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Spend a day learning polo at a private estancia near Pilar—ride, take a beginner lesson with an English-speaking instructor, and enjoy a farmhouse lunch. Ideal for first-timers, the program combines riding fundamentals with a taste of Argentine polo culture.
Spend a day learning polo at a private estancia near Pilar—ride, take a beginner lesson with an English-speaking instructor, and enjoy a farmhouse lunch. Ideal for first-timers, the program combines riding fundamentals with a taste of Argentine polo culture.
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Operated by La Guapeada · Pilar, Buenos Aires Province
The farm gate opens onto a flat sweep of turf where horses stamp and the wind pushes across the pampas, daring you to ride. You arrive at a private estancia near Pilar and the day moves at the rhythm of the animals: a warm-up on the walker, a short mounted lesson, then a guided ride across grazing fields before trying basic mallet work in a contained arena.
easy.
2–8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; basic balance and the ability to mount a horse required
No—this program is designed for beginners with lessons that cover basic riding, mounting, and introductory mallet work.
Typical inclusions are round-trip transport from a central pickup, helmet and riding equipment, horses, a polo/horse riding lesson, and farmhouse lunch.
Pilar is about 45–60 minutes by car from central Buenos Aires, depending on traffic; pick-up points are usually in the city for convenience.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start; bookings are confirmed manually so allow lead time.
Pilar and nearby estancias were central to the birth of organized polo in Argentina in the late 1800s when British and local riders adapted gaucho traditions to club play.
Good hosts prioritize horse welfare and pasture rotation; visitors should follow tack and mounting rules to minimize stress on animals and avoid riding off designated paths to protect grassland.
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