Polo–what can I say about polo? I can tell you what I thought about polo– that its a sport for the rich, a sport that would only appeal to the wealthy and snobbish. But what I found polo to be was an exciting and adrenaline filled sport where you see the horses and players up close, where the action sometimes is just feet away from you. A sport where you can see the determination on the player’s face as well as the horse, a sport where some time the action is so close you can hear the crack of the mallet against the ball, and the ball some time comes close too when its hit out of bounds.
I went last Friday evening to the polo match held at the polo grounds at the corner of Denton and Bloomfield Roads. For our first time we decided to try general admission, which is $25 a car load, a good value since most cars hold at least 5 people. General admission is where you pull your car onto the sidelines of the polo field, most people back in just like at the drive in, and then you have an amazing, unobstructed view of the field. Bring a picnic and some folding chairs and you are set for a couple of hours of exhilarating fun.
Don’t know anything about polo? Don’t worry, the announcer will explain the game as it goes along, so you won’t be lost in the action.
Polo is played on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday nights starting at 5:30 but you might want to get there a little early to get a prime spot.
This weekend John Walsh of America’s Most Wanted and his team, Shamrock will be there to close the polo season. If you have a AAA or a YMCA membership be sure to show your card for a $5 discount.
