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CHARITY & THE SPORT OF POLO IN THE U.S.

The sport of polo has long been considered the “sport of kings”; a thrilling pastime, enjoyed only by the rich and the royal. Although this adage largely held true for many of the early years of the sport, more recently, many clubs, teams, and individual players are making efforts to spread awareness about the sport and bring it to the masses. Additionally, others are utilizing the expensive connections surrounding the… Read More »CHARITY & THE SPORT OF POLO IN THE U.S.

Sao Pablo, Brazil

Travel to Brazil

Taking up half of South America, Brazil covers over 2,000 miles from its northern end to its most southern tip and is the fifth largest country in the world. The massive stretch of tropical and subtropical landscapes is home to the largest river system in the world. Brazil’s rich cultural history is heavily influenced by its inland border connections to almost every South American country, including Argentina and Uruguay. These… Read More »Travel to Brazil

Budapest

Hungary: where rich history meets polo

Despite being a relatively small country with a population around nine million, Hungary is home to the largest natural grassland in Europe, the largest lake in Central Europe, and the second largest thermal lake in the world. In addition to its abundance of unique geographical features, the country is also famous for its incredible architecture and historic landmarks. As a landlocked country with seven boarding nations, Hungary has had many… Read More »Hungary: where rich history meets polo

Jamaica

Enjoy fun, sun, and polo in Jamaica

Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean sea at about 146 miles long and 22 to 51 miles wide. Across the country’s long history intertwined with colonialism, Jamaica’s lands are covered in remnants of the Spanish, European, and French influences they have experienced across time. Although Jamaica secured its independence from the United Kingdom in 1962, it is still a member of the Commonwealth, and as such, the… Read More »Enjoy fun, sun, and polo in Jamaica

Another Exciting Season in Palm Beach

There are few tournaments in the world that require as much grit, strength, strategy and teamwork as the Gauntlet of Polo. Set in the heart of the Winter Equestrian Captial of the world at the National Polo Center, the Gauntlet is the sports toughest test. It’s a three month long competition that comprises of the top tournaments in the United States: the C.V. Whitney Cup, the USPA Gold Cup and… Read More »Another Exciting Season in Palm Beach

History of Polo in Australia

“I love London. I love the U.K., but if I was going to live anywhere else on Earth, it would be Australia.” – Tom Parker Bowles Polo reached the beautiful shores of Australia through the city of Warrnambool in the Western Districts of Victoria in 1874. After this historic day, the game of polo had peaks and plateaus of popularity over the next century. Shortly after the oldest Australian polo… Read More »History of Polo in Australia

History of Polo in Germany

Polo first reached Germany in the mid 1890’s through Hanseatic merchants who learned of its growing popularity throughout England. Shortly after, the Hamburg Polo Club was founded in 1898 in today’s Derby Park. Realizing the exponential growth in the popularity of the sport, Germany quickly moved to international play. In 1902, the Hamburg Polo Club invited teams from Budapest, Hurlingham, and St. Petersburg to participate in a tournament that would… Read More »History of Polo in Germany

History of Polo in South Africa

Polo was brought to the western world by British cavalry regiments. But it was the British infantry that is credited with bringing the game to South Africa. Infantry regiments such as the Gordon Highlanders, the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, and the Cape Mounted Rifles all became avid polo players during their time in the Cape Province and other stations in South Africa. In 1874 the Gordon Highlanders and the… Read More »History of Polo in South Africa

Hope Arellano

Player Profile A “Super-Star”, a “champion”, an “inspiration”, Hope Arellano goes by many names in the polo world, but none truly capture the formidable reputation of this iconic female player. Since she was just nine years old, Hope Arellano knew she wanted to be a professional polo player like her Hall of Famer father, Julio Arellano. Setting her first record at fourteen as the youngest woman to win the U.S.… Read More »Hope Arellano

Maddie and Sophie Grant – Sisterhood of Polo

There is something intangible that drives most women who play polo. It’s not prestigious championship titles, or their love for horses, although both play a major role in why they love the game. The force behind their mallets and epic celebratory hugs on horseback comes from their desire to leave the sport better for the next generation of women. It’s an unspoken sisterhood that thrives within the sport. But for… Read More »Maddie and Sophie Grant – Sisterhood of Polo