Specialist Medical Cover for Polo & Equestrian Events
Over 11,000 polo games supported. GWAS Ambulance Group brings genuine sector experience to every deployment.
11,000+
Polo Games Supported
15+
Years Experience
25,000+
Sporting Events
UK-Wide
Coverage
Why Polo & Equestrian Organisers Choose GWAS
Polo and equestrian sport require medical teams who understand the environment — the speed, the physicality, the unpredictability. GWAS has provided medical cover at polo tournaments and equestrian events across the United Kingdom for over 15 years, building a level of sector familiarity that directly benefits the safety and professionalism of every deployment.
Player safety is at the centre of what we do. GWAS works closely with polo clubs and event organisers to ensure that appropriate medical provision is in place for every fixture — from club matches through to multi-day tournaments. We support ongoing efforts to improve safety standards within the sport and align our practice with guidance from governing bodies, including the Hurlingham Polo Association.
Having supported over 11,000 polo games, our teams understand the specific demands of the sport, the layout of polo grounds, and the importance of clear communication with organisers and officials throughout an event. Many of the players and families we work with today are the children of players we have cared for in previous generations — a reflection of the long-term relationships GWAS has built within the polo community.
Polo Match Medical Cover
Dedicated pitchside medical teams with genuine polo experience. Understanding the game allows our teams to anticipate, position and respond effectively throughout play.
Tournament Support
Multi-day, multi-match tournament coverage with consistent teams, structured handovers and reliable deployment planning throughout the event.
Equestrian Event Support
Medical cover for horse trials, shows and equestrian competitions — environments where rapid response and clear medical planning are essential.
British Team Chase
GWAS provides experienced medical cover for British Team Chase events, currently supporting multiple hunts nationally. Fast-paced, cross-country environments where experienced clinicians and clear medical planning are essential.
Pitchside Clinician Cover
Experienced clinicians positioned pitchside or at critical course points, providing immediate assessment and treatment capability.
Ambulance Support
On-site ambulance presence for events with elevated risk profiles, ensuring patient transport capability where required.
Raising Pitchside Medical Standards
The GWAS CEO has played a leading role in encouraging polo clubs to raise the standard of medical provision at fixtures and has actively supported the development of safer operational policies within the sport. This includes ongoing engagement with club officials, event organisers and governing bodies to promote best practice in pitchside clinical care.
GWAS believes that every player, regardless of the level at which they compete, deserves access to competent, experienced medical cover. Our work within the polo community reflects a genuine commitment to improving medical standards — not simply providing a service.
Concussion Awareness in Polo
GWAS has been active in promoting concussion awareness and improved medical understanding within polo. Our clinicians support safer clinical assessment practices on the ground, and we advocate for clearer return-to-play protocols across the sport. Improving awareness and understanding of head injury in polo remains an area of ongoing focus for GWAS.
Concussion Assessment
Structured concussion assessment practices embedded in our pitchside clinical approach.
Medical Awareness
Promotion of improved medical understanding and awareness throughout the polo community.
Return-to-Play Guidance
Supporting clearer return-to-play protocols and safer clinical practices across events.
British Team Chase
Whether at a polo ground, equestrian course or cross-country British Team Chase event, GWAS deploys experienced clinicians who are comfortable working in fast-paced, unpredictable environments. GWAS supports multiple hunts nationally for British Team Chase events and has been involved in wider working groups helping the sport strengthen medical policies and increase clinical standards across events throughout the UK.
Trusted By Clubs, Organisers & Governing Bodies
GWAS has provided medical cover for some of the most respected clubs and organisations in polo, equestrian sport and British Team Chase.
For Clubs, Organisers & Governing Bodies
Whether you are a polo club organising regular fixtures, a tournament host managing multi-day events, or an equestrian organiser requiring structured medical support, GWAS provides reliable, experienced cover that meets the standard your event demands.
Contact us to discuss your specific requirements and we will be pleased to advise on the appropriate medical provision for your event.
Discuss Your RequirementsNeed Medical Cover for Your Event?
Contact GWAS Ambulance Group to discuss medical support for polo matches, equestrian events, tournaments and British Team Chase competitions.