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At Minninnooka Polo & Riding School, we believe children make the greatest progress when they experience more than one riding lesson each week. Confidence and genuine ability develop through consistent coaching, riding a variety of horses, learning practical horsemanship, spending time at the yard and becoming part of a team. Our Junior Polo Development Squad provides a structured pathway for young riders who want to improve their riding, learn to play polo or progress toward

Looking for a summer pony camp in Surrey where children can ride, learn about horses, make friends and spend meaningful time outdoors? Minninnooka’s Summer Pony Camps return in 2026, offering full days of riding, polo, horse care, stable management, games and practical horsemanship at our friendly yard in Chobham, Surrey. Our pony camps are designed for children aged eight and over, including current riders, children returning to riding and those with limited experience aroun

People often ask me what the best way to become a better polo player is. Most expect the answer to be hitting more balls or riding faster. The truth is, those things are important, but they're only a small part of becoming a good player. Growing up at Minninnooka, I've realised that the biggest improvements come from understanding the game, learning from your teammates, and spending as much time around horses as possible. That's what makes our Junior Polo Coaching in Surrey d

Every parent who brings a child to Minninnooka for the first time asks some version of the same question: how long until they're actually playing? It's a fair question. It's also the wrong one to lead with, because the riders who end up playing well aren't the ones who got there fastest — they're the ones who got the foundations right first. That's what we mean when we talk about "building a rider." It's not a slogan. It's the actual order we teach in, and it's why a Minninno

Looking for Horse Riding Camps in Surrey this summer? At Minninnooka Polo & Riding School, our summer horse riding camps, lessons, development squads, and instructional chukkas help children and teenagers build confidence, improve their riding, and spend more time around horses in a supportive and enjoyable environment. Whether your child is completely new to horses or already riding regularly, summer is one of the best times to accelerate progress through consistent trainin

Minninnooka offers structured coaching and well-matched school horses, enabling teen riders to build skills and confidence in polo without the costs or responsibilities of horse ownership.

Minninnooka offers a structured rider pathway from first lessons to competitions, providing personalized coaching, real riding opportunities, and summer programs to build skills and confidence for all ages.

Minninnooka offers structured summer polo coaching with personalized plans, safe facilities, horse-rider matching, and community events, fostering confidence, teamwork, and real skill progression for all ages.

Minninnooka Polo & Riding School offers structured coaching to build rider confidence, horsemanship, and clear polo pathways, fostering community, personalized progress, and lifelong equestrian passion.

Minninnooka highlights the ideal beginner polo pony as calm, trainable, and adaptable, fostering confidence and growth for riders of all ages in a welcoming, family-focused polo community.

Minninnooka offers expert guidance, mentorship, and community support to help new horse owners confidently manage daily care, create welfare plans, and build rewarding partnerships.

This guide helps riders choose horses that enhance skill development by assessing temperament, responsiveness, honest feedback, and growth potential, supported by Minninnooka's standards-led coaching and trial protocols.

Minninnooka offers a structured rider development program with pony camps, polo, and English riding lessons focused on safety, skill-building, confidence, and horse care, fostering lifelong horsemanship.

Minninnooka offers honest, standards-based family riding lessons emphasizing confidence, horsemanship, and independence. Parents and children learn together through horse-first coaching, groundwork, repetition, and beginner polo, fostering skills that extend beyond the arena.

Minninnooka’s horsemanship-first approach emphasizes understanding horse behavior, safety, and mentor-based coaching to build confident, independent riders. Their summer programs foster skill, trust, and community.

Minninnooka Polo emphasizes timing, half seat, and intentional swings to enhance rider balance and teamwork. Their horse-first approach and tailored coaching build confidence for all ages.

Minninnooka Pony Club proudly sends three teams to the Pony Club Championships, showcasing success through individualized, mentor-based coaching, careful horse-rider matching, and a focus on horsemanship and safety.

Minninnooka Polo & Riding School offers structured holiday programs with chukkas, taster days, and coaching to build young riders' skills, confidence, teamwork, and horsemanship in a supportive community.

Minninnooka Polo & Riding School promotes real progress through a balanced approach emphasizing confidence, horsemanship, and teamwork, fostering adaptable, skilled riders on and off the field.

Minninnooka offers tailored, mentor-based coaching and gentle horses to help adults confidently start riding at their own pace in a supportive, safe community.