Hurlingham Polo Association

13/11/2026

Due to the ongoing global Microsoft outage, the HPA office is experiencing temporary disruptions. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Thank you for bearing with us.

11/11/2026

⚠️ SYCAMORE POISONING: A POTENTIALLY FATAL AUTUMN DANGER TO HORSES 🍂

The HPA would like to remind all horse owners of the potentially fatal dangers of sycamore poisoning, which causes Atypical Myopathy; a life-threatening condition with an estimated mortality rate of over 70%.

Many affected horses die despite intensive veterinary treatment, and horses of all ages and breeds can be affected. Prevention is essential.

Sycamore seeds or "helicopters” contain hypoglycin A, which can cause severe, often fatal, muscle damage in horses. Many UK sycamores are experiencing a mast year after high summer temperatures, producing unusually large numbers of seeds and increasing the risk.

🔎 Know the signs: Affected horses may show sudden weakness, muscle stiffness, trembling, reluctance to move, sweating, or dark brown or red urine. Some horses may initially appear unusually quiet or depressed.

🚨 Atypical Myopathy is a veterinary emergency and can progress rapidly. If you suspect poisoning, contact your vet immediately. Do not force the horse to walk or exercise.

How can you protect your horses?

🍁 Check paddocks regularly for seeds, including those blown in from neighbouring land.

🍁 Avoid grazing where seeds are present. Fencing off the tree canopy may not be enough; seeds can travel at least 500m in high winds.

🍁 Don’t assume a field is safe because it has been used for years. Cases have occurred in horses grazing the same fields for decades.

🍁 Provide adequate supplementary forage and avoid overgrazing, which increases the risk of horses ingesting seeds. Place forage away from areas where seeds may blow in.

🍁 Sycamores vary in toxin levels, and it’s impossible to tell the risk by appearance. Testing is available, but levels can change each year.

🍁 In spring, remove or mow seedlings and keep horses off the area. Where possible, remove seeds in autumn to prevent germination.

🍁 Learn to identify sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), which is toxic, and distinguish it from Field and Norway Maple, considered non-toxic. If unsure, take suitable precautions.

Please take a few minutes to check your grazing and share this warning.

26/10/2026

📢 COACHING CONFERENCE - BOOKING NOW LIVE ⬇️

After a sell-out last year, we're back for 2027 with an even bigger event at Hartpury on 5 April.

The HPA Coaching Conference is FREE for coaches and members, but space is limited, so book your ticket now!

With presentations, focus groups, and a live coaching session, this is a day you won't want to miss - and it fulfills your coaching CPD credits for the year.

🎟 Book now on our website!

23/10/2026

Can you help British Equestrian with their research into the equestrian workforce? 🐴

If you undertake paid or voluntary work within or supporting the equestrian sector, answer the survey now and you could win a LeMieux Gift Card: https://bit.ly/BEFSurveys

🎁 Answer our survey for the chance to win a LeMieux gift card!

📣 If you work or volunteer in equestrianism, we want to hear from you.

Along with Hartpury University, we're asking people across the workforce to share your experiences, helping us better understand the roles, opportunities and challenges you face.

⏰ Be quick! Survey closes midnight 31 October

If you undertake paid or voluntary work within or supporting the equestrian sector, answer our survey now: https://bit.ly/BEFSurveys

22/10/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENGLAND v SOUTH AFRICA 🇿🇦

We have our team line-up for the Standard Bank Test Match at Val de Vie on 14 November! South Africa ran out the winners of the inaugural match, and we are excited to see the fixture return for 2026.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENGLAND
Captain: Matt Perry (5)
Ollie Cork (4)
Marcus Cork (3)
Harry Muddle (3)

🇿🇦 SOUTH AFRICA
Captain: Jannie Steenkamp (4)
Dirk van Reenen (5)
Jack Spilsbury (4)
James Gilson (3)

More information and details on how to watch coming soon!

16/09/2026

The HPA is deeply saddened to confirm the death of Harry Revell following an incident during a match at Cowdray Park Polo Club on Friday 11 September.

Harry was a much-loved and respected member of the polo community, and our thoughts are first and foremost with his wife, family, friends, and teammates at this desperately difficult time.

Cowdray has remained in close contact with Harry’s family since the accident and both the Club and the HPA will continue to offer them the support we can.

We would like to thank the paramedics, the Air Ambulance and everyone involved in Harry’s care. As a mark of respect, the Farewell Cup has been abandoned. The remainder of the polo season at Cowdray will resume in due course. Out of respect for Harry’s family, we ask that their privacy is respected.

We recognise the impact that this will have across the polo community. Anyone affected is encouraged to seek support through Riders Minds, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by Live Chat, Free Phone on 0800 088 2073  or by Text on 07480 488 103.

07/09/2026

JOHN NASH HEADS FOR GUINNESS WORLD RECORD! 🏅

Yorkshire polo legend John ‘Nashie’ Nash took aim at an extraordinary record at Toulston Polo Club on 5-6 September, in a bid to officially become the Guinness World Records World’s Oldest Polo Player.

At 86 years and 31 days old, John is set to surpass the previous record set by Brazil’s 85-year-old Armando Klabin in October 2017.

With over 55 seasons on the field, John learned to play in Kenya and has enjoyed polo all over the world.

He said: “I don’t really think about my age when I’m playing - I just get on the horse and try to hit the ball, hopefully in the right direction.” 👏

Congratulations John - we salute you! 🫡

30/08/2026

🏆 Team INFINOX PT streak to a 9-1 win in the KBIS 4 Goal VL Super League Final!

The UK’s best low goal teams enjoyed one of the world’s most brilliant grounds today - playing on the Princes’ Ground at Guards Polo Club 👌 Huge thanks to the team at Guards for making it possible.

We were delighted to welcome Lawrence Gill, Managing Director at KBIS, our Official Equestrian Insurance Partner, to present the winners’ trophy to Denis Antonov, Augustus Roberts, Roy Prisk and MVP Matias Amaya.

Runners up were team Hardmoor Stud of Florence Golder, Timothy Rose, Marcus Speed and Grant Collett.

Our KBIS Best Playing Pony was Matias Amaya’s Sapo Luly Love, while the Emerson & Watson Vets RoR award went to Grant Collett’s Miss Lawless 🏇

Watch it back on demand on Polocam | Watch Polo Live and thanks to TheArtOfPolo for capturing it all 📸

Infinox have booked their table at the 2027 Polo Awards - watch this space to find out who will be joining them as the VL season wraps up 👀

28/08/2026

Negotiating your contract for 2027?
READ THIS FIRST 👇

Every year the HPA is contacted about financial disputes between players, patrons, and others in the polo industry.

Help us to help you by reading these key tips to make sure you’re protected by a clear agreement.

If you need support, contact the HPA office with as much information as possible - we’re here to help.

26/08/2026

After two red-hot semi-finals it’s time for the final showdown in the KBIS 4 Goal VL Super League! 🏇

The teams are set for the final on Sunday 30 August, with a smashing debut for INFINOX PT taking on the experienced Hardmoor Stud who just missed a finals spot last year. It’s winner-takes-all as the champions will take the 4 goal series title and secure their spot at the 2027 Polo Awards 🏆

Infinox - .antonov Augustus Roberts Matias Amaya

Hardmoor Stud - Florence Golder, .rose Marcus Speed

All welcome for the low goal final of the season - thanks to Guards Polo Club for giving these players the chance to play on such incredible grounds! 👌

Don’t forget to check out the comprehensive insurance services available through KBIS with and exclusive discount for HPA members - more details in your Blue Book! 🐴

📸 TheArtOfPolo