
Polo Lesson Pricing
· Adults
over the age of 16- $125/ hour –
Summer Special 1st
lesson for $99
·
Kids under 16 years of age-
$100/hour –
ask
Heather
about
our Interscholastic program & discounts for your child’s school
Pricing is the
same for private and group lessons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What do I wear for my polo lessons?
A.
It is best
to wear jeans, comfortable loose fitting shirt, and riding boots if you
have them. If you don’t have riding boots you can wear any shoe or boot
with a small heel. If you already ride horses, please feel free to ride
in whatever you normally use. A helmet is required which we can provide
or you may bring your own.
Q.
Do I need to know how to ride a horse to learn to play polo?
A. No! At OC Polo you can learn the
sport from the ground up, no experience required.
Q.
What if I don’t own a polo pony?
A. No problem! We will supply the
horses to start and as skill level advances you will want to purchase
your own polo pony. OC Polo has a string of excellent polo ponies who
are experts at teaching both new and experienced riders the exciting
sport of polo.
Q.
What equipment do I need for a polo lesson?
A. Nothing! OC Polo provides
everything from the horse, to mallet to helmet. If you have your own
equipment and would like to bring it please feel free to do so.
Q.
Can I use my own horse for a polo lesson?
A. We recommend that your first polo
lesson be on one of our horses. However, many non polo ponies have been
converted to be able to play the game well.
Q.
What will I do in a polo lesson?
A. Your first polo lesson will entail a
brief explanation of polo rules, mounted riding instruction and hitting
technique. As you progress in your game, we will pair you with other
players of similar skill levels so you can practice in a game
environment.
Q.
What are the age ranges or genders that usually play polo?
A. There are no specific age or gender
specifications. We teach anyone who can get themselves on a horse,
generally starting children as young as 3-4 years of age. We have found
that by putting children on horses early helps increase confidence
later. Typically the younger children do more games (such as Simon Says
and Tag) vs disciplined instruction as per horse show stables. Our
focus for our children’s program is on safety and fun.
Q.
When can I watch a real polo game?
A. Typically, we play club chukkers on
Thursday nights at 6pm and have practice games on Saturday and Sunday at
10am (see updated schedule posted under the "club chukka" tab). However, sometimes these times
change slightly so call ahead to confirm. You and your guests are
welcome any time.