Guide
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
- AUGUST 4TH, 202411:00 AM - Gates Open
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Polo Promenade
1:00 PM - Jump Off Competition
2:00 PM - Championship Polo Match
2:30 PM - Halftime Entertainment - Divot Stomp - Jump Off Winner Drawing - Hat Parade
3:15PM - Second Half of Polo Match
4:00PM - Awards
5:00PM - See You Next Year!
For Ticket Information, Please Visit: www.thepoloclassic.com All Photography within by Joe Dammel.
Hello!
Martin Patrick 3 is excited to return as the official Style Sponsor of the 34th Annual Polo Classic!
This year’s Polo Classic continues its tradition of thrilling competition and distinctive events, all in support of Minnesota’s nationally acclaimed horse rescue organization, This Old Horse. Every dollar raised goes directly to critical rescue efforts, helping former racehorses and horses in need find new, loving homes.
Fashion enthusiasts and horse lovers alike, come join us for a day of picnicking, tailgating, and sipping champagne by the field. Your presence supports an incredible cause.
Need some style inspiration? There’s a polo look for everyone! Fashion is all about having fun and expressing yourself, so let your unique style shine— especially when paired with a fabulous hat! Flip through our look book to find plenty of inspiration, featuring stunning designs by local designer Karen Morris Millinery on nearly every page. We’re thrilled to have partnered with Karen Morris Millinery this year on the Style Guide.
A special thanks to Dayton’s Project for providing the beautiful location for our photoshoot backdrop.
And as always, we can’t wait to see you all at the Divot Stomp!
Best, MP3
Polished Prep
Equestrian Style that Radiates Classic Sophistication and Grace.
HER LOOK:
La DoubleJ Gingerbread Dress in Olympus Placee
Raen Lily Sunglasses in Mist
Lizzie Fortunato Treasure Heart Pendant Necklace
Custom Hat by Karen Morris Millinery
HIS LOOK:
Etro Blazer in Navy
Etro Knitted Polo in Sage
Pescarolo 5 Pocket Caashmir Stretch Pants in Beige
Randolph Heritage Sportsman in 23k Gold
Understated Elegance
Effortlessly Chic for a Lux & Laid-Back Match.
HER LOOK:
Simkhai Paola Midi Dress in Camel Ink Blot
Gabriela Hearst Straun Knit in Cognac
Gabriela Hearst Large Ulster Belt in Cognac
Completed Works The Heart is Not a Metaphor Necklace
Jennifer Fisher Micro Samira Huggies
Jennifer Fisher Double Coil Bangle
Ganni Bou Bucket Raffia Bag
Custom Hat by Karen Morris Millinery
HIS LOOK:
Samsoe Samsoe Conald Shirt in Black
Isaia 5 Pocket Cashcotton Pants in Medium Beige
Sleek & Sophisticated
Poised to Impress at Every Turn.
HER LOOK:
Toteme Sleeveless Grain de Poudre Vest in Off White
Toteme Straight Cropped Trousers in Off White
Anderson Woven 2.5cm Belt in Brown Leather
Completed Works The Temporal Anomaly Pearl Necklace
Rosetta Getty Twist Chain Bracelet
Rosetta Getty Asymmetric Twist Chain Earrings
Raen Ynez Sunglasses in New Blonde
Ganni Bou Bucket Raffia Bag
Custom Hat by Karen Morris Millinery
HIS LOOK:
Eleventy Platinum Donegal Twill Blazer in Sand
Theory Polo Breach Polo in New Sand
Brunello Cucinelli Dyed 5 Pocket Skinny Fit Dneim in Light Tan
Oliver Peoples Gregory Peck Sun 47 Sunglasses in Tortoise
Town & Country
Picture Perfect from the Polo Fields to the Horse Stables.
HER LOOK:
Bernadette Norma Skirt in Wisteria
Bernadette Raquel Top in Wisteria
Completed Works The Scrunch Earrings
Custom Hat by Karen Morris Millinery
HIS LOOK:
Etro Roma Blazer in Magenta
Orlebar Brown Class Photographic Tee in Kaufmaan Cocktail
Brunello Cucinelli Medium Wash Denim Basic
Fresh & Flirty
Come Meet-Cute Ready at the Divot Stomp
HER LOOK:
Ulla Johnson Jessa Dress in Ruby
Lizzie Fortunato Bay Studs in Malachite
Ulla Johnson Marta Small Bag in Chocolate Stripe
Custom Hat by Karen Morris Millinery
HIS LOOK:
Paul Smith Double Breasted Blazer in Forest Green
Paul Smith Trouser in Forest Green
Rodd & Gunn Jacobs River Shirt in Navy
Refined Traditions
Rooted in History with a Modern Twist.
HER LOOK:
WAI
Jennifer Fisher Micro Samira Huggies
Custom Hat by Karen Morris Millinery
HIS LOOK:
Cara Cara Mattera Maxi Dress in Pink Enchanted
WAI Strass Crystal Clutch in Campari
Orlebar Brown Griffon Linen Pants in White
Orlebar Brown Giles Linen Tailored Fit Shirt in White
Key Polo Terms:
Bump
A player is permitted to ride into another player so as to spoil their shot. The angle of the collision must be slight causing no more than a jar, and the faster the horse travels, the smaller the angle must be. A good bump can “shake your dentures loose.”
Boards
Games can be ‘boarded’ or ‘unboarded’, though those with spectators typically have sideboards to keep the ball in play and avoid any accidents. The sideboards must not exceed 28cm height and are positioned along the sidelines only.
Chukka
Also called a period. There are six chukkas in a polo game (four in arena polo and low-goal polo) each lasting seven minutes plus up to 30 seconds in overtime. If, during the 30 seconds, the ball hits the sideboards or goes out of bounds, or if the umpire blows his whistle, the chukka is over. There is no overtime at the end of the sixth chukka unless the score is tied, at which time a seventh chukka will be played until the first goal is scored. A player returns to each chukka on a different horse, though they may rest them for a chukka or two and play the horse again.
Divot Stomp
The divot stomp is one of the longest-standing and most important traditions in the Sport of Kings. This activity not only helps engage the crowd, but serves as an efficient way of repairing the field for play to continue. A horse’s hooves, especially at flat gallop, are highly adept at turning the most impeccable grass surface into a churned mess, and even a single seven-minute chukka can wreak havoc on the grounds. Pressing the divots into the ground reduces the risk of falls and injury during play, as well as allowing the ball to travel farther, and with more accuracy.
Field
Length – max 275m: min 230m.
Width – max 180m unboarded, or 150m boarded
Goal
Any time a ball crosses the line between the goal posts, it is considered a goal regardless of whether a horse or a mallet cause the ball to go through. In order to equalize turf and wind conditions, the teams change ends after every goal scored.
Handicap
All registered players are rated on a scale of -2 to 10 (the higher the better). Although the word “goal” is often used after the digit, it bears no relation to the number of goals a player might score – only to his ability. The handicap of the team is the sum total rating of its players and in handicap matches the team with the higher handicap gives the difference in ratings to the other team. For example, a 6-goal team will give two goals to a 4-goal team.
Hook
A player spoils another’s shot by putting his mallet in the way of a striking player. A cross hook occurs where the player reaches over his opponent’s mount in an attempt to hook; this is considered a foul.
Knock-in
Should a team, in an offensive drive, hit the ball across the opponent’s backline, the defending team resumes the game with a free hit from their backline. No time is allowed for knock-ins.
Key Polo Terms Continued:
Mallet
Also known as a “stick”. The shaft is made from a bamboo shoot and the head from either the bamboo root or a hard wood such as maple. These vary in length from 48 to 54 inches and are very flexible in comparison to a golf club or a hockey stick.
Near Side
The left-hand of the horse.
Neck Shot
A ball that is hit under the horse’s neck from either side.
Out of Bounds
When a ball crosses the sidelines or goes over the sideboards, it is considered out of bounds and the umpire throws in another ball between the two teams at that point. No time-out is allowed for an out of bounds ball.
Positions
Each of the four team members plays a distinctly different position.
Since polo is such a fluid game, the players may momentarily change positions, but will try to return to their initial assignment. Here’s an overview of the players:
No 1: The most forward offensive player
No 2: Just as offensive as No 1 but plays deeper and works harder
No 3: The pivot player between offence and defence and tries to turn all plays to offense
No 4: The Back is a defensive player whose role is principally to protect the goal
Ride Off
This occurs when two riders make contact and attempt to push each other off the line of the ball so as to prevent the other from striking. The horses are the ones intended to do the pushing, although a player may use his body but not his elbows.
Source: Victorian Polo Association.