- Selling point: a great place to introduce people to polo – goingstraight into the summer scene can be a bit of a financial shock
- Where: 12 clubs nationwide
- When: October to March
- Entry: varies – £35 or more per instructional chukka
- Participants for 2002/2000 season: 530/500
- Equipment required: polo stick (£65), standing martingale (£18), bandages (£15-20)
- Age range: none
- Restrictions: none
- Where in the world: UK, Ireland, USA
- Future prospects: now that clubs are well established, they hope to attract even more people to the game
Contact: Hurlingham Polo Association (tel: 01367 242828) or visit www.hpa-polo.co.uk
