Unlike some polo schools, which only cater to day visitors, El Venado allows guests to stay on the property, immersing you in the game 24/7. We keep our guest numbers small, so you receive a genuinely personalised experience, and take care of every detail of your polo holidays – from airport transfers to food and wine.
You’re welcome to stay at El Venado for as long as you like, whether it’s a couple of days or a few weeks (we do offer discounts for longer stays).
When you stay at El Venado, you’ll usually be in the company of a few other guests. We host people from all over the world, and many great friendships have started right here! Depending on when you visit, we may have a full house, or it might just be you and one or two others. Whatever the case, we make sure you feel right at home.
Get up whenever you’re ready, and enjoy a leisurely buffet continental breakfast (coffee, juice, fruit, toast and cereal).
In the mornings, we usually practice on the field – this is when you’ll get personalised coaching from our pros.
After practice, we sit down together for lunch (and maybe a glass of wine).
Take a nap, have a swim, read a book, watch a movie or polo game on TV, and generally relax!
We aim to play four chukkas on the field each day (weather permitting), with our own pros and local players helping to make up the teams. Guests usually play two ponies per game.
After playing, you’ll be ready for a cold beer or lemonade, which will be waiting for you! This is also your chance to try our empanadas (Argentine meat pies), which we warn you are pretty addictive.
Again, we sit down together for a delicious homemade meal, made with local produce and served with our favourite Argentine wines. After dinner, you’re free to play pool with other guests, read, watch TV or get an early night (so you can get up and do it all again in the morning!).
At El Venado, you’ll stay in the comfort of our beautiful guest house, which features spacious private rooms, each with twin beds and a private en suite bathroom (we offer discounts if you want to share a room with a friend or partner). The main house (where Fede and Ines live) has additional guest rooms too.
Our attentive maids make sure your sheets and towels are always fresh, your bed is comfortable, and your laundry is clean and pressed. You’ll also have plenty of space to relax, whether you kick back on our cosy couches, or chill out on the terrace.
Meals are served in the guest house, either in the dining room or outside (we have a fantastic wood fired barbecue that makes for great asado!).
While the guest house is nice and private, owners Fede and Ines also live in the main house just metres away, so if you need anything, you don’t have far to go.
Argentine polo ponies are by far the best in the world – and at El Venado, we are proud to breed and train our very own. Polo-playing guests will usually ride several different ponies during their stay, all of which have been hand-picked for their conformation and temperament, and expertly trained.
Friendly, fit and easy to handle, our horses make playing polo a pleasure. For beginners, we have several super-quiet and patient ponies that help build confidence – while experienced players will love our speedier and more spirited mares!
Your week at PoloDays is powered by the elite bloodlines of Polobreed. If you fall in love with your mount or want to upgrade your private string with world-class Argentine genetics, get in touch with us.
Having worked all over the world, Fede continues to teach polo players internationally, holding clinics in different locations throughout the year (New York, Florida and England to name a few).
Fede’s one-on-one teaching method, rare for high-goal polo players, is the trademark that has proved successful for El Venado Polo School.
To inquire about upcoming clinics or coaching in your areas, email us at [email protected]