The best polo experience days currently available in Europe. Educating participants & spectators what polo is all about.

Tailor-made & competitively priced.

Polo lessons are available to all ages no matter the experience.

Private & groups lessons are split in to various levels, depending on age, experience and ability.

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We offer young horse breaking & training, full polo livery, working livery and holiday livery with exceptional facilities and service.

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Join in or come and watch our chukkas. These instructional / practise games take place on Wednesday and Friday evenings at our private ground in Great Barrow, Cheshire.

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100+

Lessons per week

15,000+

Happy Customers

25+

Years Experience

About Us

Swinford Stables is a purpose-built polo facility, offering polo lessons, clinics, chukkas, experience days, polo horse hire, professionals for tournaments, livery/schooling and tailor-made exhibition matches / private events.

Membership fees are not required to play polo at our academy; we work on a pay-as-you-go system. We teach to all levels of experience, from absolute beginners up to professional players - whether wanting to try polo as a one off, take up as a hobby or pursue polo as a potential career.

We are proud to be the only Cheshire West and Chester (council) licensed riding facility, to hold a 5* rating for three years, issued for a second consecutive time since the new scheme began. We hold a flawless inspection report since opening in 2006.

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Testimonials

J F Polo Academy, a must visit for polo enthusiasts

"I had a chance to visit JF polo academy and play chukkas . Impressed to see their professionalism I believe James and Claire are doing a commendable job running the academy both for beginners as well as professionals. Their stabling facility is top notch where horses are happy and well trained. Thumbs up James and Claire for your efforts towards fostering the growth and future of polo."

H. Minhas

The best fun you’ll have on horseback

"I can not recommend J F Polo Academy highly enough. I first turned up having not been on a horse in years however James built up my confidence and now I just can’t get enough! The group lessons are brilliant, working on technique etc at the start followed by a mini chukkas style…"

P. Kershaw

Top notch experience

"Excellent place to learn polo on super horses at affordable prices. But so much more than that: friendly, sociable atmosphere and not at all intimidating. Beach rides and social events enhance the experience. Professionally coping with the extra demands as a result of Covid."

C. Clifford

A wonderful place to learn how to play polo!

"I have been taking lessons with James at JF Polo Academy for several months now. James is an excellent teacher and I have had loads of fun and improved massively under his tuition. The ponies are all absolutely gorgeous and a joy to ride. JF Polo offer far more than just polo…"

C. Clifford

Complete beginners to professional riders

Affordable Prices

Achievements

We are proud to be the first equestrian center in the Cheshire area to be awarded with a three year license as a 5-star establishment for the purpose of hiring out horses.

In 2020 we were proudly made official partners with Hurlingham Clothing. We are delighted to work with this modern and dynamic clothing brand that has continued to support British polo over the past decade.

In 2020, we were awarded the Sports Tuition Service of the Year in the Manchester & North West prestige awards. This was based on service excellence, industry recognition, employee satisfaction, marketing & branding, ethical practice and customer feedback. This is the first time we have received this award and we are absolutely delighted.