Wendy Brooksby and Julie Thomas
Amelia Scott-Hopkins and her grandmother Miki by the Amelia’s Art stand
Drinks aplenty!
Tally Ho Farm Polo Festival; Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club, Sunday 14 August
Festival Fun
Bruce Fraser
The crowds enjoyed the pitch-side trade stands and food stalls
Emily Stancliffe, Matisse Jayasuria, Celina & Monique Jayasuria
Victor Chua
Crowds were bathed in scorching sunshine which matched the hotly contended action on the pitch for the ever-popular Tally Ho Farm Polo Festival Final. During the day picnickers lined the grounds, enjoying packed hampers and glasses of fizz, whilst watching three matches played at 10 goal, -2-2 goal and a superb Ladies’ Final which rounded off a great day of polo. There were trade stands, a food village and even bouncy inflatables to keep the junior spectators entertained. As the shadows lengthened, the party vibe picked up as the DJ cranked up the tunes and a flurry of new faces appeared to enjoy the party. Ad hoc games of football and tag for the children replaced the polo on the pitch, whilst for the grown ups polo gossip accompanied by drinks was the perfect end to a perfect day. With the temperatures still soaring so did the post-polo party feeling until much, much later.
Chris Hyde enjoys a quick Chukka Cocktail with Rich Hine on the British Polo Gin stand
Photography by Sam Churchill Photography & Richenda Hine Phil Seller
Freda Lalani & Greg Murray
Greg Keating provided great commentary on the mic
Lesley Sweeney, Briony Lewton & Lisa Burgess
Harrison, Arthur, Chris, Fenella & Morgan Adkins
The Polo Magazine provided three Most Valuable Player Awards to add to the already groaning presentation tables