Welcome to the British Army Polo news page. We will keep you up to date with all the latest news throughout the season.
Latest News – July 2015
PRESS RELEASE
Hackett Rundle Cup Press Release, July 2015 Written by Charlie Fraser – Click Here to Read the Report
KRH WIN THE HACKETT INTER-REGIMENTAL FINAL
The KRH win the Hackett Inter-regimental Cup 6 – 5.5 against the Royal Navy with a last minute penalty on the number two ground at Guards Polo Club
HACKETT ARMY WIN THE 2015 HACKETT RUNDLE CUP
The Hackett Army Polo team win by just half a goal (6 – 5.5) over the Royal Navy at Tidworth Polo Club in the 2015 Hackett Rundle Cup. 6,000 spectators attended.
THE ARMY POLO DEVELOPMENT TEAM
The Army Development Team of Lt Moss Hamilton, Capt Henry Foster, Lt Alex Walch and Capt Hugh Richardson played against a mixed Army and Reserve side of Col Simon Goldstein, Tpr Mark Selway, OCdt Sam Tay and OCdt Rishi Ahluwalia in an exhibition match at the Dallas Burston Polo Club Ladies day by kind invitation. A -2/-3 goal matchwhich gave the spectators finishing the charity lunch (which raised over £50,000) a fine fast show of a hard fought and sporting Army match. A real treat to play at the superb set up and on the great club pitches, the final score was 4 – 2 1/2 to the Army and Reserves although it could have gone either way. The support from the club was excellent, and they were very pleased to have Army teams competing. They are very interested in more appearances from the Army, and possibly a small tournament next year, so hopefully more Army players will soon have the opportunity to play at this great venue.
June 2015
MONGOLIAN ARMY POLO ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCEMENT
We are very pleased to announce the Mongolian Army Polo Association have arrive in London. The tour will officially start tomorrow with coaching & a match at Tidworth Polo Club against the KRH, followed by coaching & a match at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst against the cadets on Wednesday 1st July and concluding with a match against the Hackett British Army team on Thursday 2nd July at Guards Polo Club.
May 2015
TPC POLO PAVILION INVITATION
The Director of the Combined Services Polo Association & the Director of Tidworth Polo Club request the pleasure of your company to ‘break in’ the newly refurbished TPC Polo Pavilion, at Tidworth Polo Club, Wiltshire, SP9 7AH on Sunday 6th June 2015.
Please RSVP to Mark Cann
April 2015
TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT
It gives us great pleasure to announce as part of the “Britain Is Great” campaign, the British Army Polo Association will undertake a governmental and foreign office tour to Mongolia in May to develop relationships and train the Mongolian Army Polo Association. A return tour will see the Mongolian Army Polo Association visit Britain in June this year and play in a number of matches at Guards Polo Club and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
March 2015
APOLOA AGM 2015
The British Army Polo Association (APOLOA) held its AGM at Tidworth Garrison on Monday 2nd March to review 2014 and look ahead to the 2015 season. As a result of this meeting, please find the meeting notes below from the AGM to review at your convenience. If you wish to review any of the Annexes listed at the bottom of the notes, please do not hesitate to contact us to request copies.
- APOLOA AGM Minutes – click here to download
December 2014
NOTICE – The Hurlingham Polo Association
As reported in the Horse and Hound this week horse owners have been urged to identify trees near where their horses are turned out as there have been increased warnings regarding Atypical Myopathy which is a seasonal disease and is fatal in 70-80% of horses. There has been a surge this year and it is caused by a toxin in sycamore seeds. The British Equine Veterinary Association says that the weather is to blame due to high winds and heavy rain resulting in seeds falling from trees and are urging owners not to graze horses near sycamore trees from the autumn through until late spring and to check their horses at least twice a day. For more information please visit here
September 2014
Book Launch - Major Hugh Dawnay’s Autobiography, Galloping Through Life, will be launched at Hatchards, 187 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LE at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 8th October 2014. Maj Dawnay, ex 10th Hussars, died 28 May 2012, was a very well-known Polo Instructor and was well known to every Cavalry Officer who played polo between 1975 – 2000.
August 2014
Help support Army Polo member and Invictus Games organiser HRH Prince Harry in his quest to bring the Games to life on September 10 – 14 2014 in London. With over 400 competitors from 14 nations taking part in the Invictus Games, the games are for wounded, injured and sick Servicemen and women. Teams will come from the armed forces of nations that have served alongside each other. The Games will use the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation, and generate a wider understanding and respect of those who serve their country. For more information please visit - invictusgames.org and help support this great cause.
July 2014
Hackett, proud sponsors of Army Polo in celebration of the British Army’s win over the Royal Navy at the 2014 Hackett Rundle Cup create a video to remember the day. © Hackett London
July 2014
APOLOA Safety Announcement - Following Juracy Santos horrific polo accident, we urge all APOLOA members to think carefully about what type of helmet they wear when playing polo. Safety of our members and all polo players is of the up most importance. Our thoughts are with Juracy and his family.
June 2014
COMPETITION – In celebration of the Hackett Rundle Cup, British Army V Royal Navy at Tidworth Polo Club on Saturday 12th July, Army Polo is offering you the chance to win a signed Hackett Army Polo shirt and a bottle of Lanson Champaign. To enter simply go to Facebook.com/BritishArmyPolo and like and share this competition post. The competition closes at 12pm on Wednesday 9th July with the winner being chosen at random. For Terms & Conditions please visit - Army Polo Competition T&C’s
May 2014
ANNOUNCEMENT – The RA Cup is on Monday 26 May (Bank Holiday) at Tidworth Polo Club. All Military teams are welcome and are strongly encouraged to attend what is a very well organised event. All pony hire can be organised through Tidworth and entries and enquiries should be directed to the Manager, Jess Andrews.
Learn to play polo at RAFC Polo Club Cranwell on their three day Polo Courses throughout the summer. The courses will qualify you for an ‘S’ Handicap and will enable you to start playing Polo. No previous riding experience is required, as we will teach you to ride and play polo in three days! These courses are open to everyone and are posted on the Sports Board Website. For more information please download this document - Learn To Play Polo at RAFC Polo Club
April 2014
Important notice for all APOLOA Playing Members. Please download here and read the following short document regarding match and touranment travel – Travel at Public Expense for Army Sport
March 2014
100 YEARS OF BRITISH ARMY POLO – Ponies at War BY JEREMY HOUGHTON
Jeremy Houghton, one of Britain’s most acclaimed military and sporting artists, announces an unprecedented exhibition ‘100 Years of British Army Polo’ which reveals the fascinating story of how this equestrian sport came to influence the outcome of British military history.
For more information please visit www.jeremyhoughton.co.uk or email [email protected]. Alternatively please download the press release - 100 Years of British Army Polo – Ponies at War by Jeremy Houghton Press Release. Also for full exhibition dates and locations please click here for all the relevant information.
