Programs.
Intro to Polo Clinics – Get into the groove.
Designed for complete beginners and returning riders, these two-hour group clinics focus on fundamentals including riding, basic hitting technique, strategy essentials, and safe introduction to the game. Riders do not need prior riding experience. Participants are invited to stay for a club tailgate and watch live polo. Limited space available.
Private Polo Lessons - Get yourself a little ‘me’ time.
Highly focused instruction tailored to your current skill level and goals. Riders receive direct coaching from Darkhorse professionals, with dedicated time for hitting mechanics, strategy, riding skills, and confidence building.
Group Polo Lessons - Sometimes it’s more fun to share.
A welcoming environment for riders who want shared learning, steady improvement, and time in the saddle without pressure. Group lessons focus on practical skills, teamwork, and understanding game flow. And a little field side foodie action when the riding’s done.
Women’s Polo Weekends – Best girls trip ever.
A signature Darkhorse offering supporting women who want to enter or advance in the sport. This long weekend intensive includes targeted coaching, covering rules, riding, and strategy.
All in a supportive group training program designed to build confidence and connection with other women riders.
Great Big Bucket ‘O Fun, Polo Weekend - You know you want one.
A three-day immersive experience designed for adult riders who want rapid progress. Includes skill and game rules and strategy review, mindset training, daily riding lessons all three days, two days of chukkers, and personalized goal setting. Ideal for riders from San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Diego who want a concentrated training block.
Seasonal Clinics, Specialty Workshops and Custom offerings.
Topic focused clinics covering advanced hitting, riding with precision, game strategy, teamwork communication, and match readiness. Scheduled seasonally and announced on our calendar. Great for exclusive corporate retreats, wedding parties, friends and family who just need to get out of the city or for no damn reason at all.
Call or Email for more details on any of our offerings or to work with us to craft your own custom program or event.
Darkhorse polo at
Tres Osos Ranch
Darkhorse Polo operates out of the world class facilities at Tres Osos Ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley, CA. Riders from San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego choose Tres Osos Ranch for its full-size regulation polo field, expert coaching, premium horses, and a training philosophy rooted in comradery, discipline, respect, the joy of the sport and a deep love of horses. Darkhorse Polo is built for dedicated adults who want to immerse themselves in polo at any level. Whether you are stepping into the saddle for the first time or refining advanced skills, our programs are designed to elevate your riding, expand your confidence, and surround you with a supportive community.
Our focus is always on safety, inclusion, fun and finding your fast.
With our ideal training environment, you have access to a full-size polo field, regulation arena, and large track. Players benefit from structured learning pathways, high level coaching, and a culture that values hard work, consistency, and the fun that keeps players coming back. Our training foundation welcomes riders from all regions of California and beyond, offering exclusive access to the sport of kings for adults at every experience level.
Green Fees.
Darkhorse Polo offers exclusive monthly membership based green fees for riders seeking consistent access to our full-size polo field and Tres Osos Ranch facilities. Green fee memberships are available April to November. Space is extremely limited, please reserve early. Call or Email for details.
Boarders: $6,000 per month
Non-Boarders: $7,500 per month
Professional Polo Players with a handicap of 2 or more: $3,750 per month
Green Fees includes:
- One stick and ball session per week for up to 6 horses
- Participation in club chukkers two times per week for up to 6 horses per session (beginner/coaching, low goal and medium goal)
- Access to the full-size arena and riding track six days a week
- All field use/programs are weather permitting
- Access to training support and coaching opportunities
- Priority booking for clinics, lessons, and programs
Call or Email for more details on any of our offerings or to work with us to craft your own custom program or event.