Meet The Instructors
A corporate banker by background, Patrick was involved with polo from a young age. A 3-goal handicap player, Patrick played polo professionally in USA, England and Asia in the low and medium goal.
In 2012 Patrick co-founded the Hong Kong polo team which participates in various international competition. In 2016, Patrick captained the team winning the prestigious Singapore Polo Open (10-12 goals).
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Patrick (Pato) Furlong
Head Instructor
With the aim to coach his children and a group of other kids in Singapore, Patrick founded Colts Polo which is the first (and only) polo school accredited by AAP outside of Argentina. Colts is the largest polo school in Asia, with operations in Singapore, Malaysia and (soon) China. Colts introduced over 1,200 new players to the sport since 2018. Patrick’s vision is to promote and develop the sport of polo as an inclusive sport, in the same way he learned it in Argentina among friends and family in a fun, friendly atmosphere.
His vision is becoming a reality, and Colts continues to grow across Asia Pacific!
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Julián Zapico De Oliveira
Instructor
Accredited Polo Instructor | Professional Horse Trainer |
Young Horse Specialist
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Having grown up surrounded by horses, Julián Zapico de Oliveira has dedicated his life to horsemanship and polo.
With 14 years of professional experience and an extensive international background, Julián has worked with horses across Australia, England, Argentina, Uruguay, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States.
His experience includes breaking in young horses, pre-training, preparing and riding polo horses, playing polo, and introducing new riders to the sport.
Over the past nine years, Julián has been based in Australia, specialising in young horse development, polo horse preparation, and coaching beginner riders.
His hands-on experience and lifelong passion for horses allow him to bring a practical, patient, and personalised approach to teaching.
Coaching Philosophy
“I believe that good horsemanship is the foundation of good polo. My goal is to help people feel confident and comfortable around horses while introducing them to the excitement and enjoyment of the sport.”