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Does your child want to play polo for their school or Pony Club

Thinking about trying horse riding or polo, but feeling a little unsure? Perhaps you have never sat on a horse, haven’t ridden since childhood, or have watched polo and wondered whether you could give it a go. Your first riding or polo lesson in Surrey is an opportunity to try something new, meet the horses and discover what you enjoy. At Minninnooka in Chobham, we welcome children and adults, with coaching that starts from your experience, confidence and goals. You don’t nee

If you would like to learn to play polo in Surrey, Minninnooka gives you a clear route from your very first polo taster lesson through to lessons, instructional chukkas, squad training, matches and competition. You do not need to own a pony, come from a polo family or already understand the game. Our beginner polo lessons in Surrey introduce each skill gradually, while the Minninnooka Polo Pathway gives every rider a meaningful next step. Based in Chobham, Minninnooka Polo &

If your team has already tried escape rooms, cooking classes and another day in a conference room, it may be time to take them somewhere completely different. Real Yard at Minninnooka is a private, fully hosted polo-yard experience in Chobham, Surrey. Designed for corporate teams, incentive groups and private parties of 4–24 people, it gives guests the opportunity to step inside a real working polo yard and discover what happens behind the scenes. No previous riding or polo e

Learning to ride or play polo should feel exciting! However, it can be frustrating when lessons feel disconnected and progress is slow. Riders may spend months working on individual skills without understanding how everything fits together. This includes preparing a horse correctly, riding independently, and joining their first chukkas. At Minninnooka Polo & Riding School, we believe in real progression. This means giving every rider a clear route forward, practical experienc

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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.