Since 1967, teaching youth confidence, discipline, hard work, & leadership through the sport of polo.
What We Do
Established in 2010 the scholarship program provides college tuition through financial-need scholarships for aspiring polo players. It encourages and promotes the attainment of higher education goals based on evidence of a high level of academic achievement during high school or college.
Seven academic scholarships of $5,000 have been awarded for the 2026/2027 Academic Year.
Intercollegiate Stephen A. Orthwein Male Player of the Year: Benito Jaramillo (Cornell)
Intercollegiate Daniel J. Wallace, Jr. Female Player of the Year: Ariadne Dogani (UNH)
Interscholastic Russell A. Sheldon Male Player of the Year: Michael Joseph (Yale)
Interscholastic Lynn Thompson Female Player of the Year: Isabelle Brockett (Marlan Farm)
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Our Mission in Numbers
59
years in action (inception in 1967)
232
awards presented
62
scholarships awarded
100%
happy participants
Why You’ll Love Us
- Horsemanship
- Responsibility
- Teamwork
- Inclusivity
“When I think of PTF I think opportunity”
It’s an opportunity to play competitive polo, meet new friends, and play in some of the best settings in the world.
Jack Whitman
“PTF makes polo more inclusive”
The PTF has offered me opportunities and knowledge I never would have had access to without it.
Lea Jih-Vieira
“You learn skills to improve your polo and horsemanship”
The PTF provides a youth polo experience that can’t be found anywhere else.
Anna Hale
Office Manager Linda Floridia: LFloridia@polotraining.org
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