Polo may be as old as the Bronze Age but the professional game is making its first appearance as a sport in Tasmania.
At a new polo field at 'Barnbougle' in Tasmania's north east, two professional tournaments are being played.
In an afternoon of falls and fouls, Rashid Albwardy's Desert Palm will face HH Sheikha Maitha's UAE polo team in the Final of The Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge at Desert Palm Resort.
The 18 goal tournament starts in 12 days at Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club
The prestigious international tournament, also part of the World Polo Tour, will begin on Monday 23 February with 12 teams entered.
USA settle for second place at the Goldin Metropolitan Polo Club
Brazil, not known for its snow sports, had journeyed through the snow polo tournament without a loss, taking to the field for the Final against USA on Saturday 8 February.
Desert Palm II defeated at Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club
On Friday 6 February, the 2015 McLaren Cup Final was played after two weeks of fierce competition, which saw ten talented teams battle for a place in the first Final of The Dubai Polo Gold Series.
LAHORE – Lahore Polo Club (LPC) president Haye Mehta Monday said the 12-goal Clarks Pakistan Polo Cup would roll into action today (Tuesday) here at the LPC ground.