Fast-paced equestrian action lined up for Land Rover Durban

"This fast-paced, high intensity sport is such a treat for both spectators and players alike, and the highgoal is the pinnacle of thepolocrossecalendar," said event organiser and Shongweni Polocrosse club chairman, Brent Von Benecke. "We are so excited to be bringing this level of polocrosse to KwaZulu-Natal and look forward to this becoming an annual fixture at Shongweni, KZN's premiere equestrian club."

There will be eight teams competing for the top spot - four men's and four ladies' teams - consisting of six quality players each. Each competitor in polocrosse is given a handicap, which indicates his or her skill level, ranging from 0 to 10 with 10 being one of the best in the world and 0 a beginner.

As well as being principal sponsors of the event, Land Rover Durban is also sponsoring two of the participating teams; Land Rover Durban - Team Evoque (ladies' team) and Land Rover Durban Men: Aubrey Strauss (men's team).

"Several of the teams entered include level 10 handicap players, of which there are only about 15 in the world," said Von Benecke. "This ensures that the competition is fierce and all the participants are determined to win the first Land Rover Durban HIGHGOAL tournament."

Andre Schrenk, dealer principal for Land Rover Durban, said they were very excited to be involved in an event as prestigious as the Land Rover Durban HIGHGOAL, which is sure to be a huge success.

"Land Rover has traditionally always been involved with the equestrian lifestyle," explained Schrenk. "This is due to Royal Warrant held by Land Rover and the royalfamily's love of all things equestrian."

He said that, because of this connection, Land Rover had become an intrinsic part of equestrian events attended by the royal family and it is in this spirit that Land Rover worldwide is now associated with the equestrian lifestyle.

"In addition, Land Rover vehicles are ideally suited to satisfy all the requirements of the discerning horse owner," said Schrenk. "Land Rover Durban has a deep understanding of what is needed and has built relationships, over a number of years, within the equestrian community. Through our support of events such as the Land Rover Durban HIGHGOAL, we will continue to build on the foundations already in place."

The Land Rover Durban HIGHGOAL will see polocrosse action every day from 8am to 4.30pm with six to seven games per day. Each game will be divided into six-minute chukkas with the men's and women's team alternating. The format ensures a fast-paced, action-packed game, entertaining for even the novice spectator.

For more information, visit the Facebook page Land Rover Durban Highgoal Polocrosse 2016.