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Poloafrica development programme

There are two parts to the Poloafrica development programme. The first is to uplift children from underprivileged backgrounds, by using the inducement of polo and ponies as a way of encouraging them to do well at school. The primary aim is not to create future professional polo players (although this may happen and indeed is happening) it is instead to foster a sense of self discipline and purpose which will serve these girls and boys well in the years to come. Uitgedacht Farm works closely with Franshoek Farm (Tracey Morgan's Valley Education Fund) in this endeavour. The second thrust of the Poloafrica development programme is to enrich the lives of adult underprivileged individuals. Certain of these already play a role in polo in South Africa which is more than "just a groom" and this programme aims to help them to achieve more in their lives than they have ever been able to do before. This is through enabling them to play the game in a serious manner and giving them the opportunity to flourish as true polo professionals. Download a fuller description of the Poloafrica development programme here.



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