Polo Day

Polo Day
Polo Day
Polo Day
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PGAFO
6 hrs
Chobham, Surrey
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£399
  • About

    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. Sounds insane? It's time to find out for yourself, even if you don't know how to ride! You'll start off with a briefing on basic rules and theory of polo by expert instructors, including ball hitting, polo riding, hooking and riding off. Afterwards, you'll mount a mechanical horse to learn the basic polo swings before mounting a real polo pony to take part in a 'stick and ball' session. After a buffet lunch there's a video on game tactics, more stick and ball sessions and finally, instructional chukkas so you can put all your new skills into practise. Fast-paced and skilful, polo is an exciting, challenging sport.

    • Expert instruction with plenty of time to practise your technique
    • Try out basic techniques on a mechanical horse, then improve your skills on a real one!
    • Put your new skills into practice playing in some instructional chukkas
    • Lunch is included
  • Key Info

    Availability

    Runs Saturdays in winter (Oct to March) and Saturdays and Sundays in summer (other months).

    Participant Guidelines

    Minimum age is 6. Minimum height is 5'. Minimum weight is 6 stone, maximum 20 stone. Please let us know when booking if you weigh more than 15 stone, 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

    This experience usually starts at around 10am and ends around 4pm, but please call the centre a day or two before the event to confirm your attendance, and at what exact time the lesson will begin.

    Numbers On Day

    There'll be up to four people taking part, with enough instructors to ensure lots of individual attention.

    Spectators

    Spectators are welcome at the club and can watch play from the grandstands. Dogs are allowed, provided they are well behaved and kept on a lead.

    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.

    Other Info

    The rules of the game dictate all players must use the polo stick with their right hand (even the left-handers!).

  • Reviews

    A Truly Amazing Day!

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    Camilla S, 02 Sep 2011

    This is an incredible experience! My wife and I were novice riders and fancied the challenge of learning polo, not quite believing that we could master both the riding and the game in a day - but we did! By the end of the day, we were thundering down the arena in competitive chukas with Argentinian professional players! (OK - they let us win really). The instructors are hugely experienced and will push you hard but they also recognise your limits. The day is very physical and not for the feint-hearted but it's hugely rewarding. The stars are the horses - very gentle and forgiving but incredibly well trained. They know what they're doing, even if you don't! Expect to be very saddle sore for several days afterwards if you don't ride regularly but it's worth it. One of the most amazing experiences you can imagine - we can't quite believe we actually did it!

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