Skeeter Johnston in fatal polo accident

Skeeter Johnston died on 5th April in Delray Medical Center in Delray Beach, Florida. His death resulted from head injuries sustained during a polo match on April 4 at his Everglades Polo Facility in Wellington, Florida, when his horse fell with him during play. This game was preparation for his team’s participation in the 2007 United States Open Polo Tournament at the International Polo Club in Wellington.

The notable attribute of his private life was his devotion to all his family members and his involvement with and commitment to each of them. He loved hunting and fishing, both of which he pursued with professionalism and skill throughout the world. He was an outstanding amateur player and leader in the sport of polo in the United States. He was a Governor-at-large of the United States Polo Association and co- founder of the North American Polo League. He was Captain of his teams that won the $100,000 Gold Cup, a 26 goal tournament, in 1988; the Cartier International Open, in 1982; the USPA Heritage Cup twice; and the 2003 Hall of Fame Cup. His teams were three times runner up in the United States Open Polo Tournament.

Skeeter was not only an outstanding amateur player, but also a sucessful businessman and a loved person among the polo people.