Ever wanted to try riding a polo pony?  Triple SEA Games equestrian gold medallist and 12-time South East Asian champion equestrian Peter Abisheganaden will conduct a Riding For Polo clinic at the Kuala Lumpur Polo Club in January 2024.

This is a clinic package of eight (8) group lessons, and a great chance to ride the acclaimed Argentine polo ponies of the KL Academy of Polo.

• Learn to ride, polo-style
• Rein holding methods
• Converting from an equestrian base to riding polo style
• Leg positions and leg aids
• Polo seat and the posting canter
• Neck reining
• Riding Off
• Polo stops and turns

Lessons will be at 5:30 PM on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons by and KLAP’s Chief Riding Instructor.  The fixed dates for the eight lessons:

1. Tuesday 20^th February
2. Thursday 22^nd February
3. Tuesday 27^th February
4. Thursday 29^th February
5. Tuesday 5^th March
6. Thursday 7^th March
7. Tuesday 12^th March
8. Thursday 14^th March

The prerequisite for this course is that riders should be confident in their canter-work. Riders who are riding in at least Preliminary/Novice level dressage or 80/90 cm show jumping would be suitable to take part in this Riding For Polo clinic.

There will be no make-up lessons for those who cannot make this schedule, but any riders who wish to do additional private lessons will be encouraged.  This Riding For Polo course of 8-lessons will be run concurrently with Polo 101, which involves hitting technique and is an introduction to polo.

This Riding For Polo clinic of 8 Lessons is priced RM1,800 for KLPC members or RM2,500 for non-members. A maximum of six riders may enroll in this clinic.  Members have priority, and bookings are confirmed on a paid basis only. For bookings, please WhatsApp Peter at +60122875638 or email ztpete84@gmail.com