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It was indeed a great day, which honoured an extraordinary woman
a goal divided both teams with a 5 1⁄2 - 5 final score, AMS lifted the trophy.
Of course, no summer event could be complete without the addition of a picnic. The Argentinians
favour an asado – or
barbeque – at polo fixtures but Brits prefer to compliment an afternoon of sport with a traditional hamper full of food and a glass of champagne.
The prizes were
presented by the
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) (Army) Col Alison McCourt OBE, with the Masta Rugs Best Playing Pony rug presented to Lt Paul Erhahiemen’s Canario; a palomino Argentine polo pony led up by Frances Chappelow.
It was indeed a great day, which honoured an extraordinary woman, Brigadier Dame Evelyn Marguerite Turner DBE, RRC (1910 – 1993) known as Margot Turner. She showed
unstoppable tenacity in the face of many hardships during
her time as a British military nurse during World War II and was the first woman in British nursing history to be taken a prisoner of war. Befittingly she was remembered by
a display of teamwork and spirit, which so characterised her life.
Photography by: Steve Wall Equestrian Photography.
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