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Juan Vidal

Toughkenamon, PA

Juan has been a member of the USPA since 1991. Juan was born in Argentina and began playing polo at a young age, his career in teaching began in his early 20’s in the South of France. Juan is the founder of Alegria Polo Academy in Doylestown, plays polo professionally at Brandywine Polo Club and is an AFA Certified Farrier.

What has been one of your favorite teaching memories?
"I love teaching equestrians a new sport or polo players that have plateaued supporting polo at several local clubs. We are a polo school at Alegria Polo Academy. We help build players skills in horsemanship, swing mechanics, game strategy and working as a team. Specific Memory is of students brand new to polo who I taught at Alegria Academy and are now members of USPA, 1 joined Lancaster Polo Club another Tinicum Polo Club and playing in the Main Game Day Matches this season. I am proud of my students success on the polo field.”