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...after a lapse of five years, the Harvard Polo Club will return to campus, doing its best to convince undergraduates that polo is the sport of the people. "I fear very much that the elitist image will cause anger at Harvard," said Amir Farman-Farma '86, one of the cofounders of the new club. "But, we are attracted to the sport and its competitive spirit and discipline, divorced from any social connotations...
Despite Farman-Farma's dedication to avoiding the "elitist, clubby attitude" the people traditionally associate with polo, the fact remains that it is an expensive sport to play. According to club organizers, renting a horse for one hour costs $30, and players often need several fresh horses per match. Thus, the cost for each player can go above $100 for a single match...
...light of these strenuous costs, it is not surprising that the most recent attempt to create a polo club at Harvard folded because of financial difficulties. The team incurred many debts which the university was forced to pay when the club failed, said Farman-Farma...
Since Farman-Farma hopes to field an outdoor team of four seasoned, experienced players, he said that last Wednesday's meeting--which lured nine prospective members, including six experienced polo players--was encouraging. "We're looking to be the best," he said, adding that the club hopes to begin competing with schools such as Yale and Cornell in two weeks...