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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 |
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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.
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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
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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 |
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"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 |
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El Venado Polo School - "Learn polo from professionals • Play polo with professionals" One of the leading Polo Schools in Argentina. Organizes small groups with personalized lessons; offers special polo programs for beginners and intermediate players of all ages, as well as non-riders. Their selection of over 200 polo ponies, two regulation-sized polo fields, arena polo and a wooden horse maximize learning all year round, regardless of weather conditions. Personal instruction is provided by the renowned Federico Cendoya.
Comprehensive all-inclusive programs Include:
• daily private polo lessons • four chukkers, five times a week with rated professionals • stick and ball • trail riding and related activities • accomodation at the estancia • traditional Argentine meals, appetizers, and beverages • laundry service • wireless internet connection • airport transfers
www.polodays.com February 2009
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