(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
2025 Summer Polo Charity Classic Raises $672,600 for Aspen Valley Health
The 2025 Summer Polo Charity Classic was held on Sunday, August 17, at the Aspen Valley Polo Club in Carbondale, owned by Marc and Melissa Ganzi. The sunny event drew over 200 polo enthusiasts for an afternoon of sport, socializing, and fundraising.
Guests enjoyed champagne, caviar, a live auction, and a paddle raise, all benefiting Aspen Valley Health and supporting the health of the Roaring Fork Valley community. The event raised an impressive $672,600.
At halftime, attendees participated in “stomp the divots” and even joined a Polo 101 tutorial for newcomers. Sponsors included Vectra Bank, Lugano, Clark’s Market, Rancho Los Amigos, Kemo Sabe, Martin Engineering, Jack and Michele Lafield, Pam Alexander, Crown Chocolates, Haselden Construction, and Chalet Alpina.
Notable guests included Zach and Francesca Mobilian, Luky Seymour, Maria Smithburg, Craig Melville, Kristen Brittan, and John Sarpa, among others. Denisse Cordova and Gabor Ferenczi entertained guests at the walking caviar station from Caribou Club Catering.
The grandstands at Aspen Valley Polo buzzed with excitement as the community came together for charity, sport, and celebration, marking a successful and memorable event.
