Chestertons Polo in the Park

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POLO in the park 3•4•5 JUNE 2016

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CONTENTS the event

7 • C HE STE RTONS W E LCOME An introduction from the event’s title sponsor

9 • W E LCOME L ET T ER

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Sportgate welcome you to the event

12 • EV EN T MA P A layout of the Chestertons Polo in the Park map and all the noteworthy events and retailers

13 • E VE NT T I META BL E When and where to catch the exciting polo action

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15 • S UM ME R C A L EN DA R This summer’s social and sporting events

world of polo

23 • A DAY I N T H E L I F E We chat to MINT Team London’s George Meyrick

24 • A-Z RU L E S

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Our insider guide to the vernacular of polo

32 • HISTORIC A L H U R L I NGH A M A club inextricably woven into the legacy of British polo

lifestyle

61 • L A M ARTINA

38 • FIE L D S OF GOL D

A look inside the home of polo fashion

A look inside the form of polo that is taking the sands of the world

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Discover this year’s Chestertons Polo in the Park cocktail specials

41 • M E ET T H E T E A MS The polo players who will contend in this year’s Chestertons Polo in the Park

70 • M AGICAL M AR R AK ECH The luxury Jnan Amar Polo Resort

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WELCOME

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P OL O I N T H E PA R K 2016

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hestertons Polo in million Avios points to our clients as part of the Park is now an our loyalty scheme, announce the homeless established highlight of charity St Mungo’s as our new nominated London’s sporting and charity, and sign major sponsorship social scene, and I am agreements with London Welsh Amateur sure that many of you, Rugby Club and Richmond Cricket Club. like me, will have had The year ahead is also looking equally this weekend circled on your calendar for exciting as we are getting ready to months. However, if this is your first visit to announce another exclusive offer for our Hurlingham Park, I’d like to extend an extra clients, have recently formed a partnership special welcome and tell you what a brilliant, with Royal Museums Greenwich action-packed day of polo lies ahead! (incorporating Cutty Sark, the Maritime Chestertons has Museum and the Royal sponsored this event from Observatory), expanded the beginning because we our existing relationship recognised how it reflected with the Royal Academy so many of our own core of Arts and announced a values: it’s energetic, summer programme of innovative, and incredibly outdoor cinema events social and plays an in associations with important role within the Nomad Cinema (see London community. www.chestertons.com/ Since the first year, summercinema for more both Chestertons and the details). event have grown in size I would like to thank and influence. Chestertons everyone who has worked Polo in the Park is now so hard to bring this ROBERT the largest three-day polo event together once again.

BARTLET T event in the world and I’d also like to thank Group CEO at Chestertons attracts nearly 30,000 all the other sponsors, people, while Chestertons partners and of course the is now one of London’s largest estate spectators who turn out in such numbers agents, with 35 offices across London and to continue to make Chestertons Polo in the many more spread across the world.

Park one of London’s best annual events.

Over the past year, Chestertons has I hope you have an unforgettable day enjoyed an exciting period which has today and, if you do fancy mixing a bit of seen us open new offices across London business with pleasure, please do talk to including Richmond, Wandsworth, Earls one of the Chestertons team at our pop-up Court and Greenwich, give away over one branch near the food court.

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WELCOME

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Polo encourages sophisticated social gatherings, and for the eighth year running, Chestertons Polo in the Park promises just that

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n behalf of the London premium estate agent, we have fantastic team at been extremely grateful for the tremendous Sportgate, I am amount of support, ideas, marketing and delighted to welcome enthusiasm that they bring to our event. you to Chestertons They have now been an integral part of this Polo in the Park. The event for six years and are much cherished event continues to partners. go from strength to strength with 28,000 We are really excited to welcome the people passing through the gates last year England and South African Polo teams as to enjoy our very special brand of fast they compete in our International Game and fun polo. Huge congratulations to the on Friday evening. These are two of the eventual winners, Mandarin Oriental Hyde best teams in global polo, so be prepared Park Team Hong Kong. for a hard-fought game.

We have worked really This year also sees the hard this year to improve return of six teams your experience, so I representing cities from hope that you enjoy the around the world. It is plethora of bars, gardens hugely exciting to see and entertainment! We representation from such are really excited about far-flung spots including launching the first Great Dubai, Marrakech and Polo Food Festival, with Hong Kong. These players representation from some are amongst the best in of the best restaurants and the world and as usual we street food in London. encourage everyone to get I am delighted to stuck in, enjoy the day and welcome Chestertons back give our teams the usual RORY HERON as the event’s title sponsor. magnificent support that Managing Director As Chestertons continues makes them want to return Sportgate International to grow as the leading to London each year.

I hope that you enjoy the plenthora of bars, gardens and entertainment!

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JOHN BEDDINGTON Chairman • RORY HERON Managing Director • RICHARD KIRTLEY Operations Director PAUL VERNON Event Director • LOUISA DAWNAY Polo Director • GILES TOOSEY Hospitality Director FIONA KOETSER Hospitality Manager • JESS SCARBOROUGH Sponsorship & Operations Manager OLIVER ARGLES Sponsorship Sales Manager • EMMA MACHELL-COX Sponsorship & Marketing Executive

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MINT Team London vs Argentex Team Dubai

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City AM International Polo Match ICM Capital Team England vs AwakeConBal Team South Africa

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SUMMER CALENDAR

until 26 June

MOTORSPORT

Goodwood Festival of Speed Buckle up for an enthralling weekend of all things automotive at the largest car culture event in the world. Crowds can mingle with their heroes as they watch F1 cars, supercars, bikes and vintage racers. There is plenty to set pulses racing.

This summer’s sporting calendar kicks off with Chestertons Polo in the Park. Here’s where you can catch the rest of the season’s goings-on from June to September

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TENNIS

The Championships, Wimbledon Wimbledon wouldn’t be complete without strawberries and cream, and a final that has the nation on the edge of their seats.

This year is set to be just as exciting, but will Novak Djokovic be able to keep his Grand Slam title for a third year running?

JUNE

30 May - 19 June

POLO

Bentley Motors Royal Windsor Cup 2016, Guards Polo Club, Windsor Offering five chukkas of fastpaced play, the event will be attended by HM The Queen and the Guards Polo Club President, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. The British Driving Society will parade the grounds in a display.

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Investec Derby Day, Epsom Win big at the derby, in what has been dubbed the greatest flat race in the world.

The stakes will be high and the fashion will be flawless.

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FOOTBALL

Euro 2016, France More teams than ever will compete for the 15th UEFA European Championship title in a series of knock-out rounds.

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until 3 July

Cartier Queen’s Cup Final, Guards Polo Club, Windsor Sit back and relax with a glass of champagne at one of the summer’s most glamorous and star-studded polo events, where HM The Queen has presented the trophy to the winner ever since 1960.

R OW I N G

Henley Royal Regatta Over 200 races will take place at the world-renowned regatta.

Watch crews battle it out on the water, racing head-to-head on a one mile course, whilst enjoying a glass of Pimm’s from the Enclosures.

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TENNIS

Aegon Championships, The Queen’s Club, London Defending champion Andy Murray will return to The Queen’s Club, in an attempt to claim the famous silver trophy for the fifth time.

until 18 June

Royal Ascot

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H O R S E R AC I N G

Royal Ascot A spectacle of style – Royal Ascot is not only one of the world’s finest horse racing events, but also the most fashionable sporting event of the season.

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until 24 July

SA I L I N G

America’s Cup World Series, Portsmouth This exhilarating weekend sees some of the fastest boats ever to set sail on Portsmouth’s shores. The event includes a Race Village, where spectators will be able to enjoy the races with audio commentary.

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10 until 17 July

GOLF

The Open, Royal Troon, Scotland To get their hands on the iconic Claret Jug this year, golfers must negotiate Troon’s course, which plays host for the ninth time. A challenging series of holes.

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King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Ascot The most prestigious horse racing event is open to all horses over the age of three, and is the best opportunity to catch a first glimpse of upand-coming competitors.

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OUTDOOR CINEMA

Trinity Hospice

THE BREAKFAST CLUB

Meantime Brewery

OLD DEER PARK CINEMA

Old Deer Park, Richmond TOTAL RECALL

Meantime Brewery JUNGLE BOOK

Bushy Park

JURASSIC PARK

Bushy Park

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THE LIFE AQUATIC

Hyde Park Lido JAWS

Hyde Park Lido

Grosvenor Square Mayfair

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Brown Hart Gardens Mayfair

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Belgrave Square Belgravia

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Wilton Crescent Belgravia

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London Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium The world’s best athletes come together in London before heading to Rio de Janeiro for this year’s Olympic Games. See the likes of Usain Bolt race around the track.

GROSVENOR

Formula 1 British Grand Prix, Silverstone The highlight of the British motorsport calendar returns to the Silverstone circuit for the 71st time. But can Lewis Hamilton win the race for the third time in a row?

until 23 July

AUGUST

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Tour de France Covering 2,187 miles over 21 days, the Tour De France is the world’s most famous cycling event. Pick the right spot and you can enjoy spectacular backdrops while watching athletes compete for the coveted yellow jersey.

POLO

SEPTEMBER

Jaeger LeCoulture Gold Cup Finals Day, Midhurst Played to decide the British Open Polo Championship, this is the world’s premier polo tournament at High Goal level. Newcomers could not have a more exciting introduction to polo than this event in the countryside.

J U LY

C YC L I N G

SEPTEMBER

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Chestertons team up with Nomad Cinema for a fun-filled film diary.

Here’s where you can catch this summer’s blockbusters:

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H O R S E R AC I N G

Qatar Goodwood Festival, Goodwood Popularly known as Glorious Goodwood, the horse racing festival attracts only the very finest equine athletes for five days of thrilling races, as top horses compete for The Steward’s Cup. Set in the beautiful Sussex countryside, spectators will get the chance to enjoy the picturesque landscapes and exceptional hospitality whilst placing their bets.

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SA I L I N G

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Cowes Week The Isle of Wight regatta sees up to 40 races a day featuring fleets from the smallest racing dinghies to huge, elegant yachts. These can be enjoyed from the shore, where the whole town celebrates with live music, waterside bars, air displays and truly spectacular fireworks over the Solent.

M O T O R B I K E R AC I N G

Octo British Grand Prix MotoGP, Silverstone Can a home advantage help Britain’s three star riders fend off the likes of Lorenzo, Rossi and Pedrosa? One thing is guaranteed: breathtaking, high-speed, wheel-to-wheel, knees-tothe-ground racing.

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until 18 September

AT H L E T I C S

Paralympic Games, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil We witnessed the excitement of The Paralympics when they came to London four years ago. Now 4,350 athletes from 176 countries will be testing their mettle in Rio, fighting the field for gold and glory.

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GOLF

Ricoh Women’s British Open, Woburn Reigning champion Inbee Park will be up against the youngest ever world No.1, Lydia Clark, as they return to the iconic Woburn Golf Club to bid for the Championship title of the Ricoh Women's British Open this July.

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AT H L E T I C S

Olympic Games, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The world’s most exciting athletics competition arrives in Brazil this summer, and with 306 events across 28 sports, the packed-out competition it is set to be the largest Olympic Games to date.

CRICKET

Royal London One-Day Cup Final, Lord’s, London First-class counties compete in the One-Day Cup throughout the summer until this showpiece at Lord’s, where the country’s two best 50-over teams face each other for the title as the domestic season draws to a close.

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until 20 August

H O R S E R AC I N G

Yorkshire Ebor Festival, York ‘The Ascot of the North’ returns this year with a mixture of top-class racing and eye-catching fashion.

The Ebor meeting is a hugely popular event, attracting the best horses for a jam-packed three-day programme.

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Challenge Cup Final, Wembley From community groups to rugby’s most elite, teams of all abilities go head-to-head in this historic tournament.

Anything can happen, which makes for an intense final.

until 4 September

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Discover Latin America and the Caribbean with Air Europa.

Your Latin American specialist and official Airline Partner of Polo in the Park 2016.

All flights are via Madrid.

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EVENT

The three-day event kicks off the summer season with thrilling entertainment both on and off the pitch

three-day event kicks off the summer season with thrilling entertainment both on and off the pitch in what’s deemed as the spiritual home of polo, Hurlingham Park.

It's here that the rules of the game were originally formalised in 1875.

Over 140 years later, Chestertons Polo in the Park has simplified the rules using the City Polo format, designed to enhance spectators' experiences. The tweaked rules show off the sport’s diversity, with onlookers closer to the action and teams shrunk to three players, promoting a much fasterpaced game.

Rory Heron, Managing Director of Sportgate International, said: “We believed it was important to adapt and improve the format of the tournament to the City Polo rules to make it easier for a growing polo audience to follow.

It’s great that The Hurlingham Polo Association support our decision and have certified the rules.

“Chestertons Polo in the Park, in the heart of London, is about enjoying a quintessentially English event whilst having fun with friends and family, not about the etiquette and the intricate rules.”

Alongside the polo are several popup bars, including the Champagne Lanson Garden and the Mahiki Bar, as well as a luxury shopping village. The 2016 event – the biggest yet – sees the debut of The Great Polo Food Festival, with some of London’s top restaurants including Kurobuta, HIX, Maze Grill, and street food from Smokestak, Born & Raised and Le Bun. Oliver Hughes, Hurlingham Polo Association’s Deputy Chief Executive said: “Chestertons Polo in the Park is a fantastic tournament that has placed the audience at the heart of the event. It is relatively relaxed and informal compared with other polo events, and appeals to some of the world’s leading players. It’s incredibly inviting for anyone looking for a social summer occasion who is new to polo, as the City Polo rules are much easier to follow. However, the sport is still fast-paced and demonstrates the skills of the players involved.”

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n the past, polo was regarded as a high-brow sport, where well-heeled guests don their finest clothes and quaff champagne whilst watching ponies gallop up and down a picturesque pitch.

But in recent years, Chestertons Polo in the Park has been making waves in producing one of Europe’s largest and most popular polo events, where the ethos is to come as you are. Whether you’re a polo enthusiast or a newcomer, the event is designed around the spectator’s enjoyment. Now in its eighth year, the

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PROFILE

A DAY I N THE LIFE

GEORGE MEYRICK With the summer polo season under way, we catch up with the star of British polo I n t e r v i e w E LY S I A A G N E W

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am and how busy the diary is. But if it’s a game day, I feed the horses in the morning and then travel to wherever the game is. Then we will have a team talk and on into the game.

trapped in the saddle from the age of seven, George Meyrick has gone on to represent England in two World Cup tournaments. With a handicap of six in the UK, George hopes to bring home the Chestertons Polo in the Park title this year.

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Your favourite country to play in?

I love playing in England, of course, but excluding the obvious, South Africa is a really great place to play; you’ve got the nice weather and a bit of beach too.

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What inspired you to get into polo?

Both my father and grandfather played, so that’s where my love for the sport came from. We always had horses around but I started playing properly at the Pony Club.

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And was it an instant love for the game?

Yes, definitely. From day one it was something I wanted to pursue as a career. I knew I wanted to play polo full time and I instantly knew it was more than just a hobby.

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Q When did you start playing professionally?

I was 17. I finished my last year of school but by this time it was getting very serious. The plan was to go off and study further, but I needed to concentrate on my training.

Q How does it feel playing polo for your country?

“I knew I wanted to play polo full time and I instantly knew it was more than just a hobby” went off to university, so I did feel like I missed out on that. But at the same time, I’ve gained so much unique experience.

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Q Do you feel that you missed out on your teen years?

A The polo world is relatively small, so you get to know quite a lot of the people involved. In my final two years of school I spent a lot of time in Argentina and then a lot of my friends

Q How many horses have you had and do you have a favourite?

A It’s impossible to say. You can use up to 10 in a game, so you can imagine how many I’ve played with in 10 years.

I’ve got a couple that have been with me for a long time. They’re very loyal.

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A typical working day…?

It’s tricky because polo is so seasonal. I’m usually away for six months, so it all depends on where I A

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A It’s always nice to be picked. There is something very special about putting on an England shirt.

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How is the lifestyle of a polo player?

It can vary so much. You have periods over winter when it's very quiet, to suddenly being flat out, so there’s not a huge amount of consistency.

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How’s the future looking for polo?

Growing, I hope. It’s a lot bigger than it was 10 or 15 years ago so hopefully it will continue getting bigger.

I think polo has a very exciting future, especially with the help of events like Chestertons Polo in the Park.

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Q How many years have you been involved in Chestertons Polo in the Park?

A This is my fifth year taking part in the event. I love it. It’s something I am always looking forward to in the summer polo calendar.

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APPEALING

Claim by players for a foul, usually signalled by the furious shaking of sticks above players’ heads.

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B AC K

Chestertons Polo in the Park has three players in a team, a forward, a midfield and player dubbed the ‘back’.

B AC K H A N D

Usually a defensive play that involves hitting the ball backwards, on either side of the horse.

BALL

White and crafted from plastic or wood, weighing 4.5 oz and 3.5 inches in diameter.

BELL OR HOOTER

This is located off the side of the field and rung by the timekeeper to inform umpires when a chukka (seven minutes of play) has passed.

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CHECK & TURN

Our insider’s guide to the vernacular of polo.

Don’t turn and run when your companion points out a hired assassin

Slowing a pony down to allow a safe turn.

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Teams change sides of the pitch only at half time Ω making the game quicker and simpler.

A full-size polo field measures 300 yards x 160 yards. Goal posts are set eight yards apart.

Our field is smaller, allowing for prime spectating.

CHANGING ENDS

CHUKKA

There are four chukkas (phases) in Chestertons Polo in the Park matches, each lasting seven minutes with up to 30 seconds of overtime. If during overtime the ball goes out of bounds, hits the sideboards, or if the umpire blows his whistle for a foul, the chukka is over. There is no overtime at the end of the final chukka unless the score is tied.

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D I VO T S

Turf kicked up on the pitch by ponies’ hooves.

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EQUIPMENT

In terms of equipment, hard helmets are compulsory, while face-guards, kneepads, whips and spurs are optional for the players.

FIELD

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G OA L

When the ball fully crosses the line between the goal posts at any height, a goal has been scored regardless of who hits it through (including the pony).

G OA L J U D G E

Appointed to signal a goal (flag over head) or no-goal (flag under waist).

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HANDICAP

Players are rated on a scale of -2 to 10 (the higher the better), which refers to their playing ability. The team handicap is the sum of its players’ handicaps and in handicap matches of six chukkas, the team with the lower handicap is awarded

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the difference as goals at the start. For matches other than six chukkas, the side with the lower handicap is gifted a number of goals as a head start: the difference in the teams’ handicaps are multiplied by the number of chukkas and divided by six. Fractions count as half a goal. So, a 26-goal team would give a 24-goal team a 1.5 goal start in a four-chukka match.

H I T- I N

Should a team hit the ball over the opponent’s back line during an attack, the defending team resumes the game with a free hit from the back line where the ball went over.

H I G H G OA L

Teams with a total handicap from 17-24 goals. This the highest level of official tournament polo played in the United Kingdom.

HOOK

The move whereby a player uses their mallet to block or interfere with an opponent’s swing by

hooking the mallet of the other player with their own. A player may only hook if he/she is on the side where the swing is being made or directly in front of or behind an opponent.

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(The Hurlingham Polo Association) This is the governing body of the game in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The governing officials are called stewards and should not be confused with club stewards, who guide and assist members at the club.

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I N T E RVA L S

Three-minute long rest interludes between chukkas.

Half time lasts five minutes.

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LINE OF THE BALL

‘Crossing the line’ is the most recurrent foul in polo. The line of the ball (the imaginary line along which the ball travels) represents a right of way for the 25

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HIRED ASSASSIN

Teams with a total handicap of 12-15 goals.

Term for a professional player.

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player following closest to that line. In the interest of safety, there are strict rules governing opponents’ entry in to the right of way.

L OW G OA L

Teams with a total handicap of 4-8 goals.

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M A L L E T/ S T I C K

A player’s appendage, with a shaft crafted from bamboo cane or graphite composite and a head made from a hard wood.

Polo sticks range in length according to the height of the pony ridden.

M I L L I O NA I R E ’ S SHOT

A shot at the ball by an inexpert player, when the ball is close to the legs of the pony or beneath its belly. A high degree of skill and timing is required for both shots to avoid injuring the pony. It is assumed that only millionaires with many ponies can afford to have one out of play due to injury.

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NEARSIDE

The left-hand side of the pony.

NECKSHOT

A ball that is hit from under the pony’s neck.

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O U T- O F- B O U N D S

When a ball goes over the sideboards, it is considered out-of-bounds. The umpire then tosses the ball between the two teams lined up at the point at which it left the field of play.

OFFSIDE

The right-hand side of the pony.

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PAT R O N

A wealthy amateur player who foots the bill of putting a team together, which is generally made up of at least two professionals and is usually named after the patron’s house or company.

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occurs, or at his discretion.

During a game, a player may call time-out only if he has broken a key piece of tack or has been injured. Time-out is not permitted for changing ponies or for replacing a broken stick, though a player may do so at any time.

TREADING-IN

The replacement of divots of turf caused by the ponies' hooves during play. The spectators enter the pitch to tread-in the divots at half time.

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Mounted referees.

RINGER

A player or pony that performs above expectation.

PONIES

(Penalty 6) This is awarded when a defending player hits the ball over his own backline. The free shot is taken 60 yards from the backline, opposite the point where the ball crossed, like a corner in football. No defender can be closer than 30 yards.

Although labelled ‘ponies’, players ride horses of 14.2 hands and above, with most preferring the Argentine Criollo breed, pure or cross thoroughbreds.

Important qualities are speed and stamina, as are temperaments responsive to the rigours of the game. There is no height limit for the pony, though most stand between 15 and 15.3 hands. A pony alone can account for as much as 80 per cent of overall performance.

POSITIONS

Each of the three team members take on a significant role. Players frequently change positions, but always endeavour to return to their original assignment.

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Two riders may make contact and drive each other from the line to prevent the other from striking the ball. While it is primarily intended for the ponies to do the pushing, a player may use his body, but not his elbows.

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SA F E T Y

S I D E B OA R D

These are optional 9-11 inch high vertical boards placed along the sidelines.

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T H E C H A M PAG N E LANSON PERFECT S TA R T

Unique to our event and provides an exhilarating start.

TA I L S H O T

Hitting the ball behind and under the pony’s tail.

T H R OW- I N

When the umpire starts or resumes play by rolling the ball down the centre of a line-up.

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WELLIES

Rubber boots which are ideal for treading-in the divots during wet weather.

WRAPS

Bandages or leg wraps used to provide support and protection for ponies during play.

TAKE THE MAN

P E NA LT Y

A free hit awarded when a foul is committed. The hit is then taken from the 45-yard line with one defender in place.

Goals scored from the outer line are worth double the points compared to a goal scored from within.

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EXTRA TIME

Should there be a tied score at the end of the final chukka, a five-minute break allows players to rest and swap in a pony before beginning a ‘sudden death’ chukka or extra time. During this period of play, the goal posts are stretched an extra eight yards apart and the first team to score wins.

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YO U R L I N E

This term is often heard shouted by players to a teammate indicating that he has the principal right of way to the ball over an opponent.

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An appeal to a teammate to ride off an opponent and remove him from the play.

ZONE

(Safety) The 'Zone' refers to the area surrounding the polo pitch.

This is strictly out of bounds for spectators during play.

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PL AY The Hurlingham Polo Association upholds polo’s stellar reputation W o r d s T H E H U R L I N G H A M P O L O A S S O C I AT I O N

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hen it comes to rules, sports are much of a muchness. Governing bodies oversee the regulations, for instance the RFU for rugby and FIFA for football.

Polo is no different; the Hurlingham Polo Association (HPA) is the governing body for polo in the UK and Ireland, keeping an eagle eye on all ruling affairs.

Hurlingham is where the very first official legislation was laid in 1875, the year that followed the first match ever played on Hurlingham soil in 1874. Hurlingham has issued the rules and regulations of the game ever since, earning the organisation its reputation as the ‘grandfather’ of modern polo. For 65 years the club was the polo headquarters for Britain and her empire. Sadly, the club was badly bombed during World War Two, with 27 bombs and a landmine falling in the grounds. The eastern end was damaged, including the loss of its crystal dome. At this stage, part of the polo grounds were leased for use as allotments from 1942, and in 1951 the polo grounds were compulsorily purchased by the LCC for housing development and a public park. However, the organisation signed an exclusive deal in 2008 to reinstate the grounds at Hurlingham Park, bringing polo back to its British roots.

The HPA is keen to promote public awareness of polo and consequently works to make the sport more accessible.

There are coaching qualification programmes and the HPA is responsible for arranging fixture lists and handicap assessment for all players.

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Grass-roots polo begins in the Pony Club and Junior HPA. It comes as no surprise that most of the UK’s 50 best players formerly played Pony Club polo, as did the entire England team in the 2010 Coronation Cup. The same can now be said for the future players of British polo rising through the ranks of the Pony Club and Junior HPA. Encouraging interest across Great Britain, the HPA offers grants to the Armed Forces, the Pony Club, schools and universities, as well as assisting other clubs to improve the standards of their grounds. The HPA also runs a bursary allowing players of varying standards and ages to play overseas.

Full playing members of UK and Ireland based clubs automatically become associate members of the HPA. As a player and horse-owner, a member is subject to the rules and regulations of the HPA, and allocated a handicap according to their abilities. As such, an individual is unable to play at an affiliated club without being a member of the HPA. The HPA produces an annual yearbook that lists clubs, players, fixtures and tournaments. The arena handbook is obtainable from any arena-playing club, and rules are available to download on the website. The rules for Chestertons Polo in the Park are ratified by the HPA. For those interested in finding out about learning to play this fantastic sport then the HPA have a list of accredited instructors on their website

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BACKGROUND

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he first International Polo match is believed to have been played at Dieppe in 1880 between England and France, with the English side winning by eleven goals to none.

However, it was in 1886 when International Polo really took off.

It was proposed at a dinner in Hurlingham that a Hurlingham team should visit America to play against the Westchester Polo Club in Newport. The first game was played on 25th August 1886 with the second just a few days later on the 28th.

Both games resulted in resounding victories for the British team, by a margin of 12 goals in the second match.

Six months after these games, Tiffany and Co. produced the trophy they had been commissioned to make. The trophy was named the Westchester Cup. It was not until 1900 that the Americans felt that their skills had progressed enough to challenge once more for the Westchester, but once again they went home empty handed. A similar fate

befell them in 1902 and it was only in 1909 that an American team were able to lay their hands on the coveted trophy. With one exception, in 1914, the English side would not regain the trophy until 1997, when it was played for at Guards Polo Club in Windsor Great Park, thus beginning a streak that continues to this day.

Throughout this time, England played many other international matches. This included a game against Australia, played in Melbourne in 1899, with each side winning a match apiece. Polo had also come to the Olympic Games in 1900 and it would be contested there four more times before the Second World War intervened. The Olympic tournaments of 1900 and 1908 were unusual due to the difficulties of organising international polo matches. In 1900 the competition consisted of three teams of mixed nationalities and a Mexican team.

The tournament was won by a team of English and American players. For the London Olympics in 1908, there were only three teams, all of whom were British.

However, for the 1920, 1924 and 1936 Olympic Games there were four teams in each tournament,

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with Great Britain winning the first and Argentina the other two.

It is interesting to note that in Berlin in 1936, Argentina defeated Great Britain by 11 goals to none for the gold medal; the tide of polo talent had inexorably turned. The Olympic Trophy itself resides at the Hurlingham Club, having been presented by the club to the International Olympic Committee with the stipulation that it should be returned to the club after four years if not in use.

After the interruption of war, polo was slow to restart in England. It was thanks to the efforts of a few, notably Lord Cowdray, that it restarted at all. In 1949 he led a team of English players to Buenos Aires to play in a

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tournament with Chile, Mexico, the United States and two Argentine teams, one military and one civilian.

They acquitted themselves well, having not played that speed of polo for ten years or more, and managed to defeat the Chileans before being defeated by both Argentine teams.

Today, the Coronation Cup is the pinnacle of International Polo.

Originally presented by the Ranelagh Club in 1911 to commemorate the coronation of King George V, it was contested by the winners of the Hurlingham, Ranelagh and Roehampton Championships and the winners of the Inter-Regimental Tournament. It fell into abeyance in 1939 but was revived in 1971 as an annual match to be played between

For the London Olympics in 1908, there were only three teams, all of whom were British

England and different visiting teams.

It is now the centrepiece of the English polo season and the highest level of polo outside of Argentina.

With the best players and ponies on display in the beautiful setting of Windsor Great Park, England will, on 23rd July, take on a team representing The Commonwealth. This is a fitting tribute to HM The Queen as we celebrate her 90th year. She and the rest of the Royal Family have shown so much support for polo over many decades.

Top Action from the Coronation Cup Above James Beim and The Prince of Wales with the Coronation Cup

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INTERNATIONAL

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PRESENT We take a look back at the history of Hurlingham Ω the home of British polo W o r d s C H E ST E RTO N S

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he Hurlingham Club in Fulham has long been a popular private club, thanks to its top of the range sporting facilities, its loyal members, its prime riverside location and of course, the iconic Hurlingham House.

The Hurlingham Club is also the home of British polo, bringing the sport to the attention of the world and the privileged social sets of Victorian and Edwardian Britain.

Today, the club continues to offer excellent sporting facilities and a varied social calendar. Hurlingham Park, one of the club’s original polo fields, is now a public recreational and sporting field and once a year, in June, it hosts the world’s largest three-day polo event in partnership with The Hurlingham Club, Chestertons Polo in the Park. This new form of fast-paced polo has revived the tradition of the game at Hurlingham, dating back to 1874.

However, there’s much more to Hurlingham than polo. The history of the house and The Hurlingham Club extend back to the 18th century.

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EARLY HISTORY

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ntil the 18th century, this portion of the Fulham riverside was mainly open fields and orchards, with very few buildings between the Bishops Palace and the village of Broomhouse. The land, known as Hurlingham Field, was part of the manor of the Bishops of London, dating back to before the Norman Conquest in 1066. The Bishops Palace was used as a home for the Bishops of London for over 900 years until the 1970s. Because of its isolation, Hurlingham became the site of a ‘pest-house’ for sufferers of the plague. It is believed that the area near the lake was used as a plague pit for the hundreds of dead bodies. From around 1670, the pesthouse was used as accommodation for the poor. These were the only buildings in the area until the mid 18th century, when an act allowing bishops to grant leases, introduced by King William and Queen Mary in 1693, began to have an impact on the area. Wealthy Londoners looking to escape the crowded and polluted conditions of the city took advantage of these new leases and started building large country houses.

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Japan and The Crown Prince and Princess of Portugal. Hurlingham remained at the heart of the London social scene throughout the Edwardian era. Honorary members included the Prince of Wales, as well as Winston Churchill and the Duke of York.

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he first house to be constructed on Hurlingham Field was for Dr William Cadogan, a successful physician and Governor of the Foundling Hospital, who leased nine acres in 1760 to build a ‘cottage’, which is the core of today’s Hurlingham House. When Cadogan passed away in 1797, the lease for Hurlingham was taken by John Ellis, who transformed the small country house into the neo-classical mansion that you see today. In 1867 it was bought by Richard Christopher Naylor, a wealthy banker, who gave permission to a Frank Heathcote to establish pigeon shooting at Hurlingham, and within a couple of years the Hurlingham Club had been established.

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s a pigeon shooting club, Hurlingham attracted many high-profile members, but it was the introduction of polo that saw the club rise to become one of the most popular places to visit.

This, combined with the club’s royal patrons, such as the Prince of Wales and other members of high society, ensured its prominence. Over the years, new sports facilities such as tennis courts were added, as well as an ornamental lake and flower gardens. The club became a popular spot to watch polo and meet friends, dine out, drink tea and listen to music.

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ince 1874 The Hurlingham Club has been synonymous with polo and even today, the Hurlingham Polo Association remains the controlling body for the sport. The first recorded game took place in Persia in 600BC, but the game was only discovered by British tea planters in India in the 1850s. It quickly gained popularity amongst the military and came over to England for the first time in 1869.

The first game played at Hurlingham was in 1874 between the Royal Horse Guards and the Monmouthshire Polo

NOT JUST A POLO CLUB

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lthough The Hurlingham Club was most famous for its connection with polo, it offered its members a range of other sports: the club remains the venue for the Croquet Association’s tournaments; the first game of lacrosse was played on the polo ground in 1876; tennis was introduced to Hurlingham in the 1880s and soon became one of the club’s core sports; a nine-hole golf course was opened in 1894 and an 18-hole course was laid out in 1925.

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Club. The game drew a large crowd of spectators, including the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. The rules of the game were formalised and drawn up by The Hurlingham Club Committee and published in 1875. The club became the headquarters of polo for the British Empire and was the location for major competitions. In 1908, the club presented a Challenge Cup to the winning polo team at the London Olympics.

he Hurlingham Club has long held close ties with the military and was made available for servicemen and servicewomen throughout both wars. During WW2, around 450 officers from the army and Royal Air Force were quartered at Hurlingham. The close proximity to the river put Hurlingham at risk and it endured 27 bombs and a landmine. Following the end of the war, in 1946, the London County Council sought a compulsory purchase of the estate. The trustees managed to negotiate to save Hurlingham House and the surrounding buildings, but both polo grounds were lost.

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THE RETURN OF POLO

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A DAY I N THE LIFE

JUAN CRUZ GUEVARA

We check in with the Argentine professional who holds a six goal handicap I n t e r v i e w E LY S I A A G N E W

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A typical working day...?

Waking up around 8am and going to the stables to ride and check the horses. Then straight off to the gym, a good healthy lunch, and if I have no polo in the afternoon I go and watch games around the area. Basically, loads of riding and staying fit.

oming from a family of polo players, Juan Cruz Guevara takes no prisoners on the field. And with over 20 years' experience as a professional polo player, he has established himself both in Argentina and in the UK, and owns a total of 30 horses. Juan plays a lot of medium goal polo in the UK, and also competes in Dubai's beach polo championships.

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And was it an instant love for the game?

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Of course. It was love at first sight.

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professionally as soon as I finished school. And when I was 18 I went off to play in New York.

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Do you feel that you missed out on your teen years?

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Argentina.

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It makes me feel extremely proud.

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How is the lifestyle of a polo player?

It’s really great for a single guy.

There’s loads of travelling and a great social life. You’re meeting new people all of the time.

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“I think that polo needs more events like Chestertons Polo in the Park” missed out on anything because I’ve loved every minute of the travelling and playing polo professionally.

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A I have had a lot of horses in my life and throughout my career Ω over 50 for sure Ω and no matter what people say, there is always a favourite one. My current favourite is called Nina.

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What inspired you to get into polo?

It was definitely my love of horses from a very young age. As I got older, I thought it was great to make a career out of something I loved so much, combining horses with a fast and very exciting team sport.

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How’s the future looking for polo?

I think that polo needs more events like Chestertons Polo in the Park, so more people can fall in love with the speed and dynamic of this great sport.

We need to get polo on television and get more sponsors on board.

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Q How many years have you been involved in Chestertons Polo in the Park?

A I have played in the event from the very beginning and have been lucky enough to have won it once before, playing for Abu Dhabi.

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o other sport Beach polo is a Dubai invention, evokes wealth with prestigious events such as the and luxury quite Beach Polo Cup Dubai, an annual like polo, and event incorporating sun, fun, sand it’s no accident and of course, polo. At the inception of that it has beach polo in the sands of Dubai just become a ‘rich over a decade ago, there stood just a man’s’ sport. small following willing to embark on Traditionally played on a green field, building something new and engaging turf has been swapped for surf in a for polo enthusiasts. But now, as the new and exciting concept, beach polo.

Dubai skyline rises above the sands, Some of the beach polo brings world’s best polo the ultramodern city players now take part back down to ground in competitions with in events Polo’s transition from level a golden platform. celebrating the sport grass to snow and Polo’s transition and its importance. from grass to snow The sport was then finally to sand and then finally to launched in Dubai has been an exciting sand has been an in 2004 and quickly exciting journey for spread to the United journey all involved in the States in 2005, sport. But as the agebefore setting down old proverb states, its roots in 33 cities ‘one can only know across the world. where they are going if they know Additional tournaments have taken where they have been’, and in the case place in Europe and beyond over the of beach polo, this is no exception. years, and in 2008 the International Over the years, well-regarded polo Beach Polo Association was created tournaments have been played on the by its chairman Alex Webbe. As the beach and in the snow, but its roots sport grows with the increase of remain embedded in the soil. participating countries, high profile

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tournaments and beach polo events, it does not exist merely in a man’s world: in 2009 the Miami Beach Polo Club held the first South Beach Women’s Polo Cup, a competition that fielded eight teams of women from six countries.

Now an internationally renowned sport, you don’t have to travel far and wide to catch a game of beach polo. This summer, the shores of Sandbanks beach in Poole, Dorset

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will play host to top polo players at the world’s largest beach polo event.

The annual championships return for a thrilling weekend of polo, ponies and parties as the event takes pride of place overlooking Poole Harbour and Old Harry Rocks. And if beach polo is a sport you would like to add to your annual sporting calendar, Watergate Bay’s Polo on the Beach event will return to celebrate its 10th anniversary in May 2017. Packed with

more ponies, pros, polo and partying than ever before, this is a must-attend event if you’re not hitting the sands of Dubai or Miami for your beach polo fix next season.

Beach polo welcomes a much younger, sociable crowd and is played on a smaller field. Much like Chestertons Polo in the Park, the rules of beach polo are altered to give spectators a more personal and exciting experience.

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TEAMS Introducing the athletes set to thrill us with their sporting prowess

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01 United Kingdom As the home team in one of the most glamorous events in the British sporting calendar, the pressure is on for MINT Team London. They will no doubt have the biggest cheers to spur them on as they face Argentex Team Dubai on Friday evening.

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LONDON GEORGE SPENCERCHURCHILL

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MINT TEAM •

GEORGE M EY R I C K

Nickname: I don’t have one.

Handicap: 0 Favourite horse: I can't

Nickname: My brothers call

decide, they are all so special and have different qualities.

Favourite horse: I don’t like to pick favourites – I wouldn’t want to upset the others by singling one out!

me Chubbs.

Handicap: 6

Best thing about Chestertons Polo in the Park: I love the crowd and

Best thing about Chestertons Polo in the Park: Both the atmosphere

the atmosphere. It’s surreal having the crowd so close whilst you play.

and the location are amazing.

Coolest thing about being a polo player: The travelling,

Coolest thing about being a polo player: Being able to

and having friends all over the world.

travel all over the world, all year, doing what I love.

Who would be your ideal dinner date: My team mates

Who would be your ideal dinner date:

after a big win.

My girlfriend, Isabella.

How would you describe polo to someone who’s never seen it: Fast paced

How would you describe polo to someone who's never seen it: A bit like

and very exciting!

Quidditch on horses.

“I love the crowd and the atmosphere. It’s surreal having the crowd so close”

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Nickname: Malcs Handicap: 6 Favourite horse: Irish,

who was discarded by the breeders and has since become a champion.

Best thing about Chestertons Polo in the Park: The atmosphere is

electric, playing in front of thousands of people in such an enclosed space.

Coolest thing about being a polo player: The travel.

Who would be your ideal dinner date: Bernie

Ecclestone.

“Being able to travel all over the world, all year, doing what I love”

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How would you describe polo to someone who’s never seen it: Silvester

Stallone once described it as: “Like trying to play golf in an earthquake.”

“The atmosphere is electric, playing in front of thousands of people”

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China Serving as a medieval military exercise in the army, polo has been a part of life in China for centuries. The use of polo for military training lasted for many generations.

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Team Hong Kong will take on Air Europa Team Buenos Aires on Friday at 4pm.

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HONG KONG CHARLIE WO O L D R I D G E •

M A N DA R I N O R I E N TA L H Y D E PA R K TEAM •

MAX C H A R LT O N

Nickname: Willy Handicap: 2 Favourite horse: Nevara

Nickname: Snax Handicap: 7 Favourite horse: Pixie,

Nickname: Morrow Handicap: 3 Favourite horse: Q, because

because she’s a little speed demon and always looks after me on the field.

because she is so quick and agile.

he is strong, fast and has a very big character.

Best thing about Chestertons Polo in the Park: I don’t have a best

Best thing about Chestertons Polo in the Park: I love the crowd and

Best thing about Chestertons Polo in the Park: Playing at Hurlingham

the atmosphere.

Park is special.

bit, it’s all amazing. I love everything about it!

Coolest thing about being a polo player: I look forward

Coolest thing about being a polo player: The

Coolest thing about being a polo player: It has to be

to going to work every morning. Apparently it’s not something that most people can say.

relationship with the horses and the amazing places.

the social side of things Ω we like to celebrate wins for days!

Buncheon.

How would you describe polo to someone who’s never seen it: It’s fast, fun

and furious!

“It has to be the social side of things Ω we like to celebrate wins for days!”

to be Justin Bieber.

How would you describe polo to someone who’s never seen it: Players and

How would you describe polo to someone who’s never seen it: Well... It’s

horses going everywhere, fast!

really just eight lunatics riding horses down a field.

“I look forward to going to work every morning”

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Who would be your ideal dinner date: I would have

dinner with Chris Rock, Chris Tucker and Arsene Wenger.

Who would be your ideal dinner date: It would have

Who would be your ideal dinner date: Giselle

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JA M I E MORRISON

“Playing at Hurlingham Park is special”

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03 United Arab Emirates Polo has been keenly played in Dubai in recent years, where celebrities rub shoulders with royalty in high-profile events. Argentex Team Dubai will take that class to Hurlingham Park on Friday evening as they face MINT Team London.

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DUBAI MOHAMMED AL HABTOOR

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ARGENTEX TEAM •

J UA N C R U Z G U EVA R A

Nickname: I don’t have one.

Handicap: 0 Favourite horse: It’s very

Nickname: Juancho Handicap: 6 Favourite horse: Estrella.

Nickname: Guille Handicap: 6 Favourite horse: Sol. She is

hard to choose a favourite horse. They all have so many different strengths that make them unique.

She is fast and I never have to think about my next play, she does it for me!

fast and also very pretty.

Best thing about Chestertons Polo in the Park: The atmosphere at

Best thing about Chestertons Polo in the Park: The best thing about

Hurlingham Park. I love having the crowd so close by.

it is being in the centre of London with a small field and a big crowd.

Coolest thing about being a polo player: Everything.

Who would be your ideal dinner date: My ideal

How would you describe polo to someone who’s never seen it: The best

sport in the world.

“Being in the centre of London, with a small field and a big crowd”

fun and fast, and the threea-side teams make it even more entertaining to play.

Coolest thing about being a polo player: It keeps me

close to what I love most, my horses.

horse, doing what I love.

Who would be your ideal dinner date: Any of my

Penelope Cruz.

friends who I don’t get to see very often.

How would you describe polo to someone who’s never seen it: Highly

How would you describe polo to someone who’s never seen it: Fast, lots of

addictive and completely breathtaking.

action and you get to enjoy the most beautiful animals.

“Highly addictive and completely breathtaking”

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Best thing about Chestertons Polo in the Park: The game is always

Coolest thing about being a polo player: Being on a Who would be your ideal dinner date: It would be

dinner date would be with my family.

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GUILLERMO CUITINO

“It keeps me close to what I love most, my horses”

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Argentina The Argentinian capital hosted the first polo world championship in 1987, and fiercely keeps up its polo heritage. Deriving skills and stud ponies from the gaucho cattle herders on the Pampas, Agentinean play is noted for its passion and agility.

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BUENOS AIRES

BUENOS AIRES SA M I N ST O N E

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AIR EU R O PA TEAM •

I G NAC I O GONZALES

Nickname: None Handicap: 0 Favourite horse: My

Nickname: Nacho Handicap: 6 Favourite horse: I can’t

Nickname: Facha Handicap: 5 Favourite horse: My

favourite horse is always the one who played best in the last game.

possibly choose my favourite, they are all amazing.

Best thing about Chestertons Polo in the Park: Playing three against

Best thing about Chestertons Polo in the Park: The crowd cheering

favourite horse is Brahma, because she is strong, powerful and also very pretty.

three makes everything so much faster.

for me.

Coolest thing about being a polo player: The coolest

Coolest thing about being a polo player: Travelling the

thing is getting the chance to travel the world and meet awesome people along the way.

world doing what I love.

Who would be your ideal dinner date: My teammate,

Martin Valent.

Who would be your ideal dinner date: It would have

How would you describe polo to someone who’s never seen it: It’s great

to be Samuel L Jackson.

How would you describe polo to someone who’s never seen it: Hockey on

to watch. The horses are beautiful and the speed and skill level makes it exciting.

horseback.

“Playing three against three makes everything so much faster”

“Getting the chance to travel the world and meet awsome people”

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M A RT I N VA L E N T

Best thing about Chestertons Polo in the Park: Getting the chance to

show people who normally wouldn’t go to polo what it’s all about.

Coolest thing about being a polo player: I love travelling

the world and playing polo with good friends.

Who would be your ideal dinner date: My wife and

two sons.

How would you describe polo to someone who’s never seen it: The best.

“I love travelling the world and playing polo with good friends”

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Morocco The luxury Jnan Amar Polo Resort has been attracting attention with the exciting events taking place on its impeccably manicured fields, many gaining the patronage of King Mohammed VI. Its team will have high hopes when they face Navigant Team New York in the contest’s second match.

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MARRAKECH

MARRAKECH R H YS COLE

JAC K RICHARDSON

Nickname: You can’t give

•

JNAN AMAR TEAM •

Nickname: The Avatar Handicap: 6 Favourite horse: My

yourself a nickname…

Handicap: 1 Favourite horse: My favourite has to be Zebra, she was my first horse.

favourite horse would have to be Coneja. She was made at home, and she’s lightning fast.

Best thing about Chestertons Polo in the Park: Playing polo in the

Best thing about Chestertons Polo in the Park: The people and the

centre of the best city in the world.

crowd at Hurlingham Park are great.

Coolest thing about being a polo player: Getting to

Coolest thing about being a polo player: I haven’t had to

hang out with my buddy, Phil Meadows.

learn to read properly.

Nickname: I used to be called Colty when I was growing up.

Handicap: 5 Favourite horse: Toro is my favourite horse. He always stands out from the crowd and wins best playing prizes.

Best thing about Chestertons Polo in the Park: The vibe.

Coolest thing about being a polo player: It’s the

only reason my wife was interested in me.

Who would be your ideal dinner date: It would be

Who would be your ideal dinner date: My ideal

with Mrs Bethel.

dinner date would be Helen Mirren.

always!

How would you describe polo to someone who’s never seen it: It’s much

How would you describe polo to someone who’s never seen it: It's a very fast

faster than hockey.

and skilful sport.

How would you describe polo to someone who’s never seen it: It is a fast

paced game and can be very rough.

“Playing polo in the centre of the best city in the world”

“My ideal dinner date would be Helen Mirren”

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WILL EMERSON

Who would be your ideal dinner date: Rhys Cole…

“Toro is my favourite horse. He always stands out from the crowd”

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USA Polo was introduced to NYC in 1876 and has since enjoyed tremendous popularity stateside, with over 100,000 spectators at the Cup of the Americas in 1928.

The New York team, representing their nation, will be hoping to impress the London crowd.

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NEW YORK

NEW YORK CA M E R O N B AC O N

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NAVIGANT TEAM •

JOHN BAILLIEU

Nickname: Bakes Handicap: 0 Favourite horse: My

Nickname: Ruki Handicap: 7 Favourite horse: Moscow

Nickname: Seb Handicap: 4 Favourite horse: Tic Tac

favourite horse is Gorda, simply because she’s so fast on the field.

is my favourite. She has become one of the most famous horses in the sport.

is my favourite horse.

She’s small and incredibly powerful.

Best thing about Chestertons Polo in the Park: The Lanson Perfect

Best thing about Chestertons Polo in the Park: The atmosphere

Best thing about Chestertons Polo in the Park: The atmosphere,

Start at the beginning of the game is unique to the event and it is so much fun.

is totally different to any other polo tournament I have played in.

Coolest thing about being a polo player: You have an

Coolest thing about being a polo player: Getting up

the crowd and the show itself. It’s great to bring the sport we love to a wider audience.

excuse to never play golf.

every morning knowing that I love my job. It never feels like work.

Who would be your ideal dinner date: It would be

Mila Jovovich.

Who would be your ideal dinner date: It would have

How would you describe polo to someone who’s never seen it: It’s a clothing

to be Lebron James.

How would you describe polo to someone who’s never seen it: Fast.

label that you wear to play golf!

“The Lanson Perfect Start at the beginning of the game is unique”

“The atmosphere is totally different to any other polo tournament”

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S E B A ST I A N DAW NAY

Coolest thing about being a polo player: Never having

to go to the office.

Who would be your ideal dinner date: My wife,

Louisa.

How would you describe polo to someone who’s never seen it: Fast, exciting and simply the best!

“Tic Tac is my favourite horse. She’s small and incredibly powerful”

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SOUTH AFRICA

International

SOUTH AFRICA CHRIS M AC K E N Z I E

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AWAKECONBAL TEAM •

D I R K VA N REENEN

DERRECK B R AT L EY

Nickname: Ricky Bobbi Handicap: 6 Favourite horse: Malika is

Nickname: I don’t have one.

Handicap: 4 Favourite horse:

Nickname: Not sure if I have

my favourite horse. She is always just as excited to play as I am. She’s a lion in the body of a horse.

Santaguena. She’s a total powerhouse.

Best thing about Chestertons Polo in the Park: It’s a really social

Best thing about Chestertons Polo in the Park: Being able to play

at such a unique venue as Hurlingham Park, bringing polo to a wider audience.

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Coolest thing about being a polo player: You get to see

Coolest thing about being a polo player: Travelling and Who would be your ideal dinner date: It would be

work in an office!

Who would be your ideal dinner date: Either Kevin

wife, Alex.

Hart or Amy Schumer.

How would you describe polo to someone who’s never seen it: Fast and

How would you describe polo to someone who’s never seen it: Fast-paced

furious.

hockey on horses.

“It’s great being able to play in the centre of London”

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Best thing about Chestertons Polo in the Park: It’s a totally different

experience to the polo we play every day.

Who would be your ideal dinner date: My beautiful

“She is always just as excited to play as I am”

to pick a favourite. They’re all very different.

event. It’s great being able to play in the centre of London.

many different and amazing places and be part of some great events.

Coolest thing about being a polo player: Not having to

one.

Handicap: 4 Favourite horse: It’s difficult

doing what I love.

with my family.

How would you describe polo to someone who’s never seen it: Someone

likened it to golf in an earthquake. That’s pretty spot on.

“Someone likened it to golf in an earthquake. That’s pretty spot on”

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ENGLAND

International

ENGLAND OLIVER CUDMORE

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ICM CAPITAL TEAM •

JA M E S BEIM

HUGO L EW I S

Nickname: Cudders Handicap: 5 Favourite horse: Rosita Ω

Nickname: Beimy Handicap: 7 Favourite horse: My

Nickname: Hugito Handicap: 2 Favourite horse: My

she is my best to play, but is also special because we bred her from a long Cudmore family bloodline in Australia.

favourite horse is Lucky.

She is very fast and powerful with good sides and a good brain.

favourite horse is Bongwe.

He is definitely my best and has played everything with me.

Best thing about Chestertons Polo in the Park: There's a great

Best thing about Chestertons Polo in the Park: The atmosphere is

atmosphere and it is in an amazing setting.

incredible.

Best thing about Chestertons Polo in the Park: It’s going to be my

first time playing here, but everyone tells me the atmosphere is amazing.

Coolest thing about being a polo player: Playing a team

Coolest thing about being a polo player: Travelling. I’ve

sport and working with horses every day.

played all over the world.

Who would be your ideal dinner date: It would be my

Who would be your ideal dinner date: Mila Kunis.

How would you describe polo to someone who’s never seen it: Fast, skilful

wife, Lozza.

How would you describe polo to someone who’s never seen it: A fast,

and surprisingly rough.

contact, exciting sport.

“She is very fast and powerful with good sides and a good brain”

“Everyone tells me the atmosphere is amazing”

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Coolest thing about being a polo player: You get to

travel the world following the good weather.

Who would be your ideal dinner date: Margot

Robbie.

How would you describe polo to someone who’s never seen it: A mix of

hockey and rugby on horseback.

“A mix of hockey and rugby on horseback”

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The SS16 range picks up where the debut collection for AW15 left off, moving on from the style of young Winston Churchill as a British Officer and looking towards his sartorial evolution as he progressed through the ranks of the military and enjoyed many sporting pastimes, most famously polo which is at the heart of the La Martina brand.

Drawing inspiration from this influential time in Churchill’s life, the collection is stripped back for the warmer months featuring unstructured and half-lined jackets in soft linens and cottons. Timothy’s close attention to detail, a key aspect of any tailor’s life, is visible throughout. Subtle touches include stitching details and intricate pocket designs to incorporate elements of traditional bespoke tailoring in a contemporary way.

Selected lightweight fabrics are traditional with a twist, featuring an abundance of summery colours in linen and cotton.

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‘ T H E I M P E R I A L’ look is styled around the ‘Imperial Mac’, a staple piece in the collection inspired by Churchill’s time in the Imperial Yeomanry. This classic mac stands alongside tailoring pieces such as the ‘Oldham Jacket’, a nod to his political beginnings at ‘The Oldham Constituency’.

Timothy’s close attention to detail, a key aspect of any tailor’s life, is visible throughout

‘ T H E W O O D S T O C K ’ look harks back to the sartorial elegance of ‘traditional sportsmen’ in the 1890s. Named after Churchill’s birthplace in Oxfordshire, it focuses on one of his favourite pastimes – polo.

The ‘Woodstock Double Breasted Jacket’ in soft linen references the traditional polo attire that Churchill would wear but modernised with subtle tailoring nuances.

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‘THE MARLBOROUGH’ look has been built around young Churchill’s aristocratic familial roots of ‘The Dukes of Marlborough’.

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STELLA MCCARTNEY Chain-trimmed cat-eye acetate sunglasses, £235; net-a-porter.com

TOM FORD Santal Blush 50ml, £145; harrods.com

NEEDLE & THREAD Embellished chiffon mini dress, £325; net-a-porter.com

CHLOE Leather shoulder bag, £790; net-a-porter.com

ROLAND MOURET Paget dress, £695; rolandmouret.com

FOR HER This summer we’re giving our wardrobes a soft touch ahead of the busy sporting season.

A pastel palette will perfect the look

MAISON MICHEL Lucia wide-brim rabbit-felt hat, £465; net-a-porter.com

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50ml white rum 2 slices watermelon 2 slices pineapple 20ml sugar syrup 20ml lime METHOD

Put all the ingredients in the blender, add one scoop of crushed ice and blend well.

Garnish with pineapple leaf and a watermelon ball on a cocktail stick.

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30ml white rum 30ml sauvignon blanc 10ml passion fruit syrup half passion fruit 30ml apple juice

1 slice lime, 6 mint leaves METHOD

Squeeze passion fruit and lime into the glass, dropping in the lime. Add other ingredients with ice. Stir and garnish with passion fruit and mint.

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50ml gin dash absinthe 15ml lime cordial 10ml Elderflower 10ml Sugar 10ml lime juice 50ml coconut water 1 cucumber slice METHOD

Add crushed ice to the ingredients and swizzle. Top with more crushed ice and garnish with cucumber and coconut.

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Mahiki is a cocktail lover’s paradise, offering a vibrant and colourfully illustrated menu bursting with both classic cocktails and event specialities. Chestertons Polo in the Park’s ultimate tiki bar offers polo goers everything from coconut cocktails and watermullet coladas, to friendly favourites and summer-inspired specials.

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25ml spiced rum (Chairman’s Reserve Spice)

25ml coconut rum dash angostura bitters 10ml agave 20ml lime juice 80ml coconut water METHOD

Pour the ingredients over cubed ice. Stir and it’s ready to drink.

You can empty up a baby coconut and inject back the cocktail to be more theatrical.

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RALPH LAUREN Garrett decanter, £125; ralphlaurenhome.com

L’OBJET Horse napkin rings, £155; amara.com

VICTORIA + ALBERT BATHS ‘Tombola’ bath rack, £300; vandabaths.com

ASPREY Horse head bottle opener, £750; asprey.com

ROJA PARFUMS Asoud large candle 2.2kg, £750; selfridges.com

MULBERRY HOME Tartan velvet door stop, £85; amara.com

FOR HOME EMILY HUMPHREY Character polka lamp shade, £275; amara.com

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or a quintessentially British-cum-Oriental stay in the capital, the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park has everything covered. Set in the heart of the superelite Knightsbridge district with leafy Hyde Park to the rear, the iconic five star Edwardian building boasts London’s most sought after address, where town meets country. And its traditional suites offer a home away from home for travelling guests and city-goers. Combining British and Oriental interiors, the sumptuous guestrooms, world-class spa facilities and some of the city’s premier dining experiences make this London’s go-to destination for a luxury escape.

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The contemporary fitness centre turns tradition on its head, with a menu of easterninspired treatments, a vitality pool, a relaxation room, a sanarium, loungers equipped with heated gel pads, and a technogym, meaning you can work off last night's dining indulgences.

fter a delightful evening meal, a wander round Hyde Park, a retreat in the hotel’s spa, and a peaceful night’s sleep in the English elegance of the guestrooms, there’s nothing better than a quiet breakfast overlooking the park. In the summer months, breakfast is served alfresco on the terrace, making use of the hotel's location with stunning views as you reflect on your stay. There is an à la carte breakfast menu along with a continental offering and weekly specials. The service is impeccable and it is quite simply the perfect end to a truly wonderful stay at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park.

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hen we speak about polo, one immediately pictures the perfect English countryside setting. However, the growth of the sport now sees the game played in some very exotic places around the world. Jnan Amar Polo Resort in Marrakech has become the new polo hot-spot destination.

Only a three and a half hour flight separates London from this glamorous polo haven. Jnan Amar Polo resort is an idyllic oasis of over 120 acres, located just 20 minutes from the centre of Marrakech. The club has the most stunning views and beautifully landscaped gardens, and is perfectly set so that the Atlas Mountains look as if they were its personal backdrop.

Founded by polo patron Amar Abdelhadi, the Jnan Amar Polo Resort was created with the vision of establishing the sport of Kings in Marrakech. With the increase of luxury hotels, such as King Mohammed VI’s own Royal Mansour, the arrival of polo to the city’s social life was the obvious path to follow.

The impeccably manicured polo fields have been designed in partnership with Sotogrande’s Santa Maria Polo Club, enabling the resort

to host world-class polo competitions.

Surrounding the polo fields, there will be a Ritz-Carlton hotel, 85 RitzCarlton branded luxury residences and a members' Polo Clubhouse.

Polo’s unique lifestyle together with Jnan Amar’s beautiful landscapes and the historic surroundings of Marrakech are an explosive combination hard to resist for the polo aficionado eager to continue playing after the European polo season finishes.

A lot has happened since Amar Abdelhadi had his first vision of the future for this land. Since the club’s foundation, the Jnan Amar Polo Resort has been host to the most exciting international polo events such as the British Polo Day and has sponsored events such as Prince William's Tusk Foundation. Its polo team has won international competitions such as the St Tropez Cup and it has welcomed teams of the caliber of the Moroccan Royal Guard, and His Majesty King Mohammed VI. Another aspect that makes Jnan Amar Polo Resort such a distinctive destination is the very strong charitable ethos under which it is run. When, in 2013, Eve Branson contacted Amar Abdelhadi asking for support for her foundation, it meant the beginning of a very strong partnership. Since 2005 the 73

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Eve Branson Foundation has been supporting education, employment and healthcare initiatives in the rural villages of the High Atlas Mountains.

The Eve Branson Foundation partnership with the resort has been able to raise over £150,000 to contribute towards this purpose.

This strong commitment to the community has led Jnan Amar Polo Resort to start its own programme: The Niños. The Niños consists of complete polo training for children from under-privileged backgrounds of the Berber villages with the aim of becoming professional polo players, offering them the opportunity of a different future. Although it is not a formal charity yet, the club is currently helping six Niños and is looking to expand the programme next season, once its 30 new horses arrive from Argentina. If you are thinking of booking your next holiday or polo match at Jnan Amar Polo Resort, then please also consider this. The club is now working on developing the Angel’s Program, which means that for each new member, the club will get a spot for another Niño, meaning that with your membership you can become an active part of this amazing project.

With the Moroccan Polo Open being an established tournament in the calendar, Jnan Amar Polo Resort is getting ready for another exciting season, filled with tournaments, events and polo aficionados travelling from all over the world. We are reminded that Winston Churchill’s words about the sport of kings: “A polo handicap is a passport to the world", remain timelessly relevant in the world of polo.

The polo club currently offers polo lessons for all levels from October to April led by Argentine polo professional Pablo Casero.

For membership and sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

i n f o @ j n a n a m a r.c o m

For more information about The Ritz-Carlton Private villas visit

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