Coworth Park

Guards Polo Academy

A polo experience at Guards Polo Academy at Coworth Park is more than just a lesson or a game – it is a foray into a world of unparalleled recreational delight and a unique physical pastime. Field-side hospitality will be second to none as players and spectators enjoy the idyllic parkland settings of these polo grounds.

‘A polo handicap is a person’s ticket to the world’
– Winston Churchill

Introduction
Polo lessons
Meet the team
Fixtures
Beginner’s guide
Do’s and don’ts
Facilities

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Introduction

Guards Polo Academy at Coworth Park

Coworth Park’s world class polo grounds are managed by Guards Polo Club. Internationally-renowned, the club brings almost 60 years of hosting world-class sport and polo events to Coworth Park, which is the only hotel in the UK that provides its own polo fields and practice facilities. Coworth Park aims to introduce this increasingly accessible and popular sport to non-players through Guards Polo Academy’s private and leisure experiences, allowing polo enthusiasts of all levels to get a true taste for the game.

Polo Lessons

From individual lessons to bespoke polo days playing alongside members of the world’s most famous polo club. Polo lessons are available between April and September.

Polo lesson

Whether brushing up your polo skills or trying polo for the first time, both theory and practice will be provided on Coworth Park’s High Goal fields.

Price: Individual £250

Duration: 1 hour

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Half day polo master class (three hours)

A thorough introduction to every aspect of polo, from theory to practice. The best way to get up and running and hit a polo ball within one session. Gain an insight into the world of modern polo including its rich history, a thorough engagement with the fundamentals of polo riding, and a fun and pro-active exercise in polo practice from a sporting perspective. The half day experience includes further polo riding practice. All lessons include access to Guards Polo Club on the day.

Price: Individual £700

Duration: 3 hours

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Full day polo master class (six hours)

A thorough introduction to every aspect of polo, from theory to practice. The best way to get up and running and hit a polo ball within one session. Gain an insight into the world of modern polo including its rich history, a thorough engagement with the fundamentals of polo riding, and a fun and pro-active exercise in polo practice from a sporting perspective. The full day experience includes further polo riding practice. All lessons include access to Guards Polo Club on the day.

Price: Individual £1200

Duration: 6 hours

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Membership

Exclusively available to Guards Academy clients looking for a serious approach to learning to play polo. This invitation allows access to Guards Polo Club membership including access to the clubhouse and main stands for the professional games. Bespoke practice games and professional training chukkas. Application for the yearly social membership is available via the academy.

Price: n/a

Duration: Price on application

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Polo guard with horse at Coworth Park, Ascot

Guards Polo Academy

Meet the team

The academy is managed by Ebe Sievwright and Philip Meadows, each contributing over two decades’ worth of experience in polo instruction and management. Ebe has played polo for over 25 years. He has played with the renowned high-goal Black Bears team and with many other professional teams in the USA, Argentina and the UK. Ebe has created a unique coaching programme aimed at teaching everyone, including beginners, to ride and play with a view to eventually participating in all levels of polo both amateur and professional. Phil Meadows, also a player with over 15 years’ experience, is an established figure in the world of polo management and tuition.

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Polo fixtures

For those preferring to watch from the sidelines, guests staying at Coworth Park are able to attend a full schedule of open polo fixtures, such as the influential Indian Empire Shield.

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Polo

A beginner’s guide

For your first step into the exciting world of polo, this is the best place to start. The former pro-player and current manager at Guards Polo Academy, Ebe Sievwright, shines a light on this brilliant sport.

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Polo

The do’s and don’ts

While polo is a beautiful sport to watch, it can be difficult to master the do’s and don’ts of this great sporting tradition. To help you differentiate your chukkas from your handicaps and get the most enjoyment out of this incredible sport, we created a helpful guide in time for the start of British Polo Season.

Learn more about the do’s and don’ts