THE BROADMOOR WINTER POLO CLASSIC

crystal rocks glasses etched with the event’s logo. And of course, access to all the splendor and luxury available at the resort.

Much credit for the event and the return of polo to the area goes to Nicholas Francoeur, who also played in the event. A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and an avid player, he said, “I wanted to bring polo back to the area because it is a sport that honors the history of Colorado Springs, but can now be played by all regardless of status.”

Francoeur and the Broadmoor are clearly onto something – over 800 attendees turned out for the inaugural event.

The day’s exhibition play took place on the dirt arena of the Norris Penrose Event Center to a sunny and warm