POLO SCENE
N E W S • NO T E S • T R E N D S • Q U O T E S
CHUKKERSHEAD FOR CHARITY Event supports children, youths Subhead and adults with disabilities
THE 25TH ANNUAL Chukkers for Charity polo match on Sept. 11
The new private cabana set-up gave everyone a front row seat to the action.
Dancers perform during halftime.
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at Riverview Farm in Franklin, Tennessee, raised over $200,000 to benefit Rochelle Center’s services to adults with disabilities, allowing them to be as independent as possible in the community, and to Saddle Up!’s equine-based activities offered to children and young adults with disabilities. Chukkers for Charity brings attention to these two important charities and the tireless work they do everyday to better the lives of those they serve. “This year’s event was incredible,” said Debbie Chadwick, president of Rochelle Center. “From our generous sponsors, selfless volunteers, supportive media partners, tailgaters and so much more, I am proud of this event and Country star Layla Tucker so grateful for sang the National Anthem. the continued support of our programs and the programs at Saddle Up!” Executive Director of Saddle Up! Audrey Kidd added, “Orrin Ingram’s 25 years of support of Chukkers for Charity couldn’t have been more aptly celebrated than with this glorious day at Riverview Farm. The weather, the setting, and the exceptional play created an event to remember. Our guests loved the new private cabana set-up where everyone got a front row seat for the action. Of course, no event is possible without creative co-chairs, a hard-working committee, generous sponsors and a devoted army of volunteers. Everyone impacted by the work of Saddle Up! and Rochelle Center is so grateful.” Guests were treated to country star Layla Tucker singing the National Anthem followed by Saddle Up! riders mounted on their therapy horses that participated in the opening ceremony. Rochelle Center participants also attended the match and mingled with guests throughout the afternoon. The competing teams included Ironhorse Farms (Armando Huerta, Orrin Ingram, Lexie Armstrong, Wes Finlayson) and Lo Key Ranch (Bayard Erb, Cesar Rangel, Zulu Scott-Barnes, Stevie Orthwein). The players have a plethora of wins and achievements, making this match a competitive one. In the end, Ironhorse Farms was the winner. Armando Huerta’s chestnut mare Selma was Best Playing Pony and Stevie Orthwein took MVP honors.
