Horseback riding in Pilar: Polo lesson and farm day

Mount your own horse and live a day as a polo player on a private farm in Pilar

Horseback riding in Pilar combines a polo lesson, horse riding instruction and a full day at a working polo farm in Argentina's polo capital. You ride the farm's horses, learn the basics of the sport, and eat lunch on the grounds. Groups stay small, guides speak English and Spanish, and pickup from your starting point is included.

The experience

Pilar is where polo was born in Argentina, and this day puts you in the saddle at a working farm instead of watching from the stands. You arrive at the farm, get fitted with riding equipment, and spend the day learning from a guide who speaks English. The lesson starts with horsemanship (how to handle the horse, how to sit, how to move) before you move into polo basics: the grip, the swing, the positioning. You're not watching a demonstration. You're the one holding the mallet and riding across the field.

The day includes lunch at the farm and time to ride the property's horses on the open grounds. Transportation picks you up from your starting point and brings you back, so you don't need to arrange a car. Groups stay small, which means the guide can adjust the pace to what you're actually learning rather than rushing through a script. Children from age 4 can join, and the farm welcomes all fitness levels: the guide builds the day around what you can do, not what you're supposed to do.

What’s included

• Lunch at the farm.
• use of horse riding equipment and horses.
• transportation to and from the farm.
• instruction from an English-speaking guide.

Options for this experience

2 options

Polo at La Guapeada, without pickupGuide in English or Spanish · 09:00

Polo day at La GuapeadaGuide in English or Spanish · 09:00Pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by La Guapeada

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to try polo yourself rather than watch it, or if you have a free afternoon in Buenos Aires and want to spend it outside the city doing something you've never done before. The small group size means the guide can focus on your learning instead of moving a crowd through the motions.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does a polo day in Pilar actually take?

The day runs anywhere from two hours to a full eight hours depending on which option you book and how much time you want to spend at the farm. You choose the length that fits your schedule.

What happens if I've never ridden a horse before?

The farm starts with a horse riding lesson before the polo instruction, so you learn the basics first. Guides work with all fitness levels and adjust the pace to where you are.

Do I need to bring my own riding clothes or equipment?

Horse riding equipment and horses are provided. You just need to show up ready to ride.

What is Pilar and why is it known for polo?

Pilar is a region near Buenos Aires and the birthplace of polo in Argentina. The sport developed here, and the area remains the center of polo culture and training in the country.