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- British Eventing Announce Rule Change on Rider Falls and Medical Checks
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- Craig Wins British Horse Feeds Recognition Award
- Dallas Burston Polo Club celebrates all things equine with annual Equestrian Day
- Dallas Burston Polo Club making strides with polo popularity as attendance figures continue to soar
- Dallas Burston Polo Club raise over £14,000 for charity during annual Ladies Day
- Dallas Burston Polo Club raise over £3,000 for charity during annual Bonfire celebration
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- Free Listings available on CHN's new Classified Page
- From Nags to Numbnuts: A Skint Dressage Daddy’s Guide to Horses, Horse People & Horse Sports - by Daniel Skinner
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- GBR TEAM ALL SET FOR THE MEYDEN FEI EUROPEAN ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR YOUNG RIDERS AND JUNIORS
- Get a Sneak Preview of the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials Cross-Country Course on Horse & Country
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- Go Bright Charity Ride, from Great Linford Milton Keynes 28/5/2018
- Granville’s stylish swan song at Midlands Club Championships
- Great Britain's Racesafe Juniors secure team and individual European silver medals
- Great Britain’s Chef de Mission announced for WEG 2018
- Great Britain’s reiners announced for World Equestrian Games
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- Haygain launch ROI calculator for their revolutionary ComfortStall flooring system.
- Haygain provide 22 steamers for use by all of the 1,500 horses competing at WEG
- Helen Tredwell and Larksong take the top spot in the International Stairway at Devon County Show
- Help a horse in need Christmas with Redwings’ new look adoption scheme
- HENLEY FESTIVAL MUSIC | COMEDY | ART | FOOD 10TH - 14TH JULY 2019
- Henson Franklyn scores sponsorship hat-trick
- HEREFORDSHIRE’S CHARLOTTE PUDGE WINS THE KBIS INSURANCE SENIOR BRITISH NOVICE SECOND ROUND AT ASTON LE WALLS EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
- HEROES TO PARADE AT SSANGYONG BLENHEIM PALACE
- HEROS announces its first “Equine Education Open Day”
- High Cross Equestrian Centre Gains Accessibility Mark Accreditation
- HM Equestrian becomes Country & Stable of Olney
- Hoodies and T Shirts from The Vintage Horse
- Horse & Country Announces New Programme Line-up Including Record Live Sports Coverage
- Horse & Country TV Showcase NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships
- HORSE HANDLING TRAINING FOR NORFOLK FIRE CREWS
- Horse health professionals rally to determine best practice as “Equitape” horse wormer to be discontinued from October 2018
- Horse of the Year Show team up with The Equine Law Firm for HOYS 2019
- Horse v Human Moustache Growing Contest
- Horse vets vote against corporatisation
- HorseHage – Official Forage Supplier at HOYS 2018
- HorseHage – Official Forage Supplier at HOYS 2018
- Horses with Mud Fever sought for research project
- How to keep your horse hydrated in the winter
- HOYS 2017 Day Five Sunday Round Up
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- HOYS STEP UP TO HELP EQUESTRIAN CHARITY IN NEED
- HRH Princess Anne Launches 50th Anniversary Tartan for Riding for the Disabled Association in Scotland
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- Important New Towing Test Rules
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- Intricacy and Style at Society of Master Saddlers’ National Competition
- Is the future of barefoot trimming at risk?
- Is your horse your Hero? Tell us why and WIN a great prize from NAF
- Is your pet your hero? Nominate them now for 2019 Blue Cross Medal - Soap-star Hayley Tamaddon and animal-loving celebs join the search for hero pets to receive charity accolade
- It's A Golden Glow For British Eventers As They Win Team Title In Tryon
- It’s Fun all the Way at The Liverpool International Horse Show
- I’Anson Brothers Ltd Acquire The Golden Paste Company
- JB’s Hot Stuff awarded the Twemlows British Showjumping Scholarship
- Join leading equine supplement company Animalife as a sponsored rider
- Joss Claims Impressive Victory
- Junior Tour Guide winner takes the reins at The National Stud
- Keep your feet warm and dry with Ariat's Burford Welly boot
- Laminitis may be harder to recognise than we think!
- Lapsed vaccinations risk horses' lives warns charity
- Lara Edwards Captivates Audience in First Demonstration
- Leading French Model and Personality the New Face of Equithème Seasonal Collections
- Leominster Horse Show, Bank Holiday Monday 25th August 2014
- Lila Makes a Good Impression at Liverpool
- Lisa Taylor of Farr and Pursey Veterinary Practice is the Virbac Equine SQP of the Year 2017
- Litton Enterprise wins the hotly contested Virbac 3D Worming Show Pony Personality of the Year 2017
- Liverpool International Horse Show - A Festive Spectacular
- Liverpool International Horse Show - Great Group Offer
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- Liverpool International Horse Show Donate to Tim Stockdale Foundation
- Liverpool International Horse Show Launch New Website
- Liverpool International Horse Show Returns To Echo Arena
- Liverpool International’s Equitop Myoplast Puissance a Great Crowd Pleaser
- Locals honoured in Pony Club Awards
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- Lucy and King Creole Head the TopSpec Challenge for The Corinthian Cup
- Lycetts Festival of Hunting 2019 Review – A vibrant celebration of the countryside
- Lydia and Laurence Scoop Award at Society of Master Saddlers’ National Competition
- MAGIC MILLIONS TAKE ON TITLE ROLE AT FESTIVAL OF BRITISH EVENTING 2018 BRITISH EVENTING’S SHOWCASE EVENT TO HOST FIVE BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ONE ACTION PACKED WEEKEND
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- MALMESBURY’S EMILY IRVIN STEPPING STONES 128CM CHAMPIONSHIPS FINAL
- Melissa Races to the Finish Line
- Michael Jung makes five-star Nations Cup debut at Hickstead
- Model horses on parade at trade fair courtesy of STUBBS ENGLAND
- Multiple HOYS Champion Thistledown Van-Der-Vaart reigns Supreme Pony of the Year
- NAF uncorks sponsorship sparkle at BETA International
- Native Welsh ponies are unique
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- Nedz Goes Big With Thwaites
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- New CHN Business Directory now online
- New equine veterinary TV series examines Laminitis, Cushings and Colic
- New Future For Futurity
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- New Opportunity for 16-18 years olds to pursue a Sport and Education Study Programme with Equine Option
- New RoR Showcase event at Aintree EC on 3rd November 2018
- NEW SPONSORS TO SUPPORT SSANGYONG BLENHEIM PALACE HORSE TRIALS
- New sponsorship unveiled by Mountain Horse for talented Oxfordshire-based international event rider
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- Nick Skelton honoured at British Showjumping Ball
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- Nominations deadline extended for Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2019
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Dallas Burston Polo Club making strides with polo popularity as attendance figures continue to soar
Posted on Friday, June 15, 2018 by Sasha Melia
The 2018 Polo season may have only just begun, but Dallas Burston Polo Club in Southam have hit the ground running, smashing an annual tournament attendance record they previously broke last year.
Approximately 700 people attended the recent Victor Ludorum tournament finals at the Stoneythorpe Estate, significantly surpassing the previous record of under 200 visitors.
Victor Ludorum, meaning ‘overall champion of sports’, is a prestigious tournament played internationally. Six teams battled it out for the Stoneythorpe Cup last month, Dallas Burston Polo Club’s first 6 goal tournament of the season, with Stoneyhill crowned champions after defeating CANI in an exciting final by 9 goals to 7.
Major Richard Carney MBE, who presented the prizes to the victors on the day, said, “Exciting matches like these are raising the popularity of polo all over the country. There was a time when we would see under 50 people attending such an event, but this year we have welcomed 700 guests plus a further 120 people to our annual opening season party. We look forward to welcoming even more visitors in the future”.
There are several reasons why polo is seeing a current rise in popularity. The number of polo related lifestyle magazines has increased in recent times and the trend of polo-esque clothing has remained fashionable in the UK; but much can be attributed to the likes of Dallas Burston Polo Club thinking outside the box and tapping into the public’s desire to try new experiences.
Historically considered something of a symbol of affluence, polo days and polo lessons have become more accessible to the public and have increased in number as awareness of the sport is raised. Many UK businesses for example, now regularly take advantage of team bonding days to enjoy club facilities and take taster polo lessons. New attractions in recent times at Dallas Burston Polo Club have included camel polo, fun-fairs and university polo tournaments.
Polo has a proud and traditional social and networking history, which remains enjoyed by many today, but at clubs like Dallas Burston Polo Club, membership is offered but not essential; everyone is welcome and lots of events taking place over the course of the season are offered free for the public to attend.
Picnicking around the pitches can be as affordable or luxurious as a visitor desires, with many attendees visiting the grounds simply to enjoy the stunning 600 acres of scenery and first-class facilities on offer. The Millstone Hare for example – a £2.4m Olde English styled pub with state-of-the-art facilities and incredible views over the grounds – allows people to watch polo on summer evenings whilst enjoying a luxurious meal at the same time.
The educational (and often humorous) commentary, the tension and action taking place on the pitch and the buzzing crowd atmosphere, all contributes to making new fans out of visitors to the estate and is frequently what sees them return again and again.
The multiple award winning Dallas Burston Polo Club, Pride of Stratford Business of the Year 2018, features Europe’s largest all-weather SuperArena® for equestrian events, six polo grounds, a colonial Clubhouse, wedding venues, the IXL Events Centre and The Millstone Hare Pub.
To keep informed of the latest events coming up at Dallas Burston Polo Club, visit www.dbpoloclub.com
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