Beaufort Polo Club readies South West Regional Varsity competition

Beaufort Polo Club opens its grounds for the South West Regional Varsity, a three day fixture that brings together players across three distinct levels of horsemanship and competitive experience. The calendar offers a carefully structured progression: intermediates take the field first on Friday 6th at five o’clock in the evening, followed by beginners on Saturday 7th at half past eleven in the morning, and novices on Sunday 8th at eleven o’clock.

Each day carries its own rhythm and character. The intermediate match, played as dusk approaches, carries an intensity drawn from players who have moved beyond the fundamentals and into genuine tactical play. Saturday morning belongs to those finding their way into the sport, where learning and competition blend freely beneath open skies. Sunday’s novice fixture, staged in proper morning light, offers newcomers their moment on grass that demands respect and rewards precision.

The regional varsity format exists to honour the sport’s essential democracy: polo welcomes players at every level, and Beaufort’s structure acknowledges this with equal seriousness. A player’s first season matters as much as their fifth. Each chukka counts.

Poppy and Boo Food will service the grounds across all three days, ensuring that spectators and participants remain well nourished through the afternoon and morning competitions. The thought of proper refreshment underlines Beaufort’s understanding that polo remains a civilised undertaking, one where the quality of a day extends beyond the field itself.

Those drawn to watch will find themselves among a particular sort of crowd: polo enthusiasts and friends of the players, people who understand the elegance of the game and the dedication it demands. The atmosphere carries a distinctly English formality tempered by genuine warmth. Friday 6th, Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th invite attendance and participation alike.

Imagery courtesy of Beaufort Polo Club (@beaufortpoloclub).