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Grace Polo was founded by world-class player & coach Victoria Grace, who helps newcomers learn polo & existing players refine their game.

Focusing on polo riding, swing and game theory, Victoria coaches in person and online in the UK, US, and worldwide.

01/09/2026

A legacy that continues today.

Grace Polo Coaching wasn’t built overnight. It has its foundations in a lifetime dedicated to the sport.

Growing up, polo was more than just a game. Under the guidance of my father, Peter Grace OBE, I learnt the importance of good horsemanship, strong fundamentals of the game and a genuine respect for the sport.

Peter Grace was author of the book “”POLO”” which has a foreword by King Charles mentioning that “”Peter is generally regarded as one of the best instructors that there is in polo””. My father went on to receive an OBE (Order of the British Empire) from King Charles for Services to Polo.

As the co-founder of Ascot Park Polo Club, alongside my father, I am proud to have dedicated 25 years of my life managing Ascot Park and introducing newcomers to polo and help existing players develop their skills. Ascot Park grew into the largest training centre for polo in the world, teaching over 2,500 people each year how to play, and democratizing the sport so people from all walks of life could play polo.

Those values remain at the heart of Grace Polo Coaching today.

Whether you’re stepping onto a polo pony for the very first time or looking to refine your game, my aim is the same as it always has been - to provide a supportive, structured coaching environment that helps every player reach their full potential while enjoying the sport at whatever level of play.

It’s a privilege to continue with the legacy that my father created and to continue to share the passion for polo that he instilled in me.

📩 Email [email protected] to find out more about our coaching and player development programmes in the UK, in the US and around the world.

29/08/2026

Did you know that your Half-Seat Polo Position is the key to a powerful and precise polo swing?

This classic position gives you a strong hitting platform from which you are able to create all your shots. It also allows you to remain balanced on your horse whilst hitting the ball and give your horse freedom of movement to react following the ex*****on of your shot.

💡 Tip: Practice transitioning from a full seat to the half-seat polo position, and hold it for a count of three as you are cantering around the arena or polo ground, then back down into the saddle. Try to make these transitions smoothly in a relaxed, controlled environment. This will then become instrinctive when your playing out in a practice or match situation. It’s a game-changer for every shot.

Need help refining your riding position? Book a session with Grace Polo Coaching.

23/08/2026

Coaching in Sheridan, Wyoming 🇺🇸

Want to improve the accuracy, precision and distance of your shots?

Want to be quicker to stop, turn and accelerate away?

Want to know what to do and where to go in the knock-in or throw-in or where your teammates will most likely hit the ball.

Join Victoria Grace for some group and private sessions at Big Horn Polo Club, Sheridan, Wyoming.

Newcomers and existing players of all levels welcome.

Horse hire available.

Please DM or email [email protected]

19/08/2026

Back in Sheridan, Wyoming 🇺🇸

Delighted to be back in Sheridan and coaching while I’m here.

The grounds are looking fantastic, and we’re very lucky to have access to a great selection of horses from Orrin Connell for the sessions.

I’ll be working with players on all aspects of their game, including:
• Polo riding and getting the best from your horse
• Hitting technique and consistency
• Team tactics, set plays and game theory
• Building confidence and improving decision making in play

Both group and private coaching sessions available.

All sessions are also videoed using Oakley Meta AI glasses, giving you the opportunity to review your coaching afterwards, revisit key points and see your progress from a different perspective.

If would like to book a session while I’m here, I’d love to work with you.

📩 Message Grace Polo or email [email protected] to enquire about availability.

15/08/2026

Coaching with proven experience at the highest level.

Victoria’s approach to coaching has been shaped by years of playing and working within the sport at an elite level, giving her a deep understanding of what it takes to perform and improve.

Her sessions are known for being clear, structured and highly effective, breaking down complex elements of the game into something players can understand and apply with confidence.

From developing strong foundations to refining the finer details, her focus is always on helping each player reach their full potential.

A coaching style trusted by players across all levels, both in the UK and internationally.

📩 Email [email protected] to book your session or message us to find out more

13/08/2026

Offside Forehand - one of the most common mistakes is trying to force it with the power in the arm.

You don’t want to muscle the ball or think about hitting the ball “”with the hand””, instead of the stick head. Focus on twisting the body and take the arm back as a single motion, so the left shoulder points in the direction you want to hit the ball, stay relaxed to allow the weight of the stick head to come through the shot, and then the swing will flow naturally.

By focusing on cordinating the movement of the body and the arm in one motion, the stick can come through smoothly and consistently, giving you a cleaner, more controlled swing.

It’s not about effort, it’s about timing, rhythm and allowing the movement to happen.

📩 Email [email protected] to refine your technique

06/08/2026

Nearside forehand. This shot is all about body position and alignment. One of the most tricky shots to hit with accuracy and distance.

To execute it effectively, you need to stay fully rotated through your body, with your weight down through your right knee to balance the upper body, allowing yourself to remain twisted around on top of the horse throughout the swing. The line of the shoulders dictate the line of the ball and the balance and rotation of the body creates the space and position needed for a clean, controlled swing.

The direction of the shot comes from driving the knuckles or back of the hand down the line you want the ball to go as the knuckles are parallet to the stick head, and the ball moves away from the stick head at rightangles in every shot.

At the same time, your elbow, hand and stick head should all stay on the same plane, parallel to the pony - this is key for both accuracy and consistency. Finally rotate the swing from the shoulder, and not around the elbow so power can be generated by taking the hand up, back, around and through the shot.

When these elements come together, the shot becomes far more repeatable and effective in play with greater distance and direction.

📩 Email [email protected] to refine your technique

28/07/2026

Victoria Grace was delighted to assist with the and coaching of the first Girls In Polo event last Friday at Oxford Polo | Play Polo | Learn Polo with 30 girls, between 13yrs to 18yrs old, attending the event.

The girls received expert tuition from Victoria Grace on their Polo Swing, Nina Clarkin on their Stick & Balling, Heloise Wilson-Smith on their Polo Riding and Rosie Ross on Team Tactics.

With outside speakers and event sponsors, the day provided a positive and supportive environment, bringing together a great group of the young Girls in Polo with a shared enthusiasm for the sport.

As the day focused on developing skills, increasing their knowledge, building confidence and creating an opportunity for the younger generation to have access to top class coaching, it was evident that they all benefitted immensely from the day.

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