Doug Barnes
Destination Polo
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
Polo 101 - Intro to polo
Covers the basics for entry into beginner riding and learning polo.
$1000
Learn the basics of polo
Gives you a solid base learning polo so you feel comfortable on the field.
$2500
Learn to play polo
Go from sideline spectator to player in the quickest time possible.
$5000
One step payment applied to lessons/chukkers/packages
For tickets or more info go to: www.PoloInThePark.org
See teams and players from all over the area
Experience a night with old friends and make new ones
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.