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TENNESSEE VS. KENTUCKY POLO MATCH TIES INTO REGION’S HISTORY

For the first time ever, the Tennessee Crain’s Nashville Arena Polo Team will take on Kentucky’s Gainesway Farm Polo Team, reaching back into history to the early connection of thoroughbred racing and the sport of polo across state lines.

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Andreas Dibowski wins Luhmühlen for the second time

by Catherine Austen

German rider Andreas Dibowski jumped a faultless clear round in the final Jumping phase to hold on to his overnight lead with It’s Me XX and win Luhmühlen CCI4* (GER), presented by DHL, penultimate leg of the FEI Classics™ 2015/2016.

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Gillespie takes aim at bareback spurs at Reno Rodeo

By Guy Clifton
For the Reno Rodeo

Veteran bareback rider George Gillespie IV might claim the Reno Rodeo as his hometown affair, being born just on the other side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Placerville, Calif.
After Saturday night, he’s feeling even more at home.

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INTERNATIONAL POLO MATCH THIS FRIDAY EVENING AT THE TRACTOR SUPPLY CO. ARENA

Photo by Patricia Branan-Wendell

USA. vs. South Africa Twilight Arena Polo Fundraiser Features Nationally Ranked Players

Franklin Polo Academy will kick off their inaugural year with a twilight arena polo event at 6 p.m. this Friday, featuring top professional and amateur players in an international match. Among them are male and female South African stars and a member of the United States Polo Team.

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Tractor Supply Company Music Country Grand Prix set to soar in 28th year! Benefitting Saddle Up!

2015 Winner Colleen Acosta and Diamond  Photo by Patricia Branan-Wendell

FRANKLIN, Tenn.— (May 31, 2016) — The 2016 Tractor Supply Company Music Country Grand Prix, Middle Tennessee’s premier equestrian show jumping competition, will take place on Saturday, June 4, at Brownland Farm in Franklin.