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Originally Posted by zcaveman
Sounds like they are getting very expensive!!
I wonder if the expenses of the horses and the players have anything to do with it or is it the draw of the polo matches that makes it more expensive.
I attended several matches and decide that this is a very boring sport.
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The polo club is definitely NOT in it for a profit. They spend way more money on the upkeep of the fields than they get in admission pricing. None of the admission price goes to the players or horses.
Each player owns his/her own horses. A polo match has six periods and each player needs one horse per period. Each player usually brings eight horses with them to a match.
Depending on their individual rating, some players get paid to play and some do not. They are paid by the team sponsor, an individual who is usually also a player. The Villages does not pay the players.
The Villages Polo fields are rated as one of the best in the United States.
Most polo fields charge a much higher price. You can get tickets in advance at our box office for $10 per person,and have a wonderful day. On Fridays, it's $5 per person, cash only, at the gate.