Organisers of the Royal Show, at Stoneleigh Park, have confirmed it will be welcoming polo to the Warwickshire show ground for the first time this July.
Ìý| Ìý |  | A mounted polo player - this could be you!
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At the show, there will be have-a-go sessions in the morning where you can learn how to swing a stick and hit a polo ball.
You’ll start on a crate practicing the basics before realising what is a dream for many – getting onto a polo horse.
The organisers have promised their polo ponies – from Ascot Park Polo Club - are highly trained and very well-behaved!
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| Ìý |  | Gareth Hale and Norman Pace with polo instructors, from the ´óÏó´«Ã½'s Jobs for the Boys series
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After trying polo out for yourself, in the afternoon at the show you can watch a display game in the show’s Grand Ring.
The ring is an imposing 9,400 square metres; plenty enough to impress the international polo players that will be there.
They will be competing in the display game for a challenge trophy.
Ìý ...both men and women, riders and non-riders alike [can] try the sport for themselves
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Victoria Grace, of Ascot Park Polo Club, said: "[We are] delighted to be invited to join the Royal Show to represent the wonderful sport of polo.
"By hosting 'have a go' sessions and polo displays, Ascot Park will introduce polo to the public in a fun and relaxed way allowing more people, both men and women, riders and non-riders alike who want to try the sport for themselves."
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The Royal Show’s equine area hosts over 400 championship level showing and show jumping classes and has stands from some of the best equestrian suppliers in the UK.
With qualifiers for Horse of the Year Show and Royal International you should also be able to see top names and the very best horses on the circuit.
As well as introducing polo, the show is also considering a display of harness racing, Western riding and musical quadrille. It’s shaping up to be quite an event!
ÌýThe Royal Show takes place on 4 - 7 July 2004.
Follow the link on the left to the official website for more information and to book tickets or call 0870 3666 544.
Prices for advance tickets are:
Adults £12.50
Senior citizens £9.00
Children (5-15) £9.00
family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) £36.50
Under 5s free
Expect to pay a few pounds more than all of these prices if you pay on the gate.
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