POLO WEEK - ARGENTINA
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Estancia Los Potreros in Argentina is an exclusive 6,000-acre working cattle farm that has remained in the same Anglo-Argentine family for four generations. Polo is part of the tradition here, and this extends to Gauchos and Guests. On these polo weeks polo is played daily and tuition given. The week culminates with an in house tournament. The Estancia is in a very secluded location at an altitude of 3,000 pampas and the Andes in the heart of the beautiful region of Cordoba. If you have a love for the wild and enjoy the thrill of arriving by horse, this adventure allows you to experience Argentine wildlife, scenery and culture at close quarters while not abandoning creature comforts provided by good accommodation, the best tack and fabulous horses.
NOTES - POLO WEEK
A “get started with polo week” with an in house tournament will take place can be arranged at most times of the year with a minimum of four players. Professional polo tuition is also available. The week includes:
- Stick and ball, polo lessons followed by chukkas
- Riding on the farm, including farm activities when they are going on
- Ride the Paso Peruano horses
- Accommodation at the Estancia
- Full board, appetizers, and drinks
- A wine tasting evening of local wines
- Airport transfers from Cordoba
The Polo week is an introduction to polo. It is aimed at the novice or occasional player who would like to improve their Polo but also enjoy varied and interesting rides in fabulous countryside. “We would like polo to be cheerful and fun, with no pressure or embarrassment, a starter course”.
In a typical day a two to three hour morning ride will be followed by lunch at the estancia, or a picnic if out doing some cattle work. Swimming, a siesta or reading a book will fill the warm hours. After tea we ride to the polo ground and take a lesson playing some chukkas at the end of the day. Some times this sequence is reversed. Candle-lit dinners back at the farm follow.
We hope to prepare you for a mini tournament at the end of the week when local players may visit or go to the village and “play away” representing Los Potreros in the team colours. All of this takes place in a beautiful setting allowing you to explore the hills and a traditional way of life.
Los Potreros can provide you with polo gear during your stay, however we strongly recommend that you bring your own boots, gloves and helmet to guarantee a comfortable fit.
Polo here is for riders who have always fancied a "go" at polo. We are offering a holiday that way exceeds the average polo estancia because Los Potreros offers adventure in a beautiful landscape, excellent horses and all within a real country environment. The estancia is not swanky about polo but it would be wrong to underrate their farmers polo.
Horses
Type: Most are either "Criollos" or "Paso Peruanos" with some crossbreeds. Total Number: 510+, all home bred. Riding Horses: 30+ Height: 14.3 – 15.3hh Nature: These horses have exceptionally soft mouths, are well mannered and in excellent condition, they are responsive and sure-footed.
Age limits
Your hosts Robin, Teleri and Kevin have a young family themselves and riders of all ages are welcomed into the large multi-generational family set up.
Guide
Teleri, Robin and Kevin are your hosts on this ride. They have lived on the Estancia all their lives and know its history intimately. Kevin and Veronica also lead some rides.
Accommodation
Comfortable en suite rooms on the ranch.
Food
European, varied and delicious with plenty of opportunities to try local dishes. Some of the food is grown on the ranch. All meals are served with drinks and good Argentine wines. Various grape varieties make for interesting wine tasting. The Estancia has its own wine made locally.
Other activities
There is plenty to do for those not interested in riding or on a day off. Walking in the hills and exploring the streams, watching the exotic bird life or just lying by the pool. There are also three excellent golf courses in the vicinity. The farm is remote but a taxi ride or a lift can take you shopping to Rio Ceballos, La Falda or La Cumbre. Cordoba city (55K) is an interesting University town, a principal staging post between Lima (Peru) and Buenos Aires. The area is rich in Jesuit churches showing their intense activity in the region. The folkloric festival at Cosquin and the Rodeo at Jesus Maria are also annual attractions as are cattle sales and the cattle branding. Specific activity itineraries are available for riding, vintage car driving, trekking, golf and mountain biking.
Buenos Aires city break
Should you wish to visit Buenos Aires we can arrange an excellent city break in good hotels with a city tour, Tango dinner and show and more. Please enquire.
* Special guest trainer on the 15th-22nd November Polo Week - Juliette Finn from the UK, once manager of a medium goal team in Cirencester with a personal handicap of 2. Come and join in with Juliette's enthusiasm for the game! *
The weight limit for this ride is 15st /210 lb/95 kg, please enquire if you are an experienced rider exceeding this weight.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
All accommodation, meals, drinks (including wine, beer and spirits), all activities as described, transfer from Cordoba and English speaking guide. Riding includes daily stick and ball tuition, prcatice chukkas once a day, all polo equipment, at least 2 sessions form a low/medium goal polo professional and in-house tournament on final day.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Gratuities and items of a personal nature. A single supplement may be payable if a single rooms is requested but this is not charged if the Estancia is not full.
FURTHER DETAILS
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