Rolex and Polo...

[Rolex116520]

Originally Posted by Gary Busey

might be a stupid question....but have you ever met a polo player that grew up poor, and started playing polo poor?

in other words is there a place in the world where its accessible?

Yes , I met many in Argentina that are relatively poor. They play for a team owned by rich individuals or companies or they find richer persons believing in them and sponsoring the 3 to 4 ponies you need to be able to play .

[Grumpy Badger]

Originally Posted by Gary Busey

might be a stupid question....but have you ever met a polo player that grew up poor, and started playing polo poor?

in other words is there a place in the world where its accessible?

Depends on your definition of poor, I guess.

I know quite a few people who work normal jobs and play as a hobby. It's always going to have a bit of expense attached but, certainly at the lower levels, probably not any more than someone who's really into golf, diving etc. I'd say most people who can buy a Rolex probably have enough disposable income to play if they prioritised it.
You couldn't play if you were on income support but I'd say low-goal polo would be easily attainable to someone on an average wage IF they really wanted to make it a priority.

It's not as exclusive as it once was or as many people think. I guess it is very much like golf, if you want to play for fun at a small, local club the cost isn't prohibitive. If you want to join the best club, have the best equipment and party like it's 1999, you best have DEEP pockets or get good enough that someone else picks up the tab!

[Grumpy Badger]

Originally Posted by Rolex116520

Didn't you have Torquhil Campbell as captain of the elephant team ?

Yip, though I don't actually know him. It could have been him that Manclark was on the ale with!

[Rolex116520]

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

... Manclark was on the ale with!

Ale ? In his case better Chivas Regal ... respect the sponsors