Club Background
Polo has
been played for twenty centuries! Although the exact origins of the
sport are
unknown, there is evidence that the game, or a form of it, was played when man
first domesticated the horse. From the
past to the present,
polo has enjoyed far
reaching geographical participation, from the 6th Century B.C. Persian Empire,
through Arabia,
China, Greece, Japan, India, England, Argentina, the United
States, and inevitably, Southern California.
Known as the "Sport of
Kings," today's polo is played by those who are
neither royal birth nor of regal means. At the OC Polo Club, this new generation
of polo players is able to enjoy the sport of polo at all levels. We welcome any
youngster or adult, male or female, to learn the game of polo. Economic status
is not a barrier to advancement, and the fans in Southern California can learn
to appreciate and enjoy the fine points of the game. Emphasis is placed on team
play and the spirit of amateur athletics. The fast action of arena polo is a popular weekend
activity. Owned and operated by the members, the club maintains the expertise of
a professional polo trainer and manager. The Polo Club offers polo lessons,
games, tournaments and horse leasing. Full stabling and horse maintenance are
also available.