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NEW LOOK POLO EVENT SET TO DELIGHT THE COMMUNITY

NOOSA Country Polo has announced a new look polo event on Saturday 24 June 2023, set to delight the whole community.

Polo enthusiasts who love witnessing thrilling polo, sipping champagne, beautiful fashion and of course, stomping divots will find all they love about a day at the polo, in an understated and elegant setting, in the Noosa Hinterland at the foot of majestic Cooroy Mountain.

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Noosa Country Polo owners Niall and Illy Coburn want to ensure the whole community feels welcome at the 2023 event and have announced some new additions which will delight locals of all ages.

A dedicated children’s zone will ensure families feel welcome, featuring pony rides, an animal nursery and face painting, with a variety of food trucks, bars and other outlets to ensure everyone has a great day out.

The entertainment will create a festival feel for the day, with music and equestrian performances added to the program.

Niall Coburn of Noosa County Polo said “We invite everyone to come and experience the sportsmanship, beautiful horses, Argentinian gaucho culture and music.”

The event is part of the Queensland Polo Association and The Australian Polo Federation and will include a polo tournament with players from around Queensland.

The new format is designed to raise money for charity, with all money raised in 2023 to be donated to local charity Katie Rose Cottage.

The live polo will be accented with event features including: Chandon Garden Spritz Bar, Food trucks, Live music, Fashions on the field (men, women and children), The Dash (men, women and children), Stomping the

Saturday June 24

Persia, Pakistan and Mongolia. Often thought as an elite sport, Noosa Country Polo is determined to create a different culture on a more grass roots community level involving families, schooling similar to the approach in Argentina.

“It takes courage to encourage” is the motto Niall and Illy live by and they look forward to sharing their stunning sanctuary with the community.

BOOKINGS: https://www. trybooking.com/events/ landing/1041698?eid=1041698& Adults $50

Pension Card Holders & Teenagers $20 (Children Under 12 free) divots, Children’s pony rides, face painting and petting zoo, Delicious food and beverage outlets (or pack a picnic, no BYO alcohol), Meet the players, live entertainment and more!

The Noosa Country Polo Club was established by Niall and Eileen Coburn five years ago and is part of the Australian Polo Federation and the Queensland Polo Association. Polo is one of the oldest sports in the world going back centuries to ancient

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