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25th Virgil Christian Tribute Polo Match set for Oxmoor Farms, raises funds for Maryhurst
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Kentucky/The Apex Times/Jul 7, 5:25 PM EDT

25th Virgil Christian Tribute Polo Match set for Oxmoor Farms, raises funds for Maryhurst

The annual event on Saturday features polo, family activities, and proceeds benefiting Maryhurst, Kentucky’s oldest child welfare nonprofit.

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The 25th annual Virgil Christian Tribute Polo Match will be held this weekend at Oxmoor Farms in Louisville, with proceeds earmarked for Maryhurst, a local child welfare organization. Organizers say the event is designed to recognize Virgil Christian’s legacy in the Louisville polo community while supporting youth and families through Maryhurst’s programs.

The tournament is scheduled to begin with gates and family activities at 4 p.m., followed by the polo match at 5 p.m. Organizers also plan pony rides for children and fireworks to close out the evening, according to the event information reported by WLKY.

In an interview included in WLKY’s report, Will Boland of Three Trees Polo Stables described Christian as a Hall of Fame polo player from the Louisville area. Boland said Christian was married to a member of the Bullitt family and is buried at Oxmoor Farm, tying the tribute directly to the event’s host property.

WLKY reported that this year’s edition marks the 11th straight year that event proceeds will be donated to Maryhurst. The organization assists children and teens who are dealing with trauma, and Maryhurst representatives said the funds support both residential care needs and additional services aimed at strengthening families.

Maryhurst’s Jasmin Embers told WLKY that donations raised through the organization’s events are directed back into Maryhurst’s programming for youth and families. Embers said the funds help “fill in the gaps and care” on the residential side and on renewal services, describing the donation as a supplement to the organization’s broader work.

Other local coverage in advance of the event similarly described the match as a long-running summer tradition connected to the Louisville Polo Club and its ongoing partnership with Maryhurst. WAVE reported that the event will return to Oxmoor Farm on July 11, marking 25 years of giving back through the annual tribute match.

WAVE reported that the match has grown from a smaller barbecue honoring Christian into a larger community event that draws attendees and raises tens of thousands of dollars for Maryhurst in recent years. WAVE also reported that organizers have set a fundraising goal of $80,000 for this year’s event.

For residents planning to attend, organizers’ public schedule places the core polo competition at 5 p.m., with additional family-oriented activities beginning at 4 p.m. The weekend event will be the latest in a series of annual fundraisers tied to the Louisville Polo Club, with proceeds directed to Maryhurst for its child welfare work.

Why It Matters

  • The event provides direct funding for Maryhurst, which reports using event donations to support programming for youth and families, including residential and renewal services.
  • Saturday’s schedule and family activities highlight community access to a large public gathering, with the main match slated for 5 p.m.
  • The tribute’s connection to Oxmoor Farm and Virgil Christian’s local history underscores how community institutions and local landmarks are used to support child welfare needs.
  • Raising an $80,000 goal, as reported by WAVE, suggests the event is positioned as a significant contributor to Maryhurst’s annual operating and service priorities.
  • For attendees, timing, entry planning, and awareness of outdoor activities are central given the event includes fireworks and evening operations.

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Key Facts

  • The 25th Virgil Christian Tribute Polo Match is scheduled for this weekend at Oxmoor Farms in Louisville.
  • Organizers say proceeds from the match will be donated to Maryhurst, Kentucky’s oldest child welfare nonprofit.
  • WLKY reported the event starts at 4 p.m., with the polo match beginning at 5 p.m.
  • WLKY reported pony rides for children and fireworks as part of the evening’s programming.
  • WLKY said this year’s proceeds donation to Maryhurst is in its 11th year.
  • WAVE reported the annual tribute match is returning on July 11 and is tied to the Louisville Polo Club’s 25 years of giving back.