The first Southern Junior Polo School ran in Autumn this year in drizzly conditions at Gundalong, Galong. 17 riders participated along with an array of coaches volunteering their time throughout the two days. The school had several participants from Scone, Goulburn, Yass, Boorowa, Harden and Young.
So many people and business's generously gave up their time to help make the school a success. Simon Hill of Garangula put together a great team of coaches consisting of Marty Ingham, Glen Gilmore, Henry & Sinclair Bell, Angus Campell and Rick McCarthy. Over the two days the riders were given a variety of drills and in the afternoon put what they had learnt into chukkas. A big thank you to Back Creek Polo and Horse Power who kindly donated to the school. We were lucky enough to have Joe McInally photographing. Jantien Saltet from Hill Tops Equine Veterinary Centre gave a brilliant talk to the riders and Club Polo also generously donated.
The School would not have happen without the organisers, a huge thank you goes to Angus & Sonia Dowling, Steve & Megan Phillips, Fi Finlay, Simon & Sophie Hill and Nick & Fiona Cobcroft. The school hopes to run again next Autumn!
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This Junior Polo School is for children aged 8 - 17, to be held on 18th & 19th April 2012 at Gundalong Polo Club near Yass. It is ideal for Pony Club members or those with some riding experience. No previous polo experience necessary.
Contact Lachie Graham for further details: e:
lachlan@argylemeats.com.au, m: 0427 868 200. $30 of the total fee is an insurance contribution.
For Online registration: click here