9th-12th-Lancers - Year 2004 - Page 0073
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| Regiment | 9th/12th Lancers |
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| Year | 2004 |
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REGIMENTAL JOURNAL OF THE 9TH/12TH ROYAL LANCERS (PRINCE OF WALES’S) 71 Polo Capt EB on Dream #7 Harm/ex his year has seen somewhat of a revival of polo within the Regt, the Brigade and Germany as a whole. Hohne Garrison Polo Club has been formed and is based at the stables behind the Officers Mess. Cpl Debell is still the Stables NCO with Tpr Whitford ably helping. A considerable amount of work has been carried out on the infra structure of the stables and paddocks, with Cpl D and Tpr Whitford using their initia- tive to ‘find’ the resources to enable this. This year’s season was off to a slightly late start due to everyone being away in Iraq. However a very successful beginner’s polo course was organised by Lt Clitheroe 2 days after our return. Giles Omerod flew out from Tidworth Polo Club and taught many people from the Bde as well as local Germans who were keen to improve. The course was very enjoyable and concluded with a small Tournament and party at the end of the week. ZLt Richmond has taken over as Stables Officer from Capt E-B and has already embarked on the creation ofa Polo arena in the paddock neXt the stables. This will enable teaching, schooling and basic skills to be carried out without damaging the pitch. The pitch has been in excellent condition throughout the year not withstanding the attack of the moles. Capt E B is still in the lead on number of mole kills, with Cpl D and Tpr Whitford playing catch up. Chukkas were played every Wednesday in Hohne and at the weekends in Soltau and Fallingbostel. ZLt Richmond having learnt at Sandhurst and played in India managed to borrow ponies during the summer and is hoping to buy his own for 05. Capt E- B played for a number of German teams in Hamburg, Kiel and Hanover early on in the summer and his progress was slightly slowed towards the end due to Ponies off the Road (FOR!) Cp/ Debefl and Tpr Wh/tford regrett/flg g/umg the/r hands togethefl The club had its first proper tournament in September with many Army and German civilian teams competing. After a lot of fun The Red Rats team consisting ofBrigadier Bradshaw, Maj Humphries (Highlanders), Capt E-B and Lance Bombadier Cuthbert (3 RHA) triumphed over The Pol Roget team and the 20 Armd Bde team. The Black Rats team were beaten on points and a proper match against them will be scheduled for 05. Special thanks must go to Annie Hairsign who organised the whole tournament, as well as playing for the Red Rats and to Midas Telecommunications for sponsoring it. We are now looking forward to the 05 season and fitting in as much polo as possible before we deploy to Iraq. |
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