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It is a great game - Dressage at a gallop - but can you ride that well?!?!
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! Polo at Jumps Equestrian Centre Carluke Lanarkshire Scotland ! - !
• Polo comes to Jumps Equestrian Scotpolo Club have joined with Jumps Equestrian to develop polo in Scotland for all those that are interested in the Sport
• We are running sessions for all ages initially on Monday evenings Starting on 15th November 2004
• Training sessions will include Polo rules, Polo play, Pony-Conrtol, chukkas and eventually matches and regular tournaments
• All winter training will be indoors in Jumps 200 by 100 new indoor facility. If you have played before then that's great if not all ages and abilities are catered for and you will be matched with like ability for games.
• Don't ride - No problem we have Qualified riding instructors as part of the squad so come and learn to, play at the same time
• If you can ride a bike that's balance enough to ride a horse- All you need is those that know and at these sessions we tell it as it is !!!
• The trainers on hand have Scottish Enhanced Disclosures First Aid and are also Riding and Road Safety Trainers Reg. with the BHS into the bargain!!
• Book you place at this Inaugural training facility central to Scotland's equestrian population Now
• Feedback form at bottom of page E-mail scot.polo@btinternet.com or just call 07881992472

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! New legislation in Scotland Regarding suitability of coaches working with young people - !
• Under the new Scottish legislation Protection of Children Act 2003 being applied to the voluntary sector in September 2004, those teaching coaching and helping with young people's activities must hold an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland Certificate
• Please be sure that your Riding school or club coaches and helpers have theirs now
• It is also a requirement for these operatives to have National Coaching Federation Child Care Module
• The SEA have a working committee to assist clubs with this requirement
• Parents make sure that your children's coaches teachers comply with this legislation - as it is as important for the pupil and parent as for the coach and teacher
• To apply for A Disclosure Scotland on Line Go-----> Here Be with it - get yours now!!!
• If you hear - There is No Need - I don't need one because.....!!! -Remember - If in doubt ASK ?????

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! A Wagstaffe family thanks to those that sent letters of condolences - !

• Thanks to those that sent letters and cards to all the family they were appreciated.
• Unless one has suffered the debilitating loss of a child it is difficult to feel the pain and many see the off had attitude as being ungrateful - Not so there are people and there again there are people
• Many have known Nichola since she was born some of those responded with letters reminding us of events we had forgotten and we say thanks for them remembering those yesterdays in our time of need - Others walked to the other side probably not knowing what to say - they will eventually find the courage
• Others sent seeing it their duty, they were rebuffed as they had rebuffed Nichola in her life's endeavours
• In any difficult time or crisis there is always one person that stands out one Organisation that gives all for no reward we say thanks to two - Brian Holmes (Fellow Welsh man from Swansea) and his organisation Racing Welfare Lambourn Office under President The Princess Royal who leapt into action Immediately and continues to support and to Millie Scott (who Nichola played 4 goal at Beaufort 2003) of the HPA who on knowing of our plight offered all they could to assist
• Honesty is a gift rare in our modern world but still exists in some company we wish to remember
• To all those who supported us we say thanks - To those who wanted to but felt embarrassed thanks
• To be reminded of the mousetrap and pigs and to receive the card with such a wonderful work of art and appropriate explanation thought and belief is friendship to behold - Thanks to you both
• For my friend from Faslane thanks for remembering us at this time and for your card - please send your address and telephone number would love to talk to you again
• Over 250 attended the funeral at Lambourn equestrians from all disciplines, directors and coaches from the British Racing School where was a Student, directors of Inglesham Polo club, polo patrons, polo coaches, players, racing lads and asses, racing horse owners, trainers, and officials and so on all to say their goodbyes to a friend - some only having known her for weeks days and months such was her -
• In Scotland many turned out to say their goodbyes - Gail Rogan and family, Jackie McShane and family, Henry Hill and Family and Billy Stewart and his team taking time out from the days business and Showjuming competition to support us in our grief. Countless local riders riding club chair and members that Nichola had competed with joined the congregation. Teachers from schools Nichola had attended when severn, and polo player rushed from the Farewell tournament at Perth to pay their respects, took time out to be with us and we thank them and all that made the evening special. The Rev Mrs Sheila Spence explained to me it was the first time she had taken a service for a teenager in all her years in the church - made even more difficult having known Nichola since the age of 18 months

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- "It is with great sadness and heartache we announce the sudden death of Nichola MacDonald-Wagstaffe Aged 19Nichola was a member of Lanark and Upperward Ponyclub, shared editor, author and inspiration of this site. As a ponyclub member for 12 years, she competed for her club in all equestrian sports including Polo, playing both for her club and Scotland. After completing her standard grades and highers, she worked for three years at Inglesham Polo centre, with talented internationals from all over the world, learning Spanish to be able to converse with the Argentinean Grooms and players. She transferred her interest and determination to racing and following training at the British School of Racing Newmarket; where she was head girl in her course, she settled in Lambourn the heart of racing in Berkshire. At 1920hrs on Monday evening 30th August, just 30 days after her 19th birthday, Nichola was riding her bicycle out of Neardown Racing Stables Upper Lambourn with friend John, on her way to continue training her own string of former racehorses. Nichola was struck by a car, suffered extreme injury, and killed out right. The feeling of loss felt by us her family, those friends, trainers, owners, jockeys and polo players is immense. As her family we can only thank her for all our yesterdays, the enjoyment of being her friend, being fortunate to see her jump in competitions from Aberdeen to Truro, groom for and play polo with some of the top internationals in the world, and we regret beyond belief, being cheated out of her tomorrows by James Bobbin of London driving his Porsche on a bank holiday, through Upper Lambourn on a family visit. We thank the Scottish Daily Express, the Scottish Daily Mail, the Racing Post and Radio Clyde for their recognition of Nichola's talents taking time out to print photos and accounts of Nichola's gifts to the Equestrian world, the Racing Welfare Organisation under their president The Princess Royal, for their immediate and continuing support, and the Thames Valley Police for all their assistance in the ongoing enquires. We now advise firm date, as 1330hrs on 16th September 2004, for her funeral and service to be held in Lambourn, Berkshire where she has made so many local and international friends. Followed by a Thanks Giving Service at 1800hrs on the evening of the 19th September 2004 at Kirk -o'-Shotts, Hall Church Salsburgh Lanarkshire Scotland   Folk are preferring to make donations in place of flowers so that her work will continue, with the team she had gathered around her for her new place out side Salisbury, and these can be sent for "Nicky's dream" c/o Ainsley Properties, 5 Windsor Road Barry, South Glamorgan.                ©djnm wop mac-Wag

from mum & dad We had a daughter so young and fair - with might, energy and all that flair of youth so keen, ambition great - head fast onward, through life's gate to be at least, some one in life - prepared and ready, for all life's strife alas one day, time just ran out - in seconds just, the light went out No more we see, such honest face - No more we see, that poise and grace On pony cantering, down the field - Bonita pounds, and players yield - for you my dear, - you take the play - but, no more, there'll be - another day - no more, there'll be - another day ©djnm wop mac-Wag

! Dundee and Perth Take on an Irish Team!!! !

• A polo tournament at Dundee and Perth Polo Club on August 22nd, It is also a great day out for all at their Scone Palace Grounds. We understand there may be a demonstartion of Bicycle Polo This has become an anual thrash preceeded by the clubs HighLand ball on the Saturday night. Ground opens at 1200hrs. Bring a picnic and enjoy the excitement of polo. Well worth a visit

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! Dundee and Perth Play in Newport Polo Club Rhode Island in America!! !

• Scotland by way of a Dundee and Perth Team played in the anual Newport International Polo Series which is series of low goal games against England, France, Chile, Spain, Argentina, Ireland, Portugal and some times Costa Rica, Jamaica, or Ghana. These matches are well attended by the locals and are alot of fun. The way it works with the horses is that if you lend horses to an international team then you are invited to play on their horses the following year. The Scottish team did well beating their American opponents and then went on to beat Ghana. We wish them continued success in their quest. I met with Leonard Nihan captain of the Newport team in 2002 when I groomed for him when Newport played an extra game against Cirencester following their game against Guards. A charming man with a great polo attitude of international friendship sending me a Newport number 3 Jesey which I very much appreciated.
  We wish Scotland all the best with the remainder of the competition -- Nichola MacDonald-Wagstaffe

Nichola worked with Leonard Nihan At Inglesham and Cirencester -
E-mail After 911
Dear Nichola,
thanks for your e-mail and I am pleased you received the shirt. Thank you for your condolences too. It feels very different around here now that this has happened. Newport, Rhode Island is our town and our summer series is called the Newport International Polo Series which is series of low goal games against England, France, Chile, Spain, Argentina, Ireland, Portugal and some times Costa Rica, Jamaica, or Ghana. These matches are well attended by the locals and are alot of fun. The way it works with the horses is that if you lend horses to an international team then you are invited to play on their horses the following year- hence our prescence in the UK last July. We added the Cirencester match to our pre-arranged match with Ham Polo Club in London. Unfortunately, we have lost the lease on our polo ground and we are not sure where we will be playing nextsummer. The series is so popular that I am sure we will find another ground. If you would be interested in grooming over here next summer I am sure I could help you, in fact I will be looking for someone to help me next summer with my children- two boys aged 8 and 6 so we could combine duties if you want. That gives you something to think about. Best Regards, Leonard Nihan

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! A Mention in Equestrian Dispatches - Famous or Infamous yet again - Yeah Yeah!!! !

• It's just great to be noticed, a pity however, our site has been criticised for reporting the truth
• We've been on line 4 years, After Hayfield but well before Dundee & Perth and Edinburgh.
• Our brief - Polo for all in Scotland - We tell it as it is and get visitors from all over the world
• The site was born out of my children ponyclub members being promised - but never allowed
• Yes we'll get you in a team jut come to the training camps pay your pennies 1996-2000
• 2000 Not for you - we're going to Ireland - with HQ assistance we played as L&U - Funded by us
• The Champs at last and 4th In Lorriner - no bye's as Scotland we earned it - 2500 miles travelled
• In 2001 and in 2003 we played at the champs hosted by Roddie Williams Inglesham Polo Centre
• My Children have a string of beautiful polo ponies Argy and English - we share with others
• How we upset folk - how that grudge has continually put us out of polo in Scotland & Beverly
• Ponyclub is a World Organisation for all to achieve - not for the many - to fund the few
• We have supported ponyclub polo since 1990, lent ponies, written and circulated books
• We offered Katie Coward a forum on this site to tell the world her aims and programme
• She refused - Why if Ponyclub polo kids can play in the South isn't is better to advertise for free!!
• Travelled Polo Road Show around Scotland - Giving members tuition on a variety of Argy Ponies
• Competed at National Polo Championships as L&U included players, that wouldn't otherwise play
• The editor David MacDonald-Wagstaffe appointed as Polo Manager of L&U Ponyclub 2000/1/3
• Spoken written and sent books to club DC's from Inverness to Carlisle with approval of Area Rep
• Enthused, coached members, lent ponies equipment, and persuaded members to take up the sport
• Introduced countless members and big people to the game UK wide, including members of the Ponyclub Polo Committee in Scotland
• Area Reps
• It's Just a pity these leaders of club can't concentrate on doing just that facilitate young people
• Improve the standard of riding and test achievement in Scotland.
• Ensure all 14 year olds achieve at least C test and encourage A test by 18
• Refuse being satisfied and bathing in failure of Scottish ponyclubs in the UK Test league tables
• Insist on club coaching agreed by council not flaunting rules allowing non-attendance at conference
• Enjoy achievement of, and encourage the lesser player not support clubs that prefer committee members children in competition, when their ability is less than others in the same club
• It takes a big person to be honest and objective - lesser persons hide and snipe from afar
• Mind the words of C S Lewis 1898-1963 Dragons of Anger Ogres of Greed & The Power of Truth
• We wish Scottish teams, and all Scottish members playing in the South a Happy 75th An Tournament

David MacDonald-Wagstaffe - Note anything incorrect - scot.polo@btinternet.com - Learn & Enjoy

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! Polo in Scotland - Club Round Up !

• Scottish Polo in the North where John Crawford of Hayfield Riding & Polo Club who started to play in 1992, continues to enthuse Ponyclub and University players arranging training rallies and chukkas at their Complex in Aberdeen. His son Chris him self from ponyclub polo now playing professionally returns regularly to help in the centres work, joining up with Vet Jim Dukes at Arboyn organising pony club polo rallies and training.
• We understand Perth & Dundee have become even more selective. Now limiting club chukkas and matches to members and those having achieved -1 handicap leaving those would be players to find alternative places of play. Fortunately The Drummond Morray Training centre at Blare is more than is filling this need providing training and pony facilities for all ages.
• Polo in Edinburgh continues to grow with Lord and Lady Morton together with their Son Jamie and daughter in-law Anne Douglas enthusing and welcoming university and young players eager to learn the game. The club are home of Edinburgh University and with their all year grass and arena facilities are encouraging many teams from the south to tournaments that can only improve the development of Scottish Polo at all levels.
• There is good news for those in the West of Scotland as we have a new club formed by Karina Bowlby herself an acomplished polo player at Edinburgh and from a racing family determined to put something back into the sport. The club is now open with a few ponies and some good facilities and Argentinean coaches well worth a visit being only 10 miles from Glasgow
• Ponyclub polo has a new Co-ordinator Katie Coward taking over from Sue Stirling-Aird and approved by David Cowley chair of Ponyclub UK. The same Polo format and ethos as that started by Perth & Dundee in 1992 continues, but has become even more introverted with edicts from Area Reps insisting that clubs with few players have to submit names to the committee for possible playing places. Whether it will be good for young folks Polo in Scotland remains to be seen
• At Scot-polo we continue to enthuse local youngsters distributing books on various disciplines. The aim is to assist the would be players in the rules of each discipline with exercises that can be carried out safely at home and thereby improve their achievements at training sessions

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• ! Polo Rules Training !
  Seasoned and young players get trained as a C umpire. It helps you play safely and polo in general. Don't be satisfied with less - All ponyclub chukkas and game must be umpired with a C grade umpire
  Arthur Douglas Nugent, HPA Chief Umpire will be delighted to hear from you Remember - "The better the Umpire the better the game" - & Scotland needs you

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• C GRADE UMPIRE TESTS
  The following have been arranged: Sat 24 April - 10:00 at Easebourne Village Institute, Midhurst. Sat 24 April - 10:30 at Sherborne Arms, Aldsworth (NE of Cirencester on B4425) Sat 8 May - 10:30 at Guards Polo Club, Windsor

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Playing Polo -Learn the rules - Get qualified Arthur Douglas Nugent, HPA Chief Umpire is a great guy and enthuses folk on the rules of polo. One only has to meet him to expect help in becoming a Grade C umpire. He has developed a wonderfull exam method to stretch students and identify their rulkes knowledge. Papers include many questions one using the HPA rule book and the other using your knowledge. His cleverly set questions with several answers that are right so difficult if you don't know your rules. Remember - "The better the Umpire the better the game" -

! Pony club Polo in Scotland ! We understand all potential ponyclub polo players have to submit their names to Katie Coward and her committee before they are allowed to play in any tournaments. The choice of whether you play or not lies with Mrs Kate Cowan and her committee. Mrs Kate Cowan can be contacted on 01856 751301 and kt752@hotmail.com

! L&U Out of Playing Ponyclub Polo ! We have been advised today that members of Lanark and Upperward ponyclub are not allowed to play for their club. New regulations have been severely invoked by Area Reps forcing potential players to submit names to the Scottish Ponyclub representative Katie Coward and her committee who will decide suitability to be slotted into teams. A very sad day for ponyclub polo players in Scotland.

Strangles in Crief Area We have heard that there is and unconfirmed out break of this most contagious disease Strangles in Crief Area For the sake of all equestrianism please take extra special care at competitions, at home and when deciding where to travel your horses

Lanark & Renfrew Hunt Point-Point We are very fortunate this year to have a Point to Point on our Doorstep at Overton Farm Crossford Clydevalley Kindly hosted by Willie Young & Family on Saturday 28th March 2004 Parade at 1200hrs and first race at 1230hrs Why not come along and enjoy a new kind of equestrian experience

! 2004 Arena Pony club Polo Championships? !

Arena Championships take place this yera at Druids Lodge on 4th April. A great competition well worth a visit. get your DC/polo manager to get your team application in. The cost for each team is £75. As in the grass season names can be placed on the available player list with the section manager dealing with your player group

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! 2004 Arena Championships? !

National University Arena Championships take place at Inglesham this weekend

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! Faking it at Polo 2004? !

Did you watch the programme.
Oh I forgot to say I spent quite some time during the making if the series and played some great chukkas with Malcolm.

One of the ponies he rode was Ju Ju a great Argy Pony that helped Lanark and Upperward win the Lorriner Shield at Tidworth and the Rendel Shield at Cirencester.

Oh & by the way I'm co author of the book with Mum & Dad a coach and like me a Grade C umpire and having Show-jumped from Aberdeen to Truro why not take a look and do come and play - you won't regret it!!

Take care now Chukka!!! Nichola

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! Polo your sport for 2004? !

• Did you watch the programme 'Faking It' when a courier from Manchester took up the polo challenge at Beaufort and Inglesham Polo clubs to try and fool some experts.

• Impressed with his programme? Knowing Clare Tomlinson Casper Rodie Williams and team I wasn't surprised that he made it.

• Would you like to learn - 'Riders or not' - not to worry we have the skills coaches riding instructors the ponies and all the equipment.

• Pony-clubs Riding-clubs Hackers out Show-jumpers Dressage Eventers come and try a new sport that employs all the pony aids and speeds every few seconds. A great and welcome change for pony and rider and a new set of people to meet. Remember the programme didn't the Cartier Look great

• To get you started why not take a look at our easy to read idiots guide 'Oops!!' to polo 'Starting to Play .This Handy little book gives you all you need to know to get you started and play with safety your first Chukka. At £3.50 inc p&p got to be worth a look. More info scot.polo@btinternet.com or just call 07881992472 to get you started.
  Order now and we will send you a free 'Come in handy card' so you get there will all your goodies

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! Polo for Pony-clubs in 2004 !

• Remember every one can play polo and all ponyclubs can enter teams as long as you have two players from your own club. Get your DC to appoint a branch manager and then he or she will be sent all the information from HQ. It is a great sport and if you have just finished games then what are you waiting for. If you need help or advice then just Holler!!

• Haven't got enough members to make a team but want to play any way, then not to worry. Every member can contact their Dc or Sam (Polo Secretary) at HQ and ask to have their names put on the list of available players for what ever group you wish to pla in. Groups run in age from 6 Jorrocks to 21 Gannon, Langford, or Rendel and every age is catered for. Play on your games pony showjumper or eveventer no worries. Don't be left out and don't listen to those saying you have to attend things in Scotland to be eligible it just not true!!. Take a look at the Whats-On page for playing groups

• Arena Tournaments are held in April normally at Inglesham Polo Centre Near Swindon. A great place to meet lots of like minded folk from the south in good polo surroundings. Training is being arranged both in Scotland and England the nearest is Yorkshire where a great Coach Guy Verdon will be on hand at Beverly polo club for some excellent tuition. Dundee & Perth Polo Club arrange traing at their grounds at Scone palace Perth and also at Devon Liesure Alloa

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! Young Player Grade C Umpire status !

• Congratulations to:-
  Tim Bromley-Martin, Kirtlinton Polo Club on achieving Grade C umpire Status in 2003.
  Nichola MacDonald-Wagstaffe, Inglesham Polo Club granted her Grade C Status aged 16 in 2001.
  
• Nichola is probably the youngest player in Scotland to pass the exam and be awarded the HPA
  C Grade Umpire qualification.

• Lets see more Scottish young players taking this quite stringent exam as it can only improve the standard of play, and young players understanding of the rules.

• It would do no harm for some of the old lags to update thir umpire knowledge and status by way of exam!!.
  
• !! Remember only official Grade C umpires are allowed to officiate at Pony-club Chukkas !!

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! Polo in the South 2003 !

Lanark and Upperward team wish to convey their thanks to their DC Jenny Rae for making it possible for the team to compete in 2003 having been sadly left out in 2002

To Roddie Williams managing Director of Inglesham Polo Club for his generous sponsorship of the team and coaching encouragement throughout the whole of the tournament in 2001 and again in 2003.

This unselfish attitude is prevalent in the English polo scene

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! 2003 Festive greetings !
! A Christmas Greeting From All at Scottish Polo To all the peoples of the World where ever you are
- We ARE thinking of you !
May we wish you all where ever you are in what ever you are employed friend or foes a happy festive season in the Christian calendar Please Remember - Children no no hurt other than that which is instilled upon them by big people.
Perhaps these are worth a read - Why not Remember them and keep them in your heart always:-
"Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can,
at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can." John Wesley 1703 - 1792'
"The hardship and hurt of Disaster is Temporary" --- "The glory of beating it - is for-ever"
"The great thing in this world - Is not so much where we are
but in what direction we are moving Oliver Wendell Homes

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! 2003 -2004 Closure for the Parents of Holly & Jessica - Hopefully !
At this time of supposed merriment, and Christmas excitement, we take time out to understand the feelings of despair and sadness felt by Holly and Jessica's family. A trial of their daughter's attacker revealed some of the truth - but not the all important answer why?
Whilst the writer has never lost family permanently, as in this case, they have lost significantly with the associated indifference of those supposedly empowered to help. Their family is in the distance but to all intent and purpose lost to the writer, sufficiently so that that the writer can well understand their feelings. Hard as it may be, try to put behind the feelings of hate that return to you in your hours alone, if not Huntly and Carr will have won in all ways. Nothing can bring Holly and Jessica back and our tired society seems to condone the actions of these people, since if those that were attacked; as they now state in the press possible for money, had the guts to come forward, correct checks were done on folk in positions of school carers, then who knows how different things may have been.
Go forward with the memories of Holly and Jessica in the days of love enjoyment excitement and youth, with strength, and bathe in the remainder of your family with fond thoughts of your lost children and let no one allow you to loose those kind thoughts. Our thoughts are with you, albeit you know us not.

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! Pony Club Polo in Scotland !
We have noted in the press in recent months honours being taken by Kate Coward in respect of organising events associated with Pony Club Nationally in Scotland. It was even suggested that she had organised the Lanark and Upperward club effort whilst writing in magazines and Websites. The application for the inclusion of the Lanark and Upperward Polo team in the Pony-club National Championships was made by the club DC and the team was managed by appointed Branch Polo manager David MacDonald-Wagstaffe and not Katie Coward as reported in the Scottish Equestrian magazine in September. Further Lanark and Upperward were self financed and whilst helped by Inglesham Polo centre in livery and coaching were in no way financed by moneys received from pony-club run events in Scotland. I think it is time to report that Kate Coward has no responsibility for any Pony-Club entering the National polo Championships other than her own club Orkney of which she is appointed polo Branch manager by her DC, endorsed by the National Pony-club Polo Committee. There is no official Pony-club Polo committee in Scotland other than that invented by Dundee and Perth Polo Club by way of increasing their club finances. They do a great job providing training for the young would be polo players, albeit they are selective with their choice of attendees, but this continuos business of posing as pony-club should stop. The Dundee and Perth Website Contacts Page makes it quite clear that Kate Coward represents the Dundee and Perth Pony-club interests and that is all. Any Pony-club is entitled to enter any national Competition as long as the club abides by the rules appertaining to that competition. No club needs to be beholding to Dundee & Perth Polo Club or Katie Coward of Orkney for the chance to compete or need be assessed by any Scottish Polo Club to ascertain players ability to compete.

Lanark and Upperward team wish to convey their thanks to their DC Jenny Rae for making it possible for the team to compete in 2003 having been sadly left out in 2002 by the miss-understanding as revealed above.

To Roddie Williams managing Director of Inglesham Polo Club for his generous sponsorship of the team and coaching encouragement throughout the whole of the tournament in 2001 and again in 2003.

This unselfish attitude is prevalent in the English polo scene but so rare in Scottish Polo.

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! Hey Guys Back to yesterday with two of mans best friends? !

• Setting out on the next leg of his trip from Lands-end to John-0'-Groats with his dog Pru, Ferret La, and pony Poppy pulling the cart.
  Simon King a townie from Crawley, walks along side his pony and cart with his dog Pru along side, helping the pony pull up hill with a rope and only riding when going down hill to use the brake.
  A dream coming true and being actioned after three years of saving Planning and learning horse care since before 2000 they were just other Animals in a field.
  This dedicated unassuming guy, is almost half way there, in the quest to realise his dream. Having walked from Crawley to the tip of Cornwall then through Wales and the Lowlands of Scotland this country caring man moves on.
  His aim to, make folk aware of them selves their heritage and the countryside and to promote two charities, dear to him. Riding for the Dissabled (RDA) and the Association of Servicemen.
  Simon stayed with us at Scotpolo in Lanarkshire just turning up n Tuesday morning hours after we had returned from the South quite low, after not qualifying our club Lanark & Upperward in the Ponyclub Polo competition in the early hours of the morning.
  There was no time to feel sorry for our selves as Simon was great company. He was eager to try his hand at polo and whilst we thought him to be a rider mounted him on a sharp Argy pony.
  All credit to him; after admitting he was not a rider, with some comprehensive Scotpolo coaching he was soon hitting the ball both off and near side as good as any Scottish player. I say that since Simon is of Scottish descent.
  Look out for him on your travels he has some fundamental thoughts great company, he's not looking for anything except friendship company and support for his charities. He has a personality to match his dream journey, and those that contacted him from the charities he supports were enlightening company around the camp fire late into the nights during his two day stay at Westfield.>
  To follow his travels, and learn more about this most unassuming man, give his pony and cart a click!!. He left us at Westfield on Wednesday 13th August 2003 bound for Crief via Stirling Say hello if you see him don't pass him by!!! Just take a look

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! Hey Guys a new Handy Card' ! Setting out to the show to the competition. Is all the kit on? Remember the rules? Just take a look at new Handy Card!! for Polo Showjumping Dressage Eventing. The rules taboos First-aid contact numbers and etiquette all made easy. Another great Idea for the Scottish Polo Team We have launched a new series of books for the beginner and old hand alike

! 2003 Do Huntly & Carr get a kick out of suspense regarding Holly & Jessica !
IT TAKES A VERY BIG PERSON TO TELL THE TRUTH but they Aren't are they??
Hey people it's time to be sad yet we will never understand the feeling of forlornness felt by the parents of Holly & Jessica. How they must be saying 'if only'!! I*** Time for us all to ask what makes some one engineer the destruction of young lives. "Please don't punish me it wasn't me honestly any way you can't prove it so there!!" Even one of the Police Accused of down loading images of your girls, whatever next. We criticise other countries re their dealings with paedophiles yet in this country we are considering passing laws to blame the offended for being there to be picked on!!

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! Hey Guys a new handy Polo Book 'Sarting to Play' ! Just take a look at this new book!! Polo made easy "Makes a change from boring old dressage" Oops!! We have launched a new series of books for the beginner and old hand alike. 'The game of Polo - Getting Started' is in three books and takes the beginner through the basic, shots, rules, pony control and positions so that they can enjoy their first attempt at Chukkas, and hopefully on to tournaments and club membership. Like to know more? Click The Grey to Take a Peak?? at only £3.50 inc p&p each or E-mail scot.polo@btinternet.com Other books in the series 'Starting to Jump' - 'Start Riding Today' - 'Controling my Pony'

! Young Jamie Douglas to '0' !

• Young Jamie Douglas of Edinburgh Polo Club is fast following Dad in the handicap chase having been increased from -1 to 0 in the mid season HPA changes. His play in New Zealand has certainly brought out the player in Jamie and we at the Scottish Polo Website wish him the very best for the rest of the season

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! 'Shun Stand Easy Lads it's Iran next !

• In years to come; if this site is still on line, people will read the articles written years before and say Did they get it right!!. Through history there have been those that kid others for self gain. Often countries Plundering countries. We are all states of America in a greater or lesser degree . The problem is we won't admit it!!

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! Once again a civil liberty eroded!

• Hunting? Oh you can't do it because it's cruel. Never mind those employed, they can do with out and don't forget shoot the hounds and the horses cause that's not cruel, it doesn't hurt with a gun.Ha!!!!!

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! - More Sorrow and los of Life for What?? - !

• Another XXX??? deaths of British Soldiers. Why Oh Why are we allowing our soldiers to die for no good reason in parts of the world where we are forcing our will on others for financial gain under the guise of good??.
  
• How are we so different from the dictators we warred with to supposedly remove. Is it not true that people in our country are being filled with fiction without basis or argument and are now not sure what is right, and even if they knew could do nothing to abate the situation.
  
• A nation bought by government hand outs, being further split, by the proposal to have even more assemblies in parts of the country. What a way to assert power on a defenceless people.
  
• Lulling the proletariat into a sense of well being when all along, 'New Labour' are aiming for a presidency. Claire Short and Robin Cook resigned from the cabinet and people suggested that they were misguided Clair Short spoke to uncover the iniquities of the recent actions with pride in her position as a politician. having her elected voice and using it without fear. Where are all the others??
  
• If you haven't lived in difficult parts of the world you soon will as the UK is heading down a road it will be difficult to turn away from.
  
• When will we learn how other nationalities want to live, did we learn nothing from our days of empire or are we heading for that kind of world again.

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! Polo Showjumping and Eventing team members wanted !

• Polo Showjumping Eventing Team members
  We are looking for ponyless riders that are interested in competing in team events. You need to be keen want to ride, with parents to match. We need dedication, as the training and ponies will be supplied. The initive requires hard work that will be rewarded with competition UK wide. Think you fit the bill?? Then E-mail scot.polo@btinternet.com !!!

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! Polo Training at Lethame House Strathaven Lanarkshire !

• Polo Showjumping Eventing and Dressage
  We are starting with Polo training for all ages and abilities at Lethame House equestrian Centre on Thursday evenings from 7pm to 9pm starting Thursday 18th June 2003. Bring your own pony and we will supply the equipment and know how. Polo rules tactics polo riding and pony control stick work and chukkas. Training books available at a modest price. these will be available on the web at the end of June. Greta aids for the 'Starting to Play Folk' and a revision course for those stalwarts of the game. More info 07881992472 E-mail scot.polo@btinternet.com.
  See you all there!!!

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! To Join or Not to Join the EURO !
To Join or Not to Join the EURO ! All my life I have been taught that the UK is a country apart from all others. I have been proud; in all my travels to be known as a BRIT. Separate with its own laws Government Financial organization and way of life. Countless men and woman have given their lives in wars all over the world since time began to preserve just that feeling of independence.
Yet here we are surrendering to Europe. Our country is divided by silly politicians; bent upon their own self gratification, who are now giving our ALL away to be an insignificant European state.
How absolutely unpatriotic can we be, to all our fallen comrades, including moreover the latest in Iraq.
Where were the caring states of Europe then.
SPLIT AS USUAL AS THE HISTORY BOOKS WILL TESTIFY YOU

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2003 Pony Club Polo in Scotland Annual Training camp
by Kind permission of Dundee and Perth Polo Club at their Scone Palace grounds Perth
More info on Pony Club 2003 and Whatson Page

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! We have a new ISP Domain Names GB.com !
We are now hosted by Domain names GB .com Limited. They provided us with a great package and got us back on line. Sorry that we have had to change our address. More of that saga later when we have got to the bottom of the liquidation story!!!

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! Our ISP has gone into liquidation !
We have just heard that our ISP !"Intensive Networks"! have called in the Liquidator and all their servers will be off line on Friday 9th May. We appologise in advance to all our visitors, whilst we locate a new sponsor ISP. If antone can help then E-mail scot.polo@btinternet.com
8th May 2003

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** Scottish Elections **
It is quite amazing how a country of 5 million+ people can be brain washed by fewer that 150 politicians into believing that Scotland is a democracy. We have just spent 500 millions building a hutch for these people and their hangers on, whilst people starve in the streets. We are led to believe, our fate is goverened by such people, yet the realiy is not such. Central government; at HQ in England, decided that divide and conquor was an easier tool to gain total control. Give the masses the freedom they require, yet all the time keeping tight control. Each first minister in Scotland has come under scrutiny for behaviour, whilst kidding the electorate along the road to auatonomoy. None have the honesty to say if they don't want it in Downing street we can't have it. Marionettes dangling in a play stimulated to move as and when required by greater powers in control yet all the time fooling the 'HoyPoloy' into believing in them. One feels for the unseen tyranny in the policies being forced on the Scottish people Comment 1st may 2003

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!Visit by Hurlingham Cheif Umpire Arthur Douglas-Nugent on 11th May 2003!
The day will start with a Dundee & Perth Sunday lunch followed by rules, Chukkas Umpired by Authur Douglas-Nugent and discussion.
Well worth a visit more especially all you younger polo players in need of your C grade Umpire ticket!! More Detail

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** Scottish Regiments in The Gulf **
Our thoughts are with you all and with your families back in Scotland. A job is a job not made any easier with the fear of death as payment. The rights or wrongs of the war matter not to you all in your plight. Give of your best and be back soon.

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** Mothers Day 2003 **
The Scottish Polo Team wish mothers all over the world a very special and happy day. Inspite of all the tyrany we see whether it be at home in the work place or just in our minds through anguish over our families, take time out to enjoy your special day.

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** Scottish Sports Horse **
A reminder that Scottish Sports Horse are holding their Stallion Grading at Gleneagles Equestrian 12th April 2003

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** Young Folks Polo **
Two days of Polo training for beginners is being held at Devon Equestrian centre Alloa on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th April 2003. For more information
01856 751301 or E-mail kt752@hotmail.com

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End of Season Handicap changes
We are pleased to report that Nichola Wagstaffe
of Inglesham Polo club and Gilly Douglas of Edinburgh Polo Club have been awarded a move to -1 from -2 Well done to you both.
It was great to see Nichola playing in the Oxford 'varsity team at Inglesham this year running in 5th out of the 14 entries
Other well earned changes:-
Miss Diana Turcan Dundee To -1 From -2
Mr John Turcan Dundee To 0 From-1
Miss Jilly Douglas Edinburgh To -1 From -2 Under 18
Mr Grant Flanigan Edinburgh To 0 From -1
Mr D Mitchell Edinburgh To -1 From -2
Mr D Zank Edinburgh To -1 From -2
Miss Donna Rourke Inglesham To -1 From -2
Miss Nichola Wagstaffe Inglesham & Pony Club To-1 From -2 Under 18 L&U
Mr Niall Donnelly North Ireland&Pony Club To 0 From -1 Under 18 L&U
Mr George Mackintosh Tidworth & Pony Club To-1 From -2 Under 18 L&U
Mr Charlie Law Knepp & Cowdray To 0 From -1 Under 18 L&U
L&U Denotes Lanark & Upperward Pony Club Pony Club National Championships Team Players
Scottish Polo Website congratulate all these players upon their new handicap

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Two Great Polo Players were Honored at British Masters Tournament
The Earl of Morton Edinburgh Polo Club and Irelands Major Hugh Dawney Whitfield Court Park Polo Club were honored this year at the British Masters Tournament at Dallus Burston Polo club at Southam, for their life long service to the game.
Having played with and against both players in my early polo days in Scotland I still remember with affection the unselfish giving of knowledge and enthusiasm by both John and Hugh that I have retained and still pass on to the younger player. We at Scottish Polo Website wish to add our congratulations and thanks for their dedication to the game over the years.

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The British Masters Tournament Played at Dallus Burston Southam
This competition is played in friend ship, without the pressure of professionals, where those experienced players can meet up with old friends and rivals where the minimum playing age is 50 or over with the handicaps of 2 or less.
This year 34 players took part in the three day tournament. The final was between Roark and Wodehouse, and after an exciting game Roark ran out the the winners. The Roark team included, John Nash from Yorkshire, Earl of Morton from Scotland, Stephen Hutchinson from Ireland, and David Bazzard from Buckinshire. The Wodehouse team included Charles Betz from USA, Charles Lousada from Bedfordshire, John Wong from Singapore, and Nicholas Kneale from Oxfordshire. A truly internation final with the oldest member the Earl of Morton at 77 playing a storming game to clinch the close run match

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HPA Umpire Qualifications
Well done to Chris Crawford from Kirtlington Polo Club who achieved his C Grade umpire qualification in 2002. He joins Nichola Wagstaffe Inglesham Polo Club who gained hers in September 2001 a month after her 16th Birthday. We would hazard she is probably the youngest umpire in Scotland. It is heartening to see these keen young players setting an example to young and old players alike.
Chris of Hayfield Polo Club Aberdeen and Nichola of Lanark & Upperward Pony Club meet regularly on the Polo competition circuit in the South.
Scottish Polo Website congratulate the Chief Umpire Arthur Douglas-Nugent for arranging teachins on the rules and encouraging more young players to sit the 42 question written paper. Lets face it, it can only have a much needed positive effect on club polo.

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****Cowdray Finals Weekend 9th to 11th August 2002 ****
Far travelled Orkney take honours at Cowdray
Scottish players Margaret Coward from Orkney Pony club, Timothy Bromley-Martin from Strahearn Ponyclub, Ralf Anderson from Buccleuch Hunt Ponyclub, and Flora Wittington
played magnificently throughout the tournaments to secure their place at Cowdray
The team's experience, playing in the rains of Scotland paid off when they took 1st place in the Rendal 2 section, at the Cowdray Championships played in muddy conditions.
Congratulations to all the players and to their manager Katie Coward of Orkney Ponyclub who travelled with her daughter and the team, all the way from Orkney, to take part in this splendidly organised annual two week tournament.
We will bring you more information on the tournament as soon as it becomes available.
Orkney Ponyclub are having a great year, as their games teams recently qualified for the Scottish Zone finals. Any updates Editors Assistant

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*****A new and Growing Polo Comunity*****
It has been a great joy and experience for the Road Show Team being able to meet pony club members in those clubs that are willing to try a new sport. It is a credit to their DC's and their commitees that they are sufficiently far sited to introduce a new sport to their members at a fun camp where the whole ethos is to explore and enjoy equestrian endevour.
It is so refreshing to see good allround riders taking the game on and enjoying it.
****The Road Show Aims****
The aim of the Road Show is to give Pony clubs a taste of the game on 'Fluffies' untrained handy ponies and trained Polo Ponies, from UK and Agentina. All the clubs we visited made it look as though several of their members were set for the Cowdray Experience next year. All the ponies from Sula our well loved 12hh grey mare, Topsie a registerd showjumper, and Fiesta, Fanta and Bonita enjoyed the experience as much as the players.

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****Eastlothian Pony Club****

Another Area 19 2002 Polo Road Show at Gifford
The road show team were well recieved by the members of Eastlothian Pony Club at their camp at Quarry Field Gifford by kind permission of the Dalrymple family on Monday evening 22nd July 2002. The first day at camp and an evening thrash before supper.
The weather looked kindly upon us as we hacked to a lush 7 acre field where we were greeted by the DC, members of the commitee and 40 willing ponyclubbers.
Members were anxious to learn about the rules, where polo came from, and understand the diferent riding positions for striking the ball and riding off.
The talking over let the pony riding begin.
Mark having played at the Pony Club Championships two years running demonstrated the pony stop and turns, the stick and ball strokes at speed,on a variety of ponies.
The seasoned instructor showed stick position, right of way, and line of the ball, and half seated position whilst on a pony.
Supper time beginning to loom, the call 'Who wants a go' was made.
Members flooded forward, but with only five ponies available, it meant that some did not have a go even with the fastest of changes.
For those that did, striking the ball, manipulating the ponies with the left hand and being ridden off in a two against two became great fun.
Hopefully we can return and develop organised chukkas where every one can enjoy the play The road show team thank you for having us and for feeding us all so well.
There is nothing nicer for an instructor than to have a captured audience, but when that audience are truly interested it makes the coaching all the more worth while.

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****Pony Club Polo Camp at Perth ****
Another Polo Camp but sadly the weather and made it imposible to play practice chukkas. Instruction was given by Mike Hobday and top instructor Newzealander Badon Broughton from Rutlad Polo club. We understand that a great time was had by all. The commitee look forward to the end of season September Scottish Pony Club Championship Tournaments.
They hope to recieve lots of entries

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****Edinburgh Pony Club****

AnotherArea 19 2002 Polo Road Show was by kind invitation of the Edinburgh Pony club. Their camp at Scottish Equi Complex at Lanark by kind permission of the Taylor family beginning with all the members axious to get off tp a flying start. After a talk on the rules of the game, do's and don'ts for pony and player safty, and hand stick practice All of the members took part in the polo riding and stick and ball excerises. As in Dalkieth the Road show Instructors were well pleased with the riding and ability of the members and good results were being achieved with new players in ball hitting practice on a moveing pony!!
****The Road Show Aims****
The aim of the Road Show is to give Pony clubs a taste of the game on trained and untrained ponies, and Edinburgh made it look as though several of their members were set for the Cowdray Experience next year. All the ponies from Sula our well loved 12hh grey mare to Fiesta and Bonita enjoyed the experience as much as the players.
****The Ride Off****
The Exhibition of Polo riding off with Argy mare Fanta and Scottish bred mare Fiesta was viewed with enjoyment and excitement by the new players.
****The ponies****
Bonita, Sula, Topsie, Fiesta and Fanta say great seeing you all and thanks for being carefull with us all. We hope that you enjoyed the little sticker badges that we gave you and thanks for helping to untack us and for making us comfortable to travel. See you all again soon!!

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The National Pony Club Polo Championships
Kindly sponsored by HACKETTS and BAILEYS HORSE FEEDS
More info on Pony Club 2002 and Whatson Page Top

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Hey look it its the Area 19 polo Challenge!!

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Dalkieth and District Pony Club

The first call of the Area 19 2002 Polo Road Show was by kind invitation of the Dalkieth and District Pony club. Their camp at the Drum Estate Gilmerton by kind permission of the More-Nesbit family was full to capacity and excitement. All of the members took part in the polo riding and stick and ball excerises. What can we say!!
The team at 'scotpolo' salute your commitee for inviting us, and not to be out done gave a great Exhibition of Polo riding with Argy mare Fanta.
Well done and thanks to you all we look forward to seeing you again soon.
The ponies Bonita, Sula, Topsie and Fanta say great seeing you all and thanks for being carefull with us, untacking us and making us comfortable to travel. See you all again soon!!

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The Scottish Bicycle polo Association wishes to announce the following Competitions

February 23rd-24th 2002
St Andrews University v Newcastle University
Game to be held on West Sands StAndews
Kindly hosted by Henry Cheepe of Strathgrum

A Bicycle Polo Extraveganza
Beaufort Polo Club Presents

UK University Polo Knockout Competition February 2001
Actual date to be advised

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We have great news.

A new Riding and Polo club in central A new Riding and Polo club in central Scotland catering for all ages and abilities. Plenty of the usual activities but also including Polo, Polo Crosse and Vaulting. We are building a crosscountry course and polo chukka ground for training and competitions in the Pony and Riding club movements.
More information Westfield Riding and Polo Club
Feel stupid, I can't compete absolute Rubbish, of course you can
Hey!! Take a Look nothing to loose, but maybe, just maybe, a lot of pleasure and knowledge to gain.

Don't forget "Every one's a star at our club!!"

Polo club pages

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Equestrian Vaulting
How this great sport has grown in interest
Good news for all in Central Scotland a New Vaulting Club is starting.
Over the Christmas holidays come and join us at Letham House.
Give it a try, Gymnastic Boys and Girls Especially especially welcome
You don't need to ride a horse just have good balance, be keen to learn and compete

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Bicycle Polo Learn to play bicycle polo, its been plyed in United Kingdom since 1891, and revived in the 1950's when there were some 16 Club Teams playing in Paisley alone. To day the game is played in Paisley at Seedhill Playing Fields Paisley.
Hot off the Press Bicycle Polo at St Andrews UniversityThe game is being played on the beach tide permitting and being enjoyed by all at the college The game is proving popular and is great fun with lots of folk to meet.
YMCA clubs in Perth and Airdrie are taking an interest in the game and looking to establish clubs, competitions and hopefully inter-club leagues. For more information see the
Bicycle Polo Page and call Mervyn Fox-Pit on 01382 330234

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Hey Bicycle Polo need More info then click here leave your E-mail and leave it to us!!

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Schools Polo
How about this for a school sport. New in Scotland but played all over England where the competitione are both Arena and Summer Grass. More information available from Webhelpers and The Schools and University Polo Association SUPA WebSite

Hey School Polo need More info then click here leave your E-mail and leave it to us!!

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Hurlingham Polo Association

Hot off the press the stewards having considered the insurance position are to increase the fees for HPA membership read more of the HPA news letter to be published here shortly

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If you have a photo that you would like to include on the site then what are you waiting for.
Webhelpers are waiting!!

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Looking for
People, Friends and Relalatives
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Looking for a young lady from my first love days. Her name is Maggs and was last heard of in the Bournmouth Area. Message please contact me again lost your number in 1997 after your call in house fire.Webhelpers

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