About The
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WHO ARE WE?
The Polo Club is a social club for students who share a love of horses (and
polo!). Wether you just want to ride, or have experience and want to take
your riding to new levels and learn the sport of Polo, this is THE club to
be in. We even have members who have never been on a horse. The club is a
close-knit group of people and many develop friendships within the club that
last for years.
OUR POLO TEAM(S):
There is a Polo team within the club that is composed of the top players.
This team will represent Cal Poly and play in games/tournaments against other
schools. Collegiate Polo is played in an arena (rather than a field). There
is a separate men and women's team. The season is during winter quarter and
we play the following schools in our western region:
· UC Davis
· Oregon State
· UC Santa Barbara
· Westmont
· Stanford
· Washington State
· Santa Barbara City College
· USC
The entire club travels to the games with the team for support.
This is a fun way to meet other college students and get to watch some great
Polo! These teams will compete in a Regional Championship Tournament at the
end of the season (late February) and the winner will go onto the collegiate
National Tournament to represent the entire West Coast. This is usually held
at Brushy Creek Polo Ranch in Texas the first week of spring quarter. Cal
Poly has had this honor several times.
ACTIVITIES:
Other activities that the club participates in are:
· Polo Weekends
· Polo Clinics
· Rodeo vs. Polo club game
· Regionals
· Beach Trips with the horses
· Trail Rides
· Socials with other Cal Poly clubs
· BBQ's
· PARTIES!!!
· Campouts
· Annual Christmas party
The Polo Club has its own horses that are donated (as is all
of our tack) from various community members. You do not need any of your own
equipment, other than riding boots and a helmet.
TO START RIDING:
1. Sign release form at the Recreation Center (Building 43) office.
2. Pay Dues.
3. Read and sign Polo Team Code of Conduct and Safety
Handbook.
4. Take a riding test, and…
5. Be ready to have lots of fun!!!
12/2001 By: Adam Bicanic
- Thanks Alain!!