He's a good player, better than his brother, and I like to consider him a good friend. Opting for sparkling wine this time, you indulge yourself in an absorbing conversation with some of the other guests when who should join in but the Maharaja himself! Also, the rules of polo are quite complicated if you have no idea what's going on.". Viscount Melville Bobby Dundas in action during the British Polo Day at Jodhpur. Robert Henry Kirkpatrick Dundas, than The Wedding Planner star. Henry Dundas, whose statue towers 150 feet above Edinburgh, has been blamed for amending William Wilberforce’s 1792 abolition bill to ensure a ‘gradual’ end to slavery. Bobby Melville, the 10th Viscount Melville, a former international polo player, has instructed lawyers to help him rehabilitate Henry Dundas, the 1st Viscount Melville. Bobby Dundas, Viscount Melville, has achieved many milestones in his life, from playing polo in the World Cup to conquering the Atlantic. Speaking on the subject, British Polo Day director and co-founder Tom Hudson said, "The aim of British Polo Day is to not only celebrate the history and heritage of polo, but also to celebrate the Best of British and the trade and cultural ties that bind our great countries.". As well as seeing some of Britain's brightest arena polo stars on the pitch, a number of top players will be there to watch the action - including members of the Atlantic Polo Team. The event, which had famous models scorching the ramp on a cold winter evening, was hosted by Hackett London and The Collective. Dundas has been riding horses since the age of three, and playing professional polo from the time he turned eighteen. We were all polo players and close friends, but we ended up fighting over everything - from sharing food to taking turns to row. We came second out of sixteen teams, and we got to see whales, sharks and some very amazing fish. But notwithstanding who won or lost, the event did bring India and England together in a heartwarming display of unity. British Polo Day showcases over 30 top British luxury brands and acts as a conduit for championing craftsmanship and heritage in emerging markets. It was a nippy Sunday afternoon at the Jodhpur Polo & Equestrian Institute grounds, and the subject of the conversation was a Sahara Warriors player who was then engaged in a showdown of pure horsepower with four opponents from the Jodhpur Polo Team II. However, for a blue-blooded aristocrat whose roots go back to 1802, the man is sorely lacking in pomposity. "But, on the flip side, it does bring me to beautiful places like India.". ", Indeed, an environment of deprivation is no stranger to Bobby, who recently made headlines by participating in the world's toughest ocean endurance rowing race from the Canary Islands to Antigua. I guess.". It is located in a leafy 300-acre estate, encompassing much of Harrow on the Hill in north-west London. "The good thing about British Polo Day is... the girls look very pretty." Sponsored "Yes, Bobby does look like him," agreed the second woman after a pause. You have to work hard and ride about eight to ten horses every day. The final day's action culminated in a magnificent Alexander McQueen fashion show featuring Inge and Omanakuttan at the Umaid Bhawan Palace. Title: Polo Times August 2013 v18 i7, Author: Edit, Name: Polo Times August 2013 v18 i7, Length: 84 pages, Page: 73, Published: 2013-08-01 Issuu company logo Issuu In a tiny boat just seven yards long, the Atlantic Polo Team - comprised of 29-year-old Bobby Dundas (10th Viscount Melville), Henry Brett, 38, James Glasson, 39, and amateur polo player Fergus Scholes, 31 - has crossed the Atlantic in 48 days and seven minutes. Explore the looks, models, and beauty from the Dundas Autumn/Winter 2019 Couture show in Paris on 1 July 2019, with show report by Anders Christian Madsen The Miu Miu Fall 2015 Collection, presented on March 11, 2015 during Paris Fashion Week. Bobby Dundas, Viscount Melville, has achieved many milestones in his life, from playing polo in the World Cup to conquering the Atlantic. ", But, while the Viscount regards the journey across the Atlantic as the hardest and most memorable thing he has ever done, polo remains his true love. "Lucky Matthew.". "We rode 3,000 nautical miles through some of the biggest storms I have ever seen. In time, I went on to play for England in the European Championship at Rome and the World Cup at Mexico. LONDON — So far, the large majority of British and EU citizens have not felt the realities of Brexit. 18 Feb 1886. suc. Bobby Dundas (Viscount Melville) is a professional polo player and an ambassador for British Polo Day. It all ended well, though. I played with him through school and after. England polo players Bobby Dundas, Henry Breet, James Glasson and amateur polo player Fergus Scholes rowed from La Gomera to Antigua in shifts of two hours on, two hours off to raise money for several different charities: The Brooke, Hilton in the Community Foundation and Right to Play. In 1841 he was appointed colonel and aide-de-camp to Queen Victoria, and played a distinguished part in the Second Anglo-Sikh War (1848–49), as second in command at the capture of Multan. McQ's 'Best Dressed Female' was awarded to Meera Saxeena and Hackett London's 'Best Dressed Male' award was won by polo player Samir Suhag. New Year's Eve is typically one of the busiest nights of the year for the bar and restaurant industry, but for 2020 it remains a challenging time. >> Has 12 horses, his favourites being Lucero (Bright Star in Spanish) and PJ, a chestnut mare. Encouraging Change at Exeter University Polo Club. The next day featured a scintillating match between the Taj Jodhpur team versus the Landrover Sahara Warriors, in which Jodhpur took away the honours with a 4-2 score. John McEwen comments: Monet’s early career was a struggle. "This visit, as part of the British Polo Day, is my first to this country. A look at the man behind the mallet. Patrick Ephson, Bobby Dundas, Tom Morley and Harry Tucker will play for Celtic Manor. Bobby Dundas (29, 10th Viscount Melville), Henry Brett (38), James Glasson (39) and Fergus Scholes (31) after yesterday’s arrival at the port of the Caribbean island Antigua. ", He pauses, then breaks into a grin. Rowing You see, I would rather visit the slums and witness how the other side lives than go sightseeing to places that I can check on the Internet. "Prince Harry? Polo can be dangerous but I have learned that dealing with the elements is something else,’ says Henry. The aim of a British Polo Day is to continue the tradition of playing high-quality amateur polo against friends across the world, at the same time acting as a platform upon which a network of diplomatic and commercial opportunities can be built. The story of British Polo Day stems from a love of the ancient sport of polo, something that is thought to bridge cultures, bringing together a like-minded community on a global scale. We would like to offer a big thank our hosts, friends and partners for another fantastic event. The British Exiles Captain Bobby Dundas spoke for everyone when he was overheard saying to Prince Carl around the embers of the fire pits in the courtyard, “Adjectives fail me”. "With something like football, people can simply watch their heroes play and then run around kicking a ball. The championship, however, was won by Chile. As with any other sport, there are demands to fulfill. Probably, but it is quite an enthralling game anyway. Public health orders in place to limit the spread of COVID-19 are limiting how much patrons can celebrate. Polo continues to be first love, but Bobby Dundas has turned his attention to extreme challenge business after conquering the Atlantic Ocean By Gareth A Davies 02 February 2016 • 10:22 am ", So, has he seen the Taj Mahal yet? The man in question was now racing down the field on a chestnut horse, his polo mallet skilfully guiding the ball towards the Jodhpur team's goal post. Old Marlburians were well represented at recent prestigious polo matching including the Best of British at the third annual Polo at Marriners event at Amelia Lady Northbrook’s farm. And what's more, he loves India in all its rural hues. And picturesque it was, featuring everybody from fire-eaters to traditional Rajasthani musicians, all in attendance on that freezing December night to provide the guests with entertainment that's no-holds-barred in the proper sense of the term. Coming close in the heels of the Jodhpur-Warriors match was the much-awaited contest between the British Army and the President's Bodyguard - something that the latter won 1-4. Polo player Bobby Dundas, 29, and his team have just passed the half-way mark in the 3,000-nautical-mile race from the Canary Islands to Antigua. Maharaja Gaj Singh and Lady Phillimore of Oxfordshire. ", What's more, Bobby's sport even helps him rub shoulders with royalty - quite literally. Le foto di collezioni e precollezioni direttamente dalla sfilate AZ Factory Last year the resort hosted the Ryder Cup and the former practice ground will make way for the polo ground. Freddie Dear (TU 2006-11) played in the Best of British under 21s Polo for the Bourne Valley Inn which beat the Dundas Arms Team on 26th May 2013. Bobby Dundas, the tenth Viscount Melville (Photograph by Sam Churchill), A look at the very best in entertainment this December. The four Brits, 38-year-old Henry Brett, 39-year-old James Glasson, 29-year-old Bobby Dundas (10th Viscount Melville) and 31-year-old Fergus Scholes, all polo players, thereby… Jan 30, 2019 - Explore Aminul Islam's board "polo knit" on Pinterest. After exchanging pleasantaries, he gets down to talking about the intricacies of the game and how a handicap is actually a good thing in polo. Together with Bobby Dundas (hdc +3, 10th Viscount Melville), James Glasson (hdc +3) and Fergus Scholes (hdc -1), the 38-year-old participated at the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge and crossed the Atlantic Ocean within 48 days and 7 minutes. Indeed, while he may not hog as much space on newsprint, there is a lot more going for 30-year-old Bobby Dundas, a.k.a. About British Polo Day In just four years, the British Polo Day calendar has grown to encapsulate a network of over 10 events annually, including Abu Dhabi, Australia, China, Dubai, India, Mexico, Morocco, Russia, USA and, of course, Great Britain. The ones discussing him were a couple of elegant ladies, wearing wide hats with diamonds, and sipping slowly from wine glasses held delicately between their slender fingers. Bobby doesn't agree. We have a lot of mutual friends, and our paths cross a lot. His artistic mother died when he was 16; his father wanted him to join the family grocery business. Photo: Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge.After 48 days, 7 hours, and 3,000 miles, the rowing crew The Atlantic Polo Team crossed the finish line in the habour of Antigua. (Left to right) Henry Brett, 38, from Witney, Bobby Dundas, 29, from Chippenham, Fergus Scholes, 32, from Blandford and James Glasson, 39, from Midhurst of The Atlantic Polo Team, made up of professional English polo players, celebrate as they arrive in the harbour at the Caribbean island of Antigua, where family and friends are waiting, after rowing across the Atlantic Ocean. Dundas shakes his head, probably just a tad sadly. For me, Bishnoi villages hold more lasting memories than the Taj. ", Quite a charmed life, would you say? Champagne — and all other alcohol — will have to stop flowing at 10 p.m. due to a curfew on sales. The Viscount shakes his head. "But I did visit the Mumbai slums. Bobby Dundas, the 10th Viscount Melville, says that far from being a racist supporter of the slave trade, his seven-time great-grandfather Henry Dundas played a key role in ending it. "Well, I do think it would be great if polo manages to get a wider spectator base, but - frankly - it probably can't," he says. “It was neck and neck — we couldn’t have written it better,” said Bobby Dundas (aka Viscount Melville) of Atlantic Polo. Choose the design that fits your site. Henry Dundas, 3rd Viscount Melville GCB (25 February 1801 – 1 Feb 1876) [1] was a British military leader. Dundas has been riding horses since the age of three, and playing professional polo from the time he turned eighteen. It is the first time Celtic Manor Resort has held a polo event. Women’s Polo in Poland. The Atlantic Polo Team. During a chat later, you ask him if the sport of his choice will ever get as popular as football or cricket. I have never seen a culture this diverse and vibrant. The British polo players had crossed the Atlantic in 48 days and seven minutes in the Talisker Whisky … The team, which was completed by James Glasson, Bobby Dundas and Fergus Scholes, set off from the Canary Islands on 4 December.. All very interesting for a greenhorn like you. It was all about survival; at one point, two of my teammates were even swept overboard by a wave. A look at the man behind the mallet. "My mother loved horses, and so I was raised with them. A pity, considering that the Sahara Warriors featured a blue-blooded former World champion named Viscount Melville Bobby Dundas (who put up quite a good fight indeed). 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