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The Wichita Podcast is a one stop shop for all your Wichita questions to be answered. Each podcast we will discuss in depth an event, a place, or a local legend that is related to the great city of Wichita, Kansas. Our goal is to teach you something about a subject you might now know while adding a humorous and personal twist. You may have lived in Wichita your entire life, but each episode we hope you walk away learning something you had never known before. Please join us on this journey learning about the city we all love and know, but are about to get to know a lot better.

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44-Fairfield Polo Club

June 17, 2022 • Wichita Podcast • Season 1 • Episode 44

"There is a fascination about the game of polo that is hard to describe to anyone who has never played. Once a man has had a taste of it, the task of curing him is rather hopeless." - Tommy Hitchcock Jr.

We sat down with Mike Carney, Josh Shelton, and Mannie Shelton to hear all about the game of polo. Since 1931, one of the longest running USPA clubs int he US, Wichita has been a mecca for polo and a center of the Midwest circa. They say it is like playing golf during an earthquake and those involved with the sport are obsessed with the beauty of the sport.

They play from July to October and have tournaments during several weekends and an open game to the public every Sunday during that period. And they also have Polo on the Plains in September and Real Men Wear Pink in October which are two charity events giving back to the community.

We really enjoyed hearing the history of the Fairfield Polo Club, where the sport of polo is heading today and how women are affecting it, and all about the horse athletes.

You can find their website at: https://wichitapolo.org/ but it would be better on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/FairfieldPoloClub/

Mike Carney dominating in some 1982 polo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHoolYBmqho

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