Victoria Grace is a world-class polo player and an internationally acclaimed polo coach for over 35 years. As one of the highest ranked female players and having competed professionally in both mixed and women's polo, on grass and in the arena, Victoria has dedicated herself to encouraging newcomers to learn to play polo and help existing players to improve their game.

As the founder and Managing Director of Grace Polo, Victoria offers in-person and online coaching to people of all ages, riders and non-riders alike, and to existing players of all handicaps.

Victoria’s style of coaching is clear, concise and comprehensive with a focus on a structured learning process. She believes that by focusing on polo riding, hitting, rules, and game strategy, players will be able to achieve their fullest potential.

Victoria divides her time between the USA and UK however she plays and coaches polo at other clubs around the world, by arrangement. Intensive coaching courses are available together with daily private and group sessions throughout the year at designated clubs where horses and equipment can be provided.

Victoria is registered with the United States Polo Association and Hurlingham Polo Association and is a qualified HPA Instructor.

The “Discover Polo” lesson offers an ideal introduction to polo for both riders and non-riders alike, and also for spectators going to watch polo at their local club. Horses and equipment are provided.

These group sessions are typically divided into four sections:

• Game Theory: An introduction to the sport using a white board with miniature men to discuss the key principles of the game, team strategy and set plays.
• Polo Swing: Using foot mallets, participants learn the four main polo swings including the offside forehand and backhand (on the right) and the nearside forehand and backhand (on the left).
• Polo Riding: Participants will be taught how to clearly communicate with their horse using their seat and legs and then their hands. Walking, trotting, cantering, stopping and turning will all be practiced in a safe, controlled environment together with discussions about body position in the saddle and weight distribution.
• Stick and Balling: Using a long polo stick, participants will now have the opportunity to practice hitting the ball whilst riding at various speeds to the ball. Hand-eye-ball coordination is developed and very quickly people gain their confidence to hit the ball with the correct swing and timing to get the desired distance and direction of their shots.

Instructional Chukkas to Club Polo: Having learnt how to play polo, participants can take part in instructional chukkas (periods of play) where there are pros available to help players with their game. These chukkas provide players an opportunity to put into practice all they’ve learnt and develop their understanding for team play. This then leads into club polo at various speeds and friendly matches and tournament polo.

Polo in England: Daily private and group sessions, 3- and 5-day intensive courses, chukkas and tournament polo are available near Windsor, approximately 45 minutes from central London. During the Summer season, from April to September, polo is played out on grass and during the winter season, from October to February, polo is in the arena.

Polo in the US: Intensive courses can be arranged upon request at various clubs around the US including Sheridan, Wyoming (July and August) and Denver, Colorado (June to September). A typical daily itinerary would start at 10am with sessions on the polo swing, riding and stick and balling before lunch. After lunch, there is typically a theory session and some chukkas, ending around 4.30pm.

• Victoria assists players to improve the accuracy, precision and distance of all their shots, both on the offside and the nearside.
• As polo can be described as “chess on horseback”, Victoria assists players to understand where to go and what to do out on the ground. By focusing on set plays such as the knock-ins and throw-ins, together with team tactics and positional plays, Victoria breaks down team strategy so players can work together and anticipate the next play, in both attack and defence.

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Grace Polo hosts 3-day or 5-day intensive polo courses at various polo clubs around the world for players of all levels, upon request.

Victoria creates polo itineraries tailored for each group which typically focus on the polo riding, the swing, and game theory including discussions on the rules, team tactics and positional plays.

If you are an established player and would like to venture further afield, Grace Polo can assist with planning an unforgettable polo experience, playing polo with some extraordinary professionals and learning with some excellent coaches.

Email us on info@gracepolo.com and we can start assisting you with planning your next polo adventure.

"Victoria Grace is an excellent polo coach. I would like to take a moment to acknowledge how she has furthered my love for this sport. I began polo with a foundation in riding, however I quickly plateaued in my skills. As I encountered challenges with the game, I found myself becoming more nervous and less competitive. Victoria has turned that around with her technical knowledge and intuitive teaching style. She has identified the areas that I can improve, making the time in the saddle an absolute joy. I have learnt to communicate more precise signals to the horse and thereby get a beautiful response. I am looking forward to furthering my polo skills and my horsemanship with Victoria's coaching"…… Shannon Nourbash

"I started playing polo not that long ago without any prior riding experience, but my love for horses, and the developing passion for polo, kept me going. To improve my riding and polo skills, I was recommended Victoria as a coach. From our very first meeting, everything was absolutely amazing – I cannot find words to describe her excellence. Here are just a few of her qualities: