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Oct 7
6 min

Always Use Protection: A Guide To Safety Equipment

Here is a list of all the gear you should consider buying to keep you safe and sound on the polo field. Some of these items are optional ...

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So You Want To Play Your First Tournament

Ainslie Maher

Sep 23
5 min

So You Want To Play Your First Tournament

First of all, tournaments aren't as scary as you think they are!!!

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Ainslie Maher

Sep 10
5 min

All About Mallets

One of the most important pieces of equipment you will ever buy is the polo mallet.This is because each mallet has different specificatio...

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Ainslie Maher

Mar 25
2 min

Polo Drills For Two

We know it can get lonely out there stick and balling by yourself! So we’ve put together some drills for two people....Grab a buddy and h...

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Nicola Cole

Mar 3
2 min

Safely Riding Off Your Opponent

A ride off is the term given to the manoeuvre in a game of polo where one player pushes or bumps against their opponent and their pony in...

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Ainslie Maher

Feb 14
3 min

Polo Drills

Make A Plan It is important to have a plan when you go out to stick and ball so you don't just get stuck practicing the one shot. Yeah, w...

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Nicola Cole

Feb 8
2 min

The "Line of the Ball" & "Right of Way"

The two most commonly confused concepts in the game of polo are the Line of the Ball (LOB) and the established players’, Right of Way (RO...

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Ainslie Maher

Jan 29
3 min

Our Training Options Explained

Ok so you're a beginner, you've gone through our website, you're a little confused, and you have some questions... Don't worry we will ex...

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Ainslie Maher

Jan 21
3 min

Starting Out In Polo

Booking Your First Lesson Booking your first lesson is easy. You can do it right here online. Head to the 'Services' menu at the top of t...

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RIVERLANDS POLO

RIVERLANDS POLO

Always Use Protection: A Guide To Safety Equipment

So You Want To Play Your First Tournament

All About Mallets

Polo Drills For Two

Safely Riding Off Your Opponent

Polo Drills

The "Line of the Ball" & "Right of Way"

Our Training Options Explained

Starting Out In Polo