Inspired by the bonds that evolve from the sporting camaraderie of the equestrian world, The Vero Beach Polo & Saddle Club is an active, fun place for horses, the people who love them, and those who enjoy the cordial socializing of good friends. Nestled on 50 acres within The Polo Grounds, the club is a hub of activity for expert riders and novices alike.

The spacious main barn doubles as the clubhouse, where members share stories and take part in an active calendar filled with polo matches, friendly competitions and socials. With full-service boarding, dressage and hunter/jumper rings, an exercise track, miles of riding trails, and a community golf course, this is an excellent place for you and your horse to make new friends.

Membership Categories

Category 1: Up to 8 horses Category 2: 2 Horse Equestrian Membership Category 3: Up to 1 Horse Category 4: Social Membership only

Membership Includes:

Weekly social hour invitation Monthly cookout invitation Discount on lessons & clinics Free admission (2 per member) to polo games and special events Polo & Saddle Club guest pavillion Tack Room Club Room & Lockers

Site Description & Location

The Saddle Club is located on a 50 acre site to the south of The Polo Grounds. The Saddle Club entrance is at 7700 8th Street. In addition, the Club has access to a second polo field located at Town Center in Pointe West.

Club Style

The club encourages competitive, but relaxed and fun, polo for all levels of ability. While polo will be a predominant activity, there are other equestrian activities and full service boarding. There are facilities for dressage, hunter/jumper, trail and pleasure riding. The Saddle Club is initially an owner operated non-equity club with a member's Advisory Committee. George and Sandy Kahle are the owners. When membership warrants, The Saddle Club will be converted to an equity club and sold to the members. The membership is approximately 50 members and families. There are currently 4 categories of members. Membership is a pre-condition to renting a stall.

Program

50+ games will be scheduled in a 5 month season (Nov. 15 - Apr. 15). Other activities will be planned, such as: horse shows, exhibitions, lessons, and clinics. Events for dressage, hunter/jumper, and pleasure riders will be planned with input from members of those disciplines. The public will be invited to attend Sunday games and participate in specific activities. Please see the Polo Schedule for dates and times.

Physical Description

Barn #1 has 14- 12' x 12' stalls constructed in a traditional style. Also included in the barn are an office/staff apartment, locker rooms, and a members' clubroom and barbecue pavilion. Barns #2 & #3 each have 16 "back to back" 10' x 12' stalls. Barn #3 has a two bedroom efficiency apartment. A hay barn and equipment shed. Site improvements include a10-acre all-purpose practice field, 3 polo fields, paddocks and pastures. Riding trails and an exercise track surround the property. Native landscaping is extensive Paddock and pasture fencing is 54 inch, 3-board white vinyl. The entire site is irrigated and planted with Bermuda grass (except for rings and homesites)