How can I start playing polo?
5 Steps to Playing Polo:
Email office@hampoloclub.com
Learn how to ride with us (if you can’t already) or have an assessment lesson; riding lessons available all year round
Purchase an Academy Champion Package or individual lessons
Join the Academy to participate in Starter Clinics and instructional polo games
Enough practise with the Academy and you are on your way to joining the Club as a Chukka Member
lessons during season- no membership required
Midweek one hour (includes horse) £170 (closed Mondays)
Weekend one hour (includes horse) £187
Group lessons 3-6 people, 2.5 hours £340 per person midweek only (closed Mondays)
Joining the Academy
Our Coach will be able to tell you at your assessment lesson when you are ready to join the Academy
The Academy is a welcoming, friendly and fun group of polo learners who participate in instructional chukkas. Riders are mounted on Club horses and coached through the elements of slower chukkas (mini games) for approximately half an hour, this enables riders to build confidence and experience.
To join the Academy is £704 per season and instructional chukkas take place on Tuesday/ Thursday evening and Saturday/ Sunday mornings £210; price includes horse hire and instruction.
Other benefits of joining the Academy include:
Professional advice and support throughout your polo journey
A friendly Club with many experienced players to support your learning
Comprehensive and knowledgeable support should you decide to invest in your own ponies
A great social life with our Clubhouse and annual events programme
Club Membership badge
Club Parking Pass
All benefits of Social Membership, see Members Area for full details
“I was introduced to Ham Polo Club via a friend and joined as a social member at first, whilst also having lessons. The club house which had a bit of a revamp this year is a lovely setting to watch the action whilst enjoying a delicious meal, and the regular crowd and staff are so so welcoming.
After a summer of lessons at Ham with their coach, followed by trips to Argentina and Sotogrande with groups from Ham in February and March, I had mastered enough of the game to join instructionals this year. Covid in some respects was an opportunity, as it meant that I moved up to chukkas more quickly, so ended the season playing tournaments which was thrilling. I even bought my first polo pony having been well and truly hooked (pun intended). Playing this year gave me the opportunity to get to know the club much better, and I have made friendships that I am sure will last a lifetime. Such a wonderful group of people.
I always feel as though I am in an oasis, hidden away from the hustle and bustle of London when I visit Ham. The setting is peaceful, the horses so beautiful and well cared for by the excellent grooms, the people so friendly - I would recommend.”