A post shared by Gay Polo League (@gaypololeague)When Chip McKenney moved to Los Angeles two decades ago, he was struggling to find community.
An accomplished equestrian, he tried attending various social clubs and events, but nothing took hold. That is, until he drove north to Santa Barbara.
McKenney took a polo lesson at the Santa Barbara Polo Club, and instantly took a liking to the unorthodox sport. Nearly 20 years later, McKenney heads the Gay Polo League, the only LGBTQ+ polo organization in the world.
Next week, the group will hold its annual tournament in Wellington, Fla., attracting over 3,000 players from around the globe.