Polo rider and horse at golden hour near Acton

Beginner polo in Acton, California

Your next challenge should make you feel alive.

Try real polo in a guided 60-minute beginner introduction. Horse, equipment, helmet and instruction are provided.

Request your $150 intro$150 per person · Up to 4 riders

Not another ordinary hobby

A sport with speed, strategy, skill, and a horse beneath you.

Centaur Polo helps curious beginners experience the game without the country-club pretense. Come for the excitement. Stay for the challenge, horsemanship, and community.

Start here

A real introduction to polo

Learn the foundations of riding, hitting the ball, and reading the game with an experienced polo instructor.

Built for beginners

You do not need a horse background

This is a guided first step for active adults who want to try the sport, not a test of what you already know.

Acton, California

Close enough for a new weekly ritual

A focused outdoor experience within driving distance of Santa Clarita and the northern Los Angeles area.

The right first step

Beginner Polo Introduction. $150 per person.

Spend 60 guided minutes getting introduced to polo without committing to a full course. A suitable polo horse, tack, mallet, riding helmet and instruction are included. Bring long pants and shoes or boots with a heel.

Weekday and weekend times may be requested. Ernie reviews rider fit and availability before confirming each class.

Schedule: Weekdays and weekends by availability
Class size: Maximum 4 riders
Minimum age: 12 years
Maximum weight: 225 lb
Booking focus: Next 30–60 days

Try it first

One introduction before a bigger commitment.

Beginner Introduction

$150 per person

A flexible 60-minute first experience, scheduled around rider and instructor availability.

Four lessons

$600

Four one-hour lessons used within one month, with scheduling confirmed directly.

Eight sessions

$1,000

Eight one-hour lessons. Makeup availability and package terms are confirmed before purchase.

Request at least 48 hours ahead. Confirmed bookings may be paid by Venmo or Zelle after Centaur reviews availability and rider fit.

An instructor coaching an adult beginner during a polo lesson

Experience that lowers the learning curve

Learn with Ernie Darquea.

Pro, instructor, and polo horse trainer for 35 years. Cornell polo alumnus and certified USPA instructor.

35years training polo players and horses

01clear next step: your Polo Fit Check

Your 60-second Polo Fit Check

Share your preferred date and reduce the back-and-forth.

Your answers help Centaur Polo check rider fit, group needs and availability. There is no payment today, and your spot is not confirmed until Ernie follows up.

Good to know

Flexible schedulingWeekday and weekend options by availability
$150 per personMaximum 4 riders per class
Ages 12+Maximum weight: 225 lb
Everything is providedHorse, tack, mallet, helmet and instruction
Come ready to rideWear long pants and shoes or boots with a heel
Plan aheadRequest 48 hours ahead and cancel at least 24 hours ahead to avoid a $50 fee

Exact directions are shared privately after your class is confirmed.

Recommended first stepBeginner Polo Introduction$150 per person · 60 minutes · Up to 4 riders

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Preferred datePreferred timingI’m ready to ride safely. I’ll wear long pants and shoes or boots with a heel. A helmet can usually be borrowed, or I can bring an approved riding helmet.

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The feeling is the point

Trade routine for something you will talk about all week.

A group of adults enjoying beginner polo instruction together

A polo rider reaching for the ball during an action drill

Photos show the spirit of the experience. Your horse and class may look a little different.