Chip McKenney: Gay Polo League Founder

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OUTSIDE THE BOARDS PODCAST
SEASON #2 | EPISODE #1: Chip McKenney
RECORDED: November 3rd, 2022

On this first Episode of Outside The Boards Season #2, I had the
pleasure of interviewing one of polo’s global leaders and barrier
breakers, Mr. Chip McKenney. 


A former show jumper turned polo player at the age of 50, Chip is
the Founder and President of the Gay Polo League (GPL) the only
LGBTQ identified polo league in the world. GPL’s  mission is
to produce high quality international events that are inclusive,
engaging and unique in the world of polo and organized LGBTQ
sports.


GPL's goal is to promote a positive and respectful place for
LGBTQ athletes to compete. GPL athletes are great role models for
the LGBTQ athletic communities and openly welcomes non-LGBTQ
allies to participate in their events across the world.  GPL
has produced polo events in the United States, England, Argentina
and France, including  its flagship event, the International
Gay Polo Tournament at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in
Wellington, Florida.  


Chip currently serves on the USPA Diversity, Equity &
Inclusion Committee and is also the owner of McKenney Media, a
strategic branding and marketing agency focused on the equestrian
industry and beyond. McKenney Media’s mission is to consistently
elevate their partner's position in the marketplace through
premium service and innovative solutions, to unlock new
opportunities and deliver new levels of success.


I’m honored to call Chip my friend. He is a polo trailblazer,
brilliant marketer and embodies one of the sport’s most
attractive traits as a highly social, accepting and inclusive
sport for everyone. I’m excited to see the GPL continue to do
great things and expand to all corners of the world.


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