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Hello High Society! Polo Lessons in BA

(A sneak peek of our Polo Lessons at a ranch in Buenos Aires)

Take 2 guys who've ridden a horse maybe 5 times in their life (combined). Add a ranch, some malets, fake Polo Jerseys, a keg and a group of entertained-Argentine-spectators and you've got yourself a great day of Polo Lessons in Buenos Aires.

Jed from LandingpadBA.com set us up with an awesome guy named Fernando from Poloelite.com who took us out to his 'club' for the day. We met up at the Millhouse Hostel at 12:30 this afternoon. And may I just say, if you're coming to Buenos Aires you need to stay at this hostel. It's incredible. Honestly, the coolest looking hostel I've ever seen. 

Anyway, We jumped in Fernando's car and took a 45 minute ride into the country. We pelted him with every question we could think of on the way, from "how'd you get started in Polo?" to "Do you laugh when girls fall off horses?" 

When we got to the ranch I was worried we'd have to go through some instructional videos or something but that wasn't the case at all. Fernando ran through proper etiquette in about 15 minutes, threw us some helmets and said "let's go!" Balance and hand-eye coordination is everything. Imagine trying to hit a golf ball off a tee but enlarge your club and ball 10-fold and then prop yourself up on a horse (not to mention moving). Trying to hit the ball just walking while on the horse was no easy task. I have totally new found respect for polo players and this incredibly difficult sport.

We had two sessions with a much needed crotch break in between. While we hung out and dried off our swamp-ass we got to watch Fernando and some of the other guys from the club in a "pick-up" match. 

The environment on the ranch was tranquil and welcoming. Their were lots of local players there enjoying the holiday, drinking beer and heckling each other. It was a perfect country day and a great break from the hustle and bustle of the city. 

All-in-all Greco was the superior ball wacker while I edged him in riding style. Our buddy Nate shot all the video and photos while trying to dodge horse patties and mosquitos. It was a great experience, thanks to Fernando, the ranch and most of all the horses who let 2 idiots swing giant sticks on their backs all day. 

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Reader Comments (6)

at least you got you helmet going the right way this time and not like your motorcycle helmet!! lol

December 9, 2009 | Unregistered Commentersu Padre

Looking forward to some action video!

December 10, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterAunt Chris

Good post but i m also looking for some action videos and/or photos if you can post here.Have great fun.Thanks for sharing.


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December 15, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterglucosamine

Pretty smooth horse riding there Gareth!

December 21, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterJed

Great post! I just got to BSAS and am looking to play some polo... unfortunately Milhouse was all booked so I am currently staying in La Rocca in downtown (although there is one in Palermo as well) and will stay there for my months time here. Hopefully I can still find polo lessons either through this hostel or another company haha!

April 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterNate

Love the post I stumbled it

May 10, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterXrumer Tutorial

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