Polo Program
Work to Ride is a non-profit equestrian program providing disadvantaged urban youth from Philadelphia with constructive activities centered around horsemanship, equine sports, and education. Located in Fairmount Park, the setting provides a unique opportunity to bring 7-to 19-year-old youth in contact with animals and nature. While most participants are trained in several sports, polo has proven to be the perennial favorite of Work to Ride youth. The polo program is open to WTR participants and the general public. Work to Ride programs are entirely supported by donations from the general public so please give generously !
In 1999, the Cowtown/Work to Ride polo team became the first African American polo team in the nation, and in 2011 the team ( Karem Rosser, Daymar Rosser, Brandon Rease) won the National Interscholastic Polo Championship to become the 1st all African American team to win this title. The Cowtown/Work to Ride team ( Daymar Rosser, Brandon Rease, Julia Smith) defended their title in 2012 in a hard fought double overtime match to win the championship a second year.
The program has been featured in Sports Illustrated, twice featured on HBO’s “Real Sports” , E60 and CNN. Those interested in applying for participation are encouraged to contact Work to Ride for an application.
Equestrian Programs
The stables at Chamounix house up to 35 horses and we offer Riding Lessons for primarily beginner and intermediate riders. Our horseback riding summer camps run for 9 weeks from June to August and we are always eager to schedule a Discovery Day for your Girl Scouts or community group. Give us a call or email and we’ll get you started !
215-877-4419 or email wtr@worktoride.net
You can follow Work to Ride on Twitter @ worktoride1 or on Facebook at Chamounix Equestrian Center or WorktoRide !
