Champion Pride

Women
in Polo

The New Guard is here. And she rides.

Champion Pride is proudly building space for women in a sport that has historically sidelined them. Whether you’re a first-season beginner or a seasoned amateur, this is your lane.

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−2 to +1

Goal handicap range

3

Founding team members

2026

Season now open

CPD

Accredited training system

Why it matters

The fastest-growing side of the sport

Women now make up the majority of recreational equestrians globally.

Amateur polo has been slow to reflect that. The traditional circuit was not built for us — and most of us have felt it.

Champion Pride is changing the ratio: through structured league play, community events, and a training system designed around the thinking rider, not the traditional one.

This isn’t a women’s division. This is a women’s movement.

The team

Voices from
the community

Founder · Equitation Scientist

Zeze Oriaikhi-Sao

Founder of Champion Pride and creator of the Sovereign System. Building a science-based equestrian standard for the modern rider.

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“The system exists because I needed it and it didn’t.”

HPA Coach · Academy Partner

Olivia Lamphee

HPA-qualified coach and core contributor to the Champion Pride coaching framework. Leading Women in Polo training clinics.

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“Good horsemanship is good polo. You can’t have one without the other.”

Player Development Lead

Victoria Grace

Player development specialist and advocate for increasing female participation at amateur level. Mentor to new Women in Polo members.

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“Every woman who picks up a mallet opens the door a little wider for the next one.”

Get on the field

Upcoming events & fixtures

Training Clinics
Skill-building sessions with experienced players and trainers.
Match Days
Competitive and friendly matches designed for developing players.
Networking Events
Community gatherings connecting women across clubs.

Competition

Women in Polo
Tournaments

Structured competition within the Champion Pride circuit. All matches run under HPA umpiring standards with full welfare protocols observed.

01

Spring Open — Women's Division

Date TBC · Open to −2 to +1 Goal players

02

Midsummer Pairs

Date TBC · Mixed pairs format · All handicaps

03

Season Finale

Date TBC · Championship league play-off

Stay connected

Be the first to know

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Women in Polo

Community Network

Player Directory

Connect with other Women in Polo members across the Champion Pride network.

Network

Introductions, mentoring, and peer connections within the wider equestrian community.

Club Network

Access to affiliated clubs, training venues, and polo grounds across the UK.

Digital Community

Exclusive members area with match analysis, training content, and community discussion.

Ready to compete?

Interested
in playing?

The Champion Pride Polo League is open to women at all levels, - 2 to +1 Goal. Structured fixtures, HPA umpiring, and a community that wants you to improve.
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Build your foundation

Want to
train first?

The Sovereign Academy gives you a science-based system to prepare horse and rider for competition. CPD-accredited. Al-assisted. Built for the modern equestrian.
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FAQS

Your questions,
answered

A curated international polo experience emphasizing quality, safety, and meaningful connections.

Express your interest through our dedicated page and join upcoming tournaments and social events.

The Champion Pride Polo League operates within the −2 to +1 Goal range. This is designed to be genuinely competitive at amateur level without excluding newer players.

We recommend the Sovereign Academy for any player whose horse would benefit from a structured behaviour and performance baseline before entering competitive fixtures. The Academy can run in parallel with league play.