EQUESTRIAN AND POLO
Casa de Campo Resort and Villas’ extensive equestrian center is among the best in the Caribbean. And if you’ve never saddled-up before, our expert staff is on hand for lessons in English or Western-style riding and jumping, and even grooming techniques and rodeo stunts.
Private guides are available for individual or group trail rides on two of our cattle ranches. Enjoy a leisurely ride through herds of water buffalo, lakes teeming with ducks and local fauna, sugar cane fields, and our on-site horse-breeding operation. The Equestrian and Polo are directed by Fernando Arata, originally from Argentina, a professional polo player with ample experience in the field.
Hours: 8:30am -11:30am | 2:00pm – 6:00pm
To book your once-in-a-lifetime trail riding experience please contact our concierge team via email or by phone at (809) 523-3333, ext. 5249.
Please note unlimited horse riding is included with the Casa de Campo Inclusive Experience.
SOME OF THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE STABLES IN THE CARIBBEAN
POLO AT CASA DE CAMPO
There are few places in the world where you can experience the thrill and the majesty of polo like Casa de Campo. Our polo facilities—which include three playing fields and one practice field—are among the best in the world.
Beginners and experts alike can take advantage of equipment, group instruction, and personalized training. Guests can also hire ponies for stick and ball tournaments, a fantastic and entertaining activity for families. Regular polo matches are played all year long three days a week, and from January to April, Casa de Campo is home to the most important polo event of the region: Polo Challenge.
POLO LESSON RATES
Polo classes with assistant pro: $120
Polo classes with head pro: $200
Polo Chukkers: $200
Stick and ball practice: $100/horse
Mallets are available upon request. All rates are in USD include tax or service charge. Rates are subject to change without notice. Villa owners: Use your Courtesy Card for a discount.
RIDING LESSONS
Basic riding lessons are available for beginners of all ages. Riders 6 years and older, may ride by themselves. Our professionals can transform you from a beginner to an experienced rider.
You can reserve lessons when booking your stay, or the concierge will gladly arrange lessons upon your arrival.
HORSE JUMPING
Experience the thrill of soaring into the air high on the saddle of a powerful and majestic creature.We can help you leap to new heights with the basics of jumping. Available to experienced riders only, our expert staff will teach you the proper postures and special techniques you need to guide one of our well-trained horses to jump.
DONKEY POLO – FUN FOR EVERYONE
Taste the sweet victory of a championship polo player, even if you’ve never been on a horse before. All it takes is a cowboy spirit, the basic rules of polo, and a herd of Casa de Campo’s very own Dominican burrows. Families of all ages, corporate sales executives and CEOs, and everybody in between, all compete on an equal playing field in this highly competitive and entertaining sport.
We will supply the donkeys, the event staff, a sound system and microphone, and all you need to bring is a sense of team spirit and fun. This activity is ideal for groups and corporate events, from families, teammates, and wedding parties will treasure the laughter and fun memories forever.
Rancho Peligro Tour
Enjoy this off-property trail ride to Rancho Peligro. On this tour our guests will have the opportunity to see first hand our cowboys working with the cattle and horse
herds as they ride through scenic cane fields, open pastures and lagoons.
Tour Options & Pricing
Tour schedule:
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Morning: 8:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
Two-Hour Tour – $250/person
Two-Hour Tour with Picnic – $300/person
*All prices in USD taxes included. Minimum of four people required. Villa owners: Use your Courtesy Card for a discount.
ACTIVITY NO SHOW AND CANCELLATION POLICIES
| CUSTOMER | POLICY | CHRISTMAS (21 DEC – 3 JAN) | HIGH SEASON (4 JAN – 25 APR) | LOW SEASON (26 APR – 20 DEC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel guest | Reservation to be guaranteed by the credit card/voucher used for hotel booking | In the time of booking: 100% non-ref, doesn’t allow cancellation without cost (100% cxl fee) and doesn’t allow any modification | Allowing to cancel up to 24 hours prior the specific activity is confirmed, cancellation after it or no show will be charged at 100% cost. Modification after 24 hours is subject to availability. | No guarantee. The guest will be called 24 hours before to confirm the booking. |
| Villa owners | Reservation to be guaranteed by courtesy card, if the villa owner does not have the courtesy card, it needs to be guaranteed by the credit card (need to accept in written our conditions, to be charged: send an email with the policy to be signed by the customer and send back or come to the office). | Allowing to cancel up to 24 hours prior the activity is confirmed, cancellation after it or no show will be charged at 100% cost. The cancellation or no-show penalty will be charged only in the case that the specific area could not resell this slot *. Modification after 24 hours is subject to availability. | ||
| Outside guests | Reservation to be guaranteed by credit card (need to accept in written our conditions, otherwise cant be charged: send an email with the policy to be signed by the customer and send back or come to the office). | Allowing to cancel up to 24 hours prior the activity time confirmed, cancellation after it or no show will be charged at 100% cost. Modification after 24 hours is subject to availability. |
| EQUESTRIAN AND DUDE RANCH SERVICES | RATES |
|---|---|
| Horseback Riding | |
| 1/2 hour | $45 |
| 1/2 hour Pony ride * Kids under 6 years old | $40 |
| 1 hour | $85 |
| 2 hours | $125 |
| Horseback Riding & Jumping Lessons | |
| 1/2 hour | $80 |
| 1 hour | $125 |
| Donkey Polo Activities | |
| Individual requieres a minimum of 8 people | $85 |
| Group min 8 people / 1 hour This activity include announcer, music and cash bar. Two (2) days in advanced for booking, payment is required the day before the activity. |
$1,999 |
| Private Guides. (If you wish to ride by yourself and not as part of the group, you may hire a private guide). | |
| 1 hour | $40 |
| 2 hours | $66 |
Two-hour rides are only available at the following times: 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM
