Discover polo, the Argentine way

So you thought polo was all about champagne, fine-looking people and fast cars …. well it is….. But it also has a beautiful down to earth side and this is your chance to spend a day learning how to ride a polo pony and the relaxed nature of the Argentine.

Set on a polo farm in Windsor ‘Discover polo, the Argentine Way’ organizes transfers, riding, and safety gear. The horses are all selected for their quiet manner and are safe for any rider, so whether you fancy yourself as the next Jack Kidd or it is your first time on a horse, our Argentine pro will take you through from the basics to playing your first game on the day.

Whether victorious or the gracious loser you will be able to wind down and recover over a traditional Argentine Asado BBQ and finish the day watching the pros showing you why this really is a sport for the fit and fearless!

Outline of the day:

9.00 am: Bus collection outside Gloucester Road tube (or agreed pick up)

10.00 am: Arrive at the farm; coffee, tea. Meet your polo pony, equipment fit

10.30 am: Lessons start, on and off the horse

1.00 pm: Asado Argentine BBQ

2.30 pm: Watch a pro game

4.00 pm: The bus picks up

5.00 pm: Bus drop off

What to wear?: Comfortable jeans, boots, t-shirt (a polo one is naturally a good choice!)

Price £110 + £20 transport from central London

Chelsea Bidwill is a keen horse woman and polo player and after spending time on ranches in Argentina and discovering for herself the charm of Argentine polo she realised that she would like to bring Argentine polo to the people. Discover polo, the Argentine way has enjoyed a very successful first season in 2009 with Oscar, the dashing Argentinian Pro, putting people through their paces.