The Polo Experience

Intro – Intermediate Level

Join us for an immersive day all about polo in the heart of New York’s polo country. Located just minutes from the renowned Mashomack Polo Club, home to both professionals and amateur players. Our venue offers the perfect setting to dive into one of the world’s most exciting equestrian sports.

We’ve designed a day that gives riders a little bit of everything — making it a perfect introduction to polo or a fun way to practice and develop your existing skills.

Polo is an exhilarating team sport that combines athleticism, adrenaline, and camaraderie into a thrilling game on horseback. Known as the “Sport of Kings” (and queens!), polo is one of the oldest team sports in the world and is played globally. This is a unique opportunity to learn and practice the sport in a safe, fun, and relaxed environment.

SCHEDULE

10:00 AM – Arrival, Tour & Intro Talk
Riders arrive for a welcome talk and introduction before splitting into two groups.

Group 1: Farm tour → Wooden horse mallet practice
Group 2: Wooden horse mallet practice → Farm tour

11:00 / 11:30 AM – Grooming & Tacking (Polo Style)
Both groups come together to groom and tack up the horses while learning about polo tack and equipment.

12:00 – 1:00 PM – In the Saddle

Group 1 (30 minutes)
Outdoor arena — practicing walking and trotting with the mallet (no ball), focusing on position and swing.

Group 2 (30 minutes)
Indoor arena — practicing hitting balls and getting a feel for the swing.

Groups switch after 30 minutes.

1:00 – 1:30 PM – Cool Down & Untack
Learn how to properly cool down the horses, untack, and put equipment away.

1:30 – 3:00 PM – Asado BBQ Social

Enjoy a traditional South American polo-style Asado BBQ where riders can relax, ask questions, and learn more about how the game works, including rules and polo strategy.

Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic refreshments are included.

SETTING

Located in the beautiful countryside of Dutchess County, New York, about 90 miles from NYC, this unique farm specializes in creating immersive polo experiences.

The property sits just minutes from Mashomack Polo Club, where many professional players are based.

The facility features both an indoor polo arena and outdoor polo field, allowing riders to train year-round. The farm also includes a traditional South American BBQ area and an on-site Airbnb with six bedrooms and beautiful social spaces, making it a perfect opportunity to turn your polo experience into a weekend getaway.

THE SOCIAL SIDE OF POLO

Polo is as much about community as it is about sport.

After your ride, enjoy the social atmosphere of the farm, designed for traditional South American Asado gatherings. Relax, watch other players, and spend time with fellow riders in a welcoming environment.

You are also welcome to bring a partner or friend to watch and enjoy the atmosphere. It’s the perfect way to experience the vibrant culture that makes polo such a special sport. There are non rider tickets available under booking options. 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Riders should be Level 2b+

• Posting at the trot

• Confident cantering

• Ability to maintain balance and control their horse while holding the reins in one hand and a mallet in the other

RECOMMENDED POLO ATTIRE

• Riding gloves or other grippy gloves (helpful for holding the mallet)

• Comfortable riding pants or jeans (white pants not required)

• Tall boots or paddock boots with half chaps for grip and protection

• Helmet

Mallets will be provided for use during the lesson.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN A POLO LESSON

• Learn new riding and polo vocabulary

• Practice rotating and hitting a ball while in the saddle

• Learn how to balance while swinging the mallet

• Develop coordination between horse, rider, and ball

FUN FACTS ABOUT POLO

• Polo dates back to 600 BC in China and Persia.

• It was historically used as training for war along the Silk Road.

• Polo was introduced to the United States in 1876, with early clubs established in New York.

• Polo is a mixed sport, meaning men and women compete on the same teams.

• Players receive a handicap rating from -2 to 10 goals, often called a player’s “passport to the world.”

• Today, over 40% of U.S. Polo Association members are women.

LOCATION
Stanford, New York