Hyde Park Polo Club

Recently, I was invited to a function at a place I had not heard of in Ravanel, SC called Hyde Park Polo Club.  It is about 45 minutes from Kiawah Island and is it ever a gorgeous location.  Set on about 380 acres, this farm has been in the family since 1896.  It is available for weddings, corporate events, and social events.  The old family farmhouse was moved piece by piece from Summerville, SC and the inside is warm, inviting, and absolutely tranquil.  Their amazing pool is set amongst live oaks and I can just imagine how beautiful it would be for a wedding. 

In addition to the function space, they also offer lessons in Polo.  I learned a lot from an 8 year old future Polo player while watching the game.  Their quarters are called Chuckers, each Polo player typically brings between 4 and 6 horses and changes them out each chucker.  The horses are amazing athletes-not an ounce of fat on any of these animals.  Horses are truly majestic animals. 

They are pleased to announce a Polo match for charity on November 9th.  The McDaniels Audi of Charleston Fall Polo Classic benefiting Rein & Shine, an amazing organziation that provides horseback riding as therapy for those in need.  Visit Rein & Shine's website and I think you'll be as moved as I was.  So mark your calendars for November 9th, visit Hyde Park Polo Farm, enjoy cocktails, great food, and a beautiful sport and leave knowing you are giving back to the local community.