Sydney Polo Country Club | Polo Coaching | Livery and Agistment

Introduction

Nestled at the foot of the iconic Australian 'Blue Mountains' is the Sydney Polo Club. Located between Richmond and Windsor on the beautiful Hawkesbury River lays a unique and surprisingly unspoilt belt of lush alluvial flats. Only a 50-minute trip from the heart of the Sydney CBD along the new M7 freeway sees you on the field in no time at all.

Enter through the traditionally styled wrought iron main gates to find the polo ponies all wearing matching 'Sydney Polo Club' rugs, grazing in post and rail ﬁelds or standing in the thatched-roofed shelters.

The club grounds are sprawled over 500 acres (with 3km of fresh water river frontage) Sydney Polo Club houses 6 international standard polo fields and 2 undercover arenas. A new stable complex housing 46 stables complete with player amenities and access to a state of the art hit pit to sharpen up your swing technique.

Positioned amongst the gum trees on the edge of the Hawkesbury River is the guest accommodation, comprising of charmingly designed villas and guest houses for clients and players.

What we do?

Argosy Agricultural Group & Sydney Polo Club.

Under the umbrella of the Argosy Agricultural Group

At Sydney Polo Club we have a commitment to excellence in all horse disciplines. During the Spring and Summer Polo Seasons polo tournaments are held each weekend in the Richmond District. Sydney Polo Club offers polo coaching and riding clinics all year round with private and group lessons. Instructional programs for dressage, eventing and show jumping are run regularly with well renowned local and international instructors.

In conjunction with the Argosy agricultural Group, livery and agistment packages are available; this includes the use of stables yards and paddocks. The Sydney Polo Club has horse breeding, training and horse schooling programs available.

Australia's first Annual International Polo Pony Sale was held on Friday October the 2^nd 2009.

The Argosy Estate is available for venue hire for functions, location shoots, corporate functions, product launches and team building events. The polo fields,grand stands and surrounding buildings are also available for hire.

The Sydney Polo Club is also a working farm. We have a cattle breeding program and have up to 100 head of cattle, which include Pol Herefords, Angus and Limousine. There is 100 acres of land under lucerne to feed all of the livestock. Lucerne bales are also available for sale and delivery.

Club History

The Sydney Polo Club has its roots as far back in history as 1870. It was reported in the 'Sydney Town and Country' journal on the 15^th August, 1874 that the first known polo match in Australia was played at Sydney's Moore Park with Sydney Polo Club being the first club in the southern hemisphere.

Sydney Polo club continued into the 1880's and 1890's and it is believed Banjo Paterson was an active member during this time. The NSW Polo association was formed in 1892; the year 'Banjo' composed the 'Geebung Polo Club'. Around that time Polo also started to take off in the UK and the USA.

It is thought that the Game of Polo dates back to origins in Tibet around 2000 years ago. The first recorded polo tournament was in 600 BC when the Turcoman's beat the Persians in a public match. The Persians and the Mogul conquerors of India, spread the game of polo across the eastern world.

The modern age of polo began when the British discovered the game in Manipur on the boarder of India and Burma and founded one of the worlds polo first modern day polo clubs at Silchan.

Polo Coaching and Playing

Sydney Polo Club has specially designed programs for the beginner through to the experienced player. We also offer the more experienced player opportunities to improve their technique with specially designed clinics. Whether it is for fun or you have a specific goal in mind, the polo professionals at Sydney Polo will design a program, which will cater to all your riding and polo needs.International guests are encouraged and specific packages holiday packages can be individually tailored.

After a fun filled day of exciting polo the sun sets to the west over the distinctive Blue Mountains, and the view from the number one field is breath taking. Players and guest are invited to retreat to the clubhouse to enjoy the distinctly Aussie hospitality of the Sydney Polo Club.

How to find us

Located in the town of Richmond, on the banks of the Hawkesbury River. It is and easy 50 minute drive from the Sydney CBD.

From Sydney take the M2 Motorway; this continues to become the Westlink M7. Take the Richmond/Blacktown Road exit and continue straight ahead to Richmond.

At the intersection of Bourke Street, Blacktown Road becomes Lennox Street. Follow Lennox Street till you get to the intersection with East Market Street; turn right into East Market Street.

At the intersection of East Market Street and Windsor Street turn left.   This is the main road in Richmond and it turns into Old Kurrajong Road as it leaves town.   Follow this road for approximately 1km, until the sweeping bend with a road on the right, this is Ridges Lane.

Turn right on to Ridges Lane and go straight ahead until you see the sandstone and wrought iron gates to the Sydney Polo Club.

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