The 3rd annual Polo in the Park, Bluegrass International Cup, 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.
Partygoers 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. 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.
