About Oxford Polo
Since 2011 our aim has been simple: to share this sport with as many people as possible, and to raise its standards as we go.
David Ashby founded Oxford Polo in 2011 at Kirtlington Park, the club where he learned to play. It has grown into one of the UK’s most respected polo schools.
From coaching captains of industry, undergraduates and schoolchildren to developing the future stars of English polo, David expanded the business into events, livery, transport, and team and player management, to serve every part of the sport he cares about.
In 2021 he bought Kemsley Farm, and it is now the base for a complete service to the international polo world. Our players and clients come from all over the world and from every walk of life, and a shared love of the game has opened the door to many friendships and business connections.
Oxford Polo is a Hurlingham Polo Association (HPA) Registered Academy, and all our coaches are HPA qualified.
Meet the team
The coaches and managers who run Oxford Polo.
Founder & Managing Director
HPA Level 3 coach · Handicap 3 (Arena 5)
David came up through the Pony Club and played SUPA polo for Stowe School. After school he turned professional, wintering in Argentina to play, coach and host clients, and playing English summer seasons at every level up to 15 goal. After three years in Berkshire he returned to Kirtlington Park, his childhood club, and founded Oxford Polo in 2011.
Good to know: don’t judge him for supporting Aston Villa.
Polo Manager
HPA Level 2 coach · Handicap 0 (Arena 2)
George runs the Arena Club and Polo School day to day, from memberships and chukkas to tournament entries and coaching.
George started playing polo at university, at Royal Holloway. After a winter in New Zealand with the Ainsleys, George joined Oxford Polo in 2024 to work on the young horse programme, then moved into the office to take on the Arena Club. Now an HPA Level 2 coach, George teaches throughout the winter season.
Good to know: worked in competitive sailing while at university.
Office & Welfare Manager
Horse care and management
Fleur has groomed for professionals from England to Australia and has a keen interest in the care and management of the horses. Based mainly in the office, she is often on the sidelines lending a hand. Away from work she rides point-to-point and hunts.
Good to know: has a weakness for cheese.
Partners
Polo businesses who share our standards and support the club.
A family-run saddlery focused on quality and innovation in polo gear, with one goal: better performance in every aspect of horsemanship and polo.
Visit Ainsley SaddleryPolo outfitters since 2012, making official merchandise and bespoke team shirts for 36 clubs and teams across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Shop the Oxford Polo collectionVisit the farm, watch a chukka and meet the team.
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