Introduction to Polo
Ref: PGAOE
Duration: 2½ hrs
- Expert instruction with plenty of time to practice your technique
- Put your new skills into practice playing in an instructional chukka
- After your chukka sit back and watch a pro match
- Suitable for novice riders
Polo: a game that involves hitting a small ball with a long stick whilst travelling at speed on board a vehicle with a mind of its own. Sound insane? It's time to find out for yourself, even if you're not a royal or a snake-hipped Argentinian. And even if you don't know how to ride, you’ll start off being briefed on the basic rules and theory of polo by expert instructors. Then you'll have lots of time to practice ball hitting, polo riding, hooking and riding off (don't worry, all the terminology will be explained). The polo ponies are well-schooled and there will be an instructor by your side. After your training, you'll change into proper polo gear and mount your horse, and then it's time to put what you've learnt into practice as you play an instructional chukka. After, you can stay and watch matches being played for the rest of the day. Fast-paced, skilful and with the fantastic sound effect of thundering hooves, polo is a great sport to play and to watch.
Location: Chobham, Surrey
More Information:
Participant Guidelines: Minimum height is 1.5 meters. Minimum weight is 37 kgs, maximum 125 kgs. Please let us know when choosing this experience, if you weigh more than 94 kgs so we can ensure a suitable horse is available. Suitable for experienced riders and complete novices.
Weather: Polo is rarely cancelled due to bad weather.
Duration: Please arrive at 8.45am to begin your two-hour lesson promptly at 9am. An instructional chukka follows, concluding around 11:30am, then there are either polo matches or practice sessions for you to watch in the afternoon, finishing around 5pm.
Spectators: Spectators are welcome at the club and can watch play from the grandstands.
Dress Code: Dress warmly and comfortably. Wear jodhpurs if you have them. Bring riding boots or a pair of substantial shoes or boots with a low, solid heel (no high heels!). Bring a pair of thin leather or cotton gloves and a riding hat if you have them.
Availability: Weekend dates throughout the year - Saturdays only from October to March and Saturdays and Sundays from April to October.