Qualified Coach: HPA Level 3
Handicap: 3 (Arena 5)
David’s polo journey is very similar to many of the English professionals. Starting out from a very young age in the Pony Club then progressing up the ranks to SUPA polo where he played for Stowe School. After leaving school David turned professional and started wintering in Argentina working on a polo farm, playing, coaching and hosting clients.
The English summer seasons saw David’s professional career take shape. He has played all over the country at all levels up to 15 goal. After being based in Berkshire for three years, David returned to his childhood club Kirtlington Park Polo Club and founded Oxford Polo in 2011. David is passionate about polo and aims to unearth talent from all age groups, spread polo far and wide and raise the standards of the sport.
Good to know: Don’t judge him for supporting Aston Villa
Qualified Coach: HPA Level 3
Handicap: 3 (Arena 4)
It is fair to say that Hector is a natural horseman, since childhood he has been a keen rider covering a wide variety of equine disciplines. His polo career took off in 2007 with his local Pony Club and subsequently for Stowe School, then at Kirtlington Park Polo Club and beyond. Hector’s hard working determined attitude and natural affinity with horses has led to him managing Oxford Polo. Awarded Coach of the Year at Oxford University’s prestigious Sports Awards this year, Hector’s coaching skills are second to none for both beginners and established players.
Good to know: Do not approach with a banana
Although not a polo player herself Fleur has a keen interest in the care and management side of the horses and has groomed for professionals from England to Australia. Fleur is based mainly in the office but can often be seen on the sidelines giving a helping hand wherever needed. When not at work she can be found whizzing around a point to point course or on the hunting field.
Good to know: Has a weakness for cheese
We are delighted to welcome George to the team, who will be helping with the Young Horse Programme as well as starting his coaching qualifications under Hector’s mentorship.
George has recently returned from wintering with Ross Ainsley out in New Zealand and will be a great asset to life at Kemsley Farm.
Sarah joins the team to run our communications and social media as well as liaise with our Arena Club partners and sponsors. A self-confessed polo convert having spent the last 8 years on the sidelines watching her children play, Sarah has been known to wield a stick and give it a go.
Good to know: Carrot cake baker extraordinaire!
Handicap: 3 (Arena 4)
Dane spends the summer with Oxford Polo as a young horse trainer and player. He winters back in his home country of South Africa playing his own horses. He has an in-depth of knowledge of the game, which helps him both on and off the pitch to get the most out of the horses at all stages of development.
Good to know: Never far from hand wash
A great guy to have around and excellent with the horses. Shoeing horses is fundamental to soundness and performance. James knows all of our horses and shoes them to their specific needs. James can be found on the yard every Tuesday. If not underneath a horse he is on top of one tearing around the hunting field or in the Alps skiing.
Good to know: Coffee: white 1 sugar, every 15 minutes!
Having graduated from Massey University, New Zealand in 2007 Helen has worked at some of the leading thoroughbred studs with routine breeding work and stallion care, as well as artificial breeding and embryo transfers of sport horses. She returned to England in 2011 to work as a stud and sport horse vet at Bourton Vale Equine Clinic in Gloucestershire before founding her own practice,VT Vets, in 2015. Helen and her team provide integral care and support throughout the year as well as heading up our breeding programme.
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