Meet the team
Meet the team
Chris Bethell
Polo Manager
Chris has been at Cowdray for the past 21 years. In the early years as a player he helped the then chairman. When a role for assistant polo manager presented itself, Chris jumped at the chance. Not long after, Chris was promoted to polo manager and has held the post ever since.
Matt Sim
AssisTANT Polo Manager
Martine Hartridge
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Managing the polo club Martine has a broad role, encapsulating everything from overseeing operations and finance, to producing all marketing strategy and managing press relations.
Fleur Turner
Polo Executive
Known to many in the Cowdray polo community, Fleur has previously been a playing member of the Club. Fleur’s role within the Club encompasses all things memberships- including events, presentations and making sure all the behind-the-scenes processes of a polo office run smoothly over the season.
Ellie o'malley
Match Staff Supervisor
Having grown up in Midhurst and with a passion for horses, Ellie started working in the sport of polo in 2008 and has experience internationally and at all levels. As match staff supervisor, Ellie’s role will be to ensure the daily match staff are all fully equipped and informed for the day’s events so that all the games run smoothly.
Our Officials
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President
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Viscount Cowdray
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Vice President
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Hon Mrs Lila Pearson
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Chairman |
John Bunn
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Committee Members
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Alan Kent
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David Turner
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Marchioness of Milford Haven
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James Harper |
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Jonathan Russell |
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Nick Clague |
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Honorary Member |
Julian Hipwood |
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Officials |
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Polo Manager |
Chris Bethell |
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Assistant Polo Manager
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Matt Sim |
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Marketing & Communications Manager
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Martine Hartridge
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Memberships & Polo Office Executive |
Fleur Turner
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Project Consultant
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Chris Salmon
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Veterinary Officer
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P J McMahon MRCVS
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Pony Welfare |
Patrick Churchward BVSc MRCVS |
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Chief Umpire |
Chris Bethell |
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Martine Hartridge
Marketing and Communications Manager
Managing the polo club brand, Martine has a broad role, encapsulating everything from the production of programmes, fixtures lists, membership packs and the CPPC yearbook, to planning and producing all marketing strategy and managing press relations.