The first-ever Philadelphia Polo Classic was a huge success, with hundreds of spectators spending the day in Fairmount Park for an event about more than just fun.
was a huge success, with thousands of spectators spending the day in Fairmount Park for an event about more than just fun.
"I’ve had a lot of people sign this for him," said Demaria, while holding up a homemade sign cheering on Rosser and his brother, who was also competing. "I mean it’s a great day out here. Come out for a really great cause that obviously helps people, lifts people up. I’m most eager to meet Lezlie, as a matter of fact, because I have an envelope with a couple checks in it for her.
"It takes a special kind of kid to be in our program because it’s very rigorous and it’s a different kind of program. We want them to stay until they graduate high school. That’s one of the big goals, is to get kids to finish high school and we just use horses as the medium to do it," said Hiner.will benefit Work to Ride.
"I’m originally from Guatemala and my mom gave up everything she had to give us a life here in the U.S. and she was lucky enough to find the program," said Penados. "I’ve been able to travel to Florida, Colorado, New York, Virginia, Maryland—all types of states, playing polo, meeting all types of people, and it’s a huge privilege."
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