Nick Skelton and other World leading Equestrian stars confirmed for Nic Roldan's Inaugural UK Sunset Polo at Cowdray
Tuesday 02 May 2017
Top American Polo Player and Brooke USA ambassador, Nic Roldan, is excited to announce that on Tuesday, June 20th 2017 the first Global edition of Sunset Polo will take place between 5:00pm - 11:00pm, in the form of “Nic Roldan’s UK Sunset Polo” at the ancestral home of British Polo: Cowdray House in West Sussex. Monty Roberts, world renowned natural horseman, will demonstrate his Join-up technique, whilst Olympic Gold medalist Nick Skelton will make his polo debut alongside Roldan in what is billed to be 2017’s hottest equestrian ticket.
In 2016 the Inaugural Sunset Polo event took place in Wellington, Florida, USA followed recently by a second edition that welcomed over 1000 guests and raised U$D313,000 to benefit Brooke USA. The UK edition will be in aid of both Brooke (Registered Charity No. 1085760) and local charity Chestnut Tree House (Registered Charity No. 256789).
“I’m really proud and excited to be able to announce our first global Sunset Polo event. It’s thanks to my team and our enthusiastic event partners, combined with the local community, that this dream has turned into a reality, which I hope will become an event that will continue for many years to come. I’m excited to have members of different areas of the equestrian community coming together to support two causes very close to my heart. Hope to see you all there on June 20th.” ~ Nic Roldan
Nic is thrilled to be hosting the event on a Midsummer's afternoon on the old polo field in the grounds of Cowdray House. Brooke is the world’s largest international equine welfare organisation dedicated to improving the lives of working horses, donkeys and mules and those who rely on them. Chestnut Tree House is the children’s hospice for East and West Sussex, Brighton and Hove and South East Hampshire and cares for 300 children and young adults from 0-19 years of age with progressive life-shortening conditions.
“We are delighted to be collaborating with Nic Roldan and his team here at Cowdray for the inaugural international edition of their charity equestrian event. Cowdray has long been the home of British polo and it is fitting that Nic’s charity polo match and the other equestrian displays take place on Cowdray’s famous ‘House Ground’.
We are excited to be working together to raise money for the worthy beneficiary charities, including Chestnut Tree House near Chichester – a cause very close to us here at Cowdray”. ~ Jonathan Russell, Cowdray CEO
Roldan’s Sunset Polo will be a momentous show of unity between the various equestrian disciplines, with some of the world’s top equestrians participating. Natural horseman and fellow Brooke ambassador Monty Roberts, will open the event, giving a Horses and Horse Sense demonstration in which he combines his Join-up methods with empowering veterans suffering from post traumatic stress. This will be followed by a dressage to music display by one of the country’s leading riders. A chance to experience and be mesmerised by what in 2012 became known as “horse dancing”.
“I am very much looking forward to assisting The Brooke through an effort by Nic Roldan who is certainly going the extra mile to help horses and other equids globally. It sounds like it will be a lot of fun!” ~ Monty Roberts
The Sunset Polo game will see top professionals, alongside up and coming players with Roldan followed by a much anticipated celebrity chukker, where Skelton will be picking up a mallet for charity. Wocket Woy will be part of this event.
"Nic Woldan is pwetty good player but I am a pwofessional so I will be able to give him and the other players some tips to impwove their game. We look forward to helping waise lots of money for the Bwooke.” ~ Wocket Woy’s Mattie
Event partners include Cowdray Estate, The Lickfold Inn, Jeep, The Spread Eagle Hotel and Tregothnan, the pioneers of growing tea in the UK.
“The new and exclusive Nic Roldan’s Sunset blend is the most adventurous and stimulating tea blend ever. The transatlantic high society are sure to love this incredible tea and working with Nic has been a pleasure. Sample blends have been back and forth across the Atlantic to achieve the perfect finish and we are thrilled to be supporting Nic’s Sunset Polo events.” ~ Jonathon Jones, Tregothnan CEO
A goal of Nic’s, is to ensure the event is accessible to all. Three tiers of tickets are available: General admittance, Luxury Afternoon Tea and All inclusive VIP packages. Details can be found at: www.NicRoldan.com/Events.
The VIP All Inclusive experience incorporates the equestrian displays, afternoon tea and dinner tables for 8 in Cowdray House, food prepared by the The Lickfold Inn, overseen by Michelin Star Chef Tom Sellers. An innovative dinner menu, generously donated, by the Lickfold’s suppliers, will comprise of British dishes in their unique style. Chef Graham Squire brings experience and zest to dishes, with real passion and thought behind them. The evening will culminate with a Gatsby themed party.
There will be both silent and live auctions with five exceptional lots, followed by a firework display.
Equestrian displays of the highest calibre, world class food, a magical venue on a British Midsummer's night and all for two great causes. This is one date that must not be missed in your summer plans and we very much look forward to welcoming you on June 20th.
