COWDRAY PARK POLO CLUB

An interview with Kayley Smith

As the members of this year’s Gold Cup winning UAE Team celebrated on the pitch, Kayley Smith joined a very select group. At that moment she became one of only two women to ever play on the winning team of the British Open for the Cowdray Gold Cup. On its own that’s an incredible achievement. […]

An interview with Ben Turner

Polo Umpire . Polo is a game that owes much of its appeal to the fact it should be played not only within its rules bit also within the spirit of the game. While the spirit of fair play rests with the players, those chosen to impart justice on the field hold a unique responsibility […]

An interview with Peter O’Rorke

Patron of Strategic Help for Heroes . Being a polo patron requires an eye for talent, a passion for the sport and a lot of patience. We sat down with Peter O’Rorke, patron of Strategic Help for Heroes, to find out how he balances his career with this demanding sport and what the future holds […]

An interview with Kellie Leach

Groom to Bad Boys Polo Team Often referred to as the real ‘stars of the polo world’, the polo ponies played each season at Cowdray Park require expert care. To understand the time and commitment that happens off the field, we sat down with groom Kellie Leach to discuss her job, passion and what it […]

An interview with Tomas Beresford

. It’s no exaggeration to say that polo is in the blood of Midhurst local and polo star Tomas Beresford. His father and two uncles on his mother’s side were all professional players and Tommy learnt the game from playing with polo legends. When he was fifteen, his parents gave him the opportunity to be […]