Welcome to Destination Polo
- Welcome to Destination Polo, a premier polo services business based on the East Coast. We have locations where you can learn to play polo in Virginia or Florida. We specialize in having the finest horses, equipment and providing the best atmosphere for you to learn and play. Our goal is to provide a first class memorable polo experience.
- In the summer months (May-November) we are based near Middleburg, Virginia, an area that is rich in horse sports and a short commute from Washington, DC. There are many clubs in the area and always an opportunity to play.
- During the winter months (January-April), we head south to Wellington, Florida. Home to the highest goal polo in the US and a fantastic place to experience polo. Here you will get a chance to play on some of the best fields in the world as well as see the top players in a Sunday game at the famed International Polo Club Stadium. In addition you can take advantage of the many opportunities that South Florida has to offer such as the beach, golf, site seeing or just escaping from the cold.
- If unique experiences are what you're looking for we also offer trips to South America to play in Chile, Argentina or Uruguay; Europe to play in England, Germany, Switzerland; Snow Polo in Kitzbuell/St. Moritz/Aspen and beach polo on 3 different continents.
- We strive for three things: One, know exactly what your needs are and to find a program that is right for you. Two, give you the opportunity to achieve your greatest potential. Three, provide you with the highest quality and most memorable experience possible while maximizing your free time that you choose to share with us.
Doug Barnes
Destination Polo
Fall and Winter Polo Lessons In Virginia
Two Locations - The Plains, VA and Morven Park, Leesburg VA
The Plains, VA
We offer polo lessons both on a private field as well as outdoor arena. Times will be Saturday and Sunday at 9am and 10am.
Leesburg, VA
Lessons will be held at The Davis Arena (The Polo Stadium) at Morven Park on Sundays from 3pm-5pm.
Come try the sport first hand and see what the game is all about. All you need are jeans and hard soled shoes. We provide all equipment necessary.
Please contact us to reserve a spot for either location.
(Times are subject to change depending on weather and schedule changes)
Learn to play polo
Destination Polo Experience
$1,500.00
One step payment applied to lessons/chukkers/packages
"Polo in the Park" - 2021 Season
Join us every Saturday starting at 6pm in July and August
For tickets or more info go to: www.PoloInThePark.org
Exciting Polo
See teams and players from all over the area
Enjoy the evening
Experience a night with old friends and make new ones
Doug Barnes - Owner - Destination Polo
Meet Doug Barnes:
Doug Barnes has been in polo for over 20 years. He has started and trained many players in both Virginia and Florida who are passionate about their love for horses and the game of polo. Using his in depth knowledge of the game of polo as well as a deep understanding of horses he is able to progress players at a rapid pace to learn the game of polo. In addition he has created a network of contacts to be able to source horses as well as unique venues in which to play. Feel free to contact him directly with any questions you might have.
When he isn't playing polo or working with horses, you can usually find Doug in the outdoors, fishing, hunting or camping accompanied by his two labs. Always up for adventure, he's traveled all over the US, and Canada in pursuit of the outdoors. HIs top three places to go are Colorado, Canada and pretty much anywhere in South America.