Polo on snow in St Moritz
22nd October 2008
Equine fans can catch this chance to watch polo competitors from around the world battle it out on snow.
The Cartier Polo World Cup on Snow will come to St Moritz on January 29th to February 1st, offering the chance to see riders from a variety of other countries.
Describing itself as the "world's most prestigious winter polo tournament", the event will see stars from Argentina, Chile, the UK and Australia competing to win the title.
The players will contend in the four-day tournament on the frozen lake in the Swiss resort, culminating in the grand final on the Sunday.
It promises to put "exceptional demands" on riders and horses alike, due to the weather conditions and the town being located 1,800 metres high.
This year's event will be the 24th annual occasion and will consist of four teams, named Cartier, Maybach, Brioni and Bank Julius Baer.
On each day, two matches will be played, with each offering a chance to win a trophy.
The reigning two teams will then go on to battle it out in the final and win the Cartier cup.
People wishing to attend are advised to get tickets early as the popular winter event attracts around 20,000 people each year.
It is free to stand and watch from the sidelines, but costs 50 Swiss francs (£26) for a seat in the grandstand.
Catch the polo competition while on a St Moritz break
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