J F Polo Academy

Polo Lessons

We specialise in professional polo tuition to all ages and abilities.




Absolute beginners welcome.


Spectators welcome & dogs on leads.


Prices found at the bottom each section.


PRIVATE LESSONS
45 minute private polo lesson with a HPA instructor. Perfect for those wanting to learn the basics or improve their skills.  

30 minute polo riding lessons are also available to help with schooling techniques (no mallet work). 

Non riders are very welcome.
ACADEMY GROUP LESSONS
Weekend groups are available for those who want to progress through the academy levels (U14s children, adult beginner, intermediate and advanced)  Each lesson includes stick and ball, swing instruction, tactics, HPA rules and instructional chukkas. 

Riding Experience Required 
POLO EXPERIENCE DAYS

Perfect for Hen/Stags, Birthdays or fun days out. 


The experience day includes polo riding tuition, wooden horse (mallet swing) instruction, lunch at the fabulous Chester Fields country restaurant, stick and ball lesson (hitting the ball whilst riding) and a match against each other. Your group can then relax with a glass of bubbles.  


The 1.5 hour mini experience includes polo riding, swing instruction, stick and ball (hitting the ball whilst riding) and a match against each other (3+ riders for the match). A glass of bubbles to finish. 


Photographer can be added

Non riders are very welcome


CHILDREN'S GROUP LESSON
6-14yo who want to learn polo and play fun matches against each other.  We do advise that if your child has never ridden before or if they are new to polo, that they do at least one private lesson before joining the groups.

Basic riding required

STICK & BALL
 30-45min pony hire and free use of our private grounds to stick and ball on. 

polo experience required 
PRIVATE GROUP LESSON
Private groups are perfect for those who want try polo, enjoy a fun activity with loved ones. You will have access to our social areas and our team are here to help you make the most of the day. Each lesson includes polo riding, stick and ball, swing instruction and a fun match against each other (3+ riders for the match). 

 Non riders are very welcome.
UNI / ARMY STUDENT LESSONS
45min discounted regular training for army/students with the aim of competing in Schools/SUPA nationals and other tournaments.  If your  school/university does not currently have a polo team,  please email us for and we will assist you in organising one.

 Non riders are very welcome.
INSTRUCTIONAL CHUKKAS
Wednesday and Friday chukkas are followed by a BBQ, drinks and fire pit evenings.  Our HPA instructors are umpiring/playing to provide regular instruction. You can discuss tactics or rules, whilst improving your game. Horses are available for hire, chukkas are included in livery or you can bring your own.

POLOCROSSE
 We work with the local polocrosse clubs by providing them a location to train/compete at and our horses are available hire.

WOODEN HORSE SWING INSTRUCTION
Lessons on one of our wooden horses, with a qualified polo instructor. A great way to perfect your swing and learn new techniques. 

Get in Touch at Any Time 

We’re here to help and answer any question you might have, We'd love to hear from you!

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Swinford Stables, Nortons Lane, Great Barrow, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7JZ

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+44 7917 541 021