Our First Polo Match

We were invited to a Polo Match this weekend.  Now there's something I never thought I'd actually do, especially in Indiana. It is put on by the Hickory Hall Polo Club in Whitestown and they play matches quite often apparently.  People show up and can tailgate while watching the match.  

 They had a break every so often and we stomped divots just like in Pretty Woman! You know the scene...

We definitely got our Pretty Woman on. :-) "One word of advice... Avoid the steaming divot!" 

 The kids just enjoyed the freedom the massive field provided.  SO MUCH ROOM TO RUN!! CAN'T STOP RUNNING!

 We met and petted Domino and Coco, the horses.

 Tommy really enjoyed that part.

AAH! Don't move Domino! They scared him a little but he still loved them!

 The horses and riders ran by again and again.  We honestly tried to figure out if there was any kind of defense or game plan involved in this match.  We couldn't actually tell.  But it was definitely exciting!  They would run by and whack a ball and yell at each other to "GO! RUN FAST!"  Not sure if those were the horse's commands or if they were just the best things they could think to yell at the time?

 From left to right is Tommy, Max, and Jack in this picture.  They had a ball! They were running and throwing plastic plates like frisbees.  They were sweating!

We had so much fun we ended up staying until almost 9! Those poor delirious kids! They were getting their Devo on with their red plastic bowls, that's for sure.  Because you know... when a problem comes along, you must whip it.  Before the cream sets out too long, you must whip it.

Ok I'll stop.

Whip it... into shape.
Sorry.  I'm done now I promise.

Thanks Goldmans for inviting us to our first polo match. We had so much fun!