Meet the Team

Mhairi Gould – Polo School Manager

Ever since graduating from University, Mhairi has been heavily involved in the polo industry. Having grown up riding in Scotland and working on ranches in outback America, Mhairi quickly developed an eye for the sport. Travelling extensively around Europe in her early polo days Mhairi has also been lucky enough to play in New Zealand, South Africa and Barbados and was selected to play for the Scottish team in The Nations Cup last winter at RCBPC. Working in the high goal, producing young polo ponies and previously running Inglesham Polo Centre, Mhairi brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience to BPS. Part of the Beaufort team for the last 6 years under the close tutelage of ex-England captain Luke Tomlinson, Mhairi has made the Polo School a hub of the club again.

Luke Tomlinson

Luke is a 6 goal professional polo player, playing at the highest level and holds the record as the longest serving England Polo Captain. He has played in the Argentine Open and won major UK trophies including the Queen’s Cup and the Gold Cup. Together with his brother Mark they run the Beaufort Polo Club and shares his time between the UK and Argentina, playing the high goal season.

Luke says,“We are proud to be continuing the work of our mother, from helping players to grow and improve to introducing new people to polo. We will concentrate on all aspects of the game, including horsemanship to ensure everyone gets the most out of this fantastic sport”

Hayley Hyde-Andrews 

Hayley began playing polo at Beaufort with lessons from Claire Tomlinson who ignited Hayley’s passion for the sport. Hayley has enjoyed success in a wide range of equestrianism but polo is her first love.“It’s the thrill of making that perfect shot that makes you want to keep trying to repeat it.“ After a number of years playing, including wining the Women’s National Polo Tournament, Hayley wanted to give something back to the game she’d enjoyed so much and embarked on a coaching programme becoming a qualified HPA and Pony Club coach. Hayley is particularly interested in helping beginners of all ages to find a level where they can enjoy the early stages of playing polo together with improving their riding skills.