Tuition at Cotswold Polo Academy centres on bespoke polo coaching delivered at Edgeworth Polo Club near Stroud, with a clear pathway from first lessons through to advanced play. Riders can take group or individual polo lessons, and pony hire is available for those without their own horse. Junior coaching is offered through the Hurlingham Polo Association junior development programme, giving children an age appropriate route into the sport. Instructional chukkas allow more experienced players to practise their game under guided conditions.
Beyond polo, the academy runs hacking and country pub rides through the surrounding Gloucestershire countryside, giving riders a chance to enjoy quieter time in the saddle. Horse training is offered for owners who want their ponies schooled, and the team holds regular pony sales for those looking to buy. Livery is available with full stabling, supported by hot water and wash down facilities, and 24/7 turnout keeps horses out in the field throughout the day and night.
The facilities include outdoor polo grounds, stick and ball grounds, dedicated practice grounds and an outdoor arena, providing space for lessons, schooling and match play. Horse box and drivers are available for transport to fixtures and events. The academy is also associated with Beaufort Pony Club as a supporter and coach, linking the polo offering to the wider Pony Club movement in the region.
Cotswold Polo Academy is led by accredited staff including a 1st 4Sport tutor and assessor and an HPA accredited senior polo instructor, with HPA Level 4 coach Caspar West among the team. Riders who want an extended experience can join international polo holidays run by the academy, while groups and businesses can book corporate experiences on site. Group polo lessons on a rider's own pony start from GBP 50 per hour. The postcode for the Cirencester based operation is GL7 6JT, and enquiries can be directed to the academy through its Edgeworth Polo Club location near Stroud in South West England.