Polo in Scottsdale
Polo in Scottsdale
Our group of professional polo instructors is here to teach you from the basics of polo to a more advance tactics and strategies on the arena and the field. Whether you have questions on polo gear from mallets, helmets, boots to horse selection and casting for your purchase, our polo professional instructors are here to advise you.
Polo is a very ancient and complicated sport to learn, therefore, Scottsdale Polo Academy (SPA) has designed a polo program to help students understand it and get acquainted with polo in an easier way. Staring from basic horseback riding to more complex field or arena team strategies. SPA offers a student program that is dedicated to teaching the game of polo safely and effectively.
Scottsdale Polo Academy offers both private and group lessons. Through the use of professional polo instructors and seasoned school horses, students learn strategy, playing skills and the rules of the game. A combination of lessons, instructions, drills and practice games students have opportunities to learn in a fun and safe environment. Upon successful completion of the program, students “graduate” to a faster level of play.
Because each individual skill level is different SPA customize the lessons to make sure everyone makes most of each one. You don’t need to know how to ride horses to learn polo. Scottsdale Polo Academy can teach you the basics of riding or helps you to adjust from other disciplines to polo while you learn to play polo.
SPA will be offering the 2024 Fall session Basic Riding for polo session. focus on give participants to get confidence on riding on ponies and basic understanding of horseback riding.
We focus on students interested on learning polo the proper way:
· Existing rider(s) from other disciplines either English or Western that want to jump into polo (hunters, jumpers, dressage, ropers, Reiners, etc.)
· New riders (People without any horseback riding experience)
· Polo players that have some polo experience, but they need to build the confidence or want to learn and improve from season polo professionals the proper way.
To request additional information, please email us at dflodvm@cox.net or text us to 4802014530
We ask all our players to be on time. This is a group activity and tardiness affect the rest of the participants.
Please make sure to read and fill the PARTICIPATION RELEASE FORM & WAIVER before your lessons.
KIDS POLO LESSONS
WHEN: FLEXIBLE BETWEEN COACH AN YOUR SCHEDULE
Includes: horse, tack, equipment, helmet and mallet and instruction. All equipment is provided with the exception of riding boots. Please use shoes with heels, preferable riding boots.
LEVEL 1 & 2
WHEN:
WHERE: SANDSPUR RANCH
ADDRESS: 12302 N 93rd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
At this level participants should be learning most of the basic polo skill, rules and more also Students should own most or all basic polo gear such as helmet, Mallets, boots.
Includes: horse, tack, equipment, helmet and mallet and instruction.
The membership is dedicated to help to explain rules, tactics and more about polo in an easy-to-understand polo pace.
Membership will include 2 coached chukkers on Wednesdays AND Saturday OR Sunday pending number of participants at North Field or other designated place by instructors.
Horses are NOT included. You must arrange horse lease or bring your own your polo pony.
Polo developing and instructional chukkers at an easy pace. Membership is good for either the full polo season from late September to end of the APC season in April of each year.
Location: North Field only.
Cost for FALL MEMBERSHIP $3800.00 - Paid to Arizona Polo Club
Pro-pool Fee $500.00
Horse lease $125.oo horse/chukker paid to FanC properties, LLC.
Drop-in rate $125.00/ Chukker
LOCATION: Rancho de Florez Address:
The Ladies' league is dedicated to women that want to compete and have fun on the field and off the field. The league is scheduled for Sunday afternoon during the polo scheduled season and at the North Field or other designated place by APC instructors.
Horses are NOT included. You must arrange horse lease or own your polo pony.
Polo developing and instructional chukkers at an easy pace. Membership is good for
Location: North Field only.
Cost for yearly MEMBERSHIP $3800.00 - Paid to Arizona Polo Club
Pro-pool Fee $500.00
Horse lease $125.oo horse/chukker paid to FanC properties, LLC.
Drop-in rate $125.00/ Chukker
Green fee $50.00
LOCATION: Rancho de Florez Address: 29865 West Marsh Road, Casa Grande, AZ 85193
ARENA POLO
WINTER/SPRING
WHEN: Tuesdays @ 7PM
WHERE: SANDSPUR RANCH
ADDRESS: 12302 N 93rd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
COST: TBD
Diego Fernando Florez is a small animal veterinarian and carries a 1 goal handicap. He grew up in Pereira, Colombia and he has played polo since 2008. He has traveled to Mexico, Argentina, Switzerland, Colombia, Canada and to many polo clubs and tournament throughout United States playing and introducing new people to the sport creating and international community of polo players and horse lovers.
Diego Florez competes under Los Caballeros Polo team locally, regionally and internationally.
His motivation is to make people fall in love with polo and the horses enjoy his passion with each and every player.
Emilio Urrea Kirby
Emilio Urrea Kirby carries a 3-goal handicap is a third-generation polo player from Colombia.
His after-school activity growing up was “get home and ride,” he said. He would join his schoolmates and other local children to play polo and also participated in international kids' tournaments that led to him playing in India on a reciprocal trip. “The kids from India, were staying at a friend’s farm, and they invited us to play polo in their country,” he said.
Emilio’s grandfather and father played polo “My father was my main teacher,” he said. “I remember growing up with horses and later teaching kids and beginners how to play polo, focusing on the rules and how to play - as well as having fun.”
Emilio enjoyed the polo lifestyle as a player until back surgery was required at a point where “my stirrup [leathers] were different sizes.”
- he takes the opportunity to help. “I come from a teaching background, and you can’t always say what you are thinking when you are umpiring,” he said.
But as a former player he can apply his experience to the game. “When I was playing, I always believed that the game should be fair, but I also got frustrated sometimes. So, I understand the polo frustration and that is also very important. I can relate to the guys playing,” he said is is currently a certified USPA Umpire.
Emilio is here to assist you in achieving your polo goals. With years of experience, Emilio excels at identifying and enhancing your strengths and weaknesses, taking players from beginner to advanced levels. Schedule your lessons with Emilio at the ranch or in town. You have to join Scottsdale Polo Academy and its amazing members and horses. I've been so lucky to call this club home away from home and can't wait for the upcoming season!
Contact us at 480-201-4530 to book your session today.
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Scottsdale Polo Academy invites you to join the fun and learn to play the exciting sport of polo. riding All levels and skills, ages juniors to adults are welcome to learn how to play polo.
NO PREVIOUS RIDING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
LEARN to ride the SPA WAY!
Limited spots!!
What can I expect from SPA?
Horseback riding evaluation
Horseback riding
Proper Mallet Swings
Basic polo hits offside
Games Strategy
Line of the Ball
Rules of the polo Game
Basic Polo nearside
Walk & trot chukkers.
Proper Polo Horsemanship
Fun Times!!
SCOTTSDALE POLO ACADEMY
Any day or the week based on schedule availability.
when: Wednesday
Green Fees whole polo season: $3800.00 Paid to APC (ZELLE to 480-326-2489)
Horse Rental $125.00 per chukker
(ZELLE to 480-201-4530 Fanc Properties)
Pro Instruction: $500.00
Total $3,800.00
PAYMENT METHODS:
Cash, checks, ZELLE, credit card + 2%
Make checks to FANC properties, LLC
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