Colts provides a comprehensive program of polo lessons for the various age groups and experience levels. Starting with lessons for the “Minis” age group (6-8 year olds), “Children” age group (9-14 years old) and “Adults” group (15 years and above).

prices and lessons timetable

“Minis” group

polo Riding lessons

6-8 year olds

For the younger ones, we offer riding (for polo) lessons, assisted by our instructors and grooms where children receive the basics of riding.

We coach students on basic riding position, how to instruct a horse to walk, stop, trot and canter, building the rider’s confidence gradually.

Children in this group are coached to ride independently from the first lesson.

Children

polo Riding and Polo Lessons

9-14 YEAR OLDS

45 minutes per session

This group is for children of 9-14 years old. New riders are assessed by the Instructors for experience and to place them in the appropriate group, by age and riding ability.

In this group we coach our riders from the basics of riding (for polo) and horse safety, to stick and ball and more advanced training for polo. Children start by learning to ride with no stirrups (on ‘sheepskins’) to develop their balance and grip well with their legs, which is very important in polo. Children are also taught about horses welfare and how to look after them, complementing their training into the sport.

As students become more confident we coach them into hitting the ball with polo mallets in stick & ball lessons, fun drills and chukkas. In this age group, children are given the opportunity to play polo mini-competitions at Colts.

Adults

Polo Lessons

We offer riding (for polo) and polo lessons to adults of all experiences and backgrounds. For new riders, our instructors will focus on coaching students on the basics of riding for polo, as well as safe handling of the horse.

Adult polo lessons comprise two main sections training: 1) riding for polo instruction, (1/2 of the lesson), and 2) training for polo (1/2 of the lesson).

Colts’ training programs follow the AAP guidelines and principles for (a) riding for polo technique, (b) polo swing techniques and (c) polo tactics.

Adults Arena Lessons

up to 4 students per session

45 minutes per session

For beginner and intermediate riders, we hold group arena lessons at the Big Arena of Colts (70mt x 40mt) a purpose-built riding arena where we conduct most of our riding and polo lessons.

Adult Arena lessons are held every morning 7.15am, 8am and evenings 6.15pm (ex-Mondays)

BTSC Heath Track Stick & ball and chukkas

BTSC Heath Track

Stick & ball and chukkas

up to 4 students per session

45 minutes per session

As Children and Adult riders advance in their polo journey, we progress their training at the Heath Track for stick & ball and chukkas. These are held at the spectacular setting of the Bukit Timah Saddle Club (BTSC) Heath Track, a 400mts x 50mts turfed area of land historically used for cross-country jumping competitions.

Sessions at the Heath Track comprise advanced polo training with polo drills and practice chukkas (3-a-side), in a faster, more competitive setting.

Hacking

Riding groups

up to 4 students per session

45 minutes per session

If you are an experienced rider and you like riding for leisure, you can join groups for riding/hacking through the picturesque riding trails of the old Turf Club.

Facilities

Small Arena

Here is where we start witih the younger riders (Minis) for their first lessons, where they learn the basics of horse riding in a safe, confined space.

We coach Minis riders to walk and trot until they are confident to ride independently.

Middle Arena

This is the latest addition to the riding school. A large 60mt x 30mt arena, resurfaced and layered for the purpose of riding (for polo) and polo lessons.

In the Middle Arena we deliver lessons to all age groups, with particular focus on the beginner groups who require closer coaching.

We also hold beginner stick and ball practice in this arena, as it is sufficiently spacious to have a good hit around with the polo mallets.

Big Arena

This is our polo field!
A large purpose-built polo arena, of 70mts x 40mts, here is where we hold our group polo lessons for the more advance children and Adults.

This is where we host group lessons, stick and ball sessions and chukkas, it all happens here!

Stables

With capacity to stable up to 20 horses, our stables are standard sized. The facilities were originally built for racehorses of the Singapore Turf Club.

Paddocks

Horses get to rest and stretch their legs at purpose-built paddocks next to the stables. We give our horses a well-deserved rest every day after their morning exercise!