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- ! Scottish Polo Junior Championships ! - We understand the championships were held last weekend and proved to be a washout with players having to be content with playing each other, since there was no opposition. Another example of Scotland falling down led by people with Selves in Mind. At the Scottish polo website we have players ponies Umpires and teams - yet we were not invited to this extravaganza we wonder why may be 'cause we would have won Ooops!!! Can't have that now can we!! We Promote Polo in Scotland - "Scottish Polo Road Show in 2002" Polo for all - No pony not to worry no money does it matter no kit just ask. I have seen millionaires playing polo and they would be best advised to goal judge and others wearing borrowed kit riding and playing like professionals. At Scottish Polo and thelanark that's what we promote. How often have you hear in Scottish Clubs you can play when the fast chukkas have finished and then your on your own 'cause all have gone home. Yet in clubs we have teamed up with in England you are welcome to play with internationals such is their commitment to the game. There are those that give remembering yesterday and those that take because of yesterday.

- ! Equestrian Scotland ! - Another year almost half way through and school holidays almost upon us This year think something new think exercise think horse riding Television and computers are great fun but predictable since someone has programmed the game With an animal you have to create a partnership and make friends with each other sound crazy ?? Just think - Horses don't speak people so they can't answer back in word - but in deed that's another tale! Have a happy holiday and summer but why not come and join us in the world of equestrian learning At the thanark Nickys Dream Club -- The Giving of Excellence to those that want to learn

- ! Back with a vengeance! - With the loss of co-editor Nichola it has been difficult to get back on track - but with so many request and good wishes from those that have known us all for many years those we have helped over the years and those that have left messages on the website we are girding our loins and back to the grist of competition with some brilliant riders and assistants. We have formed a new club and a new organisation and will be looking for teams for competition shortly.

- ! James Bobbin ! - When you sit down to eat your Christmas dinner Think of me laying eight foot down in a chalk grave - no dinner for me No laughter with family and friends - gone for ever thanks to you I lay life-less and cold here in my chalk grave, whilst you carry on - all my dreams gone, taken away Only pain left for all those I left behind

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! Where to play Polo this winter - ! There are only two venues to play polo indoors in Scotland - Edinburgh Polo Club at Dalmahoy Ratho "Edinburgh Polo Club" Hayfield Riding and Polo club in Aberdeen "Hayfield Riding and Polo Club" Both centres offer tuition to all levels of player and can provide ponies if required If you take up the game we would strongly suggest you take up the challenge at centres like these. Jamie Douglas at Edinburgh a 3 goal player has been coaching for many years and is from a polo family with young Jamie Gilly and Rebecca playing club and University throughout the UK, together with and coaching enthuse university and young folks polo in the South of Scotland. Likewise John Crawford Hayfield Aberdeen, a BHS Instructor, showjumper, and eventer, came to Polo in 1992 but he has taken time out to teach Polo in America, with his son Chris now a professional, both ride coach and enthuse university and young folks polo in the North of Scotland. Scot Polo have developed a booklet giving most of the facts when your starting off called - The Game of Polo - Starting to Play - . The book was developed to help new entries to polo get the most out of their training sessions, circulated to Ponyclub and BHS and has been given "the thumbs up" by international players, with encouraging feedback. How often do we go courses, knowing nothing; eyes to the sky, and think if only I knew more I would have learned more, and had more fun, especially when most group session coaches assume you know so much. Well this book gives you just that how to play what your pony needs the basic rules and much more and all for only £3.50 including p&p.and written by those that know, have played the game and competed in all equestrian sport including racing. Remember get your self a good coach, a coach that teaches to your level, one that can get on your pony and show you how your pony will take to the game - do not settle for anything less - after all you are spending good money to learn!! For those interested in other equestrian activities - we have a range of books and "Handy Cards" and also click for E-mail Coaching We arrage some intensive coaching sessions, Questions and answers, and tailor-make sessions to suit your ability and requirements in all equestrian activities from hacking out ponycontrol to eventing To see the contents why not click Here --> Starting to play Dont't forget under the new Scottish Legislation your coach must have a Enhanced Disclosure and other paperwork Here --> Disclosures Etc. Lastly we have a selection of Polo and Jumping Ponies for either sale or Lease Purchase, to suit various abilities. Ponies are from 12.2hh up

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Polo is coming to Jumps Equestrian Centre Postponed 'till 2005 Each Monday evening with pony-control training, polo chukkas, polo matches and traing sessions. Over the Christmas holidays training and competition days Scotpolo "The SCottish Polo Website" is joining up with Jumps to bring polo to all who wish to enjoy the sport. All ages are welcome to join in the fun, learning and competition. Click here to Take a Look at whats on offer We can supply equipment for purchase and will have equipment for teaching purposes on the training nights. We have sale booklets available for the beginner so that they can understand the game and get more enjoyment from each session. ! This is not a Ponyclub Project ! Hey Busy Winter Months Guys Be there More Detail 07881992472 or by feedback form or E-mail scot.polo@btinternet.com or click for Joe Freeman online at JumpsEC

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! Welcome to those we met at Jumps Sunday 17th October 2004 - ! Thanks to all those we met at Jumps today, It's difficult for us to get our act together but we will - - In time and with understanding from those we met today Thanks again Dave and Jen - You can always E- mail scot.polo@btinternet.com or use the feedback form on the News Page on the Menu Bar ! 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 ????? ! Welcome the Galt family from Belside - ! For another site we have where you can down load dressage and ponyclub tests free Go-----> Here We look forward to hearing from you by telephone or E- mail scot.polo@btinternet.com

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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 Fairwell 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 Lambourne the heart of racing in Wiltshire. 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 Lambourne 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 Lambourne 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 Lambourne, 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 Ian and Joyce Wood Neardown Stables Lambourn.                ©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 lifes gate to be at least, some one in life - prepared and ready, for all lifes 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 yeild - 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

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-- ! Scottish Bike polo Update!!! ! Hi just an update on bike polo in Scotland. We have a squad of 15 players playing regularly now. Recent tournaments in Johnstone and isle of Cumbrae with 3 teams taking part in each. We welcome any new players so get in touch . We have 17 bikes in our stable at present & hope to rescue some retired bikes from Ireland soon. Heading off to Le Havre in September to take part in International tournament. Interested ? let me know and we can arrange a game . I can arrange to bring bikes for a training session if you wish ( minimum 4 players)as long as you cover expenses. Kenny MacDonald Scottish Polo Coordinator 'Johnstone Wheelers Club'

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The National Pony Club Polo Championships - In 75th Anniversary Year Kindly sponsored by HACKETTS and BAILEYS HORSE FEEDS ! Ponyclub Polo Championships 2nd to 15th August 2004 ! Once again the Ponyclub Polo Championships are well underway in the South, 'Rain or no Rain'. Sadly no Scottish teams are taking part in this most spectacular event culminating in the finals at Cowdray Lawns at Midhurst, by kind permission of the Cowdray family. ! Scottish Bike Polo Team in Canada!!! ! Scotland represented by the Paisly club travelled to Canada to take part in the Championships but unfortunatly the venue was changed and with lack of funds were not able to make the new venue and play ! Ireland Play a Scottish Team at Scone 22nd August 2004!!! ! Scotland represented by Dundee and Perth Players take on an Irish team on Sunday 22nd August 2004, week following the annual Highland ball. Gates open at 12 lots to see - Bike polo - races - all sorts - well worth a visit with the children for a picnic - Be there Folks and support this event !! Stop-Press !! We believe there is a charge for entry to this event

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! Cartier Weekend 25th July 2004!!! ! Great polo played in the usual wonderful grounds and scenery but try as they did the 27 goal English team were defeated by Chile on the day ! Scotland Play in The Newport Rhode Island Low Goal Tournament!!! Scotland represented by a Dundee and Perth Team played well in this annual tournament beating their American opponents. More about this tournament on the news page coming shortly They went on to win against Gahna - In this anumal Newport Low Goal thrash there are teams to play from all over the world

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! A Mention in Equestrian Dispatches - Famous or Infamous yet again - Yeah Yeh!!!!!! ! We welcome all our visitors, as editor I take care to report the facts as known at that time. However events do change as time moves on, but those that have happened cannot be ignored because it suits certain parties. The events reported are investigated for new facts, clarity and change, when none are forthcoming the report remains. We are open to ideas and critisism but are always upset when sniped at by those that will not accept the truth. I am fortunate to have worked in parts of the world with multi lingual, multi discipline and catholic (adj) society, where honesty is a far greater currency than cash. If we've got it wrong -> scot.polo@btinternet.com It takes a big person to be honest and objective, a lesser person hides and makes capital in sniping from afar. David MacDonald-Wagstaffe

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! The Folk from Salsburgh ! Welcome all you guys from Salsburgh. Thanks for your visit. We look forward to seeing you again when you come to learn to ride and maybe play polo ! 60 Year Celebration of the D day Landings in France ! What can one say - thanks seems such an understatement albeit so sincere - for all those soldiers that gave us all our tomorrow a place we are and can talk about to grow old as we please with families and friends. Seeing those survivors at 80 & 90 year old marching with such pride, interacting so positively with the younger soldiers, and talking of their achievements with pride but playing them down as though an every day occurrence, describing unity against tynary. What would have happened had we lost - indeed whilst we won The World War did we actually win sufficiently to avoid future covetous by world powers? - Lets hope so for all our sakes. I remember the effects of the war the bonfires in the streets for VE day for VJ day the excitement seeing families reunited the sadness of those that had lost family the ration books lack of sweets, bnread, eggs meat, milk and a host of other things. Fortunately for our family my father was a gardener - already growing food even before the instruction came to plough land and plant, able to feed us and share with neighbours not quite as fortunate. I can only say thanks to those that are alive from all the countries involved in Operation Over Lord and think of those that lost all, as I look at my family and grand family, growing old as they cannot - Thanks from The Scottish Polo Team and in particular the editor - one with a long memory and ever so great full

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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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We apologies to all our visitors - The off line problem was created by our Web-host's Server failure - Welcome back - 13th April 2004> !! Riding and Road Saftey Training !! We have great BHS Registered Trainers in Scotland that make R&RST great fun - Get trained NOW    - 'cause -    - A drivers sorrys -    - are too late© -djnm mac-Wag Further info from 01698 870107 or *EMAIL* ©djnm mac-Wag

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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

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! Training at BRS almost over for us all - Pass out tomorrow 16th February 2004 Yeh? ! Hey Guys all finished up and on to the real world in a trainers yard starting in a few weeks. Oh - don't forget to keep in touch!?!?! and lets arrange to meet when we finish our NVQ2 to celebrate. Best of luck to our Swedish friends who no go up and become the seniors, great to train with you and we wish you every success in the second half of you training. Never been to Sweden so don't forget me when you return!?!?! Take care now!!! Nichola ! 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 ! 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 ! 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 ! 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 !! ! Welcome our new friends from 40m North of Perth ! Hey Guys Hope you all arrived home safely and that Puppy is OK. Please let us know her name when you choose one!! to - scot.polo@btinternet.com !!! Scottish Christmas - Greetings on line especially for you Chris can't be bad Eh !!! Dave & Jen ! 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 calender 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 ! Welcome "The Bradburies - In Staffordshire" ! Hey Guys Have a great Christmas and New year. Absolutely delighted you have such a nice place and family !!! Christmas - Greetings on line can't be bad Eh !!! Dave & Jen ! Pony Club Polo in Scotland ! 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 on the English polo scene. ! 2003 into 2004 HPA handicap Changes ! Great to see Andrew Drummond-Morray, Ben and Margaret Coward uplifted to -1 and Tim Bromley-Martin lifted to 0 and having achieved a C grade umpire qualification. He joins Pony-club member Nichola MacDonald-Wagstaffe a member of Inglesham Polo Club who was granted her C grade at the age of 16 two years ago. Chris Crawford a previous pony-club player of Hayfield Polo and Riding club achieved his C grade last year and is well on the way to becoming the first Qualified Polo Coach in Scotland. Well done to you all ! Seasons Complements - 2003 into 2004 with Shotts Scout Group ! Why not take time out and join this great and dynamic group. Lots of things to do, not just parties at Christmas but activity all year 'round. Why not have a go at 'Bike Polo' Information on Bike Polo in Scotland ! 1963 Can you remember where you were when Kennedy was shot?? ! Forty years later, the world still seeks answers in the assassination of John F. Kennedy, 36th president of the United States. It's a long time ago yet I remember vividly where I was and what I was doing; Differential Equations in a maths lesson , when the news came to us all. ''Kennedy has been gunned down in a motor-cade" Few reading this today will remember the happening. The feeling of disbelief upset anger betrayal is still with me and the same feelings as I had when I heard the news; whilst travelling to Perth to play Pony-club Polo with my children; that Dianna Princess of Wales & Dodie Al Fiad have been assonated. Where will it all end?? Mans inhumanity to fellow man for what Gain? Profit or just greed and spite? ! 2003 New on Line but what a great Auto Parts & Service ! Now based in Whitburn Whitburn Auto Parts & Services can supply you some great deals just Take a Look ! Hey you Guys don't you know there's an Election coming up ! Nope' can't hang around election to fight-What was that? Of course give the power back to the people I've better things to do. Amazing how the priority changed when the seat becomes hotter and the blame may have to be shouldered. Blair; laying the retreat plan, in hospital with palpitations!!! meanwhile Bush afraid he may miss yet another gravy train!! Reverses the plan for Iraq quick chaps all come home in 6 or else!!!! ! 2003 11th Hour-11th Day-11th Month I Remember Thanks ! Our meeting was adjourned today at 1055hrs and then it dawned upon me. My troubles were nothing when compared to those that had given all for me to be able to write here. War is the enjoyment of leaders and is to the determent of those in our service personnel that unselfishly do their duty and pay with their lives so that we may enjoy our all. Words can never explain my feelings of gratitude to all those that have fallen to make my world a safer place ! 2003 Woman s Hour Monday 10th November ! The age of female consent for sex should be reduced from 16 to 12 cause Fellows may need to be prosecuted if the are caught impregnating 15 year olds. I have never heard so much trot in all my puff. Why can't we teach males to keep it in their trousers and expect the laws and a woman's rights? Oh by the way I'm a guy ! 2003 Woman's Hour Monday 10th November ! The age of female consent for sex should be reduced from 16 to 12 cause Fellows may need to be prosecuted if they are caught impregnating 15 year olds. I have never heard so much trot in all my puff. Why can't we teach males to keep it in their trousers and expect the laws and a woman's right to say no if she so wishes not to say well I thought!?! Oh by the way I'm a guy ! 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?? 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!! ! Ponyclub Polo Championships ! Four Scottish pony-clubs enjoyed the competition in the Ponyclub Polo summer tournaments that culminate in the Cowdray weekend. The Orkney team comprised Ben and Margaret Cowan, (Orkney Area1) Raef Anderson, (Buccleuch Hunt Area 19) Andrew Drummond Murray (Strathearn Area 1). The Lanark & Upperward team included Nichola and Mark MacDonald-Wagstaffe (L&U Area 19) Max Agar (Taunton Vale) Nicholas Clague, (Devon &Somerset). The Orkney team having played together in previous tournaments played well and qualified for Cowdray gaining second in the Rendell 11 competition. However L&U played some splendid polo and during the three qualifying tournaments at Southam, Cirencester, and Tidworth. As a team they were developing well and their last chukka at Tidworth against Ashton Valley although lost by one goal saw some impressive play. A credit to the team having only met minuets before the first chukka at Southam and more especially since both Nicholas and Max only started playing in May 2003. Perhaps in future years more pony-clubs will become aware of the fun and riding skills employed in the game and come to enjoy this two week challenge. All you old games competitors why not give it a go if you think you can ride then come and play For more information on Pony club University and Young Folks Polo in Scotland Click Here ! Me!! Hell no you must have miss understood ! Once again, disaster!! a wrong decission!! a nation put to war!! lives lost including experts and those responsible have turned turtle. We employ at the cost of millions Weapons experts that report to the United Nations yet if they report news 180* out of kelter with some nations objectives tey are ignored. Yet they then have the tumerity to drga those absconding nations into the deed to cover their inadeqacies ! Post your goodies on the new sales page ! A new sales page. Why not post your ponies tack lorry etc Kit Sales *********WEll it will be shortly!!!!******* ! 4 Goal Polo at Beaufort Inglesham take on Foxcote ! In the three girl, one guy, 4 goal competition Inglesham took on Foxcote at 1700hrs on Wednesday 20th August 2003 in an exciting 4 chukka match. The Inglesham team Emma Thomlinson (2), Milli Scott (2), Nichola MacDonald-Wagstaffe (-1) and New Zealander Johnny Coddington (2) Nichola stepping in at the last minute to replace Nicole (-2) who unfortunately suffered a broken arm during a spill from her pony during Chukkas. The 4 chukka match; played at The Beaufort Polo Club, displayed some good polo with some close and exciting play Foxcote ran out the winners 4 goals to 3. All at Scottish Polo send our best wishes to Nicole and look forward to seeing her back playing soon Oh before we forget!! Pony Club Polo Cowdray Championships 2003 Some new Rules Folks!! and a new Group of Players!! Cursor on Photo's to enlarge Can I play Polo Ha!! Only a dog you say, but at least a Smart Spotty One!! My pal Goldie She is a super mare now for sale with many others as I'm all grown up now!! Polo what a great game to be involved it. Once payed you will become hooked. So be carefull!! ! 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 with some comprehensive 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 at 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' ! 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 ! Hey Guys University Polo ! Start Playing it's great fun ! 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!! ! 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 ! '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!! ! 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!!!!! ! Once again we group together to mourn our dead ! Our thoughts go to all the families' friends loved ones and acquaintances of those that continue to loose their lives in struggles around the world. ! 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 !!! ! 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!!! ! Happy Birthday Lisa Jane ! Hey how are you? Have a great and happy birthday, with your new family but please Get in Touch ** 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 ! A Very Sad day for Scottish people and Those in the Wider World ! War is once again upon us. A world war though no one seems to see it as such an event. Where on earth are we going?? Is the bible of religious teachings true when forcasting the destruction 200of the world as we know it??. Are we are back in the old old days where country plunders country for personal gain? Why is greed such a part of our supposedly civilised society? Where dictators are sometimes used as pawns by the weathier nations, in pursuit of ritches, whilst their peoples are left to suffer. 22/03/2003 ! Happy Birthday Mary-Lyn ! Hey where are you? Have a great and happy birthday, please Get in Touch ! Greetings To Dear Friends from Bute ! Hi you guys great you found us ! Arena Success for Edinburgh University in National Championships ! Edinburgh Uni took on the best in the UK this week to win the National Intermediate Arena Championships, held at Inglesham Polo Centre near Swindon. The beginners team effort; Libby Prinns, Sarah Bellingham and Philippa Eyles managed to come; third. The Intermediate team; Phillipa Perry, Mathew Law, and Petre Norton, Won the final beating Oxford Brookes 4-2 The Open team came ; Second in the plate competition, beating Newcastle 6-2 and being beaten by Oxford Brookes 4-2 The competition was watched with pride by club President Lord Morton, Lady Morton and others from the University polo club. Edinburgh is the only University HPA affiliated Poloclub in Scotland and they play and train at the Edinburgh Polo Club facilities at Dalmahoy Ratho. They will be delighted with their success and are always pleased to greet new players. Find out more about the successfull Edinburgh University Polo Club entered 15th February 2003 @ 2247hrs ! Have you been threatened at your front door ! At 2115hrs a man tapped on our door, then opened it. When I asked him what he wanted he said "I had stolen his mobile in Motherwell and he had traced it to my address." I explained that I had done no such thing. His reply "give it back and we'll forget the whole thing." I said again I have not got or taken your mobile. His reply "do you want me to come back with my gun". I have travelled to some difficult parts of the world but never before, have I been threatened on my own doorstep. They left after a few words with the threat to return. If you have ever had the same experience Contact Us here entered 31st January 2003 @ 2240hrs ! Welcome Rebbeca and Family ! Riding is a great sport and your neither 'too old' or 'too young' to learn. Polo is fun with the chance to meet folk from walks of life you may not normally meet. If we can help in any way do not hesitate to let us know. Contact Us here In the meanwhile please enjoy the site entered 28th January 2003 @ 1940hrs ! Arena Polo will you Play this year??? ! Another polo year. Arena in the South is well under way with limited play in Scotland. Edinburgh are making greaaaaaat use of their indoor facilities to play some exciting club and University Chukkas. In Aberdeen at John Crawford's Hayfield plenty of polo is available. We are trying and that is the operative word, to get some polo going in the central belt and Ayrshire. We have several facilities willing us forward so all you "Wannbees" please contact us so that we can arrange some play and training before the grass play starts. Hey after all it's only "Nine weeks away". Play on your own Pony, we'll provide the training. Interested then Contact Us here entered 16th January 2003 ! Greetings To A Young Lady From Shotts ! Hi do hope that you managed to find us. Riding is a great sport and polo even more fun. look forward to hearing from you. We play all over the country and enjoy teaching folk Contact us Here entered 12th January 2003 ! Christmas and New Year Greetings To Nichola and Kiwi! Hey Guys it's 2003 and a lot of year to enjoy. May we wish you both and all the team at Inglesham best wishes and great polo year, from us all in Scotland ! Christmas and New Year Greetings To a few very special people ! Special greetings to Andrew Cath Luke and Tom, To Lisa and Mark and to Netta and Tony Hey guys enjoy your Christmas celebrations and thanks for your cards and wishes ! Seasons Greetings To all our visitors ! As another year reaches a close and we all make plans for 2003 take time out to evaluate your contribution to world affairs. Think of all those in the world presently under the threat of death through the possibility of war. Those suffering from untreatable disease or those that we are just 300not bothered to look after or even feed 'cause there's no reward. Remember at this time of celebration, in what ever religion you support in what ever part of the world you reside think of the following Put away Hate, Hurt, Heartache, in favour of Fondness, Feelings, Friendship, Fellowship. Remember it is easy to give the order for war but once given you cannot ever replace the yesterday destroyed!! Scottish Polo Editorial team ! New Years Polo Party ! Dundee and Perth Polo Club New Years Party. Reels and a good new year celebration, and can Perth run a party for more detail New-Years Party !Great way to send money ! NoChex is a wonderful way to pay for goods or send donations or money to anyone that has an e-mail address in the UK and a Debit Card. Why not check it out here? ! Hey It's St Andrews Day ! Come on all you Scots folk all over the world Today 30th November is our day. Enjoy and make a friend of your neighbour if only for today ! A new life in the Stewart family ! Congratulations to Billy and Ireene Stewart, his daughter Vicky and her most proud husband Andy on the birth of their first daughter Amanda. Amanda Forest made her entry into this most charming equestrian family, on Thursday afternoon at 1600hrs weighing in at 8lb 6oz. Scotpolo add their congratulations ! Performance Arabians ! A chance to see what Arabian ponies are being bred in Central Scotland just go to the links page. entered 23rd November 2002 ! Ponyclubs get on Line ! Lanark and Upperward are the first pony club to go online with the Scottish Polo Website team on The Scottish Ponyclub Website To check out the site.The Scottish Ponyclub Website To Check out Lanark and Upperward a great polo playing club Lanark and Upperward on the Web entered 19th November 2002 ! Landward Polo in Scotland Programme ! Polo is a great sport played by many in Scotland from Ponyclubs Ridingclubs, polo Clubs Universities and some schools. If you wish to play the site offers information on traing facilities available in Scotland. More information on Polo please contact Information on Polo in Scotland entered 17th November 2002 @ 2342 ! 2002 Children in need with Scottish Polo ! Hey people it's CHILDREN in NEED and time for Scottish Polo to do their bit and raise plenty of pennies. At the Scottish Polo Website Scotpolo have launched logoed Base Ball Caps with different logos. Each Bonnet sale will contribute 25p to CHILDREN in NEED. Who knows how much we can raise, but with the festive season upon us and since it's time for giving lets start right here and now!!. We anticipate raising lots, and it's our first effort so please help us to help others!! Go order one now!!Yes I want one please 80 entered 15th November 2002 @ 2342 ! Arena Ponyclub Polo 2003 dates ! Jorrocks, Handley Cross and the new group Surtees on Saturday 5th April 2003 at Royal Berkshire Polo club Loriner and Rendell on Wednesday 16th April at Ingleshan Polo Club Langford and Gannon will be confirmed dependent upon the numbers forward. Pony club hope that all entry Forms will be with ponyclub Polo managers early in 2003 entered 11th November 2002 @ 2342 Back to the Top Folks ! Handy Ponies for sale ! 138 and 148 great all round family ponies Please E-mail ! Handy Ponies ! entered 25th October 2002 ! High Voltage System Engineer ! 400Design, hazzard assesments, Highvoltage Proceedures, Programming. Computer Literate, and experience with computer controlled equipment world wide Please E-mail ! The Power Engineer ! entered 24th October 2002 ! Great Value Polo Equipment ! Ponyclubs, Schools, Universities, YMCA, can now enjoy super starter packs for their clubs at affordable prices, from The Scottish Polo Website. E-mail for More Details?Usuall contact numbers folks, for bookings. Scouting clubs, ever heard of Bycycle Polo, They have in Wales!! It is a great Team game for Winter interclub tournamnets. Hey we all need a change, Don't we?? There is a world champs so why miss out. Contact us for Bike polo Rules kit and coaching. Not all costs money!! entered 28th Sept 2002 @ 0027 Back to the Top Folks ! Winter Scottish Polo Road Show ! Don't forget the Scottish Polo Website Winter Road Show. As in the summer we will again be on the road visiting Equestrian Centers, Ponyclubs and Riding clubs to boost the Scottish Polo effort. The Road Show ponies Sula, Topsie, Bonita, Fanta, Fiesta and a few new ones, are all looking forward to seeing the new players they met this summer. Usuall contact numbers folks, for bookings. entered 27th Sept 2002 @ 0027 Back to the Top Folks ! Overseas Polo ! Well another year of polo finished, in the UK and we all look forward to the Arena Starting in November For those professional players the season just moves countries. Sotgrande boasts some great polo with Newzealand, Australia, Argentina and the USA all eager to welcome UK players. The Scottish Polo Website would like to both inform and remind Pony club players, that they too have great chances, with the generous sponsorship of the HPA and other sponsors together dedication of the Ponyclub Polo committee. To see where you could fit in look at the 'The Training Page' who knows maybe you will be be spotted and take part in overseas travel too!!. entered 24th Sept 2002 Back to the Top Folks ! Swallow Watch ! We are trying to gather information on the times the Swallows left Scotland. In Lanarkshire we had two departures, the main flight between Friday 13th and Saturday 14th 2002, and the second with 12 birds left on the 17th September. For information and data gathering report Hey We have just noticed another 7 birds that appeared on 20th September and are still here. Well they have all now gone and Autumn is truly here The Pony Club News Page Please could you let us know the dates in your Area by E-mail to Swallow Watch entered 18th Sept 2002 @ 1100hrs Back to the Top Folks Posted 11th September 2002 Back to the Top Folks 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 For other well earned changes see The News Page Posted 11th September 2002 Back to the Top Folks 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 For complete story The News Page Call in again and please tell your friends. 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