The 2025 Derby Party
On May 3, Pony Up Polo Boosters held its annual Derby Party and Silent Auction. It was a great event with Lordi keeping the attendees laughing and entertained. Wayne astounded people with his incredible magic. Bridgette's Catering provided an excellent dinner.The polo players had fun participating in their own races, complete with hobby horses. Charly came away with the win. Other participants in the races were Lordi's PeeWee Herman doll and our youngest booster, Nandini.The best news of all is that due to the generosity of our donors and of our members, we raised $9056.31! We will make a donation to the Injured Players Fund along with other efforts. The Board thanks everyone that participated.
Please patronize our donors!
Things to Do, Places to See
Home | Appleton Museum of Art / College of Central Florida
4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala
Rusty Anchor Mount Dora | Boat Tours of Dora Canal
400 W 4th Ave, Mount Dora, FL 32757·
(352) 383-3933
Tom & Jerry's Airboat Rides – Central Florida Airboat Rides & Private Tours on Lake Panasoffkee
68 N Main Ter, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538
(321) 689-9821
Jackson Hole Wyoming Fly Fishing Trips | Reel Deal Anglers
270 Veronica Ln, Jackson, WY 83001
(307) 413-0669
6194 W State Road 44, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538
(352) 563-7017
Bradford-Ma Barker House
mabarkerhouse.org
13279 SE 115th Ave, Ocklawaha, Fl 32179
(352) 671-8560
https://www.floridastateparks.org//parks-and-rails/marjorie-kinnan-Rawlings-historic-state-park
18700 S County Road 325, Hawthorne, FL
(352) 466-3672
Restaurants and Winery in Ocala
Restaurants and Winery in The Villages Area
Bravo Pizza (no website available)
1080 Lake Sumter Lndg, The Villages,
(352) 430-2394
Stavros and Sons Fruitland Park Menu - Authentic Italian Cuisine & Pizza
3223 US Hwy 27/441, Fruitland Park,
Artist, Author and Polo Booster
Promotional Materials - Hats, Shirts, Printing
Spring Opening Party - Mar 15
This year's Opening Party, on Mar 15 was a great event. The weather was pleasant, albeit windy. Even after the Polo portion of the program was completed, many of us stayed, enjoying the music and the Oxford Polo Club's grounds. The Polo Academy students played four chukkers with the team wearing purple taking the win. Dale spent some time going over Polo 101 which was helpful for all of the new people. Deidre Miles and Chrissy Moyer won the Tailgating Competition and will receive a Fall season pass. Alex and Marguerita Copher took second place with Rita and Jerry Kelly taking third. The cash raffle was popular with Regina Jessop, Arthur Lewis and Emily Evans taking home their shares. Thank you to all who participated! Lewis Arther and Billy Lindsey performed as Elvis and was excellent. We all owe Lord Lyall a ton of gratitude for hosting us at the Oxford Polo Club. Thank you, Lordi!
Ma Barker House Tours - Jan 8, 2025
The 10AM group arrive back after their tour
In the dining room with Wayne's display of photographs of famous gangsters and some of their families and friends.
The noon tour group at the front of the house.
Thirty boosters enjoy a tour of the Ma Barker House on Lake Weir. The guide, Wayne, is an expert on the gangsters of the 1930s, their lives and eventual deaths. The house and almost all of its contents are original and visitors can see the results of the gun battle.
Pony Up Polo Boosters is a 501(c)3 organization.
The Injured Players Fund is in need of replenishment. Financial Assistance was provided for both a polo player and a groom over the summer. Pony Up Polo Boosters continues to fundraise for the Injured Players Fund, The Villages Polo Academy and the Nick Johnson Toy Drive. If you would like to donate to any of these three efforts, please make your check out to Pony Up Polo Boosters and it will be tax deductible. On the memo line, write a note as to which area you want your donation to go. Drop off at the Information Desk on match days or mail to P.O. Box 671, Wildwood, FL 34785. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. You may also donate online using the button below.
Big Benefit for Pony Up Polo Boosters
Access to Morning Matches
The Villages Polo Club has early matches on Fri and Sun mornings at 10AM on Field 3. These are not open to the public. You must be a season pass holder or a Pony Up Polo Booster with a membership card. While these are free for all season pass holders, those paying at the gate pay $10/person. You then receive a wristband that enables you to pay $10/person for the afternoon match. Two matches for $20! Please check this site's calendar for updates.
The 30th Anniversary Video
There are 11 segments in this video:
1. 1995 Games at Oxford Polo Club with Bill "Lefty" Lyall
2. 1996 Games at Oxford - easy to announce games with only one word - "Ismail".
3. 1996 at Oxxford Polo Club. This explains a lot with Lordi, his truck, his Mom, Dad's car and the match.
4. Opening day with the Villages Polo Club Boosters
5. 1997 Match on field 2. Notice the brilliant design of planting trees in front of the stadium. You could watch polo and feed squirrels at the same time. Admission was $1 but in true village fashion notice the cheapo pulling over to watch but not pay. Because of a low budget at the club, we would hire our umpires from McDonalds. They would send over their cast members playing the hamburgler.
6. 1997 final match on Field 1.
7. 1998 Villages Polo Club unique game where primary players all on the field. Notice the Lefty at work. Hire the handicapped.
8. Easter event International. England vs Villages
9. Kids Polo Event
10. Polo Pony Races
11. USA Mexico finals.
Submitted by Lord of Polo Lyall
