INDIANAPOLIS — The IMPD Mounted Horse Patrol Association is hosting “Polkaboy n’ Coliseum Polo” on Saturday, August 24 at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum. This year’s event features Indiana’s first-ever indoor polo match at 5 p.m. with teams competing in exciting rounds called chukkers. At 7:30, fan-favorite German band Polkaboy takes the stage just outside the Coliseum.
Tickets are $25 through Ticketmaster and get you admission to the polo match and Polkaboy concert. Or upgrade to a VIP ticket for $100 and get admission to both plus access to the VIP tent, preferred parking, and an open bar with drinks and food included.
Proceeds benefit the IMPD Mounted Patrol for the purchase and care of horses, training, and supplies. IMPD Mounted Patrol teams are often seen on the streets to help control crowds, and as goodwill ambassadors.
More information, VIP tickets, and sponsorships are available now at impdmountedpatrol.org.
“This is our single largest fundraiser event for the Unit,” said Chris Golightly, Executive Director of the HPA. “No tax dollars comes to our Association, and we purchase all of the horses and training for officers and their equine partners. This is a true public-private partnership where private donations fund the purchase of these great animals.”
“This year’s event is the first at the Coliseum, having previously been hosted at Hickory Hall Polo Club in Whitestown where 2,000 plus fans have come. This year, we’re working to break all records and can’t wait to watch teams compete for the Indiana Farmers Insurance Cup,” said Golightly.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Horse Patrol Association, Inc. is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)3 caretaker organization dedicated to the continued funding and success of the Indianapolis Mounted Patrol Unit. The HPA helps raise money to fund health care, food, shelter, equipment, and training for both officers and horses. To learn more about the HPA, its fundraising efforts, and more about its programming, visit impdmountedpatrol.org