Hawaii Polo Academy

"Absolutely loved my time at Hawaii Polo Academy with Ty and Lito! My review is coming from someone who currently plays polo and improved significantly during my stay stick and balling with Ty and Lito. I was on Oahu for 2 weeks and came to see them 6 times! Thats how much I loved it here! I was SO happy to find this place, its the most beautiful polo field I've ever seen, right on the ocean! Ty was patient, kind, and understanding, immediately picking up on 3 bad habits I have, and giving me careful correction and advice on how to work on those habits even after I left! With polo, you consistently ride different horses and so while I'm used to riding multiple horses I can still be a nervous rider. Ty's horses are extremely calm and RESPONSIVE. Sometimes you will run into lesson horses that KNOW they are lesson horses. They become barn sour and you need to use a lot of leg to get them forward and they know immediately when the lesson is over and just plod back to the barn. Not here! These are tuned up polo horses that KNOW and LOVE their job. I rode 3 of her horses during my two weeks here and loved each one of them. That being said, if you are not a polo player, don't fret!!!! My partner has ridden a horse twice in his entire life and took a lesson on one of her horses and this horse really took care of him! He was able to hit the ball on his first try! To have the range to be able to be responsive enough with a polo player and then the very next day be able to cater to an absolute beginner is the type of versatility her horses have- which is so COOL! The ranch is also such a gorgeous place, even a trail ride around the property will leave you breathless! On one ride we even saw wild piggies! Ty is such a rad person, she is a really great communicator and instantly makes you feel at ease. If youve been on a horse a million times, or if it will be your very first time you should definitely check out Hawaii Polo Academy!"

"So excited to find Ty and Hawaii Polo Academy on Oahu! I was looking for a challenge, and never having tried or understand the game of polo, I certainly was. It was so much fun! Ty is a great trainer, very positive and made the experience a great workout!! I can’t wait to come back and ride again."

"Ty and Lito were amazing teachers! If you’re looking for a customizable/personal experience, highly recommend Hawaii Polo Academy. Having horseback riding experience is not necessary, but if you do and you’re wanting an experience that’s more personal and advanced, book a polo lesson!"

"My teen son and I booked a polo session with Ty and it went awesome! The horses were perfectly trained for our level of polo and Ty was awesome at helping us with our swing technique and also with posting. Ty also gave a beginner riding lesson to my 7-year-old niece while we were there so I would say this was a 10 out of 10 experience."

"What an amazing polo lesson! Ty was so encouraging and friendly! I have ridden for over 5 years, and a new rider joined me for a lesson which I thought would be challenging for the instructor but not Ty! She throughly explained the rules of polo and was so patient!! She walked us through how to aim and swing again and again when we missed hitting the ball. Her horses were so well trained and well cared for, you could tell they loved their job and playing the game as much as Ty did. This was an awesome experience and it has encouraged me to take up polo lessons on the mainland. Beginners or experienced horse lovers will thrive taking lessons with Ty!"