Cancellation of all Spring Polo

It is with regret that the Club has now been forced to cancel all its Spring Polo due to the outbreak of Equine Influenza. This is in line with all other polo clubs which have had to make the same decision not to play any polo this spring.

The present policy of containment has led to a total shut down of all horse activity in the state. The continuation of this strategy means clearance will only be given 30 days after the last horse in an area is infected. Even with the most favorable of outcomes our spring polo would still be affected.

If horses are infected now it would be unlikely they would recover in time to play in the spring.

If the containment strategy proves unsuccessful and a move is made towards a vaccination program again time will beat us this spring.

Given all these situations we have unfortunately had the decision made for us.

Peter Haydon
President


Scone Polo Club invites you to nominate for its annual carnival either as a team or as an individual. Come to Scone and play on irrigated fields and compete for the following trophies:

• Donald Macintyre Cup (A grade handicap)
• J.R.C. Davies Cup (B grade handicap)
• Hunter Valley Cup (C grade handicap)
• Glenugie Trophy (D grade handicap)

Polo pony prizes awarded include for the Mistral Trophy for the champion pony, F.B. (Jim) Haydon Trophy for the champion team, Stephen Payne Polo Cup for the best novice pony and the Wootton, David Archibald & Club Trophies for the best pony playing in each grade.

Full bar and catering facilities will be available.
Dinner provided from 6.30 on Saturday night.

For more information please visit our web site:
web.mac.com/sconepoloclub

Please return the attached Nomination Form by Monday 17 September.

Looking forward to seeing you at our carnival

Peter Haydon
President
Tel: 02 65466655
Email: peter.haydon@bigpond.com
(m): 0448 466659

Secretary:
PETA GAY RAILTON
Email: sconepoloclub@mac.com
(m): 0427 803731