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Potomac Polo
Polo This Week
May 7, 2007
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POLO CUP OF THE AMERICAS
There will be no classes at the Potomac Polo School this Saturday. We'll be attending the America's Cup of Polo match between polo teams from England and the United States. On Saturday, May 12, 2007, beginning at 11 a.m. at Morven Park, just outside Leesburg in the heart of Virginia's horse and wine country we'll cheer Charlie Muldoon who will lead the American team. America's Cup of Polo, one of many celebrations commemorating America's 400th Anniversary of the settlement of Jamestown, brings two nations together to raise funds for the Journey for the Cure Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to finding cures for Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Multiple Sclerosis. Beyond polo, the day will include live performances the rock group Journey and an English band, The Webb Sisters. In the evening, guests will enjoy "Dancing Under the Stars" more music by Journey and a fireworks display.
More about Americas Cup of Polo… |
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POTOMAC POLO SCHOOL CLINICS
Due to extraordinary demand, we will extend our clinic offerings for a few select dates throughout the summer. These One day clinics will be offered on weekend days when the Red Eagle Ranch Polo Team is not competing. The dates will be identified as the polo season schedule develops and attendees notify us of their preferences. Please call Mary today and let her know when you would like to attend. Of course, as always we will offer a more frequent clinic schedule in the fall.
More about our clinics… |
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Potomac Polo Clinic
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Ryan Carey (on left)
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RYAN CAREY PARTICIPATES IN NATIONALS
When she came to the Potomac Polo School she had experience with jumpers, but no polo background. After lessons, attendance at our clinic and participation in our competitive arena league Ryan became a polo player. Now she's on the Texas Christian University Polo Team and competed at the Nationals in 2007. Ryan made it to the semifinals and we congratulate her on her tremendous achievements.
More about the Intercollegiate Nationals… |
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USPA MEMBERSHIP
As noted in other correspondence, it's mandatory that all players within the Potomac Polo School have active membership with the USPA. If you are not currently a member, please join immediately. We can help you complete the application form on your next visit to the Potomac Polo School.
Link for USPA student membership… |
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Red Eagle Ranch
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RED EAGLE RANCH, A NATIONAL TREASURE
The Red Eagle Ranch, Home of Potomac Polo School, is a special place, as anyone who visits will attest. But more than the atmosphere is unique. Many who visit are unaware that the property is on the National Register of Historic Places. There are structures here constructed in 1823 and all continue to serve useful purposes. Our stone club house that is used for classroom sessions during our clinics has been exceptionally preserved and continues to be a favorite place to relax on warm summer days. We are proud of our heritage and are happy to describe the history of the property to our students and friends. |
ARENA COACHING LEAGUE
We are developing an Arena Coaching League in order to assist new players as they transition from the Potomac Polo School to the Potomac Polo Club. This league will start in June once our new players have purchased their horse(s). Mary has been seeking horses for quite a few new players from the school and is ready to help get people mounted and on the playing field next month. The arena coaching league will include professional instruction by Joe Muldoon III (4 goals), Wayne Briere (3 goals) as well as Mary (1 goal). Expect to have a really fun time as you improve your playing in a safe environment with top quality instruction. A monthly coaching league fee applies in addition to membership in the Potomac Polo Club. To make this great offer even more attractive, we are offering a special Club membership rate of $1,000 for current students of the Potomac Polo School. This is a substantial discount from the regular membership rate for 2007 of $2,500. Don't delay. Give Mary a call today. You'll need your own horses for this level of polo and the time to select and buy is now. Polo School is nice, but playing polo is even better. We hope to see you on the playing field next month.
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USPA OUTDOOR RULES REVIEW
Each week we review some important aspects of the rules of polo. Pay attention or be surprised when the whistle blows!
Stopping on the ball.
Students make this mistake quite frequently. Don't do it. Here's why…
Rule 25 a. A player who has safely entered the Right of Way of another player along the established path that the ball has already traveled and who is following the ball may slow down or stop in that Right of Way, provided that players approaching from behind have sufficient time to go around. A player is considered to have entered the "established path that the ball has already traveled" as opposed to the "projected path that the ball has yet to travel" once the ball is ahead of the stirrup. This is true even if the player enters the projected path first, and the ball subsequently passes the stirrup. However, the player may not slow down or stop in another player's Right of Way in order to allow the ball to pass his stirrup.
Please visit the Potomac Polo Web site for more information:
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Polo This Week is a weekly electronic newsletter for students, alumni, players and friends to keep you informed about Potomac Polo School and Potomac Polo Club and their impact on the polo community. It is produced by Potomac Polo School's Office of Public Affairs in partnership with the Potomac Polo Club's Office of Development. Please share your comments and suggestions by emailing us at Polo News
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