On a sunny day at Bendabout Farm in McDonald, Tn., eight thoroughbred horses are galloping swiftly down a perfectly manicured field, each uniformed rider skillfully maneuvering reins in one hand and a long-handled mallet in the other. The crowd shouts its approval as rider Gillian Johnston races past while striking a small white ball, and a roar rises from the stands as it slides smoothly between the goal posts. It’s the annual Bendabout Farm polo match, a professional match organized once a year by the Johnston family for the enjoyment of the local community. The annual event is just one tiny part of the Johnston family’s legacy as polo players and patrons. For eighty years, crossing four generations, the Johnstons have not only excelled in the sport, they have been  instrumental in leading and developing the sport across the United States and internationally.

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