Youth Summer Polo DayCamp

Our summer program is a 5-day a hands-on introduction to polo, designed specifically for children and teens with no prior riding or polo experience.

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Camp Overview

Our summer program offers a hands-on introduction to polo, designed specifically for children and teens with no prior riding or polo experience. Over five days, students learn the fundamentals of horsemanship alongside the strategy, speed, and teamwork that define the sport.

The program culminates in a mini tournament, allowing students to put their new skills into practice in a fun, competitive environment. Whether this serves as the first step into the world of polo or simply provides an incredible summer memory, it is a unique chance for young riders to gain confidence and connect with our ponies.

Camp 1 / Monday 6th July - Friday 10th July (6 spots)
Camp 2 / Monday 13th July - Friday 17th July (6 spots)
Camp 3 / Monday 20th July - Friday 24th July (6 spots)
Camp 4 / Monday 27th July - Friday 31st July (6 spots)

Camp Program

Academy Orientation: Ice-breakers and safety briefing.
Meet the Ponies: An introduction to our string and equine behavior.
Introductory Mounted Session🐴: Establishing balance and confidence.
Stable Management: Hands-on introduction to grooming
─ Lunch ─
The Swing: Introduction to mallet mechanics and grip.
Wooden Horse Training: Mastering the four basic strokes.
Mounted Mallet Work🐴: Combining riding with the swing.
Tack & Equipment: Understanding the saddle, bridle, and proper "untacking."
Daily Briefing: Morning welcomes and goal setting.
The Tack Quiz: Identifying the gear that makes polo possible.
Riding Clinic🐴: Further developing riding fundamentals.
Horse Welfare: Practical grooming and nutritional rewards.
─ Lunch ─
Mallet Mastery: Mallet & swing practice on the wooden horse.
Riding & Mallet Drills🐴: Mounted exercises for mallet use.
Polo Theory: Strategic "chalk talk" on the tactics board.
The Right of Way: Explaining polo rules and safety.
Stroke Development: Expanded wooden horse mallet practice.
Guided Stick & Ball🐴: Open mounted practice with coaching.
─ Lunch ─
Foot Mallet Match: Simulating gameplay on foot for positioning.
Pro Preparation: Physical and mental readiness for competition.
Introductory Chukkers🐴: Guided mini-games with active coaching.
Tactical Riding🐴: Riding and mallet drills.
The Foot Mallet Open: Competitive ground-based match.
Strategic Review: Analysing gameplay from the previous day.
Swing Mechanics Lab: Refinement on the wooden horse.
─ Lunch ─
Rules & Strategy Quiz: Testing knowledge of fair play.
Chukker Practice🐴: Semi-autonomous mini-matches.
Stable Care: Assisted pony hose-down and post-match grooming.
The Lineup: Intro to chukker rules and team assignments.
Tournament Round 1🐴: Opening matches of the academy cup.
Art Workshop: Personalising and painting your own mallet.
─ Lunch ─
Mini Swing Competition: Mini wooden horse competition.
Championship Finals🐴: Tournament Round 2 and final match.
Awards Ceremony: Distribution of certifications and awards.

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Flexible, expert advice when you need it. Book hourly support across a range of topics—from planning to problem-solving. This focused consultation will help clarify your goals, map out next steps, and identify opportunities for growth.
Flexible, expert advice when you need it. Book hourly support across a range of topics—from planning to problem-solving. This focused consultation will help clarify your goals, map out next steps, and identify opportunities for growth.
Flexible, expert advice when you need it. Book hourly support across a range of topics—from planning to problem-solving. This focused consultation will help clarify your goals, map out next steps, and identify opportunities for growth.
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