Obituaries

Obituary Richard Nelson

Edgeworth Polo Club has announced with great sadness the passing of Richard Nelson in mid-November at home, “Our deepest sympathies are with Tinky, Ed, Hayley and the family. Richard was a huge part of the club and will be greatly missed. We will of course celebrate his life in the summer when we can all get together.”

Photograph by Edgeworth Polo Club

Obituary Mick Ponting

Cirencester Park Polo Club (CPPC) announced that on Monday 16 November, Mick Ponting passed away peacefully in the evening. Mick’s passion had always been horses. He had a successful career as a vet and later on, as a lecturer at the Royal Agricultural University. He was also very involved with pony welfare at CPPC and in Brunei. Mick also developed a company promoting pro-biotics for the equestrian industry, which was hugely successful. Mick was an extremely caring, kind, thoughtful person as well as being a very respected vet, who enjoyed every aspect of polo and was always very generous in helping and encouraging people into the sport. His passion was such that he donated a trophy to CPPC, used for a 4 goal tournament – The Ponting Pot. Mick will be sorely missed by all at CPPC, and we extend our deepest condolences to his wife Maureen, his son Mikey, and all of his family. Obituary Hans Albrecht Freiherr von Maltzahn Hans Albrecht Freiherr von Maltzahn, Honorary President of the German Photograph by Bernhard Willroth Polo Association (DPV) and Ambassador of the Federation of International Polo (FIP), passed away on Monday 12 October aged 85-years-old. “Polo has lost a great sportsman, a role model and a friend. The board of the German Polo Association and all members, his companions and friends whom he inspired, encouraged and supported bid farewell to a true gentleman and an outstanding sportsman.” commented Bernhard Willroth, DPV.

Obituary Randle Brooks 10 April 1941 – 11 November 2020

Cheshire Polo Club remembers Randle Brooks, their longest playing member, “We are saddened to say that our longest serving playing member Randle Brooks has died peacefully at his home. He is mourned by his family and friends and the Peover and Tatton Estates.

Randle has been playing polo in Cheshire since 1962 under the burgundy colours of Peover, named after the family home near Knutsford. Peover played the tournament circuit in the 60s, 70s and 80s from Edinburgh and Toulston to Guards, Cirencester and Cowdray.

At its peak, the team got to the final of the high-goal Warwickshire Cup and they also won The Royal Windsor Cup when Red Armour from the USA was playing for them. His team mates also included over the years V.P. Singh and Alberto Goatie. Randle supported countless local people and organisations over the years and had a keen interest in conservation and history.

He will be very much missed not only by his wife Juliet, son Henry and family to whom we send our condolences but also by all the members of Cheshire Polo Club as he was held in very high regard as he was a huge part of our Club.”

Photograph by Tom Reynolds Mick at the 2019 prize-giving presentation of the Ponting Pot with winners Tabba and Tilda Woodd, and his grandchildren

Photograph courtesy of Cheshire Polo Club