Andrew Swaffield was appointed Chairman of Cowdray Park Polo Club, on January 29, 2021, after Roderick Vere Nicoll stepped down. Since then, Viscount Cowdray, the club’s President, has been delighted by Andrew’s role within what is one of the most renown clubs in the world. Polo at Cowdray started back in 1910, and has been
Emlor took a 8-6 win over Black Bears to claim the Duke of Sutherland Cup on Sunday, June 6, at Cowdray Park Polo Club. Juan Ambroggio was named MVP, while Vera, ridden by Paco O’Dwyer took BPP honours. The subsidiary trophy went to Bardon, who defeated Murus Sanctus 10-8. The tournament, one of the highlights
The internationally recognised polo historian Horace Laffaye has passed away in the United States. A true eminence of the sport, a lovely human being who was much cherished in the polo community, and a great friend and contributor to PoloLine, Horace, who quit his profession as a surgeon to dedicate his whole life to polo,
Thai Polo beat Monterosso 13-12 to claim the Justerini & Brooks Prince of Wales Trophy, the opening high goal tournament of the English season. The thrilling championship match took place at the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club, on Saturday, May 29. Thai Polo, who received one goal on handicap, fought hard against a determined
Black Bears claimed a narrow 12-11 win over Ferne Park to win the Oxfordshire Cup at Black Bears Polo Club, the Schwarzenbach’s family club in Shiplake, England, on Tuesday, May 25. The final was a hard fought match, decided in extra chukka when Paco O’Dwyer scored the winning goal. Ollie Cudmore was named MVP, and
The one of the biggest tournaments of the European season is preparing for action! Following the success of the 2020 Engels & Volkers Open de France, where great teams and organisations fought for the trophy, there is much expectation surrounding the 21st edition of the competition. Last year’s final is still fresh in mind: a