Argentina Polo Academy
Argentina Polo Academy
Argentina Polo Academy
4.8
11:00 - 05:00
Monday
11:00 - 05:00
Tuesday
11:00 - 05:00
Wednesday
11:00 - 05:00
Thursday
11:00 - 05:00
Friday
11:00 - 05:00
Saturday
11:00 - 05:00
Sunday
11:00 - 05:00
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The leading Polo Academy... join in and get to know the real Argentine polo either in the headquarter in Buenos Aires/Argentina or in the Academies European location in Jerez de la Frontera/Spain . Enjoy the sport of the kings with free drinks and a tasty asado as a rider or a non-rider, with or without any experience. Welcome!
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oliver
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Dec 2018 • Solo
I have returned from quite simply the most fantastic few months out in Argentina. Having spent most of my time at the Academy it is not hard to find the reason why. I had ridden a fair amount before in England, but I had only limited polo experience; so it was some what of a gamble to come out to Argentina to play for long, especially with my poor level of Spanish. I need not have worried, for what I found at the academy were some of the kindest and most helpful people, who genuinely wanted to ensure you got the best polo experience. They have an excellent program for the duration of your visit, it is not ridged and they will adapt it so it can focus on your interests and abilities.
I would like to tell you what a typical day would be like at the academy but that is easier said than done. Sometimes you could be busy getting all the horses ready for chukkas/tournaments, other times going out on hacks in the beautiful countryside or exercise/training some horses. But this means that each day is different and is interesting, you are always learning something new. You are constantly being challenged to master a new skill and tested on it. As much as possible Fidel or Marion will try and make sure that you are able to have at least one intense riding or stick and ball lesson a day. Because of this you will really see your progress fly. So much so by the end of my time at the academy I was at a level to give lessons to others, which was a challenge I really enjoyed and appreciated the level of trust that was shown to me by Fidel.
There is always work to be done at the academy whether it cleaning the tack, cutting the grass or mucking out fields. The work is never meant to be back breaking; but what I would say is the harder you work, the more you will learn from the experience and the more everyone will want to help you.
The accommodation is great. I stayed at Fidel and Marion's house for my whole visit. I had a very comfortable bedroom, along with all the facilities you could want including a much needed swimming pool for the hot days. I am a big red meat fan, so when you can buy two huge delicious steak and a good bottle of wine for less than £5 it is seventh heaven. If you are lucky to visit when an asado is being prepared, then you will enjoy a true Argentine culinary treat.
Away from the Polo there are great bars and restaurants in the nearby towns of Lujan and Pilar (great cinema also) so dependent on your interest there is plenty to do. If you have the luxury of time, I would suggest coming in the months I did: November/December because that is the time of the Argentine Polo Open, which is the most specular polo show on earth. Having the pleasure of watching the Final was an experience that I will treasure for a long long time.
I really could not speak more highly of my time at academy. You get to experience an amazing culture, climate, sport, cuisine and country at a brilliant price. Fidel and Marion and everyone else at the academy will do everything they can to make sure you get the most out of visit, all you ever have to do is ask. By the end they were people I would genuinely call friends and I can not wait for my next trip to either Spain or Argentina.
I would like to tell you what a typical day would be like at the academy but that is easier said than done. Sometimes you could be busy getting all the horses ready for chukkas/tournaments, other times going out on hacks in the beautiful countryside or exercise/training some horses. But this means that each day is different and is interesting, you are always learning something new. You are constantly being challenged to master a new skill and tested on it. As much as possible Fidel or Marion will try and make sure that you are able to have at least one intense riding or stick and ball lesson a day. Because of this you will really see your progress fly. So much so by the end of my time at the academy I was at a level to give lessons to others, which was a challenge I really enjoyed and appreciated the level of trust that was shown to me by Fidel.
There is always work to be done at the academy whether it cleaning the tack, cutting the grass or mucking out fields. The work is never meant to be back breaking; but what I would say is the harder you work, the more you will learn from the experience and the more everyone will want to help you.
The accommodation is great. I stayed at Fidel and Marion's house for my whole visit. I had a very comfortable bedroom, along with all the facilities you could want including a much needed swimming pool for the hot days. I am a big red meat fan, so when you can buy two huge delicious steak and a good bottle of wine for less than £5 it is seventh heaven. If you are lucky to visit when an asado is being prepared, then you will enjoy a true Argentine culinary treat.
Away from the Polo there are great bars and restaurants in the nearby towns of Lujan and Pilar (great cinema also) so dependent on your interest there is plenty to do. If you have the luxury of time, I would suggest coming in the months I did: November/December because that is the time of the Argentine Polo Open, which is the most specular polo show on earth. Having the pleasure of watching the Final was an experience that I will treasure for a long long time.
I really could not speak more highly of my time at academy. You get to experience an amazing culture, climate, sport, cuisine and country at a brilliant price. Fidel and Marion and everyone else at the academy will do everything they can to make sure you get the most out of visit, all you ever have to do is ask. By the end they were people I would genuinely call friends and I can not wait for my next trip to either Spain or Argentina.
Written 29 December 2018
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mmmdoughnuts
Leonidio, Greece10 contributions
Nov 2016 • Solo
So you want to play polo in Argentina?
Yes, that's why you're here. But as you know, you can learn how to play polo anywhere, and certainly in a hundred different places in Argentina. So why the Argentina Polo Academy? Read on.
In short, this can be the best way to get the whole experience... Immersion. Culture. Horses. Spanish. Mate. Asado. Polo.
First, let's get some basics out of the way. The Argentina Polo Academy (henceforth referred to as APA) is in Lujan. It's about an hour from Buenos Aires and half an hour from Pilar by car. There's also a train that takes you pretty close, to a nearby town called Open Door. The APA's training ground (where most of the horses are kept and where you play polo) is co-located with The Polo Hotel, which is a fairly upscale resort hotel. There are three polo fields and about sixty horses. You'll spend most of your time based out of La Matera—the building where gauchos traditionally congregated to drink mate. Your primary contact is Marion, who also has a great command of English. Most everyone else primarily speaks Spanish, though some of the teachers, like Thomas Ezcurra and Santiago Novillo Astrada, will instruct in English.
I spent the better part of two months at the Argentina Polo Academy—from October to December—in a version of the Polo Working Holiday. This is a review of that program.
Let me first say that the Polo Working Holiday is what you make of it. Read that again: it is what you make of it. If you go in not knowing anything and with no idea what you want, you will learn in spite of it, but you will not get the most out of the program. Argentina is not Europe. It is not the USA. If your goal is to spend as much time as you can learning about horses and learning about polo, you have to make that happen for yourself. The academy is very flexible (read: not very structured), and this can be a huge advantage or it can be extremely frustrating. It is what you make of it.
If you want to go to Argentina to experience a slower pace of life and chill out and have fun with horses and learn some polo, you're all set. This is the place... as-is. If you're making the long trip out here because you want to learn polo intensively from people who do this all day, every day, this is also the place, but you need to be good at asking for that.
In that sense, the program caters to those who have a clear vision of what they want and have the discipline and communication ability to exact it. Though it is billed as an academy, you should think of it more as a counseling center. You're not there because you plan to sit back and have someone evaluate your ability, hand you a curriculum, lecture at you, and give you some homework. You won't get that. It's not that turnkey. Communicate what you want and what you need and how you think you need to get it, and they will bend over backwards to accommodate you. They want you to be happy, but you have to empower them to do that.
Marion and Fidel (the proprietors) are like family to me now. I don't mean that in the sense that they're perfect; I mean that in the way that real people have real family. Family is great and sometimes crazy. Family is helpful and knows you like nobody else. But family is always there for you. You'll always be welcome, and they'll always have your back.
When you sign up for the Polo Working Holiday, you're signing up for family. This is the lifestyle. Day in and day out, you live with your family, you work and learn, play and compete; you do it all with your family. And this is a good family to be in. Marion and Fidel and everyone else really care. There is so much to learn. And when you join the APA, you'll get the family insider's view of polo in Argentina. This is real polo. This is Argentina. This is why you're coming all the way out here.
Accommodations. You'll likely be staying at the academy ranch, which is beautiful. It's in the country very close to the Polo Hotel and Open Door. It has a pool. It has animals. It has horses and a garden. The grounds are beautiful; the house is beautiful; the horses are beautiful. It's a good setup.
Transportation. This is tricky. You can take a taxi, you can call a car, you can take the train. APA can even arrange transportation to various places, but if you want true autonomy and the flexibility to go where you want/need to go, when you need it, you'll want your own car. Just watch out for the potholes!
Food. Are you a vegetarian or gluten free? That's really unfortunate. APA will accommodate you, but it's just a fact of life in Argentina that the staples are pastry, bread, and meat. Breakfast is normally cafe con leche and either media lunas (small, usually sweet croissant-like things) or other small, usually sweet things. Lunch is really hit or miss. If you can't stand going 5-6 hours without something to eat, make sure you bring something with you from the house or ask when you're going to be eating lunch. Dinner is usually a mix of asado (BBQed meat), but can easily be a bunch of other things, since APA has a broader repertoire than the local fare.
Schedule. Highly variable, but generally breakfast is around 9am. Work begins around 10 or 11. Lunch can be anywhere from 1 to 5pm. Lessons and chukkas can be all throughout the day. Dinner is normally around 10pm. In summer (November/December), the sunset isn't until 8pm or thereabouts, so there's plenty of time to play in the evenings, which can be great when it's hot out. Temps are generally in the 80s and 90s. Tournaments and organized chukkas are on the weekends. The weekends are the busy time for both play and work, as the academy hosts broader classes, social events, and tournaments. During the Argentine Open, you can also go and watch the games in Tortugas, Hurlingham, and Palermo on the weekends.
Work. How much work is involved? What kind of work? This is something you should ask ahead of time, as it varies.
Polo. You'll get lessons from a variety of teachers on a variety of horses. You'll have the opportunity to play in chukkas and tournaments, providing you're riding/playing at an appropriate level. You'll get to do stick and ball. You'll get to practice hitting the ball with foot mallets (i.e. not on a horse). You'll get riding lessons specifically for polo. There's a lot to learn here; it is an academy after all.
Language. It's Spanish. But no, it's probably not the kind you're used to. The Argentinean variety has different pronunciations and different words. It takes getting used to. If you don't know Spanish, you really, really owe it to yourself to spend a month learning it before you go. It's so key for maximizing the program and for just feeling comfortable learning. Let's put it this way, you only need one of the following three skills to make this work: strong riding/polo/horse experience, strong knowledge of the Spanish language, strong internal drive and learning ability. But be careful with just having that last one. The more you have, the more fun it'll be, and the more you'll get out of it.
Timing. High season is October through December. It's a great time to go to see all of the tournaments in the Argentine Open, which culminate in the finals in Palermo (Buenos Aires). I highly recommend spending at least a month in the program. Especially if you're new to horses or to polo. Why? This is how long it takes to truly get the knowledge engrained. Practice, practice, practice. The first week is getting used to everything. The second week is improving at everything you've learned. The third week is where you get into a groove. The fourth week comes all too quickly and is really the sweet spot when you don't have to think as much about everything and can have fun exploring your newfound skills.
There's a special place in my heart for the Argentina Polo Academy. The experience will be different for everyone, but they get a qualified five-star rating from me. If you're considering committing a few weeks or a few months to the program, reach out to Marion and find out more. Think about what you want and figure out how you learn best. You can make it an incredible, unforgettable experience.
Yes, that's why you're here. But as you know, you can learn how to play polo anywhere, and certainly in a hundred different places in Argentina. So why the Argentina Polo Academy? Read on.
In short, this can be the best way to get the whole experience... Immersion. Culture. Horses. Spanish. Mate. Asado. Polo.
First, let's get some basics out of the way. The Argentina Polo Academy (henceforth referred to as APA) is in Lujan. It's about an hour from Buenos Aires and half an hour from Pilar by car. There's also a train that takes you pretty close, to a nearby town called Open Door. The APA's training ground (where most of the horses are kept and where you play polo) is co-located with The Polo Hotel, which is a fairly upscale resort hotel. There are three polo fields and about sixty horses. You'll spend most of your time based out of La Matera—the building where gauchos traditionally congregated to drink mate. Your primary contact is Marion, who also has a great command of English. Most everyone else primarily speaks Spanish, though some of the teachers, like Thomas Ezcurra and Santiago Novillo Astrada, will instruct in English.
I spent the better part of two months at the Argentina Polo Academy—from October to December—in a version of the Polo Working Holiday. This is a review of that program.
Let me first say that the Polo Working Holiday is what you make of it. Read that again: it is what you make of it. If you go in not knowing anything and with no idea what you want, you will learn in spite of it, but you will not get the most out of the program. Argentina is not Europe. It is not the USA. If your goal is to spend as much time as you can learning about horses and learning about polo, you have to make that happen for yourself. The academy is very flexible (read: not very structured), and this can be a huge advantage or it can be extremely frustrating. It is what you make of it.
If you want to go to Argentina to experience a slower pace of life and chill out and have fun with horses and learn some polo, you're all set. This is the place... as-is. If you're making the long trip out here because you want to learn polo intensively from people who do this all day, every day, this is also the place, but you need to be good at asking for that.
In that sense, the program caters to those who have a clear vision of what they want and have the discipline and communication ability to exact it. Though it is billed as an academy, you should think of it more as a counseling center. You're not there because you plan to sit back and have someone evaluate your ability, hand you a curriculum, lecture at you, and give you some homework. You won't get that. It's not that turnkey. Communicate what you want and what you need and how you think you need to get it, and they will bend over backwards to accommodate you. They want you to be happy, but you have to empower them to do that.
Marion and Fidel (the proprietors) are like family to me now. I don't mean that in the sense that they're perfect; I mean that in the way that real people have real family. Family is great and sometimes crazy. Family is helpful and knows you like nobody else. But family is always there for you. You'll always be welcome, and they'll always have your back.
When you sign up for the Polo Working Holiday, you're signing up for family. This is the lifestyle. Day in and day out, you live with your family, you work and learn, play and compete; you do it all with your family. And this is a good family to be in. Marion and Fidel and everyone else really care. There is so much to learn. And when you join the APA, you'll get the family insider's view of polo in Argentina. This is real polo. This is Argentina. This is why you're coming all the way out here.
Accommodations. You'll likely be staying at the academy ranch, which is beautiful. It's in the country very close to the Polo Hotel and Open Door. It has a pool. It has animals. It has horses and a garden. The grounds are beautiful; the house is beautiful; the horses are beautiful. It's a good setup.
Transportation. This is tricky. You can take a taxi, you can call a car, you can take the train. APA can even arrange transportation to various places, but if you want true autonomy and the flexibility to go where you want/need to go, when you need it, you'll want your own car. Just watch out for the potholes!
Food. Are you a vegetarian or gluten free? That's really unfortunate. APA will accommodate you, but it's just a fact of life in Argentina that the staples are pastry, bread, and meat. Breakfast is normally cafe con leche and either media lunas (small, usually sweet croissant-like things) or other small, usually sweet things. Lunch is really hit or miss. If you can't stand going 5-6 hours without something to eat, make sure you bring something with you from the house or ask when you're going to be eating lunch. Dinner is usually a mix of asado (BBQed meat), but can easily be a bunch of other things, since APA has a broader repertoire than the local fare.
Schedule. Highly variable, but generally breakfast is around 9am. Work begins around 10 or 11. Lunch can be anywhere from 1 to 5pm. Lessons and chukkas can be all throughout the day. Dinner is normally around 10pm. In summer (November/December), the sunset isn't until 8pm or thereabouts, so there's plenty of time to play in the evenings, which can be great when it's hot out. Temps are generally in the 80s and 90s. Tournaments and organized chukkas are on the weekends. The weekends are the busy time for both play and work, as the academy hosts broader classes, social events, and tournaments. During the Argentine Open, you can also go and watch the games in Tortugas, Hurlingham, and Palermo on the weekends.
Work. How much work is involved? What kind of work? This is something you should ask ahead of time, as it varies.
Polo. You'll get lessons from a variety of teachers on a variety of horses. You'll have the opportunity to play in chukkas and tournaments, providing you're riding/playing at an appropriate level. You'll get to do stick and ball. You'll get to practice hitting the ball with foot mallets (i.e. not on a horse). You'll get riding lessons specifically for polo. There's a lot to learn here; it is an academy after all.
Language. It's Spanish. But no, it's probably not the kind you're used to. The Argentinean variety has different pronunciations and different words. It takes getting used to. If you don't know Spanish, you really, really owe it to yourself to spend a month learning it before you go. It's so key for maximizing the program and for just feeling comfortable learning. Let's put it this way, you only need one of the following three skills to make this work: strong riding/polo/horse experience, strong knowledge of the Spanish language, strong internal drive and learning ability. But be careful with just having that last one. The more you have, the more fun it'll be, and the more you'll get out of it.
Timing. High season is October through December. It's a great time to go to see all of the tournaments in the Argentine Open, which culminate in the finals in Palermo (Buenos Aires). I highly recommend spending at least a month in the program. Especially if you're new to horses or to polo. Why? This is how long it takes to truly get the knowledge engrained. Practice, practice, practice. The first week is getting used to everything. The second week is improving at everything you've learned. The third week is where you get into a groove. The fourth week comes all too quickly and is really the sweet spot when you don't have to think as much about everything and can have fun exploring your newfound skills.
There's a special place in my heart for the Argentina Polo Academy. The experience will be different for everyone, but they get a qualified five-star rating from me. If you're considering committing a few weeks or a few months to the program, reach out to Marion and find out more. Think about what you want and figure out how you learn best. You can make it an incredible, unforgettable experience.
Written 24 December 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
PoppyMcG
Melbourne, Australia18 contributions
Sept 2016 • Solo
I came to Argentina Polo Academy for the work+holiday program. I was supposed to stay 5 days and ended up staying 13. I absolutely fell in love with the place, the sport, the people, the argentinian traditions, the way of life ...
Being outside with the horses everyday, learning polo with great horses and professional polo players, sharing maté and asados ... if any of these get you going then this is the place to go !
Great quality polo with ground work, riding classes, stick and ball
Great work experience learning all the tricks of the trade from the petiseros
Great people ...
Could not recommend it more :)
Being outside with the horses everyday, learning polo with great horses and professional polo players, sharing maté and asados ... if any of these get you going then this is the place to go !
Great quality polo with ground work, riding classes, stick and ball
Great work experience learning all the tricks of the trade from the petiseros
Great people ...
Could not recommend it more :)
Written 28 September 2016
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It was a pleasure working with you. Many thanks for staying with us.
Written 16 March 2017
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hedgehog
1 contribution
Jan 2019
it was very unorganized. i did not like it at all. fcnhphcjwsbdhxbqywbdvyhewbf jihneuinwjnegvjub jueujed
Written 25 November 2019
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Sorry, but we are sure that you haven´t been at the right place :-). If you would like to come we are happy to receiving you!
Written 17 July 2021
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Felicia v
1 contribution
Feb 2019 • Solo
I spent 10 days at the academy in Argentina (polo holiday) and had an absolutely great time!! Fidel was an amazing teacher, I did learn a lot about playing polo and everything around, they have great horses for all levels. Everyone from the academy is very welcoming and make you feel like home. This was one of the best holiday ever, thank you again to the academy!
Written 28 February 2019
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Felicia, thank you very much for your review, we are looking forward to training with you at the Academy in Spain in October. Keep on learning so fast, hope you have lots of nice polo experiences in the meantime!
Yours
Marion
Written 1 March 2019
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melQ8024TH
Hamburg, Germany6 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
The Argentina Polo Academy offers a great Polo & Work Programme, both at the academy near Buenos Aires and in Andalucia, Spain. For me it was a great opportunity to learn and experience EVERYTHING around Polo, not only how to play, and at the same time spend more than just a few days on polo without a huge budget. In the Polo & Work Programme you have lessons for riding and polo, but you learn aswell everything about taking care of the horses, exercising and preparing them for a polo game, and you help with all works around the stables such as feeding, clipping, medical treatment, taking care of tack and material etc. etc.
If you like to learn, enjoy being around the horses all day and don't shy away from a bit of work, this is a great combination! It's a great team of really nice people and I enjoyed my time at both the academies in Argentina and Spain a lot!
If you like to learn, enjoy being around the horses all day and don't shy away from a bit of work, this is a great combination! It's a great team of really nice people and I enjoyed my time at both the academies in Argentina and Spain a lot!
Written 30 June 2018
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Thank you for your review Mel, I am pretty sure that this will be of great help for everybody who is thinking about taking part at the Polo-Working or Polo-Training-Program. Looking forward to meeting you again at the Academy either in Jerez or Buenos Aires and a warm welcome to all new guests!
Written 1 July 2018
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Miri W
6 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
Marion and Fidel gave myself and James a fantastic introduction to polo, we couldn’t have enjoyed it more. Will definitely be going back for more, thank you both so much 😊
Written 6 April 2018
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Miri, have a good time back in England, we are already looking forward to seeing you again in Jerez. We were proud of you how incredibly fast both of you learned!
Written 1 July 2018
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Naomi K
1 contribution
Mar 2018 • Couples
I came here a few weeks ago with my Partner, we were both looking for an authentic Gaucho/Polo experience - that's exactly what we got! Marion and Fidel were very accommodating from day one, especially considering my partner and I have such different riding abilities.
Would highly recommend, we spent 3 days but could have stayed much longer! Will definitely be visiting the Spanish branch this summer for some more polo fun.
Thank you again for making our experience so enjoyable!
Would highly recommend, we spent 3 days but could have stayed much longer! Will definitely be visiting the Spanish branch this summer for some more polo fun.
Thank you again for making our experience so enjoyable!
Written 6 April 2018
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Naomi, thanks for staying at the Academy in Buenos Aires, I hope you can go on with polo, you should definitely go for it!
Any time you would like to experience an exciting weekend of Polo in Spain, just send a message & welcome to sunny Jerez!
Written 1 July 2018
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Indiaps123
London, UK2 contributions
Mar 2018 • Solo
I stayed with the Argentina Polo Academy for 1 month and loved every second of it!
You get to experience the true Argentinian way of life enjoying the Asados, Polo days and learn the traditional Gaucho tricks of the trade!
Everyone is so welcoming and they bend over backwards to ensure you have an enjoyable stay!
I had never played polo before but loved it so much I will continue playing at home.
Marion and Fidel are such lovely people and I had the pleasure of being taught polo by Eric who is a brilliant instructor.
I could not recommend this place more!
I will be back!!
Thank you so much for this wonderful experience
You get to experience the true Argentinian way of life enjoying the Asados, Polo days and learn the traditional Gaucho tricks of the trade!
Everyone is so welcoming and they bend over backwards to ensure you have an enjoyable stay!
I had never played polo before but loved it so much I will continue playing at home.
Marion and Fidel are such lovely people and I had the pleasure of being taught polo by Eric who is a brilliant instructor.
I could not recommend this place more!
I will be back!!
Thank you so much for this wonderful experience
Written 31 March 2018
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Anna S
8 contributions
Jan 2018 • Solo
I had the pleasure of staying at the Argentina Polo Academy for a month. Before my time there I had only taken a couple weeks worth of polo lessons but was already hooked. One of the owners, Marion, was incredibly communicative so organizing the trip was uncomplicated. I stayed at the Polo Hotel on the grounds for the first week and then moved into the ranch (5 minute drive from the polo fields) for the remainder of my stay. I enjoyed both places and my stay was very comfortable. The food was great and the other owner, Fidel, always made sure everyone was full and happy. The Academy is located near the small city of Lujan, which has plenty of restaurants and bars to visit.
Although I had previous riding experience, when I arrived in Argentina I had difficulty hitting at a gallop and was uncomfortable with even riding at a strong gallop. My time was filled with lots of lessons, chukkers, and trail rides. The academy happy to accommodate whatever riding and polo goals I had. Fidel and Marion and the rest of the staff were encouraging and welcoming. They made sure that I had as much time riding as I wanted and even pushed me to ride more (which was appreciated). I found the horses to be fun, safe and varied enough in terms of temperament and rideability to keep things interesting and challenging. There were plenty of suitable horses for different skill levels, from absolute beginners to more seasoned riders. Although I visited in the off season for polo there were more than enough horses to keep me busy and lots of practice chukkers with horses and players from other clubs. My riding and confidence greatly improved during the month I was there.
I ended up extending my stay by a week and would have loved to stay even longer! I wouldn’t hesitate to visit again and recommend to anyone!
Although I had previous riding experience, when I arrived in Argentina I had difficulty hitting at a gallop and was uncomfortable with even riding at a strong gallop. My time was filled with lots of lessons, chukkers, and trail rides. The academy happy to accommodate whatever riding and polo goals I had. Fidel and Marion and the rest of the staff were encouraging and welcoming. They made sure that I had as much time riding as I wanted and even pushed me to ride more (which was appreciated). I found the horses to be fun, safe and varied enough in terms of temperament and rideability to keep things interesting and challenging. There were plenty of suitable horses for different skill levels, from absolute beginners to more seasoned riders. Although I visited in the off season for polo there were more than enough horses to keep me busy and lots of practice chukkers with horses and players from other clubs. My riding and confidence greatly improved during the month I was there.
I ended up extending my stay by a week and would have loved to stay even longer! I wouldn’t hesitate to visit again and recommend to anyone!
Written 25 February 2018
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Matthew H
Harpenden, United Kingdom
Hi, I wondered if a 10 day course is possible in September in Jerez? I am a rider, but have never played Polo 😊
Written 20 July 2019
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