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Minninnooka Polo

Polo & Riding at Minninnooka

Lessons, chukkas and complete rider development in Chobham, Surrey.

New to Minninnooka?

Choose your first step — we’ll help you find the right session.

Start riding

Enjoy time in the saddle with a classical riding introduction, tailored to your experience and confidence.

Ages 8+ · 45 minutes · from £60

Request your lesson — we’ll confirm your booking after reviewing your experience and preferences.

Riding and polo introductions use the same booking form. Choose classical riding, polo, or help deciding when you request your lesson.

Try polo

Your introduction includes riding, with coaching tailored to your experience and interest in polo.

Ages 8+ · 45 minutes · from £60

Request your lesson — we’ll confirm your booking after reviewing your experience and preferences.

Pony camps

Riding, pony care and holiday activities for horse lovers aged 8 and over.

View dates, times and details for each camp.

Christmas at Minninnooka

Bring your friends, family or colleagues to try polo in Chobham. Beginners welcome. Enquire about a private group

Buying for a horse lover? Choose a gift card amount and add a personal message.

Our Team

Daniel Otamendi, professional polo player at Minninnooka

Professional Player

Josh Leiva, HPA coach at Minninnooka

HPA Coach

Charlotte Klein, BHS APC coach at Minninnooka

BHS APC Coach

The Minninnooka Rider Pathway

The Minninnooka Squad is one squad for riders learning classical riding, polo or both. Enquire about places at the Junior Development stage. Coaches invite riders to Advanced Development when they are ready for greater independence and competition. Along the way, riders can try pony camps, Pony Club rallies, chukkas, show jumping and team events.

A rider in a Minninnooka jacket on a bay horse

Four generations. One love of horses.

Our Story

Minninnooka takes its name from a station in Western Australia, where horses and polo were part of everyday life — my grandmother was the first woman to play polo in the state, and my father went on to become a 5-goal player.

That passion brought me to England, where I met my husband Daniel, raised within Argentine polo tradition. Today Minninnooka blends Australian heritage, Argentine polo and British polo life — with a fourth generation now taking to the field.

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Extras and Experiences

At Minninnooka, we believe in offering riders the chance to explore every aspect of horsemanship and sport. Alongside our Polo Experience Days, we provide a full range of equestrian activities designed to challenge, inspire, and develop riders of all levels.

Take your riding further with instructional challenges that test precision, control, and technique. Refine your skills in the discipline of dressage, where balance, accuracy, and harmony with the horse are the focus. For those who love a thrill, our jumping sessions build confidence, agility, and partnership over fences. And if you prefer a more relaxed pace, enjoy scenic hacks that strengthen your seat and broaden your riding experience.

We can also create the perfect package for your group — whether it’s friends, family, or colleagues — giving you a full equestrian day tailored to your goals. To complete the experience, you can add authentic Argentine catering from Clara’s Cocina, bringing the spirit and flavour of polo’s homeland to your event.

Minninnooka is more than just a riding school: it’s a hub for complete rider development and unforgettable group experiences.

Frequently asked questions

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