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Polo Wicklow is a polo club located in County Wicklow, Ireland. Established in 1993 by Michael Herbst, it is recognized for being Ireland’s only polo facility operational year-round, offering both grass and arena polo. The club is situated approximately 55 minutes from Dublin Airport.
History edit
Michael Herbst founded Polo Wicklow[1] with the objective of enabling polo play throughout the entire year[2] in Ireland. The facility, which includes two grass fields and a full-sized arena, was the first in Ireland to host Arena Polo matches in 1993. The club’s location benefits from the Gulf Stream, resulting in mild weather conditions that rarely disrupt polo activities.
Lessons edit
Polo Wicklow offers polo lessons and courses for all levels of experience[3], including beginners with no prior riding experience. The club has professionally trained polo ponies to assist in learning.
Clubhouse edit
The Clubhouse[4] is designed to host a variety of events, from corporate meetings to charity luncheons, equipped with seating for up to 100 guests, a full catering kitchen, bar, surround sound system, and large screens for presentations. The clubhouse overlooks the polo arena, providing guests with views of the action and the surrounding landscape.
Membership edit
Polo Wicklow provides memberships that allow access to its all-year-round facilities. The club promotes a community atmosphere among its members, who have access to the clubhouse and its amenities throughout the seasons[5].Membership benefits include the Eco-clubhouse at Ballyhenry Polo Grounds in Ashford.
Polo Shop edit
The club operates a specialized polo shop offering equipment and accessories for players and their ponies, including mallets, boots, hats, saddles, bridles, and bandages. Products are made from Argentine leather.
Innovations in Play edit
Polo Wicklow introduced continuous play after scoring and reduced chukka lengths to 6 and a half minutes to maintain the fast pace and minimize interruptions in Arena Polo. These changes aim to enhance the experience for players and spectators.
References edit
- ^ "Polo Wicklow – Polo in Ireland". Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ Mullahey, Kim (2022-01-24). "Taste something new at Ireland's only all-weather polo arena". Pynck. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ USA v Ireland - Polo Wicklow - Part 3, retrieved 2024-03-08
- ^ Polo Wicklow Event Venue, retrieved 2024-03-08
- ^ Polo Wicklow on @IrelandAMVMTV, retrieved 2024-03-08