SANTA HELENA POLO FARM

Santa Helena is a family run, world class polo farm, owned and run by the Junqueira Novaes family, where guests are welcomed in true Brazilian style with unsurpassable hospitality. Both polo playing guests and non-playing guests are welcomed, with or without their family and friends.
Playing guests are welcomed at all levels from complete beginners through all handicaps to veteran polo players who would like to revisit the thrills of the sport in true style.
Silvio Junqueira Novaes is the head of the family and his enthusiasm for the game, combined with his vast polo experience will ensure players of all levels will benefit greatly.
The Junqueira Novaes family is well known for their hospitality extended to their many polo playing friends from around the world.
Our joint objective at Santa Helena Polo Farm is to make sure your holiday is most beneficial to your personal polo requirements.
Whether you are a complete beginner, looking to learn about polo and develop from the beginning or simply wish to enjoy good farm polo on good grounds with good ponies, you will always be welcome and find yourself in good company - and there is nothing better than enjoying a barbeque by the pool after a fast game of polo with your friends.

THE POLO

Silvio Novaes finds that the only successful way to provide the right solution for his guests is to tailor-make each polo course to suit the individual’s personal needs, their standard and the length of time they are staying.
There is a wealth of first class ponies available for daily practice and stick and ball. A coach will always be on hand for personal tuition and Silvio is always ready to impart his knowledge of the game whether it is about tactics, practical stick and ball or theory. His family have bred and trained polo ponies for over 50 years.
Training clinics can be set up for groups wishing to learn all polo related tasks and skills from stable management to playing in a tournament and this can be geared to any age group.

CHILDREN AT SANTA HELENA

The Junqueira Novaes family warmly welcomes children of all ages, either polo playing or non-playing, to join their parents on trips to Santa Helena and provides the benefits of wonderful freedom, fresh air, acres of space to play in and roam, the swimming pool, the horses and other facilities that can be driven to. Any special arrangements can be discussed. Nanny and babysitting services can be arranged where required. Cost can be provided where necessary.

BUYING PONIES IN BRAZIL

As there are usually many very good ponies available for purchase in the region, you may be interested in coming out to Brazil to try-out and buy polo ponies. We offer our Trading Package based on use of the standard accommodation. The package also includes the delicious meals and hospitality and all the other facilities on-site, swimming pool, etc...
This package may also suit a Professional accompanying his patron for out of season practice or assisting in buying polo ponies.

NON-PLAYING PACKAGE

Non-playing guests are always welcome to come and stay and enjoy the beautiful environment of the farm, the swimming pool, walking in a real Brazilian rain forest on the farm and the tennis, squash, and golf nearby, as well as the delicious food, the world renowned warm Brazilian hospitality and all of the activities that are going on day and night.
Guests may want to travel to the nearby town and enjoy the many facilities, restaurants, bars, and sights there. The squash, tennis, and golf can be arranged at no extra expense at a private facility in the neighbouring town of Barretos, home of the world’s largest rodeo event.

BOOKINGS

A maximum party size would be 6 polo players and as many non-playing guests as we have accommodation for.

TRANSFERS

You will be met at Sao Paolo airport by a member of staff and driven in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle directly to the farm. The drive is approximately 4 hours long. The roads are first class all the way, with ample opportunity to break the journey. Silvio also has a house at the Helvetia Polo Club which is one hour out of Sao Paolo.