By: Community Magazine | September 26, 2021 | Local , Events | Colts Neck
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PHOTOS: Tom Zapcic Photography
The second annual Colts Neck Business Association (CNBA) Polo Classic was held last month with more than 500 people in attendance.
Two local favorites were back for a rematch with Delicious Orchards defending its title against Huddy’s Inn. CNBA President Dino Nicoletta welcomed those present with committee woman Sue Fitzpatrick who led the committee that organized the event. The day included the presentation of the honor guard of colors by the Colts Neck High School ROTC; Captain Ed Callahan, commander Naval Weapon Station Earle, led the Pledge of Allegiance; Greg Penza sang the National Anthem; Pastor Chris Durkin of the Colts Neck Community Church offered an invocation.
Carol Stillwell of Colts Neck rolled out the first ball to get the match started. Stillwell Stables was the VIP Event Sponsor. Other sponsors included World Jeep, Delicious Orchards, Huddy’s Inn, Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty, Holmdel Funeral Home, Brock Farm, Investors Bank, Manasquan Bank, NJ Sinus Center, A-Norton Septic Contracting, Luongo CPA, and the NJ Office Systems.
“I am so grateful for all the support from our community and our sponsors for making it a success,” said Sue Fitzpatrick. “I especially loved seeing the children so enthralled with the horses. The Tinicum Park Polo Team and the Colts Neck Trail Riders, who put on a special half-time show, were so attentive to those young spectators. It was a wonderful family event! And a very exciting finish.”
Huddy’s had pulled ahead for most of the match but in the last chukker Delicious Orchards tied it up; Huddy’s scored two goals in the closing minutes to win 12-10. The hat contest was won by Agnes Duffy and Dawn Reinhardt. The tailgate contest was won by Fran Attardi and Tamara Woolley & friends for their speak-easy theme – “Prohibition & Polo”. Monies raised from the day will go to the grooming and maintenance of the walking and riding trails of Colts Neck and Colts Neck’s First Responders.
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PHOTOS: Tom Zapcic Photography
