Hundreds of people are expected to attend the Southern Highlands Polo on the weekend.
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Following the sellout success of the inaugural tournament in 2017, the event is back again for its second year.
The tournament will be held at Bong Bong Racecourse on Saturday, February 24.
The day will offer a quintessential country polo experience, with two polo matches played across the afternoon by Highlands and Sydney teams.
The line-up will include Kelvin Johnson. Johnson played for Australia in the World Cup.
The first game of polo will run from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.
The second game will start at 3pm and conclude at 4pm.
Southern Highlands Polo event organiser Veronica Kennedy-Good said polo was a good spectator sport, and event-goers were well-positioned to watch the action.
“It’s the skill and with the way we structure the lounges, you’re five metres away from the action,” Kennedy-Good said. “It’s fast-paced and you feel that intensity. You can see the players and the horses working as one. They’re built for speed and they turn quickly.”
You're five metres away from the action. It’s fast-paced and you feel that intensity.
- Event organiser Veronica Kennedy-Good
For those who are new to polo or would like some expert analysis, veteran Ian McDuie will commentate the matches on the day.
In addition to this, there will be a fashions on the field event, a ladies’ and a men’s dash, a horse parade and the age-old tradition of divot stomping between matches.
There will also be a DJ on the day, who will add to the ambiance at the racecourse.
There are still tickets available for the event.
Visit www.southernhighlandspolo.com.au to purchase tickets or more information about the event.
The Southern Highlands Polo is an over 18s event.
