Lancaster Polo Club hosts qualifying tournament match, market [photos]
Lancaster Polo Club hosted young competitive polo players Sunday for a match and accompanying market.
The U.S. Polo Association hosted a qualifying match as part of its Youth Tournament Series Polo Match, one of many held across the country this summer. At each qualifier, all-stars are judged on their horsemanship, sportsmanship, playing ability at their current handicap and ability to play as a member of a team. All-stars are then eligible to be selected to advance to the national championship, planned for Sept. 11-15 in Santa Ynez, California.
In the first match, Lancaster topped Garrison Forest 5-3. In the second, Marlan Farm overcame Work-to-Ride 5-4, said organizer Gillian McSherry.
There was also an accompanying vendor market, and Twisted Sisters Ice Cream was on site to serve sweet treats.
The Lancaster Polo Club is at 70 Church St. in Lititz. For more information, visit facebook.com/lancasterpoloclub.

Rosa Martin holds her baby, Nava, 5 months, as she is talking with a customer in her Shop Vista Co. booth during the United States Polo Association Youth Tournament Series polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club in Lititz on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
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The horses wait for their turn during the United States Polo Association Youth Tournament Series polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club in Lititz on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
Polo players line up to start the game during the United States Polo Association Youth Tournament Series polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club in Lititz on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
Fans watch during the United States Polo Association Youth Tournament Series polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club in Lititz on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
Fans watch during the United States Polo Association Youth Tournament Series polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club in Lititz on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
Fans watch during the United States Polo Association Youth Tournament Series polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club in Lititz on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
Jolie Zepp, (4), works the ball during the United States Polo Association Youth Tournament Series polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club in Lititz on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
Polo players in the actions during the United States Polo Association Youth Tournament Series polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club in Lititz on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
People get their food in the food truck court during the United States Polo Association Youth Tournament Series polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club in Lititz on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
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Fans are having a cookout during the United States Polo Association Youth Tournament Series polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club in Lititz on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
Bella Dowling purses over a ball during the United States Polo Association Youth Tournament Series polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club in Lititz on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
Fans watch during the United States Polo Association Youth Tournament Series polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club in Lititz on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
Bridget Martin, 18, keeps the scores during the United States Polo Association Youth Tournament Series polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club in Lititz on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
Polo players in the actions during the United States Polo Association Youth Tournament Series polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club in Lititz on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
Polo players in the actions during the United States Polo Association Youth Tournament Series polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club in Lititz on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
People browse Simply Mik & Mac booth during the United States Polo Association Youth Tournament Series polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club in Lititz on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
People browse Hux & Co. during the United States Polo Association Youth Tournament Series polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club in Lititz on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
People browse Ginny Mae Vintage during the United States Polo Association Youth Tournament Series polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club in Lititz on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
Rosa Martin holds her baby, Nava, 5 months, as she is talking with a customer in her Shop Vista Co. booth during the United States Polo Association Youth Tournament Series polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club in Lititz on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
Fans are having a cookout during the United States Polo Association Youth Tournament Series polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club in Lititz on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
Polo players in the actions during the United States Polo Association Youth Tournament Series polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club in Lititz on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
Bridget Martin, 18, keeps the score during the United States Polo Association Youth Tournament Series polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club in Lititz on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
Scoreboard with a name of the club is shown during the United States Polo Association Youth Tournament Series polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club in Lititz on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
Polo players in the actions during the United States Polo Association Youth Tournament Series polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club in Lititz on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
Polo player Bella Dowling rides to the field during the United States Polo Association Youth Tournament Series polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club in Lititz on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
Marissa Wells with Mariah Farm, cools down a horse, Hector during the United States Polo Association Youth Tournament Series polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club in Lititz on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
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