Found 20 blog entries tagged as Polo.

Polo, often referred to as "the sport of kings," is a captivating blend of athleticism, strategy, and sheer elegance. Originating over two thousand years ago in Persia, the sport has evolved into a globally celebrated pastime. Even if you haven't experienced it yet, you've still probably heard that Palm Beach County has emerged as one of the premier destinations for polo in the country. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or a curious newcomer, there’s no better place to experience the thrill of polo than in our wintertime paradise.

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What is Polo? A Quick Introduction

At its core, polo is a team sport played on horseback. Two teams of four players each compete to score goals by hitting a small wooden or plastic ball through the opposing team’s…

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Located west of Jupiter and West Palm Beach lie two places that call all equestrians to come and saddle up. Jupiter Farms and Wellington, Florida are a dream come true for anyone who eats, sleeps, and breathes horseback riding and/or polo. With their ample space, sprawling landscapes, and prestigious history, both Jupiter Farms and Wellington, Florida are the epitome of equestrian perfection. 

Jupiter Farms: Where in Florida can you live on acres of land all within driving distance of nearby towns like Jupiter and Tequesta? Well, the answer is Jupiter Farms. Here you can have all the land you need to live out your equestrian dreams with the convenience of nearby amenities. With enough room to house many different kinds of livestock, Jupiter Farms is…

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The Hobe Sound Polo Club is closing out polo season with the Hobe Sound Cup. The Hobe Sound Cup is winding up this weekend ending April 24, 2022. Located at Hobe Sound Polo Club, 2645 S.E. Bridge Road, Hobe Sound. It is just 30 minutes from Palm Beach International Airport and 2 minutes from I-95. 

Hobe Sound Polo Club is an oasis for all polo lovers looking for an elegant, yet fun, family atmosphere. It is more than just polo tournaments to barbecues; it is about family! Members like to think that the polo family brings people together, regardless of background, with a love of horses, competition, and family.

At Hobe Sound Polo Club, they play Ladies and Gentlemen's polo, showing sportsmanship and a love for the game. This type of competitive…

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The Fuller Center Foundation is hosting the 2nd Annual Legacy Polo Brunch on Sunday, March 13, 2022, to benefit under-resourced children and families. Private reception starts at 1:00 P.M. followed by brunch at 2:00 P.M. The USPA Gold Cup polo match begins at 3:00 P.M. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. The International Polo Club is located at 120 Avenue South, in Wellington.

The Fuller Center, Boca Raton, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children from “economically challenged families with the goal of preparing children for a lifetime commitment to learning and empowering their families to build a brighter future, through education, employment assistance, and a powerful support system…

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The Palm Beach International Polo season started the first Sunday in January 2022 and last until mid-April 2022. Thousands of equestrians and Polo lovers flock to Palm Beach County’s Wellington every year to see some of the best Polo matches in the world. Wellington is known as the Equestrian Capital of the world and the most popular destination for the Equestrian lifestyle. The Palm Beach International Polo Club and the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center are both located in Wellington.

The International Polo Club Palm Beach is the premier polo destination in the world, hosting the largest field of high-goal teams and the most prestigious polo tournaments played in the United States. Polo enthusiasts descend upon Wellington.  Each winter…

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Sports involving horses have various forms, of which thoroughbred racing is the most popular, and has been identified as “The Sport of Kings”.  This has always been popular with the aristocrats and royalty of British society, thusly earning the title. Archeologically, records indicate that horseracing began as early as the days of Babylon, Syria, and Egypt.  Both chariot and mounted horses participated in the ancient Greek Olympics 648 B.C.   Harness racing is famous in Australia, New Zealand, and the eastern United States.  It is even more popular than thoroughbred racing in parts of Europe.  Endurance racing involves Arabian horses and is popular in many American states, Europe, and the Middle East.  Different types of racing concerns involve…

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Learn to play the "Sport of Kings", Polo, at the International Polo School within the International Polo Club Palm Beach, located at 3667 120th Avenue South in Wellington is in full swing this season and entering its fourth year. The polo school is a full-service polo campaign. The school offers lessons, stabling, four, six, and 8 goal leagues, coaching leagues, and horse leasing.  The game of polo has evolved over 2,500 years into quite a display.  Polo is all about speed, finesse and great bravery of both horse and rider. Polo was at first a training game for cavalry units, usually the king’s guard or other elite troops played this training game. It is one of the world's oldest known team sports.

What is now Wellington started out as the "world’s…

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The 4th Annual Charity Polo Fundraiser Match at the Grand Champions Polo Field, 13444 Southfields Road, Wellington to benefit a " Community Outreach Center " by Stand Together for Haiti Foundation on May 15th, 2021.  There will be an exciting polo match between the “Team Stand Together for Haiti” team against “Team Grand Champions Polo”.  When guests arrive, they will be greeted with authentic Haitian delicacies to tantalize their palate. Guests will have the options to Tailgate or self-park to enjoy the polo match.

Stand Together for Haiti Foundation’s mission is “dedicated to raising awareness and the urgent funding needed to help the impoverished children and people of Haiti.”  They are the catalyst for a movement, where the sole purpose is the…

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Have you ever wanted to learn to play the “sport of kings’ a/k/a polo? The International Polo School within the International Polo Club Palm Beach, 3667 120th Ave S, Wellington, Florida, is in full swing this season and entering its fourth year. The polo school is a full-service polo campaign. The school offers lessons, stabling, four, six, and 8 goal leagues, coaching leagues, and horse leasing.

The game of polo has evolved over 2,500 years into quite a display.  Polo is all about speed, finesse and great bravery of both horse and rider. Polo was at first a training game for cavalry units, usually the king’s guard or other elite troops played this training game. It is one of the world's oldest known team sports.[

What is now Wellington started…

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Brooke USA’s Sunset Polo™ & White Party is the signature event of the South Florida winter social calendar. The Wanderers Club in Wellington, Florida paints a scene that is nothing short of idyllic with white cabanas lining the edge of the over-sized pool and overlooking the tournament-sized polo field as the sun sets and the exhibition polo match begins.

With over 1,000 people in attendance each year, the one-of-a-kind event features a bona fide who’s who of the South Florida, Palm Beach and Wellington social scenes. The previous Sunset Polo & White Party events have raised a cumulative $1.2 million to benefit Brooke USA, directly improving the welfare of working horses, donkeys and mules and the people they serve throughout Asia, Africa, the…

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