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2026 Polo Charity Classic

2026 Polo Charity Classic

Sold Out!

Saturday, August 29, 2026
11:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Menlo Circus Club
190 Park Lane, Atherton, CA

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Thanks to the incredible interest in this event, we are already sold out! We look forward to welcoming our guests as we celebrate NCEFT’s mission of transforming lives through equine-assisted therapies. Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon featuring two thrilling polo matches, silent and live auctions, Fund-A-Need, a catered luncheon, the traditional divot stomp, and special surprises throughout the day.

You will have the opportunity to bid on an exciting lineup of auction packages, including:

  • Week-long stay in Tuscany, Italy
  • Exclusive dining experiences at local favorites such as Sundance The Steakhouse, Yéobo, darling, Donato Enoteca, and Clark’s Menlo Park
  • Special dinner and pairings for ten guests at Cafe Vivant, including a visit to Realm Cellars Estate for an intimate tasting and tour for six guests
  • Two-night stay (includes one dinner) at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida
  • Private lobster and steak dinner for up to 20 under the oaks at Runnymede Farm
  • Hotel stay and dinner at the Park James Hotel
  • Hotel stay with breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the Clement Hotel
  • Casa Chiquita – Healdsburg – 3 night/4 day stay
  • Luxury Weekend Escape:  Rosewood Sand Hill + Madera Restaurant + a McLaren 750 
  • Gandalf Preservation Print by Maria Marriott
  • 3-Night Stay at the Selman Marrakech, Morocco
  • Private Polo Lessons
  • Private photography session with Schumacher Photography
  • Premium wines from Saarloos & Sons
  • Tickets to the Golden State Warriors, Bay FC, and Golden State Valkyries
  • And much more!

Event information including parking, check-in, menu, and other pertinent details will be emailed to guests with a registered email address a few days before the event.

See you soon — donning your most fabulous hat! Attire is country club casual/garden party. For your safety and comfort, the venue requires flat-bottom shoes (no pointed heels please).

Although we are sold out, you can still support our event by making a donation below!

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NCEFT extends its heartfelt thanks to our sponsors:

SIGNATURE – $12,000+
Dunn Sutter Family
Jensen and Terribilini Families
The Moore Family and The Nichols Family
Anne Van Camp and Peter Van Vlasselaer

CHUKKER – $6,000+
Assistance League of San Mateo County
Bayhill Equine
DiCinque-Schonberger Family Foundation
Longmire Family and West Coast Events Group
Connie and Bob Lurie
Meadowcroft
Mill River Fund
Papillon Kitchen & Bath, Gina Viscusi Elson and Chris Elson
Wendy Darling Parkin
Peninsula Bay Trust Company, Paul and Donna Barulich
Terribilini Family and Susan Martin

DIVOT – $3,000+
Webb Builders, Inc.
Gayle Wilbert-Paoletti

NCEFT: HORSES. HOPE. HEALING.

Horses. Hope. Healing. Three simple words that, when combined, have the power to transform lives. NCEFT is centered around helping people. We are about compassion, inclusiveness, and offering the highest level of service to those in need. We do this by harnessing the unique connection between horses and humans. NCEFT is also about community. Many of our clients and families describe NCEFT as a place that feels like home with people who feel like family.

 

 

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880 Runnymede Road
Woodside, CA 94062-4132

P: (650) 851-2271
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