Doting doggie dad, Ian Dear, lovingly caresses his Schweenie baby canine, 'Bella', as he lymed at the polo game put on by Chukka Caribbean Adventures to aid Hanover Charities. - photo by Janet Silvera

WESTERN BUREAU:

The answer is yes, polo everyone! Clusters of people turned out for the Chukka Caribbean Hanover Charities 2009 polo event, including the man who made the polo horseman a household name, designer Ralph Lauren.

Ralph Lauren's son, David; former United States President George Bush's niece, Lauren Bush, and a host of others showed up to join in the fun of the calm Sunday afternoon in Sandy Bay at Blue Hole Estate, once the home of Hanover Charities' founding member, William Delisser.

Chukka Caribbean Adventures, along with Hanover Charities, helped to re-establish the rich tradition of 'high tea' and an elegant afternoon of polo and socialising. Fashionable patrons came decked out in bright colours, big hats and chic accessories in support of Hanover Charities, as all proceeds went toward ventures undertaken by the charity group. Also adding colour to the event were the St Mary's Prep School performers who roused the crowd with song and dramatic performances.

'Flying Chins'

As the crowd grew larger, guests and donors looked on to first watch the opening match between Casa de Oro and Scotia Wealth which had two of the infamous 'Flying Chins' on hand to show off the skills they have possessed since being taught by their polo veteran father, Henry 'Junior' Chin. Youngest of the Chin brothers, Kurt, helped Chukka Caribbean Adventures in their victory against Round Hill Hotel & Villas in the second match.

At sunset, the awards of the evening took place and began with hat time. 'Best in Hat' was presented by The Gleaner's Janet Silvera to first-place winners of strikingly elegant hats, Paula Kerr Jarrett and Judy McCluskey.

Chukka Caribbean Adventures team who competed and won against the Round Hill Hotel and Villas team, a switch from last year's match where Round Hill victoriously took the trophy home. The MVP award went to Chukka Caribbean Adventures' co-managing director, Marc 'Marcos' Melville.

Round Hill represetatives, Patricia Falkenberg (left) and Nazee Klotz, enter the lounge area of the polo event. - Photo by Hope Evans

One of the most beautiful couples at Chukka Caribbean Adventures' polo game on Sunday was NFL's Charlie Whitehurst of the San Diego Chargers and model, Paula Volkert. - photo by Janet Silvera