Series Racing To Polo Challenge

Cowdray Park Polo Club - 17th July tbc

Clubs are selected to nominate a former racehorse to take part in this challenge held at the prestigious Cowdray Park Polo Club.

Open to horses aged 5, 6 & 7 years old which MUST have previously raced in Great Britain and be Competition registered with RoR.

All riders MUST have an official minimum handicap of HPA +2 or Ladies handicap +3.

A prize fund of £4,000 is on offer with the Balding Trophy and a Lycetts Rug to the winner and prize money to 6th place.

The Judging:

Players will be judged on Performance, however in the event of a tie, turnout and conformation will be taken into account.

Each player will be allocated one and a half minutes for their performance. They will be judged on the range and execution of the general polo moves they choose to perform and must carry a full size polo mallet. Riders must demonstrate the pony’s acceptance and adaptability to stick and ball using the goal or goals provided.

Entries will be limited.

Download your entry form here.

Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club – 10th September tbc

Classes will be held for horses aged 3, 4, 5, 6 year old and upwards. All horses MUST have previously been registered in training or raced in Great Britain and be registered with RoR. If you have not yet registered with RoR, please send your horses passport details to tvaughan@ror.org.uk and RoR will register and enter your horse for you.

All riders must be HPA members and aged 15 or above on 1^stJanuary 2019.

The Judging:

The competition will be judged primarily on performance with type and conformation taken into account.

Each rider will be allocated 1 and a half minutes for their performance. Competitors will be judged on the range and execution of the general Polo moves they choose to perform, carrying a polo mallet is optional.

To enter, complete the form HERE and return it to the RoR office.

Entrants must provide their horse’s racing passport on the day.