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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