To put it simply - to enjoy an afternoon polo match you only need to bring a few things:
- a comfortable chair or blanket (or just sit on the grass, or your tailgate....) - BUT ALWAYS BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR STRAY BALLS...AND HORSES HEADING YOUR WAY!
- a picnic lunch, with the beverage of your choice ;)
- friends (or special someone) A polo match can be whatever you want it to be! It can be a fun date, or a casual afternoon with friends, and a great way to entertain out of town clients or business associates.
- binoculars - optional (If you are planning this to be a 'date'....let her use the binoculars)
- camera (if you have one - bring it. You will be sorry if you don't)
Polo action happens fast - so bring food that is already prepared and travels well. You don't want to be standing over a grill, and missing all the action on the field. (although , if you are hosting a large party at the match - you could hire a caterer to take care of the food/beverage). If you have tickets for the VIP tent - then you don't have to bring anything - there will usually be a catered spread in the tent.
A big mistake some people make is waiting till halftime to eat. DON'T!! You will be busy at halftime helping to ‘put the field back together', lol. Yup, just like in the movie ‘Pretty Woman' -- - we stomp divots at halftime. It is a lot of fun.
POLO 101: A series! (AKA: Polo: So much to learn, So little time!) Provided together by Kara Casamassina and Gene Mock, The Carolina Real Estate Company, Aiken SC.
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