When I first started playing polo, I quickly realised that generic training sessions just weren’t enough. Polo is a unique sport that demands a blend of horsemanship, strategy, and athletic skill. That’s why Personalised Polo Training has become a game-changer for me and many others. Tailored coaching helps you focus on your strengths, improve weaknesses, and build confidence on the pitch. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, personalised trainin

There is no feeling quite like it. The bell rings, you pull your pony up, and the scoreboard reads a harsh truth: You lost. In the heat of the mallet, with the adrenaline pumping and 500kg of thoroughbred horsepower under you, defeat stings. In a sport as dangerous and expensive as polo, losing can feel like a waste of time and capital. But here is the truth the pros know and the amateurs ignore: If you want owners to offer you a ride, or if you simply want to enjoy the camar

Why competence when hitting the ball, is just the starting point for real polo. You’ve worked hard over winter, really hard. You can make contact more often than you miss and you're no longer 'nearly falling off' when you wallop a backhand! So, what is the next stage after you can hit the ball? You are competent. For most amateur players, this is the danger zone. Because competence feels like arrival. But in polo, hitting the ball consistently is simply the price of admissi

When most people hear “polo,” they don’t think hobby. They think helicopters,, champagne tents, etc. and sometimes there is a bit of that. But mostly its just people from all backgrounds having really good time all together.

Handicap 0 to 1: The Real Grind of Increasing Your Polo Handicap

The Polo Guy coaching on the mechanical horse at Epsom Polo Club, Surrey, UK

The Polo Guy teaching a beginner via a zoom link from South Africa

Giving your horse a massage after a training session is a great way to relax tired muscles and bond with them.