Beginners to Polo in Thailand
| Beginners are welcome. If you have never played polo
before, or if you have never ridden a horse before, it is never too late to
start. Beginners are welcome to take riding lessons and then polo lessons at the
polo club. There is a polo manager and several polo professionals who can help
you get started.
You can read THE RED BOOK of How to Play Polo -- written as a basic introduction for beginners in China. You can also take riding lessons at Horseshoe Point right next to the Polo Club. The polo season is from November through May.
The lessons will vary from teaching riding to instruction on hitting, polo theory and tactics. You are also welcome to watch polo videos in the clubhouse to introduce you to other aspects of the game. Cost for non-members: 2,000 Baht per lesson (30 minutes). This includes the use of the club horse. The club horses are the best imported from Argentina. You don't have to join the club to learn to play polo, but if you do join the club, then riding and polo lessons are free. You are welcome to come and watch polo at the club on Saturday and Sunday afternoons (starting at 4PM). You can also buy polo equipment and polo horses through the club manager. Please book your lesson in advance.
Email polo club to book a lesson How to buy a Polo Horse in Thailand If you are interested to buy a horse from Argentina, the cost is about US$15,000 (including the shipping and V.A.T.). You are welcome to come and try the horses at the polo club. All of the club horses are for sale. You can find the price from the club manager. You can also ask the club manager if any of the club members would like to sell their horses and what the price is. Approximate cost of stabling a horse at the polo club is about US$6,000 per year (plus vet bills). You can contact the club manager for more information.
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