Saratoga Polo Announces Its 117th Anniversary Season Opening July 10th

For the 117 years that Saratoga Polo Association has been bringing world-class polo matches to the iconic destination of Saratoga Springs, it has always been a gathering spot for the famous and infamous to see and be seen. More recently, in the modern era, more and more guests ranging from young families to out-on-the-town singles and business people entertaining clients are enjoying the tranquil confines of Whitney Field to spend the day or whole summer. The owners of Saratoga Polo, Mike Bucci and Jim Rossi couldn’t be happier.

“In the last ten years, Saratoga Polo has really blossomed not only as one of the premier Polo Clubs in the United States, being featured in National and International ad campaigns for the US POLO ASSN apparel brand, and most recently in National Geographic Traveler Magazine” said owner Jim Rossi, who is also a Lieutenant Governor for The United States Polo Association, “and the audiences at the matches have grown exponentially with ticket deals for everything from date night, to family night, to corporate celebrations.”

The matches at Whitney Field have always featured storied names like Rockefeller, Whitney, and Vanderbilt, and now, Saratoga Polo has become the battlefield for the modern polo athletes. Sunny Hale, the highest rated women’s player in history as well as up and coming superstar Tiffany Busch, Team USA Polo star player Ulysses Escapite, and even TV’s John Walsh tough it out during the Saratoga Tournament Season. Being one of the most progressive sports in the world, you’ll often see men and women competing at the same match – in fact, Sunny Hale was on one of the US Polo Open’s National Championship teams.

If you have never been to a polo match before, the parties and activities off the field are just as exciting as the heart-stopping action on the field, and much of it has to do with the corporate partnerships that help bring the fun to Whitney Field.

“Where else, “ said Alan Edstrom, Director of Events and Sponsorships, “ can you dress up in your finest outfits, have a fine dining experience and open a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne with a sword, shop, help repair the field at halftime, see a parade of cars and ponies, and meet those players and horses in this beautiful icon that exemplifies summer at Saratoga, – and still be done in time for the ballet or a night out on the town? It’s magic…absolute magic!”

There are 18 Matches (that’s TWO MORE THAN LAST YEAR!) and it kicks off with an ARMY vs NAVY match on July 10th Saratoga WarHorse Foundation presents the Adirondack Trust Celebrate Saratoga Cup!

Gates open at 4pm and matches begin at 5:30pm every Friday and Sunday July 10-September 6^th   go to saratogapolo.com for tickets and more details!