School is OUT and Summer polo is IN! Empire Polo Club is pleased to be hosting its annual Summer Polo Day Camp for children. Beginners to more advanced players are welcome to join Connie Atkinson and Empire’s polo instruction staff to learn more about the game of polo, horse care and riding skills.
Date: Wednesday, June 22th thru Sunday, June 26th, 2016
Time: Morning Lessons 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM and Afternoon Lessons 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
**Players are expected to attend both AM and PM lessons
Schedule Includes:
- Care of polo horse and equipment
- Tacking & wrapping a polo horse
- Rules & strategies of the game
- Horsemanship
- Mallet work
- Team work and development of playing skills
- Daily scrimmage practice in the arena and on the grass fields
- Final tournament
Cost: $425/person (includes horse & tack, water, snacks, evening BBQ, camp shirts, prizes and trophies)
Requirements: U. S. P. A membership is required of all participants. New players are eligible for one free year of membership.
Space is limited. Please contact Connie Atkinson to reserve your junior player’s spot.
Phone: 760.899.5102 or Email: wmatkinson2013@gmail.com
