Father's Day "Papas & Polo"
Sunday, June 16, 10:30am-noon
La Herradura Polo Club
3720 Baseline Ave.
Santa Ynez CA 93460
Bring your Papa out on Father's Day morning (June 16th 10:30am-noon) to La Herradura Polo Club. Introduce him to the "sport of kings" at the private club of the revered polo player Memo Gracida. Kick off your Father's Day in style enjoying complimentary tastings of Flying Goat wine and Cypress Grove Cheese. Watch a fast-paced polo match field-side at La Herradura Polo Club, located at 3720 Baseline Avenue in the scenic Santa Ynez Valley. Get inspired to pick up a foot mallet and practice your hand to eye coordination or perhaps even take a polo lesson!
Flying Goat Cellars is honored to be La Herradura Polo Club MVP sponsor for the 2024 season. Flying Goat is a family-owned luxury brand dedicated to producing age-worthy pinot and sparkling wine from Santa Barbara County. Since its earliest vintages, the brand has achieved award-winning status. Winemaker Norm Yost is uniquely known for launching the county’s first traditional méthode champenoise sparkling wine program in 2005. Wine Enthusiast named his 2019 Goat Bubbles Ampelos Vineyard the “Best Blanc de Noirs.”
La Herradura Polo Club boasts top-notch polo facilities and offers polo club services year-round. Players and guests have access to first class polo facilities, including three manicured polo fields, a full size arena, stabling and pastures for over 300 horses. Spectators are welcome at the polo matches and tailgating is encouraged.
Cypress Grove Cheese is a sustainable dairy and creamery based in Arcata, CA. Known for its goat milk cheese, Cypress Grove’s most popular brands include Humboldt Fog, Truffle Tremor, Midnight Moon and Purple Haze. Look for the table midfield offering tasty cheese samples and wine pairings to delight your palate.
For an introduction to polo before the match, check out the United States Polo Association Spectator Guide at uspolo.org. The National Museum of Polo & Hall of Fame at polomuseum.org is another great resource to learn about polo’s storied legacy in the U.S..
Flying Goat Cellars is MVP sponsor. Carlos Gracida, Jr. MVP of the Francisco E. Dorignac Memorial Tournament, with Goat Bubbles and Norm.