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courtesy of the NAPL
In
1985 Skey, Gil and Skeeter
Johnston bought the Flying H and the adjoining Meade
Creek ranch at the base of the Big Horn mountains. The
Johnstons have always been involved in polo and the
combined ranches have become a perfect place for them
to raise polo ponies and to play them in the summer.
In 2005 they decided to expand their polo
operation by building three new fields and barns that
can accommodate over 100 horses. The Flying H Polo club
was created for High Goal Polo. This level of polo is
only played in a few locations around the world and
the Flying H Polo Club is excited to bring the game
to Big Horn, Wyoming. High goal polo is played with
professionals and amateurs on the same team. Each player
is assigned a rating from -2 to 10, called a handicap,
and when the team has a combined number of 16 or higher,
it is considered to be a high goal game.
It is our pleasure to bring to Big Horn
some of the world’s greatest polo players for
a season of fast paced, artistically played polo. We
would like to extend an invitation to everyone to come
and watch the games - there is no admission charge.
Games will be held on Thursdays and Saturdays. Game
times are 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. We are located just west
of the Big Horn Equestrian Center, on Bird Farm Road
and the entrance is well marked.
The Big Horn Polo Club and the Flying
H Polo Club compliment each other. Having both clubs
means that every level of polo is being played in Big
Horn. The Flying H Polo Club summer league starts on
July 19th, 2007 and runs through the last Saturday of
August.
The Johnstons will have two family members
playing in the summer league – Gillian and Will.
They will be joined by some of the best professional
players and visiting players from all over the world
and togetherwill form the high goal teams.
Please join us for an exiting second season.
Each Thursday starts a new tournament ending with the
finals match on Saturday at 3:00 pm. Please feel free
to park your car on the elevated, grass sideline for
a great view. After the first game, we will switch to
a new field for the second game. Bring your family and
friends, throw in a picnic and enjoy a beautiful Wyoming
afternoon. Our only request is that you please come
without your dogs as we have all the action we can handle
with our resident dog pack.
Big Horn, Wyoming is renowned for its
history of quality cattle ranches, outstanding horse
breeding and raising operations and for its continuous
support of polo.
The Johnstons were attracted to the area
not only for the beauty, abundant wildlife, hunting,
fishing and ranching opportunities, but for the historical
importance. Polo has been played in Big Horn since 1898,
and the Johnston family is excited to continue and expand
the tradition.
