Frequently Asked Questions

Polo is the fastest team sport in the world and has no parallel in adrenaline and excitement. You may find yourself drawn to the speed and challenge of polo or to the experience of combining your passion for horses with a team sport. No riding experience is necessary to begin learning, as riding instruction will be integrated into your polo education.

FAQs

  • You don’t need any riding experience to get started in polo. Many new players come into the sport with little to no riding experience. You can learn how to ride horses and play polo at the same time. California Polo Club uses seasoned polo ponies, to ensure a safe and fun experience. Our wonderful instructors will work with your skill level to improve your horsemanship, hitting techniques, and game strategy.

  • Wear a pair of jeans, a comfortable shirt and a pair of riding boots. If you don’t have riding boots wear a pair of shoes or boots with a short heel. The polo school can provide you with a riding helmet if you don’t have one. You will be required to wear a riding helmet, so if you have your own helmet, you will want to use it during your lesson.

  • During your first lesson you will learn the basics of the game, including the fundamentals of hitting, an overview of the rules of polo and be given some basic riding instruction. Most of this instruction occurs while you are horseback.

  • The US Polo Association provides a fantastic website that covers some of the main concepts and rules that are key to polo. You will also find the full rule book on that page as well.