Thoroughbred horses, celebrity polo players and gourmet tailgating will be the stars this weekend at a pair of polo events.
The third annual Courage Cup charity polo match will be held Saturday at Great Meadow Polo Club in The Plains.
The event was de-signed to bring together Washington's young professionals and the polo community for a good cause, and it has become a summer tradition. It will be held in conjunction with the Ambassador's Cup polo match, featuring celebrity polo players, including Mathias Guerrand-Hermes and Salvatore Ferragamo.
The event benefits Work to Ride, which provides inner-city and disadvantaged children with the opportunity to participate in equestrian sports, including polo. The organization targets children ages 7 to 18, and uses horses and horse-related sports as a means to engage urban youth in wholesome, constructive activities.
For details, visit work toride.net.
--Peggy Carlson
WHAT: Third Annual Courage Cup Charity Polo Match WHERE: Great Meadow Polo Club in The Plains WHEN: Saturday. Schedule highlights include: l Gates open at noon l First chukker exhibition match at 1 p.m. l Ball drops for the Ambassadors Cup l Trophy presentation l Ball drops for the Courage Cup at l Trophy presentation l Twilight polo at 7 p.m. COST: Visit the Web site for details about different ticket packages, including: l Emerald Hospitality Tailgate, $350 for up l Sapphire Hospitality Tailgate Tent, $550 for up to 15 guests (about $37 per person) l Diamond Hospitality Tented Tailgate, $1,000 for up to 40 guests (about $25 per person) INFO: couragecup.org |