Polo In The Park 2009
The 3rd Annual Bluegrass International Cup at Polo in the Park, was held on Saturday, July 18th, 2009 to benefit the crucial efforts of Bluegrass Conservancy and The Fayette Alliance.
Over 750 supporters attended the benefit at the Kentucky Horse Park’s scenic Man o’ War field, and watched an exciting polo match between Baroness’ Team U.S.A. and Gainesway Farm’s Team South Africa. Team U.S.A. scored the winning goal in the last minute of the match, prevailing over South Africa 10-9.
Party goers also enjoyed dinner, live music by popular 80’s cover band “The Spazmatics”, and a silent and live auction featuring an exclusive painting by acclaimed local artist Andre Pater, along with other unique field-sport experiences.
The Bluegrass International Cup had unprecedented success this year, by doubling corporate sponsorship and raising substantial funds for Bluegrass Conservancy and The Fayette Alliance.
Sponsors were Gainesway Farm, Baroness, UK Healthcare, Fasig-Tipton, Central Bank, Hagyard, Davidson, & McGee Associates, Theory, Rosenberg Thoroughbred Consulting, Equine Insurance, Middlebrook Farm, Nursery Place, The Pond Lady, Stephen Hillenmeyer Landscape Services, Blood-Horse Publications, Smiley Pete Publishing, WLEX-18, and WUKY Radio.
Thank You to those who generously supported the 3rd Annual Bluegrass International Cup at Polo in the Park,
Divot Stomp Sponsor
Fasig-Tipton
Team Sponsors
Baroness- Team USA
Gainesway- Team South Africa
Gold Sponsors
theory
UK Healthcare
Silver Sponsors
Hagyard, Davidson, McGee Associates
Middlebrook Farm
Neuman Equine Insurance
The Pond Lady
Underwriters
Central Bank & Trust
Nursery Place, LLC
Rosenberg Thoroughbred Consulting
Stephen Hillenmeyer Landscape Services
Media Sponsors
Blood-Horse Publications
Business Lexington
Smiley Pete Publishing
WLEX-18
WUKY
Event Expense Sponsors
Kentucky Thoroughbred Association
Verble, Worth & Verble
In Kind Donations
Bulleit Bourbon
Cross Gate Gallery & Framing
KBC International
Kentucky Eagle Beer
LubriSyn
L.V. Harkness
Moet Hennessy
Moxie Equestrian
Southern Wine & Spirits
The Bell Group
Veuve Cliquot
Auctioneer
Walt Robertson
Caterer
Dupree Catering
Bluegrass International Cup Committee
Gay Haggin VanMeter, Chair
Gay Bredin
Hannah Goodman
Ben Haggin
Boo Hardy
Amarae Hollingshead
Lindsey LeMaster
Brandon Rice
Mackenzie Royce
Sarah Sutherland
Knox van Nagell
Susan Saylor Yeary
Auction Item Donors
AJ’s Casuals
Belle Vie MedSpa
Elmwood Stock Farm
Jennie & Peek Garlington
Gallery B
Greg & Becky Goodman
Lexington Seafood Co.
Mulberry & Lime
Andre Pater
Pedal the Planet
Knox van Nagell & Matt Pfister
Photography by Ellie
theory
The Kentucky Horse Park
Trillium & Belle Maison Antiques
Wallace Station
Wells Plastic Surgery
Wine+Market
Volunteers
Kate Allen
Charlotte Bloxsom
Anne Chapman Breeden
Allison George
Christie Kessinger
Leslia LeMaster
Jacob Rackmill
Meredith Yates
Jackson Yeary
Charlene Mingus
What a GREAT event! Well organized and a blast. I was glad that there so many concerned citizens that were willing to make it out. I can’t wait until next year!