SCOTTSDALE POLO ACADEMY
Where to start learning polo?
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.
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.
BEGINNER POLO LESSONS
WHEN: Tuesdays or Thursdays @ 5 PM
DATES:
Jan: 17, 19, 24,26,31
Feb: 2,7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28
March:2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
April: 4, 6, 10, 13.
WHERE: SANDSPUR RANCH
ADDRESS: 12302 N 93rd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
COST $1,500.00 once a week lesson for 10 lessons or $2500.00 Tuesdays and Thursdays 1 hour lesson each day for 10 weeks
Includes: horse, tack, equipment, helmet and mallet and instruction. All equipment is provided with the exception of riding boots.
INTERMEDIUM & ADVANCED LESSONS
WINTER /SPRING SEASON
WHEN: Tuesdays or Thursdays @ 6-8PM
DATES:
DATES: Jan 17, 19, 24,26,31
Feb: 2,7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28
March:2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
April: 4, 6, 10, 13.
WHERE: SANDSPUR RANCH
ADDRESS: 12302 N 93rd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
COST $2,000.00
At this level participants should have most or all basic polo gear.
Includes: horse, tack, equipment, helmet and mallet and instruction.
COACHED CHUKKERS SATURDAYS
The membership will include 2 coached chukkers on Saturdays at North Field or other designated place by 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 either the Winter-Spring or Fall Seasons.
Location: North Field only.
Cost for WINTER-SPRING $800.00 - Paid to Arizona Polo Club
Pro-pool Fee $500.00
Horse lease $1,500.00 2 chukkers for 10 scheduled dates. Paid to FanC properties, LLC.
Total $2800.00
Rancho de Florez Address: 29865 West Marsh Road, Casa Grande, AZ 85193
At this level participants should have most or all basic polo gear.
Equipment is provided with the exception of riding boots. We encourage all participants to bring or acquire their own gear such as: helmets, riding boots, mallets, gloves since it’s a better fit.
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.
Our Polo Team
Diego Florez, DVM
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.
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Overview for polo lessons
2023 WINTER/SPRING @ SCOTTSDALE POLO ACADEMY - SPA
Scottsdale Polo Academy invites you to join the fun and learn to play the exciting sport of polo. Polo academy is 10 weeks with classes on Tuesdays or Thursdays 6-8pm. All riding levels and skills, ages juniors to adults are welcome.
NO PREVIOUS RIDING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
LEARN to ride the SPA WAY!
Limited spots!!
What can I expect to learn?
Horseback riding evaluation
Horseback riding Level 1
Proper Mallet Swings
Basic polo hits offside
Games Strategy
Line of the Ball
Rules of the Game
Basic Polo sides nearside
Walk & trot chukkers.
Proper Polo Horsemanship
Fun Times!!
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SCOTTSDALE POLO ACADEMY
January - April 2023
Tuesdays or Thursdays 4-8 pm
- BEGINNERS $1500.00 1 hour/ week or $2500.00 1 hour 2 x a week
- INTERMEDIUM & ADVANCED $2000.00 (ZELLE to 480-201-4530 Fanc Properties)
2 hours once a week either Tuesday or Thursday
- COACHED CHUKKERS:
Green Fees spring: $800.00 Paid to APC (ZELLE to 480-326-2489)
Horse Rental $1,500.00 for 2 chukkers / 10 dates. (ZELLE to 480-201-4530 Fanc Properties)
Pro Instruction: $500.00
Total $2,800.00
PAYMENT METHODS:
Cash, checks, ZELLE, credit card + 2%
Make checks to FANC properties, LLC
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