Intensive Polo Training Courses at Ascot Park

If you would like to progress your Polo skill development more rapidly, our one to four day intensive courses may be the right for you. Book or Enquire Online Today

These polo courses are held from Tuesday to Friday with a gradation match on Friday if the four day course is taken. Each day's tuition is normally based on the programme shown below, but can be tailored to suit your specific skill level and needs if required. The structure of the course is designed to develop a range of skills incorporating exercises that increase in complexity as your skills level progresses.

Daily Programme

	10.00am	Arrive and be welcomed with morning coffee and a discussion on the plan for the day.
	10.15am	Warm up exercises.
	10.30am	Demonstration of the polo swing.
	10.45am	Begin with a concentrated session on the mechanical horse, learning or rectifying the basic polo swings to improve both accuracy and direction.
	11.45am	Polo Riding. Improve your skills, concentrating on the general aids, stopping, turning and balance on the horse.
	1.00pm	Theory over lunch - on a board with miniature men, or a discussion in front of a video. General discussions on the rules and regulations, penalties and positions etc.. A variety of topics and questions are discussed in depth.
	2.30pm	Siesta time. Why not do as the Argentines do!
	3.00pm	Discussion time & Polo theory. Some of the following aspects will be covered: Umpiring and Refereeing, Polo Equipment, Stable Management and Grooming, including feeding and exercise in preparation for polo, Veterinary and Farrier, Tack and Bitting.
	3.30pm	'Stick and Ball' session / practice chukkas with discussion covering tactical plays on the ground, hooking, riding off and positional plays in the game.
	5.00pm	Finish with afternoon tea and time to relax in a hot Radox bath.

Additional evening chukkas can be booked if required as can extra coaching. These can also take place over the weekend

If you would like to make a reservation for a polo course we request a 25% deposit.

If you need any other information - details about hotels or country inns or B&B accommodation, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will arrange a booking for you if required.

Price: Per day - £350
4 day course - £1200
A group discount is available on request.

Polo Holidays

Visiting the UK? Let us plan and organise a Polo Holiday for you. We can arrange accommodation, intensive training, additional chukkas to suit your needs and budget. Fill in our online Enquiry Form with your requirements.

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