Bryanston Pupil Selected for Dubai Polo Team
Year 9 Bryanston School pupil Freddie B, has earned a place in the PV Dubai 2025 team and will travel to Dubai in April to train and compete in polo.
A member of Dorset Polo Club, Freddie secured his spot after a series of selection tournaments across the UK organised by SUPA (Schools & Universities Polo Association) and Hertfordshire Polo Academy.
Freddie, the youngest of the four youth players chosen, stood out for his horsemanship, team spirit, talent, and positive attitude. Commenting on the selection, PV Group Dubai, the team’s sponsor, said, “From the initial matches at Hertfordshire Polo Academy to the final selection with SUPA, every young polo player gave it their all. The coaches, mentors, and organisers carefully evaluated participants not just for their polo skills but also for their sportsmanship, teamwork, and attitude.”
Expressing his excitement, Freddie said, “I’m really excited to have been selected for this amazing opportunity and am incredibly grateful to the sponsors, Prestige & Village, Hertfordshire Polo Academy, and the Hurlingham Polo Association, for giving me this awesome experience. I’m also looking forward to getting to know my teammates.”
Bryanston’s Director of Riding and Equestrian Centre Manager, Sophie Starr, praised Freddie’s achievement adding, “This is a huge accomplishment for Freddie and testament to his hard work and that of his coaches at the Dorset Polo Club in Lytchett, who tirelessly help and support all of our players here at Bryanston.”
Freddie joined Bryanston Senior School from Bryanston Prep, where he began training at Dorset Polo once a week, participating in both local and national competitions. This partnership continues into his senior years, with riders regularly entering inter-school competitions throughout the year.
Bryanston has a BHS approved, 5-star rated riding school and livery yard. Pupils of all ages can bring their own horses to school to enjoy a fun, caring and friendly environment in which to develop their riding skills. The riding programme runs throughout the school year and there are opportunities to compete throughout the year with a range of competitions for all abilities, including Dressage, show jumping and eventing.
March 2025