Goshen Hill wins Senator's Cup at GPL International Gay Polo tourney

The United States Tennis Association sponsored the tailgate awards, including Best Theme (Zach Cain); Best In Show (Billy Vertucci's "Stop To Smell The Roses"); Best Drink (Village of Wellington Peach Sangria; and Best Food (JP Morgan Franz).

"It was great," Colombres said. "It was my first time. I had a good time and met a lot of new people. It's good to have something like that. It wasn't just about polo. It was something different.

"I didn't know my teammates, they were all new and they made me feel comfortable. We all had a good time. I hope they will invite me back."

Gay Polo League has raised more than $400,000 for charity

The GPL has raised more than $400,000 for charitable causes. Last year it raised $50,211 to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation. This year's event is expected to top that, McKenney said.

The tournament benefitted Equality Florida with proceeds supporting the organization's Safe & Healthy Schools Project. The initiative focuses on creating more inclusive and supportive learning environments for LGBTQ students across the state emphasizing issues such as bullying, social isolation and mental health challenges.

"We wanted to choose a charity that would have a local impact," McKenney said. "We raised quite a bit of money."

Rosser, known for breaking barriers in the sport, was awarded the Lauracea & McCourt Partners Most Valuable Player. Tackeria Best Playing Pony was Grace, played by Kelli McLean Newton. Secor had the Best Goal of the Game.

"Everybody just brought magic to our event," McKenney said. "It was fun. We had great polo, great food, great people and great entertainment."

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: MVP Kareem Rosser leads Goshen Hill to GPL International Gay Polo win