped health facility for the delivery. equippedTrained healthmidwives facility for the Trained midwives of delivery. other postpartum complications of other into general postpartum practice; complication and practitioners must have the and skills practitioners to provide obstetric must have the to provide obstetric andskills midwives and other frontline andhealth midwives workers and other must frontline care to manage haemorrhage ascare welltoasmanage major infections haemorrhage well as in major infections beasinvolved the active identification be involved of cases in the foractive early identific and obstructed labour. They alsoand need obstructed the skills labour. to provide They also needand thetreatment. skills to provide referral and treatment. referral the medical and surgical interventions, the medical like and transfusions surgical interventions, like transfusions and Caesareans that save lives. and Caesareans that save lives. Each one of us has a role to playEach in stopping one of maternal us has a role andto play in newborn deaths and injuries. And newborn this is deaths why I appeal and injuries. to And So what do we need to do next? SoWe what need do to wetrain needmore to do next? We need train more you today with to a simple request: yougive today women with a fighting simple request: midwives to assist women during midwives the delivery to assist of women their chance during of thesurviving delivery the of delivery their chance of theirofbabies. surviving the delivery o babies and to provide emergency babies obstetric and to and provide newborn emergency Make obstetric sure thatand more newborn midwives Make and sure doctors thathave morethe midwives care. We need better-equipped care.health We need facilities better-equipped to right skills health facilities to right to provide obstetric care skills to save to the provide lives obstetric of c encourage women to deliver encourage in places where womenskilled to deliver in places wherenewborns. skilled mothers mothers and their Ensure all andwomen their newborns. have E attendants can provide quality obstetric attendants and can newborn provide care. qualityaccess obstetric and newborn care.health to suitably equipped access facilities. to suitably And ensure equipped healt We need to remove the financial Weobstacles need to remove that impede the financial obstacles is that impede forthat that treatment available the treatment millions ofis women available for t women from coming to health facilities womenbefore from coming the onset to health of who facilities the onset of who sufferbefore a life-time of misery from suffer childbirth a life-time injuries. of misery f complications by reinforcing links complications between communities by reinforcingLet’s linksdo between communities Let’s do what works! what works!
OUR GOAL
OUR KEY AREAS OF WORK
Women and Health Alliance (WAHA) International works to support and strengthen health services in the countries where maternal health needs are greatest.
Promoting delivery with a midwife and rapid access to Caesarean sections in the event of obstructed labour. This includes training key frontline health workers, improving health infrastructure, and implementing innovative strategies to facilitate referral and treatment of obstetric emergencies;
Our goal is simple: to ensure that all women have a safe pregnancy and motherhood. We believe in the power of partnerships to get things done. That’s why at WAHA International, we work together with university teaching hospitals, national associations of midwives, obstetricians and gynaecologists, community groups and policymakers. We believe in promoting a southto-south knowledge exchange to find the most innovative and effective strategies to ensure that women have access to skilled help during and after the delivery of their baby.
Integrating fistula surgery and treatment of postpartum complications into the routine training and practice of gynaecologists, obstetricians and urologists through our partnerships with university teaching hospitals in Africa; Mobilising communities through information, education and communication to overcome the social and cultural barriers to using maternal and child health services.
WAHA International was established by Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan Al Nahyan as a response to the unacceptably high maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity rates in many parts of Africa and Asia.
Work ing tog ethe r to i m p rov e w o me n ’ s h e a l t h
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AUCTION LOT 1 CIGAR DINNER FOR 6 AT FRANCO'S LONDON Six guests will enjoy a glass of Champagne, cigars and a three-course dinner in the exclusive Wine Cellar (overflowing with sommelier-selected wines) at Franco’s on Jermyn Street, London, England. 2016 marks Franco’s 70th Birthday on Jermyn Street and celebrates its evolution from a small, Italian Café, into a new, sleek restaurant, which echoes the charm, sophistication and glamour of a private members’ club. The restaurant shares its distinguished, Jermyn Street address with some of Britain’s leading gentlemen’s brands. While the cooking at Franco’s may be Italian, the experience provided is quintessentially British.
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AUCTION LOT 2 FOUR NIGHT STAY AT ROYAL MANSOUR FOR TWO Royal Mansour is a unique retreat set in the heart of one of the world’s most exciting destinations. Styled on a traditional medina, Royal Mansour occupies a perfect setting within the ancient walls of Marrakech. Meticulous design and pure Moroccan architecture combine to create one of the most beautiful hotels in the world. Each of our 53 riads is fashioned as a private house with comfortable living accommodation, a roof terrace with solarium and a pool for ultimate relaxation. A sense of privacy extends throughout the hotel’s amenities, including the 3.5 hectares of carefully landscaped, Andalusian gardens, the traditional Moroccan Spa, the gastronomic restaurants, the stylish art gallery, the library and the swimming pools. To stay at Royal Mansour is to experience hospitality at its finest; our 500 expert staff offer unprecedented standards of service, personal attention and discretion, the latter of which is facilitated by our network of underground tunnels, which span the entire property.
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AUCTION LOT 3 SAFARI OF A LIFETIME IN KENYA WITH THE SAFARI COLLECTION During this adventure of a lifetime, you’ll experience some of Africa’s most exclusive destinations, including a stay at Giraffe Manor - the only hotel in the world where you can eat breakfast with the endangered Rothschild giraffe. You’ll also be privy to the wonders of Solio Lodge, which is nestled between the dramatic slopes of Mount Kenya and the rolling peaks of the Aberdare Mountains - the best place to see black and white rhino in East Africa. Finally, you’ll stay at Sasaab - perched above the Ewaso Nyiro River - where you’ll be blown away by the sensational views from your room. Here, your days will be filled with game drives (during which you’ll see some of Kenya’s more unusual wildlife, such as the grevy zebra and wild dog). You’ll trek, mountain bike, ride camels and enjoy an authentic cultural experience, all before relaxing in your private pool or enjoying a massage overlooking the river. - 2 nights at Solio Lodge in Laikipia - 2 nights at Sasaab in Samburu - 1 night at Giraffe Manor in Nairobi
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AUCTION LOT 4 4 NIGHTS IN PRIVATE RESIDENCE ON VELAA PRIVATE ISLAND Velaa Private Island was developed to embody the very best of the unique Maldives archipelago, bathed by azure skies, in the aquamarine waters of the Indian Ocean. Imagine the definitive beach residence, with four bedrooms accommodating up to 8 guests; a rarity in the Maldives. The Velaa Private Residences offer elegant contemporary design and 1,350 square meters of private interior and exterior space, inclusive of two terraces, a pool and a courtyard. Secluded on a pristine private beach; fully curated interiors deliver comfort, style and elegance in equal measure. These two-storey, detached residences are laid out with privacy in mind. All four bedrooms benefit from sweeping ocean views across an expanse of powder white sands and behind the living space; a gym, spa room and outdoor living area offer plenty of quiet spaces to retreat to. These residences set a new level of ultimate luxury in the Maldives, for friends and families alike.
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CONDITIONS OF SALE Lot 1 - Cigar dinner for 6 at Franco’s London Excludes the months of June and December Voucher must be used in its entirety No exchanges or refunds Lot 2 - Royal Mansour The Prize is valid for one year, from March 2016 to February 2017, except Christmas and New Year and includes breakfast and transfers from / to Marrakech Airport. Lot 3 - Safari of a Lifetime in Kenya - With The Safari Collection This prize is only valid for travel completed before 31th September 2016. 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. To organize the details of your holiday please email: info@thesafaricollection.com Lot 4 - 4 nights in Private Residence on Velaa Private Island The Certificate is valid from 21.3.2016 until 21.3.2017 and entitles the bearer to a complimentary four night stay in a Private Residence, inclusive of a buffet breakfast each day. All other services and consumption by the bearer shall be charged accordingly. Advanced reservation is required. The following blackout dates apply: 30.6.2015, 20.12.2015 - 12.1.2016. Subject to availability.
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