- Leading British polo player, Max Charlton signed as Land Rover UK's first polo ambassador
- Charlton joins existing equestrian ambassadors Zara Phillips, Ben Maher, Harry Meade and Laura Tomlinson
- Charlton's appointment, along with Land Rover's sponsorship of Guards Polo Club announced earlier this year, further strengthens Land Rover's long term support of equestrian sport in the UK and worldwide
Whitley, UK, 27thOctober 2015; Land Rover UK has today announced leading British polo player, Max Charlton as its first polo ambassador.
Charlton joins Land Rover's illustrious stable of equestrian ambassadors, which includes Olympic gold medallists, show jumper Ben Maher and dressage rider Laura Tomlinson, and World Championship team silver medallists, eventers Zara Phillips and Harry Meade.
At just 25 years old, Charlton has risen through the polo ranks at spectacular speed since first picking up a polo mallet at the age of 11. Now playing off a handicap of seven goal, he is regarded as one of the most exciting home‑grown polo talents that the sport has seen for some time.
Charlton has played in most of the world's major polo tournaments and has won notable silverware at every level. He has represented England on several occasions, most recently in the Coronation Cup against South America where he was awarded 'Most Valuable Player'. He has been awarded 'Most Outstanding British Polo Professional' for the last two seasons.
Charlton, who is based in Windsor during the UK polo season, said: "To be a Land Rover ambassador is an amazing opportunity for me. Land Rover has such a unique and long associated heritage within equestrian sports. I am really looking forward to working with them in the future."
Land Rover UK has been a long term supporter of equestrian sport for over 25 years, and the ambassador appointment comes off the back of a successful first season for Land Rover as Official Vehicle Partner of Guards Polo Club.
Jeremy Hicks, Managing Director, Jaguar Land Rover UK, said: "It is really exciting to have Max join the Land Rover stable of equestrian ambassadors. His sporting CV at such a young age is truly remarkable ‑ we are proud to be supporting such a wonderfully talented sportsman."
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Notes to the editors
About Max Charlton
Max Charlton is currently one of only three British polo players with a handicap of seven. He began playing polo at the age of eleven and by the time he was thirteen he was playing at the prestigious Palermo grounds against the top Argentinian players. Since then, Max has played in most of the world's major polo tournaments and represented England on numerous occasions, including most recently winning the Coronation Cup against South America in July 2015.
About Land Rover
Since 1948 Land Rover has been manufacturing authentic 4x4s that represent true breadth of capability across the model range. Defender, Discovery Sport, Discovery, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover and Range Rover Evoque each define the world's 4x4 sectors. Land Rover products are currently sold in approximately 180 global markets.
About Land Rover's Equestrian Support
Land Rover has been supporting equestrian sport in the UK and around the world for over 25 years. Land Rover's sponsorship of equestrian sport celebrates the strength of partnership shared by both a horse and rider and a Land Rover owner and their vehicle. Land Rover supports leading British riders Zara Philips, Harry Meade, Ben Maher Laura Tomlinson. Land Rover is title sponsor of Burghley Horse Trials and main sponsor of Royal Windsor Horse Show. Land Rover is official vehicle partner of Guards Polo Club and official vehicle supplier to Equestrian Team GBR. Land Rover also supports the Festival of British Eventing, Bramham International Horse Trials. For more information visit www.landrover.co.uk/equestrian
