NEWS

Team USPA players Connor Deal, Pedro Lara and Gates Gridley had the opportunity to play in the Langdon Road Polo Club Fall Immersion Weekend in Aiken, South Carolina, October 29-31. Hall of Famers and former 10-goal players Adam Snow and Owen Rinehart hosted this fantastic weekend of competitive polo at the Langdon Polo Club fields at New Haven and Isinya Farms. Two games were held on Friday afternoon and Sunday morning. Joining Kim Snider, representing Jimeni and Frank Stitt for Bottega were six-goalers Julian Daniels and Ruki Baillieu. John Bickford was able to join in for the weekend as well.

Both games were competitive, open games with the higher rated players sharing their knowledge and pushing the others to challenge themselves and play classic polo. Rinehart said that, “In working with Team USPA, we find that giving them the opportunity to play clean, fast, safe and open polo really accelerates the learning curve. This is good old-fashioned four-man polo. We don’t give you every play, but it isn’t as cutthroat as tournament polo either. The pros are all focused on giving you the best possible experience, based on what your objectives are for the weekend. People learn better when they are having fun and can just play."

In addition to some great polo, Snow, Rinehart and Team USPA hosted a Friday night barbecue and a Sunday lunch after the games concluded. It was a fantastic weekend for everyone involved. If you would like more information about playing in an Immersion Weekend with these players, visit the Langdon Road Polo website langdonroadpolo.com for full details.