Lessons and Coaching

Tristan Wade teaches all lessons, offering friendly coaching for any level of player, either individually or in a small group. Pony and equipment will be provided.

Private Lessons approx 1 hour P.O.A.

These Lessons depend on the individual progress and ability and will cover the following aspects:

  • The basics of polo and equipment
  • On foot: use of a small hand mallet to learn how to hit the ball, and different types of polo shot
  • On the horse: learning how to ride polo style, correct position and balance, basic aids, holding the reins, stopping and turning
  • Putting it all together: hitting the ball and practising the polo swing on horseback.

For advanced players:

  • Polo riding
  • Polo swing, different polo shots and overall technique
  • Rules of the game
  • Stick and balling including the tactical aspects of: riding off, hooking, marking, individual and team strategy and play-making.