THE HURLINGHAM POLO ASSOCIATION

The Hurlingham Polo Association (H . P . A . ) is the governing physique for polo in the U . K . and indeed for abounding locations of the Commonwealth ; it liaises with similar associations throughout the world . It has been in actuality since 1874 , and its object is to further the interests of polo generally , and to support by all possible means the common interests of affiliated Clubs and Assocciations . There are 51 clubs in the U . K . who are affiliated to the H . P . A . and run tournaments for them as able-bodied as , of course , for themselves . Individuals are members of these clubs and , as playing members , are acquaintance members of the H . P . A . They play under the rules of the H . P . A . and are allocated a handicap co-ordinate to their abilities . The H . P . A . is interested in the welfare of ponies and has rules concerning them . Grants are given to the Pony Club and some universities for the encouragement of polo . A scholarship arrangement is run for young players to go across to learn to play polo and to look after ponies . If you want to have increasingly information , please send a cheque for ÂŁ10 to the aloft abode for a copy of our "Year Book" .