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Australia New Polo Opportunities IJ's POLO HOLIDAYS IN OZ The newest Members are: |
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Riverlands Polo Club is based 45
minutes from Sydney CBD right at the base of the picturesque Blue Mountains the
club also has 500metres of river frontage. We have 15 ponies that are available for visiting players that are suited from beginner players right the way up to the professional player, we also have two full time professional polo coaches. |
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Mirvac hotel is the favored accommodation and we also have access to a private villa within 5 minutes of the club. The Mirvac is a very popular hotel and the one we use mainly for our international guests. |
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We design polo packages to suit individual requirements but as a guide say a 5
day course that would include stick and ball, lessons and chukkas each day would
cost around AUD$2000 per person. Price for 4 nights in a courtyard with spa room
plus dinner and breakfast will cost for two people AUD$1660. A medium size car
will cost AUD$40 per day.
For the course outlined below the
cost for one person would be AUD$1700 for two people AUD $3200. Riverlands is
based 50minutes drive from Sydney International airport.
A sample Itinerary: Afternoon - Wooden horse lesson followed by stick work on real horse lesson. Tuesday Morning - Rules and tactics lesson follow by horse lesson. Afternoon - riding off and hooking lesson + stick work lesson Wednesday Morning - Overview of lessons followed by stick and ball. Afternoon - Chukkas Thursday Morning - stick and ballAfternoon - chukkas Friday Morning - stick and ballAfternoon – chukkas |
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Sydney Polo Country Club has the best Polo facility in Australia. With air-conditioned chalets available for participants who wish to stay with us. We are situated approximately 1 hour from Sydney CBD on the banks of the Hawkesbury River near the historical town of Richmond. |
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Sydney's famous beaches are approximately an hour away with the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains at our doorstep. Guests can opt for a helicopter flight from Sydney to our complex, this would be an additional cost, or alternatively a shuttle service from the airport can be provided. |
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A clinic package would consist of meals,
accommodation, the hire of horses and lessons with a professional Polo player. We would certainly be interested in providing Polo Clinic facilities for your clients. |
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Millamolong is one of NSW’s oldest family owned and run sheep and cattle stations (we have over 20,000 sheep and over 7000 head of cattle). We have one of Australia’s largest polo club’s, 250 horses, a famous horse breeding programe, 70 acres of prime high country vineyard from which we produce our own award winning wine and 10,000 acres in which to experience Australia at it’s best. Guests can enjoy polo only or they are welcome to tap into the mustering that is on offer as well as trail rides across our well known station. They can see what the Australian Cowboy is really all about! We areas a station steeped in history dating back to ancient aboriginal times, as well as the gold mining era of the 1800’s and in more recent decades of course The Ashton’s fame in the polo world. We have 4 different styles of guest house on the property – all are detailed below. Each property is normally self catered but for our international visitors we arrange for catering if required. We have found that many people prefer to organize themselves but we are flexible and can have the Homestead and Farmhouse (detailed below) fully catered for guests. Our Accommodation 1) The Homestead A 1930 homestead built by Jim Ashton who led Australia to victory in England in 1930 and again in 1937. The Ashton Cup which remembers the four famous Ashton Brothers is still played for in England today. The Homestead has 9 bedrooms, very comfortable, open fires, tennis court, swimming pool and an Edna Walling Designed Garden Cost: $1400 (Australia) per night for the whole Homestead Includes all linen (excluding catering) NB The Accommodation is also offered at a lesser rate for a smaller party. It does sleep up to 18 people but the rates is reduced on application if you are a smaller party. 2) The Farmhouse A classic old farmhouse dating back to the 1940’s. One of the oldest buildings in the district. A more basic option for our guests. Shared bathroom facilities. Two doubles, 3 Twin Rooms and 2 Dormitories. It has 7 bedrooms in total. Sleeps up to 21 people. $1000 per night for the whole farmhouse Linen included (Excluding catering) 3) Cottages There are 2 cottages on offer at Millamolong. a) Primrose Cottage\: $280.00 per night. 4 people max Sitting high on the hill with spectacular views over the district this cottage has two bedrooms (one double, one twin), a sitting room, kitchen, bathroom and verandah which overlooks the vineyard. b) Wattle Cottage $325 per night. 6 people max Names after the symbol of Australia, this cottage has three bedrooms, a kitchenette, larger sitting room and views over the rolling hills.Polo package: One week’s polo holiday – our season runs from October to June. January is a good time to come as we have the horse in and in training getting ready for the big Ellerston Tournament in February. We offer our polo guests a per day rate detailed below. Each day would consist of chukkas/stick and ball/hitting pit practice. The timings of the polo each day would vary depending on the weather and needs of the club house. Usually they are early in the morning or in the late afternoon – particularly during the hot summer months. The polo packages are only on offer if the guests are staying on the station so please decide which accommodation would suit your clients best. Cost per day for polo:$350.00 per person per day. Prepayment required in advance of arrival for accommodation and polo. Price includes Polo Stick and ball, grooms, ponies, equipment for ponies (guests must bring their own polo gear) and chukkas each day. |
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Hamish McLachlan of Rosebank Polo will facilitate your polo sojourn "Down Under" Play 6 goal Chukkas in New South Wales - at Flinders polo grounds, or at Werribie grounds near Melbourne (where the 2001 World Cup was played). Alternatively, the fine and historic Belltrees Station can also be your venue with a homestead stay.
Hamish will generally follow the following as part of his clinic structure, modified in consultation with IJ:
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1. White Board Lessons of Rules
2. Basic Stroke Instruction
3. Video of Stroke and Analysis
4. Riding Lessons
5. Video of Riding and Analysis
6. Video Lessons
7. Stick and Ball Sessions
8. Practice Chukkas - 2 on 2
The clinics will all involve lunch and refreshments. Cold beers, market umbrellas, deck chairs, all of the 'niceties' will be provided. We will go at your clients pace. Generally the lessons will begin at 10am until 12.30pm, lunch for an hour and then 1.30pm until 4pm. When we hear of there ability, rating and fitness we will organize a more specific schedule.
They will range from one on one, to having him play with 2x3-goalers and a 6 goaler play with him in the practice chukkas if in the country. They will be given notes and a video of his progression at the conclusion of the 5 days. They will also receive a Rosebank Polo Merchandise Pack.
The clinics will vary on their ability and will be totally tailored to their needs.
Further details will apply, depending on your custom needs, and dates.
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