Equestrian Season Preview Exciting 2016 Season Planned At The International Polo Club By Julie Unger
Dozens of top polo teams will thunder down the fields during high-paced, professional-level polo games this season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. The 2016 high-goal polo season kicks off with the Herbie Pennell Cup on Sunday, Jan. 3, but getting the club ready for the four-month season is a year-round effort. During the summer months, some of the spectator areas were renovated and
upgraded to make for an even better spectator experience, President of Club Operations John Wash said. For example, lawn seating benches were recently replaced with ergonomically designed stadium seating with back and lumbar support. “At IPC, we continuously strive to enhance the polo experience for our guests,” Wash said. “Our executive team submits new ideas every year for consideration. We discuss options and
Valiente battled it out against Orchard Hill in the final match of the 2015 U.S. Open Polo Championship. PHOTOGRAPHY BY LILA PHOTO
explore pricing on materials, installation, renovations or new equipment. Once we agree on a project, we allocate the necessary budget dollars and move ahead to make it happen.” As in the past, the lush green fields are looking beautiful, bright and ready for action as the amazing polo ponies and their talented players return to Wellington, ready to streak across the perfectly manicured grounds. Meanwhile, the restaurants, seating
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