Polo, Chukkas and Pleasure

Helen Tilston & Fred Mannix Jr.

Polo for Heart was held today.  Picnics were once again packed and we headed to the Polo Club.

Canada's No. 1 player is Fred Mannix Jr. (pictured above). He introduced us to his beautiful wife Kelesea and baby Brooklyn.   He looks forward to playing in the Triple Crown in Argentina this coming Autumn. He told us Buenos Aires is his favourite place to play polo.  "It has it all. History, great fields, the best horses and players in the world make it just about the best place to play. For those who have played here they know the unique feeling of riding out onto the best polo in the world."  He has played polo with Prince Charles, Prince Harry and Prince William saying they are all very enthusiastic polo playe

This year, we welcomed Team Mexico.  Below are members of team Mexico demonstrating the 3 different shots taken with  sticks.  One shot surprised me.  The stick swings beneath the chin of the horse.

My "new best friend" Fred Manniz Jr.

The Calendon Eglinton Hunt Club were guests and travelled with their 24 hounds, consisting of 12 male and 12 female hounds which is what they hunt with.

Many stylish guests brought their dogs and one wore spots to match her dog's markings.

Polo Team being presented with prizes

Sky-divers entertained us

There were tents selling elegant clothing, jewellery and equestrian style furnishings

 These saddle stools actually twirl.

Would you use these stools in your home?  Do you enjoy polo?



(All photos by Helen Tilston)