Six Chukkers of Love is more than Clark Hetherington's
autobiography. It is a first-hand account of the history of polo in
the United States post World War II. Clark knew all of the movers
and shakers, great players and sundry characters that were
responsible for polos growth and development. His book is filled
with wonderful stories of these individuals and their enthusiasm
for the sport. These pages portray not only his love of polo and
his important role in its growth but also the influential roles
played by each of many other individuals. At the National Museum of
Polo and Hall of Fame part of our mission is to preserve, record,
and archive the history and tradition of polo. Much of what Clark
has written in these pages are anecdotes of personal experiences no
where else previously documented. The anecdotes and stories convey
what all of us who live the sport know to be the true flavor of its
tradition. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to the author for
preserving this history. Six Chukkers of Love is another chapter in
Clark Hetherington's dedicated service to the sport of polo. In
2004, the National Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame recognized his
lifetime contributions with the Iglehart Award. Some of these
contributions are briefly outlined on the plaque in his honor at
the Museum as follows: He spent a lifetime dedicated to polo. An
avid player since age 7. He later captained the Oklahoma University
team. He started Broad Acres Polo Club in 1954 and served four
years as USPA circuit governor. At his own expense, he produced
educational films such as Charlie Chukker and an umpire training
presentation. Clark has been called by many, "The father of
professional umpiring." He tirelessly promoted a uniform standard
for all umpires to the USPA and to clubs around the country. After
his appointment as USPA chief umpire, he developed umpire training
programs and conducted numerous clinics across the nation,
furnishing horses and equipment. More than 250 polo players,
including several Hall of Fame inductees, claim Hetherington as
their mentor. I know the many friends Clark has made over the years
on the polo field will enjoy reading through these pages.
Undoubtedly, they will arouse in each reader treasured memories of
polo fun. For me and countless others in the sport, his career has
been a wonderful influence and example. Stephen Orthwein Chairman
National Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame
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