Join us for polo with a purpose!

The Newport International Polo Series is hosting the 6th annual All Charity Day on Sunday, July 17, 2022, and West Place has been invited to participate. This fundraising event will help us care for our equine rescues, Gabby & Gracie (miniature horses) and Timothy & Charles (donkeys). All four rescues came to our sanctuary last year, and we are working to increase their barn space before winter. When you purchase tickets through this site, 100% of your ticket purchase and/or donation will help us provide them with the additional room they require, and will allow us to continue helping animals in need.

Gates open at 3pm, and the match begins at 5pm and will last approximately 2 hours. Your ticket also includes complimentary hors d'oeuvres in the West Place chalet. Dress is "Newport Casual Chic" and don't forget to bring a chair or a blanket and your favorite summer cocktail to complete your outing. 

All proceeds from your ticket purchase will benefit West Place Animal Sanctuary, a 501(c)(3) organization. Digital tickets will be emailed prior to the event. All ticket sales are final and there are no refunds/exchanges. In the event of a weather cancellation, the match will not be rescheduled.

If the Newport International Polo Series match on Saturday is cancelled due to weather related field conditions, it will be rescheduled for Sunday and all existing Saturday reservations will be transferred to the rain date. The numbered tailgate parking spaces will no longer be available for All Charity Day, due to the fulfillment of existing reservations.

All Charity Day participants will be relocated to the Open Lawn Seating area along the west perimeter of the field, including the Grandstand bleachers. Newport Polo can pre-designate new locations for each organization to hold its event as scheduled.

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West Place Animal Sanctuary is not an animal rights organization. We are an animal welfare organization focused on rescuing farm animals from cases of abuse, neglect, and cruelty. Polo horses are generally very well cared for and their performance on the pitch is relatively low-impact (no jumping or over-bending). The risk of injury is minimal due to tendon boots and other preventative measures. The Humane Society of the United States has no records of cruelty or abuse of polo horses. As a small nonprofit experiencing growing demand for our services, West Place is grateful for the opportunity to raise much-needed funds and connect with our neighbors on Aquidneck Island.