reciprocal clubs
HELVETIA POLO CLUB Indaituba, Brazil The leading polo destination in the Sao Paulo region of Brazil can offer a staggering 45, top-class polo grounds, plus a warm welcome in some breath-taking locations. Guards Polo Club turned to this club when creating its own Brazilian international event in 2014. With the amateur Brazilian players regularly playing off seven goals, the polo here is always impressive. Polo is played at Helvetia from March to October and guarantees great sport. However, if you feel that your game needs a little boost, Helvetia can also provide polo lessons at its own academy as well as other equestrian opportunities. www. helvetiapolo. com. br
JAIPUR RIDING AND POLO CLUB Jaipur, India Home to polo – be it with ponies, camels or elephants – Jaipur Riding and Polo Club offers a thrilling polo experience. This Club was founded by one of India’ s greatest players, Col Garcha, a former coach of the Indian national team. Not surprisringly with such a heritage, this club offers top quality polo facilities and competitive matches in December. Guards Polo Club has further strengthened its links to this region with the addition of HH Padmanabah Singh, the Maharajah of Jaipur, as a playing member at Smith’ s Lawn. www. jaipurpolo. com
KURLAND ESTATE Western Cape, South Africa When South Africa played England for the Coronation Cup in 2013 their young team – thought to be the youngest ever – impressed everyone. But it’ s easy to see why if you take a visit the Kurland Estate just outside Plettenberg Bay. This polo location offers four full-sized fields and hosts tournaments from December through to April. These are managed by Clive Peddle who is also CEO of the South Africa Polo Association. However, it’ s not just about polo though. The Estate boasts a five-star boutique hotel and spa and guests are invited to explore the estate’ s extensive network of roads and tracks on quad bike or on foot or on horseback. www. kurland. co. za
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