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CONTENTS Welcome!.................6 Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Letter......8 Special Event Schedule.....10 History of Polo..........12 Player Positions........14 Player Members.......20 2015 Cup & Tournament Winners.................32

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Welcome!

Tinicum Park Polo Club welcomes you to scenic Bucks County to enjoy an afternoon watching one of the most exciting–and oldest– sports in the world. Enjoy the rich natural beauty of historic Bucks County with family and friends as highly trained and skillful athletes–both 2-legged and 4-legged–engage in a most challenging endeavor. Our players are always eager to make newcomers feel at home. Bring a tailgating party or purchase food and beverages from our on-site vendor.

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From the President

Whether this is your first time joining us or you’re a returning friend, greetings and welcome to Tinicum Park Polo Club! We hope you enjoy From The President’s a fantastic afternoon with us in our little slice of heaven here in Bucks Desk. County as you watch some incredible play in our polo matches. At half time, please join us with the traditional stomping (those of legal age Whether this is your divot first time joining us or you’re a returning friend may also partake in agreetings complimentary champagne toast), or Polo take Club! a fewWe hope you and welcome to Tinicum Park swings at a polo ball off Charlie Chukker. a fantastic afternoon with us in our little slice of heaven here in B County as you watch some incredible playing in our polo match As you watch our games, be aware that an enormous amount of "behind half time, please join us with the traditional divot stomping (those the scenes" preparation has made this event possible. Every Saturday legal may also partake a complimentary champagne toa under the watchful eye andage direction of our Club in Manager, Hesham Elswingshours at a polo ball off Charlie Chukker. Gharby, our dedicatedtake stafffew spends transforming an empty field into the wonderful polo grounds you see before you. Then after the game, Please feelit free toso stroll down the horse trailer area they take it all down and store away they canto repeat the process theeither bef the game or at half time and meet the players. Our players poss following week. wealth of polo knowledge and experience and most love to talk Our players normally the trailer three to six horses to make the park game. While you’re there surefor to the visit game. with some of the Before the game, the You horses are that brushed "tacked up" in their saddles of animal will find poloand ponies are the most photogenic and bridles along andprepared get their with legs your and camera. tails wrapped. Between chukkers, players and grooms hurriedly change horses and adjust their tack. After the game, the tack and the wraps and stowed in their I hope you willare joinremoved us every Saturday (except Julytrailers 4th) during the and the horses are cooled down and watered. mer. This year we will be presenting 5 USPA sanction tournamen fund raising game(and to benefit Workbut, to Ride, and special events in A thousand little things can go wrong often do), at that Philadelphia Style Magazine, Wine & Polo, The British Festival, and sublime moment when the mallet touches the ball, it all seems gloriously more. This year we are excited to be presenting an International worthwhile. in June where the best of our Tinicum Park Polo players will take o formidable Please feel free to stroll down to Egyptian the horseTeam. trailer area before the game, at half time, or after the game and meet the players. Our players possess a wealth of polo knowledge and experience andwho mosthelp lovemake to talk Many thanks to all of those ourabout club so successfu the game. While you’re make sure visit with some of the horses. cialthere thanks go to our to Sponsors, Program Advertisers, members , c You will find that polomittees, ponies are the most photogenic animals so be we are gra volunteers, spectators andoffans. Additionally, prepared with your camera. to the Bucks County Park System for providing us with such a sple facility. Many thanks to all of those who help make our club so successful–our sponsors, program advertisers, members, committees, volunteers, I hope you have a chance to swing over and meet me (second spectators and fans. Additionally, we are grateful to the Bucks County Park tent to the left offacility. the announcer’s stand) or the rest of o System for providing Member us with such a splendid membership along the side lines or at the trailers and that you en your time with our of friendly polo enthusiasts. I hope you have a chance to swing overgroup and meet me (second Social Member tent to the left of the announcer’s stand) or the rest of our Again, welcome a fantastic membership along the side lines or atand the have trailers and that day! you enjoy your time with our group of friendly polo enthusiasts. Henry Ihling Club President Tinicum Park P Again, welcome and have a fantastic day! Tinicum Park Polo Club Erwinna, Penn Henry Ihling Erwinna, Pennsylvania Club President Hesham El-Gharby,Hesham E Member Club Club Delegate and Manager Club Delegate and M 579 County Road Rte. United States Polo Association 579519 County Road Member Club: Frenchtown, NJ 08825 Eastern Circuit

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2016 Schedule of Special Events

Polo matches are held every Saturday at 2 p.m. Gates open at 1 p.m. Below is a list of special events and tournaments. All games are open to the public with a $10 fee per car for non-members. Leashed pets are allowed.

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• May 28 Opening Day, Joe Stahl Memorial Cup • June 25 Founders Tournament Final to Intra Club Matches • July 2 No Polo • July 9 Max Berger Cup*, Hat Day-Prizes for Cool Hats! • July 23 Arby Dobb Cup* • August 6 Philadelphia Style Magazine Cup Please check for cancellation due to rain, extreme heat or field conditions by calling the Polo Hotline at 908-996-3321 on game morning.

• August 13 President’s Cup* • August 27 Women’s Challenge Cup* • September 10 Sportsmanship Cup • September 17 Pooches and Polo Bring your dog for a fun dog show! • September 24 Wine & Polo • October 1 Work to Ride Benefit (Last game of the season)

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History of Polo Polo originated in Asia more than 2,000 years ago.

Photo by Nina Van DeLeure It may have descended from buzkashi– the national sport of Afghanistan, a rough-and-tumble horseback sport. Some believe that the son of the last Persian emperor introduced polo to China around 670 B.C. The name of the game may well come from the word “pholo” meaning “ball” or “ballgame” in the Balti language of Tibet.

The modern sport of polo had its beginnings in the 1860s in Punjab, India, when British officers took up the game of polo that they had seen played by local horsemen. The game was introduced in England in 1869 and in America by 1876. English and Irish engineers introduced the game to Argentina, where the first official game was held in 1875.

According to scholars, including the Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C., the game traveled along the “Silk Road” from China to the rest of the world. “Let other people play other things–the king of games is still the game of kings.” This verse is inscribed on a stone tablet at a polo ground north of Kashmir near this fabled trade route.

The United States Polo Association was established in 1890 to coordinate games, standardize rules and establish handicaps. Polo is now played around the world in over 75 countries in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. In 1998, the Federation of International Polo was established.

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The Players’ Positions 12 Stroke Positions

1. Near side neck shot 2. Off side fore shot 3. Push out shot 4. Push out shot 5. Off side shot 6. Near side tail shot 7. Off side neck shot 8. Near side fore shot 9. Push out shot 10. Push out shot 11. Near side back shot 12. Off side tail shot

Position One

Position Two

Position Three

Position Four

The Number One position requires a player with the accuracy and conﬁdence to score. This is his offensive job. He must have fast, steady horses in order to beat the opposing Number Four to the ball and stroke it into the goal. He must be optimistic and anticipate the forward passes, as well as know when to cover the Number Four, timing his ride-offs so his teammates can come through with the ball.

This player is often called the “sparkplug” of the team. As an attacker, he is the most aggressive offensive player on the team. He must have fast and ﬁt horses and think quickly in order to set up the scoring opportunities.Communication with his Number Three is important; the two of them are the driving force behind the plays. The Number Two marks the opposing Number Three and keeps him from turning the ball.

The quarterback of the team and the most versatile, this offensive and defensive player must act quickly, yet with a cool head, always thinking a play ahead. As a play maker, his responsibilities are to turn the opponent’s attack around and direct his team’s offensive drive with well placed passes. The Number Three accepts the ride offs so his horse should be strong, stop easily, and rein well. The Number Three is usually the ﬁeld captain as far as team strategy goes.

As back, this position requires a deliberate approach, yet leaves no margin for error. He must play his position and keep himself between the goal and the attacking Number One. The Number Four should always back the ball at an angle so his teammates can more easily pick it up. This is often called the “thinking man’s position”. He and his horses should be strong and steady.

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PLAYING MEMBERS Cheryl Arnold (A)

Tim Cheromcka (A)

Leandro Berrios (2)

John Colabelli

Bob Brosius (B)

Preeth ‘Pete’ D’Costa (B)

Christine L. Cattani, Esq. (B)

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Talha R. Chaudhry (B)

Lisa Singer Fitzpatrick (B)

Cheryl is an enthusiastic member of Tinicum Park Polo and an active member of the Board of Directors. She utilizes her knowledge of biomechanics to help her performance on the field. She is a physical therapist in Bedminster, NJ.

Leandro starting playing polo at 10 years old and by 17 held a 4 goal handicap. He has participated in many official tournaments includiing the Junior Open in Buenos Aires. Polo has taken Leandro around the world, including France, Holland and Venezuela.

This is Bob’s 10th year with Tinicum Park Polo. Bob started riding at age 40. He frequently assists with the weekly operations of the polo club. Over the years he has become quite proficient at making custom polo mallets.

Christine’s lifelong love of horses began at age 6 with her first pony., Dolly. After years of hacking across the Bucks County countryside and competing in local horse shows, she discovered the challenging sport of polo. A self-described polo addict, she is thrilled to play with TPPC.

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Talha started riding in his native Pakistan, participating in different equestrian sports. His love and passion for equestrian sports brought him to polo at Tinicum, where he has been playing for the last few years. He is the Managing Director and regional Head of Trading for a quantitative trading firm in New York City.

Tim returned to polo after an almost 20 year hiatus. He played at Valley Forge Military Academy in high school and at Colorado State University in college. He spent 8 eight years living in Thailand, running an electronics manufacturing company. He is married and has wo daughters.

John is the publisher of Philadelphia Style Magazine. He joined Tinicum Park Polo in 2013 and has hosted the annual Philadelphia Style Polo Cup John returns to play again this year and bring back the exciting Philadelphia Style Polo Cup Aug. 6.

Pete’s passion for horses and Polo is comingled with his business and personal life. Owner of Freedom Farm in Kingwood, NJ, The National Hotel in Frenchtown and American Spirits Roadhouse in Asbury, NJ, he continues to carve out time to pursue his passion for polo.

Polo instructor, trainer and manager of Tinicum Park Polo Club and Princeton University Polo Coach, Hesham’s polo experience began at 12 in his native Egypt. His early career included playing on the Egyptian International Polo Team in 1976 and playing games that encompassed the globe, including Iran, Jordan, the Sudan and Germany. Lisa started riding at a very young age and has enjoyed many disciplines from jumpers, foxhunting and Ireland point-topoint to horse roundups and even sidesaddle. Playing polo is her current thrill, spurring travel with other Tinicum players to Argentina to train. She and her husband Paul live at their farm, True Luck Farm in Colts Neck, NJ.

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PLAYING MEMBERS Joe Gantert (B)

Carol Hails (B)

Steven Garfield (1)

David Halliday (2)

Gaston Henry (2)

Victoria Halliday (A)

Joe is one of our newest players and helps in various functions at the Saturday games. He is an accomplished realtor, investor and developer. And a talented musician.

25+ year polo veteran, you will often find Steve playing position two. Steve shows a classic example of that position, with his aggressively offensive style. He has played in Italy, Spain and Portugal, where he started the O’Porta Polo Club.

Gaston has been playing polo since he was 7 years old and has been playing professionally most of his life. He has played at Hurlingham, Buenos Aires. He is known as a master of the mallet.

Christoph Gerberding (A) Christoph started playing polo in California. When he moved to the East Coast, he co-founded Colts Neck Polo Club in Colts Neck, NJ. He has also played in Argentina. Christopher lives in Far Hills, NJ.

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Al took up riding when his daughter outgrew her trail horse, and passed him back to dad. After learning how to ride his new horse, Al graduated to hunter paces then on to playing polo. He’s been known to ride a hunter pace in the morning on one horse, stop home and switch horses, then play polo later on the same day.

Carol says the Lord has blessed her with good horses, good friends and the honor/privilege to play the great sport of polo. She works as a staff RN in Interventional Radiology/GI Unit and specializes in PICC placements and takes “call” which sadly limits her game and practice time. But when available - GAME ON!

Dave is returning to polo after a two year hiatus. He is looking forward to being back out on the polo field and riding with his family. In between parenting and polo Dave manages the family real estate.

Victoria is a landscape architect and lives on the family farm along with her husband Dave and their twins, Annie and Owen. Victoria began riding at the age of 10. She introduced Annie and Owen to the sport when they were two.

Dr. Anders Hedberg (B) Dr. Hedberg began riding and competing in dressage events in his native Sweden in the ‘60s. He continued riding dressage when he moved to the US but was bitten by the polo bug during a trip to Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic. In his spare time, he can be found hard at work at Bristol-Meyers Squibb in Lawrenceville, NJ.

Gary Hulton (B)

This is Gary’s 3rd season at Tinicum. After completing the French National Equitation exams, he began playing polo in 2006 in Chantilly, France, then moved to Argentina where he helped launch the International Polo Academy, worked at Santa Catalina Polo in Open Door and was managing partner of a new polo club in Cañuelas. He writes for UK Polo Times magazine.

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PLAYING MEMBERS Jason Johns (B)

Erica Lipton (B)

Jim Koslovski (B)

Rhea Lowenthal (B)

Kirstan Lamont (B)

James McDevitt (A)

Jason grew up with horses on his family’s cattle ranch in Western Montana, but it wasn’t until he spent a semester abroad in Argentina that he became interested in polo. Jason moved to New Jersey in 2010 and began learning the sport at January Farm in 2012. We welcome Jason for his third season at Tinicum Park. Jim’s desire to learn and play polo started much earlier on in life but didn’t become a reality until after attending a couple of the Bonnie Brae Polo Classic events. He now enjoys spending his time learning and honing the skills needed to play and looks forward to playing his second season at Tinicum. Jim and his wife Lori live in Hunterdon. Originally from New Zealand, Kirstan was bitten hard by the polo bug in 2013 while living in Australia. With no formal horse experience, Kirstan has largely been learning via polo-cations across eight countries. Meeting new people and sharing experiences on and off the field are a focus in Kirstan’s first season with TPPC.

Derek Lee, MD (B)

Derek began playing polo late in life and his dedication to the sport has only deepened over the years. He is also a member of Shannon Hills Polo Club. Derek looks forward to an exciting season!

Rebecca Linke, VMD (B) Dr. Linke, a Cornell graduate, is a veterinarian at Colts Neck Equine Associates and an avid polo player. Rebecca played arena polo while at Cornell. She played for Colts Neck Polo club, and trained in Argentina with other Tinicum members. This is her third season at Tinicum Park Polo Club. She lives in Farmingdale, NJ

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Erica is a former model who is enjoying retirement. She started playing polo a few years ago in Palm Beach, where she now lives, spending summers in Stillwater, NJ, with her husband and two sons. They own a restaurant in Palm Beach, on the Lake Worth Pier, called Benny’s on the Beach.

Rhea grew up in Bucks County riding horses since the age of five. Rhea can now be found cultivating an interest and appreciation for horses among youngsters as the Director of the horse back riding program at the Windmill Day Camp in Doylestown, PA.

Jim has been playing polo since 1992, enjoying the friendly competition and camaraderie of club polo. Jim enjoys spending time with him wife and three children on their Hunterdon County farm. He also runs a software development, consulting and staffing company in South Plainfield, NJ.

Matthew Morgan (B)

Before 2013 Matthew, who hails from England, had never even sat on a horse. But through an optimistic outlook, and knowing an amazing sport when he sees one, he quickly became hooked on polo. He derives pleasure not just from the horses and the competitive challenge, but also from the beautiful settings, the camaraderie, and the feeling of well-being involved with the sport.

Rudolph Morgan (B)

As a teenager, Rudi began riding horses in his native Hungary. After many years, he became an experienced rider and sought out the challenge of polo. He took his first polo lesson in the mid-90s and became a member of the Tinicum Park Polo Club at that time.

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Tyler Vance (B)

Dennis Santana (2)

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Dr. Mullin has held a significant role as a sports medicine clinician at B.W. Furlong and Associates since 1998. She grew up riding, and training hunters and jumpers. She has served as an FEI veterinarian at the Winter Equestrian Festival and as USET team veterinarian at world championships. Mark has been a member for over 10 years now - and one to watch for on the field. Mark has played in Florida and Argentina and his game makes Tinicum Park Polo exciting for spectators and challenging for club members. Mark lives in Frenchtown, NJ, with his wife Kate and two daughters.

Ann saw her first polo match at Cornell University in 1981 and was instantly hooked. She started lessons in 1994, played at Bucks County for years, then went on to play in MD, NJ, FL and the Dominican Republic. You can count on her husband Len and daughter Taylor to be on the sidelines cheering her on.

Dennis has been with Tinicum Park Polo Club for 14 years, helping as an umpire and a professional player. He plays high goal polo at Sarasota Polo Club, FL, during the winter months. He came to the U.S. from the Dominican Republic. He trains polo ponies and gives lessons in his free time.

This will be Young’s second season as a member of the Tinicum Park Polo Club. He says he has found an activity that reduces stress, provides a workout and is fun all at the same time. Polo was never on his radar but the stars aligned and fate would have it that he found Tinicum. He feels lucky to be part of the Tinicum Park Polo family.

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Suzanne and her fiance George Daniello are happy to return to the field after being away too long. When she’s not astride, Suzanne enjoys her work as a nurse practitioner. George is a happily retired Teamster president.

Bill, with great sportsmanship, good nature and a booming shot, is a pleasure to watch on the field. Better know as “The Hammer”, you can find him always lending a hand to keep the club running well.

Tyler grew up around horses and after his first polo lesson in 2010 he was instantly hooked. He thoroughly enjoys playing the game as well as hanging out with and cheering on teammates from the sidelines. He is excited for another summer to play as much as he can.

Audrey is always the first to the field and the last to leave, spending as much time as possible with her fine horses. This year she will be sure to continue to impress the spectators with her competitive spirit.

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PLAYING MEMBERS Val Washington (A)

Nick Wayland (1)

Val has always been fascinated with horses, but only started riding when she was in her 30s. Making up for lost time, Val rides and plays every chance she gets. Her husband Dan is her much appreciated polo groom. Val has played polo at numerous clubs, but Tinicum Park Polo will always be her favorite.

Rich Weidel (B)

Rich started his polo career in college at Cornell University. Last year he captained the Princeton Team in the International University Polo Challenge in Rome. He is a VP in his family’s real estate business. Rich started playing for Tinicum Park Polo Club last year.

Originally from Australia, Nick grew up playing polo at the Australian polo capital, Windsor Polo Club, located outside Sydney. Windsor Polo Club was founded by his father John Wayland who remains the field’s president today. Nick has been playing polo since he was 13, and represented Australia in New Zealand, when he was only 15. Nick’s love for polo is still as strong today.

Additional Playing Members Bill Paterniti (2) Nadji Wasty (1) Dani Wasty (1)

Honorary Members

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Barbara Corriden Timer Barbara began timing polo matches at Burnt Mills Polo Club in 1985. She came to Tinicum Park Polo Club to serve as our timer in 1994.

Richard Corriden

Richard has been taking photos for Tinicum Park Polo Club for many years. You can often see him on the sidelines jockeying for that perfect shot.

Carol Stahl Announcer

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Carol has been announcing the play-by-play action for 20 years. Her extensive knowledge of the game started when she accompanied her late husband to many matches. She also owns Custom Creations and prints The Tinicum Park Polo shirts.

Steve Pripstein Mike Simpson Bill Clark

Joseph C. Gantert Joe is one of our newest players and helps in various functions at the games. He is an accomplished realtor, investor and developer. And a talented musician.

Chris Kelly

Chris, editor of Working Horse Magazine, started taking polo lessons last fall. While she works on her game, she does what she knows how to do and produced this program. .

Sharilyn Vidal

Polo Marketing Special Events & Social Media Sharilyn and her husband Juan Vidal, professional polo player, Instructor & photographer, are avid ambassadors for the sport of polo.

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Tinicum Park Polo Joe Stahl Memorial Cup May 16, 2015

Max Berger Cup July 11, 2015

Arby Dobb Cup July 25, 2015

Photos by Richard Corriden Page 32

Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cup August 1, 2015

Club Cup Games

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Philadelphia Style Cup August 8, 2015

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Challenge Cup August 22, 2015

Sportsmanship Cup Sept. 26, 2015 Page 33

Photo by Jim Creighton Board Members Henry Ihling, President Cheryl Arnold, Vice President Hesham El-Gharby, Club Delegate & Manager Carol Stahl, Secretary Ann Oniskey, Treasurer Victoria Halliday Anders Hedberg Mark Mulligan Val Washington Game Announcer: Carol Stahl Game Timer: Barbara Corriden Club Jerseys and Souvenirs: Carol’s Custom Creations Marketing/Social Committee Sharilyn Gilﬁllan-Vidal, Chairperson Robert (Bob) Brosious, Jr. Joseph C. Gantert Chris Kelly Brietta Ragette

Directions To Tinicum Park

Across the Delaware River from Frenchtown, NJ, one mile south on River Road (Rt 32). Look for the flags. From Route 78: Exit 15, left onto Route 513 South. Follow 513 to Frenchtown. Cross the bridge to PA. Turn left on Rt. 32S (River Rd). The polo field is 1 mile on the right. From Philadelphia: I-95N to first exit in NJ, Rt. 29N to Lambertville. In Lambertville, 29N turns left on Bridge St., then right on Main St. Stay on 29N, follow directions from Lambertville.

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From Lambertville, NJ: Rt. 29N through Stockton, stay on Rt. 29N (bear to left) towards Ravens Point. In Frenchtown, NJ, Rt. 29 ends at a “T” intersection with Bridge St. Turn left onto Bridge Street, cross the Delaware River. Turn left onto River Rd., Rt. 32S; Tinicum Park Polo is 1 mile South on your right.

Program Design & Production: Chris Kelly, Editor, Working Horse Magazine Cover Photo: Michael Green Photography: Jean Vergara, Doug Vergara, Nina Van DeLeure, Michael Green, Jim Creighton, Richard Corriden

From Doylestown: Rt. 611N to Rt. 413S to Dark Hollow Rd. (go straight at intersection to Dark Hollow). Stay on Dark Hollow Rd. to Rt. 32 (River Road). Turn left (N) onto River Rd. Tinicum Park is about 2 miles on left. The polo field is at the second entrance to the park. For door-to-door directions: www.tinicumparkpoloclub.org/directions/

This program and our website is the result of the combined talents of a team of volunteers. Thanks to all of the members who contacted our advertisers this year.

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Wine & Polo September 10, 2016 Wine and Polo has been one of our most popular social events and successful benefits at Tinicum Park Polo for many years. Come join us this year in the VIP tent for wine tasting, elegant food, champagne during the divot stomp, premiere access to boutique vendors, and a commemorative Wine & Polo souvenir from Tinicum Polo Club.

Photos by Michael Green

Don't miss out on this event! Buy tickets online or at any of the Saturday polo games.

Photos by Jean Vergara

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Glossary of Polo Terms Ball:3 ½” in diameter and 4 ½ oz. Today’s polo ball is made of white plastic and can travel 110 miles per hour, so watch out if it heads off field.

Goal judges: Each goal has a goal judge who holds a flag up when a goal is scored and waves the flag in a downward motion when the ball goes wide of the goal posts.

Bump: A player may “ride off” or bump his opponent off the line of the ball, removing him from play. A bump cannot endanger either horse or rider; the player riding off must be going the same speed, and at no more than a 45% degree angle as the player he is pushing over.

Handicap: Polo players are assigned a handicap, between -2 (or C) to 10 goals. This reflects his or her theoretical worth to the team and is not related to how many goals they may make in a game. Only 10 or 12 players in the world at any single time have the highest handicap of 10.

Chukker: In a standard polo game there are six time periods called chukkers, lasting a maximum of seven and ½ minutes. A horn (or bell) is sounded two minutes before each chukker, two horns sound at the time the chukker is to commence and a single horn sounds to indicate 30 seconds remain in the chukker. At the end of the chukker a horn will sound twice unless the ball becomes out of play, hits the side boards or a goal is scored after the 7- minute horn which will end the chukker then. Divot stomping: The old time polo tradition when spectators walk onto the field at half time to stomp and place back the small pieces of turf disturbed by horse hooves during play. Field: The outdoor polo field is 300 yards long and 160 yards wide, larger than nine football fields. Foul: An infringement of the rules. The umpire blows a whistle, the time stops and a free hit is allowed by the team which was fouled. The time starts again when the ball is hit. Goal: The objective in Polo is to score the most goals by hitting the ball through the goal posts of the defending team. After a goal is scored the teams switch directions and return to the center of the field for a throw in. Page 36

Photo by Jean Vergara Hook: A defensive move in which a player hooks or strikes the opponent’s mallet to keep them from hitting the ball. A player may not “cross hook” which is reaching over, under or across his opponent’s horse or “high hook” above the shoulder of the player in an outdoor game. These are considered dangerous and result in a foul. Knock-in: When the ball goes off the field over the end line but not through the goal posts the defending team is allowed to hit the ball back in from the point it went out. The players on the attacking team must stand 30 yards or more from the player knocking in until the ball is in play. Line of the Ball: Similar to the line on a

highway which keeps cars from cashing into each other, the line of the ball in polo helps delineate the rights of way of the players moving up and down the field. It is the imaginary line created by the moving ball from the point it was hit to the new direction it is going. Players need to be aware of and continually adjust to the changing line.

full sized horse. This name derives from the early days of polo, when the British learned from the Manipuri Indians. They used small sturdy ponies which made the game easier because they were closer to the ground and the ball.

Near Side: Horses are generally handled, mounted and dismounted on thhe left, so it is called the near side. A near side shot is on the left side and because players carry their mallets in their right hands, it requires reaching across the horse to hit the ball. Off Side: Is the right side of the horse. The most common shot in polo is the off side forward. Polo wraps: Long bandages wrapped around the lower leg or other types of protective wraps are used to protect the horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lower legs from the mallet. Pony: A polo pony is not a pony but a

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