Part of the Champion Pride Ecosystem
Champion Pride Polo League is part of the Champion Pride ecosystem, alongside The Academy and Sovereign Eye. The League is the competitive arena where that education is tested.
Best Playing Pony
One pony per match is recognised as the standout of the field. It is how Champion Pride puts the horse at the centre of the sport.
Champion Pride sponsors the award. The standout pony receives the navy Champion Pride rug.
From Education to Competition
Champion Pride was founded to close the gap between equestrian education and competitive opportunity, building riders and horses up through structured development, then giving them a genuine, well-run place to compete. The League is where that work is tested against other riders, not just against the clock.
Get in Touch
For rider and horse enquiries, or enquiries about sponsors and affiliates, contact the League directly.
equus@championpride.comBuilt by an Equitation Scientist
"The system exists because I needed it and it didn't."
Zeze Oriaikhi-Sao
Founder · Equitation Scientist
Founder of Champion Pride and creator of the Sovereign System, building a science-based equestrian standard for the modern rider.
Where Competitive Polo Meets Ethical Horsemanship
Frequently Asked Questions
Is This a Professional League?
No, Champion Pride is a mixed amateur polo circuit, built specifically for peer-to-peer competition. Without professionals dictating the pace, players stay fully involved in every play and get to test their own horsemanship against like-minded competitors.
Do I Need an Existing HPA Handicap or Polo Club Membership to Apply?
Not necessarily. Qualification is based on commitment and horsemanship, not your existing handicap. Details of membership, fixtures and fees will be published when the 2028 season opens.
Is There a Patron Model, or Can I Buy My Way Onto a Team?
No. There's no patron model and no private team ownership. Every player enters through the same assessment and draft process, regardless of what they can spend.
Is This a Weekly Commitment or a Structured Tournament?
A structured, competitive league rather than casual weekend chukkas. Details of membership, fixtures and fees will be published when the 2028 season opens.
Are Hirelings Included, and How Do I Organise Them?
You can bring your own horses or use hirelings. Whichever you play, the welfare charter you commit to as a rider is what the League enforces. Details of membership, fixtures and fees will be published when the 2028 season opens.
Is It Safe to Play Without Professionals Managing the Pitch?
Safety and welfare are our highest priorities. All matches are officiated by HPA-licensed umpires who hold full authority on the pitch.
Do Hireling Horses Need to Go Through Champion Pride's Retraining Process?
No. The League doesn't own or retrain horses; most players compete on their own horses or on hirelings. What every rider commits to is the welfare charter: how you're expected to treat and manage the horse you're given, regardless of its background.
How Does the Application and Assessment Process Work?
Registrations are reviewed when the 2028 season opens. Qualification is based on commitment and horsemanship, not your existing handicap.