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MR & MRS MEYRICK
Congratulations to Tom Meyrick and Perdy North, childhood friends who tied the knot in July!
PINT-SIZED STRADA
On Thursday 15 July, Isidro Strada and Agus Pasquini welcomed Analita into the world – congratulations!
MR & MRS REISMA TO BE! Longdole Polo Club based, Ben Reisma popped the big question to Megan Payne – and she said yes!
CUTE COCO Congratulations to Mikey Howe and Lorna Broughton on the birth of their daughter Coralie ‘Coco’ Howe on Thursday 17 June.
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RIP MERCURY
In early August, just weeks after appearing at The Cartier Queen’s Cup Final, Celt a drum horse – known as Mercury in the Household Cavalry – died following an incident in transit on a visit back to Dyfed Shire Horse Farm in Eglwyswrw, Pembrokeshire. Mercury enjoyed an 11-year service in the Household Cavalry and was known for his ability to understand commands in English and Welsh.
CHIP’S BIG ADVENTURE
Jason Warren, a regular Polo Times contributor, had a shock when his and Elly Gordon’s Norfolk Terrier, Chip, took an unscheduled 50 mile bus ride from Ham Polo Club to Kent, after stealing away on a double decked wedding bus. Luckily, the bus conductor spotted the stowaway upon his arrival at destintion and reunited Chip with Jason and Elly.
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Polo Times, August 2021
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