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
George has been with us since 2024, first working on the young horse programme after a winter in New Zealand with the Ainsleys then moving into the office to manage the arena club.
Moving into the winter, having completed his coaching qualification, George spends his time managing the arena club, polo school and coaching.
Qualified Coach: HPA Level 3
Handicap: 3 (Arena 5)
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.
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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
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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