For the past several years Jack & I have participated every September in Ligonier Polo Club's charity match for the Leukemia Foundation. Jack umpires the match and I donate a percentage of the sales from my paintings. He has the harder job! I probably get to see more of this game then when he was playing and I was grooming for him. This past weekend the weather was beautiful and this isn't said lightly as the event has coincided often with hurricanes coming through the area. It is a gala event with the large white tents lining the length of the field. Everyone, people, horses, hounds are beautifully turned out. Rolling Rock Hunt parades their hounds before the match and then the game starts. This year it was closely battled throughout the six chukkas and excited for those watching.
It is always a fun weekend with parties and dinners. It is good to see polo and other horse friends. Watching some of the young players go from gangly teenagers to handsome young men is also fun. Mountain Meadow Farms where we, and our horses and dog, stay is ever so beautiful and pleasant. It is always a joy being there and we appreciate the warm welcome we get! This year the affair raised about 150,000, about 1% of that was my contribution from sales. Hey, every bit helps! As Jack says, When the umpire isn't shot and I sell some paintings, it's a good day!
