TENGOAL | Reciprocals


AFRICA


This vast continent has always been a wonderful winter polo destination and continues to grow. From Morocco to South Africa chukkas are played, almost on a daily basis. Polo visitors can also combine some good sport with a safari or relaxation under a hot African sky. Although there may not be time for


such


excursions as renewed interest in the game has seen a huge upsurge in the depth of quality of ponies, fields and local players.


Kurland ESTATE


hen South Africa played England for the Coronation Cup in 2013 their young team – thought to be the youngest ever – impressed everyone. But it’s easy to see why if you visit the Kurland Estate just outside Plettenberg Bay. This polo location offers four full-sized fields and hosts tournaments from December through to April. However, Kurland is not just about polo. The Estate boasts a five-star boutique hotel and spa and guests are invited to explore the estate’s extensive network of roads and tracks on quad bike, on foot or on horseback. www.kurland.co.za


W Fifth CHUKKER T


This may be one of the more modern clubs on this list – it was founded in 2001 – but this Nigerian polo and country club already offers great sport in a family-orientated atmosphere. With a season running from late October to late June there is plenty of warm winter sport for Guards members before they head to Smith’s Lawn for the regular, UK, summer season. In recent years, Guards Polo Club has expanded its relationship with this African club by regularly welcoming patrons from Fifth Chukker to play on our annual The Access Bank Polo Day, bringing a little flavour of polo Nigerian-style to Smith’s Lawn. www.fifthchukker.com


114


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62  |  Page 63  |  Page 64  |  Page 65  |  Page 66  |  Page 67  |  Page 68  |  Page 69  |  Page 70  |  Page 71  |  Page 72  |  Page 73  |  Page 74  |  Page 75  |  Page 76  |  Page 77  |  Page 78  |  Page 79  |  Page 80  |  Page 81  |  Page 82  |  Page 83  |  Page 84  |  Page 85  |  Page 86  |  Page 87  |  Page 88  |  Page 89  |  Page 90  |  Page 91  |  Page 92  |  Page 93  |  Page 94  |  Page 95  |  Page 96  |  Page 97  |  Page 98  |  Page 99  |  Page 100  |  Page 101  |  Page 102  |  Page 103  |  Page 104  |  Page 105  |  Page 106  |  Page 107  |  Page 108  |  Page 109  |  Page 110  |  Page 111  |  Page 112  |  Page 113  |  Page 114  |  Page 115  |  Page 116  |  Page 117  |  Page 118  |  Page 119  |  Page 120  |  Page 121  |  Page 122  |  Page 123  |  Page 124  |  Page 125  |  Page 126  |  Page 127  |  Page 128  |  Page 129  |  Page 130  |  Page 131  |  Page 132  |  Page 133  |  Page 134  |  Page 135  |  Page 136  |  Page 137  |  Page 138  |  Page 139  |  Page 140  |  Page 141  |  Page 142  |  Page 143  |  Page 144