Edge of Wildness Polo Exhibition

Saturday - September 12, 2026

From 3:00PM to 5:00PM

Quinta da Marinha, Centro Hípico

Cascais, Portugal

*VIP Hospitality (see below)

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Polo Quinta da Marinha

1990’s Quinta da Marinha

Polo returns to Quinta da Marinha, reviving an equestrian tradition that was part of this remarkable place in the 1990s.

On 12 September 2026, players, horses and guests will come together for an intimate 3-on-3 polo exhibition—an afternoon of exhilarating sport, and shared purpose.

AHT Cascais, Therapeutic Riding

At the heart of the event is Associação Hípica Terapêutica (AHT Cascais), where horses help children with disabilities develop balance, mobility, confidence and connection. Since 1989, AHT has been providing therapeutic riding for the local Cascais community.

Guests will have the opportunity to see some of AHT’s remarkable riders and witness the quiet, powerful partnership between horse and human.

The Edge of Wildness at NIHI Sumba

The event also draws inspiration from the Edge of Wildness at NIHI Sumba, where horses run freely between land and sea.

From the historic polo field at Quinta da Marinha to AHT’s therapeutic arena and the wild shores of Sumba, these three worlds are united by one extraordinary animal—and by the belief that horses can awaken courage, freedom and possibility.

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Local Philanthropy, Real Impact.

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Become an AHT VIP Donor

VIP attendance for the 2026 Edge of Wildness Polo Exhibition is otherwise by invitation only. However, AHT is making five special VIP donor packages available to new donors.

€1,000 per couple
Two VIP tickets per package — only 10 tickets available

Your donation includes:

  1. The joy of supporting AHT’s life-changing work and becoming part of the AHT donor community.

  2. A special Horse Experience for up to four children at Clube Dom Carlos with AHT’s therapy horses.

  3. VIP access for two guests to the polo exhibition and private after-party.

  4. The opportunity to be photographed with the polo teams.

  5. An introduction to leading members of Portugal’s polo community in an intimate and welcoming setting.

These five donor packages are available on a strictly first-come, first-served basis.

To express your interest and secure your place, please contact Allison Cody at marketing@aht.org.pt.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • On Saturday, 12 September 2026, from 15:00 to 17:00 at Quinta da Marinha in Cascais, you are welcome for a relaxed and entertaining polo exhibition bringing together teams from Almaria and Monte dos Duques in support of Associação Hípica Terapêutica (AHT).

  • Yes, the event is free to attend. Donations to Associação Hípica Terapêutica (AHT) are warmly appreciated and directly support its therapeutic riding programmes for children with disabilities. AHT volunteers will be present to help you donate, and QR codes and online payments are available. You may also donate now here.

  • Guests will enjoy a four-chukker, three-a-side polo exhibition, an introduction to AHT’s work, the traditional stomping of the divots, and time to socialise.

  • Funds raised will support AHT’s therapeutic riding programmes for children with disabilities.

  • Not at all. The match will be easy to follow, and guests will receive a simple introduction to the essential rules. This is an informal and welcoming introduction to polo, created to be enjoyed by newcomers as well as experienced spectators.

  • A chukker is a period of play in polo, lasting approximately seven minutes. The exhibition will consist of four chukkers.

  • Yes. During the interval, guests will be invited onto the field to replace the pieces of turf lifted by the horses’ hooves—a favourite polo tradition.

  • Yes. Bleacher seating will be available, offering an elevated view of the field so guests can follow the match more easily. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Smart-casual outdoor attire is recommended. As the event takes place on grass, flat shoes, wedges or block heels are more practical than narrow heels.

Polo at Quinta da Marinha: A Legacy

Filmmaker @lulara_crea and photographer @chiarapassos will capture the energy, emotion and unforgettable moments of the day.

Return here after the event to experience all the polo highlights through the lens of these two talented rising stars.