Deaths of well-known polo personalities
Recently the polo world was saddened to hear of the death of David Rollinson aged 90 years on 23 May. A long-standing member of the Cheshire Polo Club, he reached a 3 goal handicap and counted victories in the Cowdray Park Challenge Cup and the Royal Windsor as his greatest polo achievements.
The new edition of the Paris Open, presented by Maserati, kicked off on Saturday June 13. The 10-goal tournament sees six teams battle it out at Paris Polo Club, in Bois de Boulogne. It is worth noting that the first edition of this tournament took place in 1894!
The two King Power teams – patroned by brothers Top and Ton Srivaddhanaprabha – dominated the Cartier Queen’s Cup Finals on Sunday 14 June. King Power Foxes retained their unbeaten run in this 22-goal competition to receive the prestigious trophy from HM The Queen.
Opening Day at the San Diego Polo Club has evolved into one of San Diego’s signature events, where people flock to the fields for thrilling polo, champagne, divot stomping and an incredible fashion scene. On Sunday, May 31, 2015, the San Diego Polo Club celebrated the kick-off of their 29th season in Rancho Santa Fe and 109th anniversary of polo in San Diego with a crowd exceeding 4,000, all to benefit local charity, Wounded Warrior Homes.
The 122nd Argentine Open confirmed to start on 21 November
The Argentine Polo Association has released the official Spring 2015 fixtures, which include the major tournaments that make up the Triple Crown.
London: A British student has designed a safer polo helmet with a built-in crash sensor that could help save lives by alerting emergency responders to impacts and falls that may cause head injuries.
Polo ponies set foot on the grounds after 20 years
Members of Ham Polo Club, the last surviving polo club in London, descended on Richmond Park on Wednesday 10 June to play their first match in the park in over 20 years.
The days when professional polo players turned up, had a quick gin and cigarette before an afternoon of chukkas are long gone, as Rod Gilmour discovers
