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Polo clinic’s ‘with a twist” in Argentina An opportunity to spend 6 or 10 weeks sharpening up your polo skills at the La Asuncion Estancia.  However it’s not just about chukkas...here you will have the chance to also learn the secrets of polo horse breeding and training whilst helping the gauchos with general stable life. La Asuncion is a family-run business consisting of a main house, guest houses, polo grounds at the nearby Los Morrales Polo Club and all the facilities required for keeping around 50 polo ponies in breeding and training. A Typical Day Morning:      Help with the mares, foals and yearlings, exercise the horses and help with general stable work. Afternoon:   Polo lessons 6 days a week, ‘stick and ball’, chukkas. NB You will play according to your skill level and take part in matches and low goal tournaments at weekends. Age:            19yrs – 27yrs                                                                            Perfect for:   Gap and university breaks Departures:  February, August  and September           http://www.theleap.co.uk/south-america/argentina-gap-year-team.html                                                                                                                April 2009

La Mariposa Polo Farm - Where you can live and breathe polo! We offer a comprehensive polo service for polo players of all levels. The La Mariposa Polo School runs in England from May to September, and in Argentina from October to April. Learn how to play polo with profissional players, but in a relaxed environment. With a team of professional coaches we can cater for both beginners and experienced players alike. England Located in Bradenham, only 40 minutes from London Choose from over 50 highly trained polo ponies Individual & Group Lessons with HPA Qualified Instructors Four Polo Pitches    Resident 4 Goal, 3 Goal, 2 Goal and 1 Goal players  Tournament Organization & Polo Management Livery & Pony Hire Horses for sale     www.lamariposapolo.com.ar  Argentina Located in 25 de Mayo, 2 hours from Buenos Aires 140 highly trained Polo Ponies Full board accommodation at our Estancia Airport transfers included Tournaments We cater for: Individuals - Groups - Schools - Gap Years 3 Boarded polo pitches Horses for sale                              April 2009

"Don Augusto, learn to play polo in Argentina..."  Estancia Don Augusto is located in Pilar which is less than an hour from Buenos Aires and right in the middle of all the famous Argentine polo clubs. We are only minutes away from Ellerstina, Centaurus and Pilar chico. Why is this so great? Because after doing some stick & ball or a match yourself, you can hop over and watch the high goal players in action. Our program includes the following: - Transport to and from the airport or Buenos Aires - Accommodation at the clubs grounds - All food & drinks included for your entire stay - Stick & ball or a lesson in the morning - 4 to 6 chukkers in the afternoon - Theory lessons throughout your stay - Visits to neighbouring clubs to watch matches - WIFI internet available For more information: www.estanciadonaugusto.com.ar