THE 29th ANNUAL POLO CLASSIC

(Cliff Robinette contributed some photos to this post)

For the past few years, friends and I have been attending the Polo Classic, sponsored by Polo For Philantropy. The Polo Classic, a charity polo match, is held each year at the Twin City Polo Club, in Maple Plain, MN. This year the Classic raised money for the American Diabetes Association.

The Match Begins!

Polo has been played in the Twin Cities for almost a hundred years now. It was first played in the 1920's at Fort Snelling by the U.S. Army, then continued through a number of locations before settling at its current home at West End Farm in 1964.

Flowers always brighten the day.

Changing horses between chukkers.

Polo For Philanthropy was founded in 1989, and this year we celebrated the 29th Polo Classic. The event is usually held on the first Sunday in August, and in addition to the Classic, the day hosts a number of other fun events including, a classic car show, auctions for charity, a hat show and best outfit competition, and of course, the half-time divot stomp.

Part of our group resting at our tent between chukkers.

The "Pretty Woman" divot stomp.

Nick and J.D. at their first divot stomp.

Even the dogs enjoyed the divot stomp.

Danelle cheering the day.

My friends and I always enjoy the day, and the Polo Classic is a one of the summer events we try not to miss. 



Members of the Long Lake Hounds were on hand to promote their hunts:

Danelle made a new friend.

The classic car show:

What to wear:

Polo attire for the Polo Classic:    
               Seersucker Shirt:  Brooks Brothers
               Bow Tie:  Brooks Brothers
               Blue Chinos:  Vineyard Vines

               Belt: Polo Ralph Lauren
               Shoes:  G.H. Bass
               Bracelet: KJP
               Watch:  Breda
               Watch Strap:  Fossil