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Hi Editor, Readers of Polo Times might be interested in the attached photo from London Illustrated News in 1936, of the Beaufort Polo Club that contains eight players from USA, two from Australia and remainder British – quite comfortably making for three 32 goal teams:

Five x 10 goals, four x 9 goals, one x 8 goals and three x 7 goals.

Charlie Llewellen Palmer

Polo Celebrities at The Beaufort Polo Club This very interesting group was taken at Colonel Vivian Lockett’s house, Down Farm, Westonbirt, and includes almost all the people who are going to make some more polo history very soon in the International and other matches in London. Colonel Lockett is Secretary of the Beaufort Hunt Polo Club. The names (left to right), standing, are: Mr. H. C. Cox (Vice-President of the Club), Lieut.-Colonel W. B. C. Burdon (Chariman), Captain Frank Rich, Mr. W. Balding, Captain Dudley Norton, Lord Barnby, Captain Charles Tremayne, Colonel V. N. Lockett (Hon. Sec.), Brig.-General Hurndall. Seated at back (left to right): Mr. R. Ashton, Mr. J. T. Mather, Mr. T. Guy, Mr. C. B. Wrightsman, Mr. Phil Ashton, Mr. Cecil Smith. Seated in front: Captain H. P. Guinness, Captain M. P. Ansell. Mr. Michael Phipps, Mr. E. T. Gerry, Mr. Winston Guest, Mr. R. E. Strawbridge, Jnr., Mr. E. H. Tyrrell-Martin (Captain of the English team), and Mr. Stewart Inglehart

Dear Polo Times and all contributors I am writing to you as I have thought over the years how beneficial it would be to condense a year’s worth of your editorial into one book.

My name is Charlotte Christodoulou and I have been playing polo for almost 18 years. During this time I have accumulated multiple copies of your fabulous magazine. This got me thinking… In December of each year, you could put together for example “The Knowledge” pages that are so informative and helpful. They cover horse welfare and player welfare which are so relevant and useful. That way there could be an annual manual that could be beneficial to all who subscribe. A Christmas Special that helps us mere mortals navigate the wonderful, challenging and mystical world of polo.

Best Wishes Charlotte Christodoulou

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Quick Question

The Prince of Wales Trophy was created by The Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club and traditionally opens the British high goal season. It was first played for in 1986, which team won the inaugural trophy?

A: Turn to page 77 to check your answer.