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Initially, it is a good idea to have a couple of lessons. This way you can learn the different skills that apply to Polo and get a taster of the game without being thrown in at the deep end. It also gives the Polo Club a chance to see what level you are at, to make sure when you do play you are in with people of a similar standard. Monday, June 19 I've Never Ridden Before. Can I learn to Play Polo? Yes! Stewarton Polo Club specialises in teaching people who have never ridden before how to play Polo. We have many people who have learnt to ride with us who now take part in chukkas. Is it Expensive? It doesn't need to be any more expensive than any other equine sport, in fact in can be cheaper but like most sports the more seriously you take it the more expensive it becomes. Contrary to popular belief it is not necessary to have several polo ponies, many of our members have just one pony and still have a lot of fun. We also buddy up members who only want to have a half share in a pony. YOu can hire a pony from the club if you do not want to have you own, or if you have your own pony then your only cost is the membership plus the cost of keeping your pony at home or at livery. Tuesday, December 26 What Do I Get For My Membership? Your membership entititles you to use all the club's facilities and to take part in all chukkas (practice matches) matches and tournaments at the club. There are no further fees for any of these unless you are hiring one of the club's ponies. Stewarton Polo Club has a reciprocal arrangement with all the other polo clubs in Scotland which allows members from the club to take part in tournaments at other Scottish clubs without paying an entry fee. Monday, June 19 How Much Does A Polo Pony Cost? In Scotland prices vary from £2500 for an old schoolmaster to £8000 for a more serious competition horse. What Do I Wear? When you start out, just wear normal riding gear or jeans and shoes with a heel, then if you become hooked on the sport like most people, you can buy proper Polo gear. Stewarton Polo Club sell most polo equipment and will be able to advise you of the the most suitable equipment for your needs. What About The Polo Ponies? Polo Ponies are usually Thoroughbreds or three quarter breds, between 15 and 16 hands high. They are unusual in that they have to be very quiet but also fast and agile. Someone once said an ideal Polo Pony would be a 40 mph, Donkey and that just about sums it up. Can I Use My Own Horse? It is better to learn on ponies that have played the game before so that you can concentrate on your game rather than worrying about the pony. However, once you have played a bit, if you have a horse that fits the above description then there is no reason why you can't try and reschool your own horse, some horses adapt very well but unfortunately, they are few and far between. Will Polo Make Me Fit? Definitely! Any polo player will testify to the fact that playing polo will make you very fit. One of our members lost two stone when she started playing polo regularly. Monday, November 27 County Polo - What is it? A new version of Polo designed to introduce beginners to the game with less expense. Invented by Beaufort Polo Club, County Polo is made up of two teams with three a side but with six players on each team. The idea is that because there is only three a side but six people on a team, each player only needs one pony and swaps in and out with a teammate much like Polocrosse. Stewarton Polo Club hopes to start County Polo at the club in 2007. Monday, June 19 Is There A Good Social Scene? We hold regular parties for our members and at every polo tournament there is usually a Barbeque. We are not averse to the old tipple after chukkas either! Any Books or DVD's On the Subject? We highly recommend "Polo" by Peter Grace. It really does cover everything, from tack to tactics. You can get it at Amazon.co.uk. There is also an excellent DVD which every new player should buy call Polo Improving Your Game with Claire Tomlinson. |
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