Polo Programs

For the player who wants to compete on the GFS Varsity, Junior Varsity and Third-Team levels of play, the Team Polo program is for new and experienced players. A solid riding base is required. Players will learn and/or improve their hitting skills, horsemanship, game sense and teamwork. Unmounted lessons and game tape review may be utilized. Players are expected to tack up and care for their mount before and after practices and games as well as working together before, during and after games to see that games run smoothly and mounts are taken care of.

Games for all teams will begin in late September and continue through the year with some travel expected. Players may plan for one, two or all three seasons (fall, winter and spring). Games may be during some evenings and weekends. Teams may also compete in tournaments, during the year, including but not limited to the USPA Girls’ Interscholastic Tournament. Participation in tournaments may require an additional entry fee. Practice is four days/week. There are no additional coaching fees for games, but Polo players who travel to a competition will share the cost of transportation and hotel costs. Enrollment is limited.

Apparel and Equipment Needed: Polo players need long pants and either paddock boots or tall boots. Polo equipment is provided if needed.

Offered to Middle School and Upper School players (Lower School with instructor approval), the Introductory Polo program is for those who would like to learn the game or continue their polo with less time commitment. This program includes some game experience outside of the GFS Polo teams. Practices are Monday and Thursday afternoons or by arrangement with instructor. Enrollment is limited.

Introductory Polo for Grades 3-5: Open to younger girls with coach’s approval, the introductory program for Grades 3-5 is offered once/week on Wednesdays at 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM, with a game held at the end of the trimester.

Apparel and Equipment Needed: Polo players need long pants and either paddock boots or tall boots, as well as a riding helmet. All polo equipment is provided.

Garrison Forest Polo is proud to host club team, Ruda Polo, managed by GFS alumna Posey Obrecht '09. This program is open to non-Garrison Forest School families. Outside lessons are available for players of all ages, boys and girls.

Polo Program Rates

Polo Program Agreement

Polo Program Policies