LUXURY STABLE TOURS: FLORIDA POLO BARN

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[@NightshadeGoddess]

Finally, someone who actually allows their horses to be outside even when they're top athletes! He seems fantastic

[@teresagreen1385]

Of all the stable tours you’ve done this is by far my favourite. Unlike the more ostentatious stables, this seems to really put the horse’s welfare first, the stalls are light and roomy and great to hear that they’re turned out so much.

[@ingridblohm-hyde805]

I could not have said this better!

[@audreygregis8721]

What an awesome, smart, well-spoken young man. His parents raised him well. And the love and care for his horses speaks for itself. At 70, still a horse owner, but didn't know too much about polo. Thank you, Matt, for allowing us into that world!

[@ashleighmackenzie8670]

Totally agree. He was a pleasure to listen to. Lovely young man. Such lovely manners and well-spoken as you say. ☺️

[@embreis2257]

there was a lot of money involved. getting a polo horse at 14, attending prestigious schools, meeting well educated people all over Europe for years: he is the product of careful grooming.

[@margauxnodvin7478]

@@embreis2257so what? Money doesn’t buy talent, a passion for horses and their welfare, or the drive to work harder to improve himself and his horses. Some people who have more money than I could dream of have horses, and they are terrible riders who don’t care about their animals. There are also people who grew up dirt poor and had to take every odd job the could to be able to even afford lessons, who worked their way up from being working students to catch riding, and made a name for themselves through hard work and determination.

[@ashleighmackenzie8670]

@@embreis2257money doesn’t buy manners and politeness.

[@audreygregis8721]

@@margauxnodvin7478 Well said! In my 70 yrs, I've seen exactly what you said....MANY times. Money can make you, or it can break you, but it can't make you smarter, can't give you manners, can't give you a work ethic, and can't give you compassion for animals. I can't even really say these traits are taught by parents, although sometimes. Rather, it's in the person's soul and heart from the beginning.

[@charlinegerke581]

This barn has such a speacial calm and liberating vibe. Tim really seems like a genuine, kind person with a big heart for the wellbeing of the horses as well as the sport. Really awesome video :)

[@cattymajiv]

Appearances can be extremely decieving! Never judge a coat by it's color!

[@margauxnodvin7478]

@@cattymajivdo you have evidence disproving the OP’s statements?

[@MegF142857]

Timmy Dutta started playing polo at 13 years old. Timmy grew up in a sports horse family, so it was natural for him to start riding at a very young age. His mother, Susie Dutta, is an international Grand Prix dressage rider, and his father, Tim Dutta, grew up playing polo in India. His father also owns and runs Dutta Corporation, a well-respected international transport company that flies horses around the world.

[@embreis2257]

does it mean the family can foot all the expenses on their own? or is there a sponsor for him? who pays for all the upkeep the team of polo players need for their many horses? the club, a wealthy sponsor who wants the club to win some international polo trophies?

[@summerrain1579]

What an absolutely stellar young man. You can see the love that he has for his horses and also his priorities with their comfort, both physically and mentally. Well done you. Im sure mumma and pappa bear are so proud of you

[@patecake8013]

Wow...what a very well-spoken young man. And the caring and love he has for his horses is wonderful. Really enjoyed this video.

[@ShawnLuther]

I’m not sure where the WOW comes from. It’s not a surprise that he’s well-spoken. After all, he plays polo with 11 different horses in a single match and knows all about horse breeds, so I’m pretty sure he is well-educated and comes from an affluent family.

[@Rosie-iy2bv]

My favourite guest/stable on the channel so far!

[@tycoonmom]

1) Timmy you should be very proud of yourself. I agree with commenter below, you are a very well-spoken, intelligent young man. I wish all of our youth could look to you as a role model in how to present oneself and communicate with others. 2) I applaud your parents in how they raised you as well. With the opportunities and blessings you have had, you seem very down to earth and I think many people can appreciate that. Good luck to you in your endeavors. I can also apply these same comments to Matt - thank you Matt for all you do for those of us that love horses. Much appreciated.🙏

[@embreis2257]

if you invest millions of dollars in education and training of a kid, give them horses at a young age and travel to all the important venues around the world meeting all the important people then after all this careful upbringing is what we just watched really such a surprise?

[@Marymooau]

What a wonderful attitude towards the horses welfare. Brilliant young man. ❤

[@charmcshane3517]

Now this is how all stables should be built!!!❤ Light, open, roomy. Horses are so incredibly curious, they NEED TO SEE OUT, to see what's happening! 😊. Those multi million dollar stables that are closed off boxes, make's my heart weep😢

[@user-de1wo3nl8h]

Thanks Matt and Timmy for a great tour! All the luck in the world to Timmy.

[@Samoa959]

I got a little insight into Polo when I co-rode a retired polo pony (Polo argentino, came to Europe as a 6 year old). What a crazy sport! But horses are relaxed before the game, go like hell during the few minutes they play and are totally relaxed afterwards again. After the game, they graze together in their herds right next to the polo fields around the transporters or walk around totally free in the surroundings of the polo field. They are horses that like their "work" and still can be horses even though they're athletes. I think that's why they're so relaxed. "My" polo pony is the most chilled horse I ever met. Whatever would happen next to her, she wouldn't care. She is used to every kind of busy, noisy environments. At her 24 years, she still would love to play (we sometimes did a little stick&ball), the very calm pony started to bloom as soon as she saw a ball 🥰 She was officially retired at 19, but the owner did some easy polo games for fun until she was 22. Unluckily, they moved away 6 months ago. I still miss her a lot.

[@ewa5803]

The more I learn about reality of riding disciplines like jumping, dressage, polo, the more I appreciate natural riding and horsemanship.

[@kiaradoesart9682]

"natural riding" is a very odd phrase to use! What on earth does that mean 😆 Do you just mean "less gear"?

[@lizbeth8946]

Agreed. Poor horses. The most luxurious stables don't hide the fact that these disciplines are unnatural and borderline cruel.

[@rebeccathaler6365]

@@lizbeth8946 Us humans do unnatural things all the time and we enjoy it, why cant horses?

[@lizbeth8946]

@@rebeccathaler6365 I agree, but we do unnatural things by choice. Horses don't have a choice. I've never seen a horse in pasture choose ( without any encouragement) to jump a bunch of obstacles repeatedly just for the fun of it, or choose to enter ( unmounted and unaccompanied) a 20 x 60 m arena and then choose to work in endless circles, collected, for 45 minutes just for a good time.

[@NeonJJ_195]

@@lizbeth8946 Honestly if my horse doesn't want to do something there's no way of getting him to do it. When he has a day like that I usually just brush him over because he really enjoys it and just in general spend time with him. Then again, I'm not in the actual sport of horse riding and just do some trail rides 😅

[@kathleenmcginley4827]

Matt, have to hand it to you, you do fantastic interviews. You always ask the questions I would. I really look forward to all your uploads, thanks for your impeckable hard work to get them!

[@lindaz1290]

Thank you, Matt, for sharing another aspect of the equestrian world. I learn something from all your stable tour videos.

[@michelineduvieusart2439]

Vast grounds, large buildings and facilities for maintaining the horses and storing equipment. Some plots seem to be reserved for horses, which is very good. The stable is perfect but there's no ostentatious luxury and I prefer it, it's more 'lively', more dynamic. Timmy Dutta is a very young polo player who has demonstrated his abilities and already won many trophies. He is ambitious (in a good way) and there is no doubt about his determination to achieve his goals. I wish him the best! Thanks Matt for this meet 👍👏 💙

[@debrarozich2456]

This was so good. Timmy is definitely wise beyond his years, Good job mom and dad. Ohhh and the beautiful well bred horses are gorgeous. Hey Matt hope to see you in Ocala , FL someday. Thank you as always for your great content.

[@Scorpiobw]

I was heavily involved in track life (early 2000s-2012) then moved south to FL and got involved in the Polo (more so breeding end) world. I got sick in 2019 (required brain surgery) and can no longer ride. This was such an awesome video. It brought me back, so thank you for branching out and posting! Loved it, love following you & Jesse! Both of your guys content is beyond wonderful! Stay safe! Love from Maryland in the US! ❤️🏇🏼

[@marcodeim.]

This vicarious viewing has saved and/or dramatically helped many disabled people like myself, it sounds like yours as well. Thanks for sharing your circumstances as I'm sure its helped many people like me. Horses are completely awesome!

[@rososborne3995]

I'm send God's blessings to you both for your circumstances as Im too old now to take on anymore rescue horses in my life. The last boy passed 3yrs ago and I miss horses so much, so I thoroughly enjoy Matt and Jesse from their fun videos to these educational videos.

[@cattymajiv]

@@marcodeim. You are totally right! All the horse channels have many people like us, the injured, sick, older, or just poor, who can no longer ride like they wish they could. It saves me from loosing all hope.

[@jennymcgraw855]

Super interesting! Wish we could have seen the horses and riders out playing in the field. What a nice young man, you can tell he loves what he is doing and loves his horses. Did you get to play polo at all when you were visiting the barn?

[@Scorpiobw]

@@jennymcgraw855 I would play occasionally. I mostly ponied horses at the track, endurance and a lot of trail riding.

[@colleen113]

Matt, it was a good interview, however I was frustrated by the camera work. When he went to show his best mare the camera didn't film her, we saw her back end and that was it.

[@jaysmith8199]

Glad they actually turn out these beautiful horses to proper big paddocks. Many many yrs ago I ended up talking to a man in a sandwich line. Very smartly dressed. Turns out he was a horse dealer from Pakistan who supplied polo ponies! Supplied ponies to Windsor Polo club. People you meet in London at a sandwich shop!😊

[@roguespartan1194]

Agreed. So many barns in wellington don't have adequately sized pastures/paddocks. It's nice to see.

[@Joyfullscroll]

Thanks Matt for listening to your viewers for content ideas. I learned a lot. Thank you Tim.

[@veganwitch13]

Finally, a great barn with huge turnouts🎉🎉

[@janebaldinger3137]

"Growing up, running around the world chasing horses" what a beautiful line! We learn something new every video THANKS Matt

[@kingagrabinski8849]

What great stables from all perspective. Man's passion on one hand and happy horses on the other. Bravo!

[@DramaQueen5588]

These horses be living better than most of the world 😅 call me sea biscuit *neigh*

[@karenmassa4988]

🤣

[@georgiaannbicknell6129]

Oh would I ever love to have a barn like this. Florida’s weather is so humid and warm most of the year.

[@shinebright3789]

Timmy did a great job explaining everything !

[@georgiaannbicknell6129]

Wow Matt, white shoes in a barn says so much about how clean and well kept the barn. You are looking especially good in your white. I did like your French blue striped shirt you have. Looking good 😊

[@g.w.hampton5525]

Wow...that was very interesting. I was happy to see how comfortable the young man became as he talked about his horses and the game. I had NO idea how big the field was or how many horses a player might have in the game,

[@veganwitch13]

These two look like brothers 😊

[@redfyresasoiaf]

I adore that this farm (and hopefully all Polo farms) actually turns their horses out...definitely don't see decent turnout in the Dressage or Hunter/Jumper farms down in Wellington (1 hr in a paddock smaller than my apartment daily is NOT decent turnout no matter how you spin it...).

[@bkm2797]

Hi Matt, another fascinating interview with Tim about Polo and their beautiful facility. Thank you for taking us along, and I wish Tim all the best!

[@MP-bx3uj]

Polo ponies are so magical! They’re the most steady and true minded horses, like big ole rugby players ❤ my dressage horse is a daffodil by comparison lol

[@mariefraher8725]

Many thanks to Tim and Matt for this interesting content. It was fascinating. Also, welcome to Florida. It is so exciting to see you here. Like so many other formerly Massachusetts people, my husband and I retired in gorgeous Florida. ( We were lucky to follow Mr. Tom Brady for another Super bowl year.) So thrilled you got to our state. I have learned so much about horses watching you and Jesse! Happy travels!

[@kuna129]

:) Very nice facility, and big! Thank you, Matt and Timmy for presenting it!

[@sharonm3677]

Really enjoyed the video and learning a lot about polo horses. Beautiful facility and enjoyed hearing how he utilizes the facility to give the best to his horses. ❤❤

[@christinemartindale8715]

What a very beautiful property this is Matt and that youn man is so very polite and oozes love and care for all his horses and staff which is wonderful to see . His parents have done an excellent job bringing him up into this crazy world we live in. It’s a breath of fresh air giving us this very interesting tour in the world of polo.tfs.🏇

[@pixie706]

Thank you Matt. What a beautiful yard and sensitive guy . Wish you could have had a sit on one of these ponies. They are amazing to ride and nothing like dressage. The best ones actually follow the ball and ride off other ponies thats why mainly mares are used. There's more abuse in show jumping than I've ever seen in polo

[@ApequH]

Thanks! I was wondering why he kept saying mares

[@audreymaqks]

Great interview Learned a lot about polo that I never knew before. Fabulous place.

[@georgiaannbicknell6129]

So excellent, Matt. What a well spoken young man. I am hoping that we get to see the horse’s conformation more closely. The tack would also be interesting as would how the horses are tacked up since it is so specific to the sport.

[@cattymajiv]

Yes. The barn's appearance is the least interesting thing about the video, although the fact that all this is just to support the hobby of 1 unbelievably spoiled guy who is only about 18 is notable too, but not for the right reasons. I too want to know more about the tack, the training regimen, and the wellness program of the horses. I'm not a bit interested in the architecture or luxury aspects, and I find the Conspicuous Consumption to be sickening.

[@betsysmall3576]

Great job Matt!! You asked all the questions I would have wanted answered!!

[@tiffersen]

I love these barn tours. I can’t wait until you come to Ocala and WEC.

[@terrystarr2617]

The passion comes through Timmy's body language and his spoken words! So many people act like polo is animal cruelty, and at some level that may be true; a classy player always puts the horse first.

[@tinak.6182]

Wow, wow, wow. ❤❤❤ What a beautiful place ❤ and really nice people who cares for the horses. ❤ Great interview ❤

[@darksarcasm4835]

Thank you Matt-really enjoyed learning about a new discipline!❤❤❤

[@MonAhgasInsomniAroELF]

I will admit as interested as I've always been in Polo as a sport, I've also always had a bit of a negative view of it because I've heard a lot of bad things about the riders and their treatment of the horses. But this inside look (at least with this one stable) was very insightful and enjoyable. Timmy seems like a really nice guy and the horses there are obviously very well cared for. :)

[@donnapalmeri9573]

More "Dark Sides" of the horse world needs to be shown to the public. We only get to see the "Good Sides". Just saying.

[@MonAhgasInsomniAroELF]

@@donnapalmeri9573 oh for sure, there's too much abuse that goes on in all corners of equestrianism, sadly. i'm not saying this interview has me believing that there are no bad riders or abuse in polo, just that at least as far as this guy and his stable go, they seem to take good care of their horses, and Timmy seems to really love and value his. for me, i've only seen the negative side when it comes to this sport, so it's nice to see a positive one, in this case, the positive side is rarer. i think we need more of both the exposing of the abuse that goes on, as well as showcasing the good examples and how things _should_ be done when it comes to equestrian disciplines.

[@Robsav-yx6vi]

Thank you Timmy and Matt. Very interesting sport. Exciting to watch in person.

[@afm3898]

What a wonderful proud American young guy. Super sweet❤

[@carolynekeeler]

My sister Janette played in the National Championships for University of Connecticut women’s polo. Then she worked polo in Palm Beach, Florida & Carpentaria / Santa Barbara California. What AMAZING athletes those ponies are! They’re very intelligent and very competitive ❤❤❤

[@Jessica66605]

Such knowledge in that young age! You can he likes what he’s doing ♥️ MATT, was he taller than you 😮 He did such great job on the tour!!!

[@ingridblohm-hyde805]

WOW!!! This was incredible. Love this young man, so well versed in the sport.I specially love how he speaks about the care of his horses, they are his team and he clearly loves his horse buddies. Polo has always been one of my loves, so this was really nice to see. Matt, you ought to give polo a try, you just might like it. Thank you for bringing this segment to us, this one was my favourite so far

[@charlieann456]

Beautiful stable, beautiful horses. Excellent interview. I loved it.

[@JudyCarter-kl7be]

Loved this...thanks Matt and Timmy!

[@liamjake1208]

Love this but would've loved to see more of the actual barn/yard!!

[@robingreen8302]

Love the respect that guy is wearing

[@jaakkoiswatching6437]

This makes one horse hobby look inexpensive.

[@andrewjosepholson]

What? You don’t have a 28-stall barn? How do you manage? 😂 No, seriously. Between stabling fees, vet, hay and supplements, AND gasoline (one of my biggest expenses), it all adds up so fast. If you’re lucky enough to be able to keep your animals where you live, you can push a lot of those costs down significantly. Not my current situation, unfortunately.

[@sherry3661]

What a wonderful young man! Thank you Matt!

[@elleyamccombs5288]

This is a very cool and interesting video! I just got into Polo and am loving seeing the care that goes into the horses and how it’s different than the old standard. Love this facility and his philosophy.

[@dbrazzi18]

❤❤❤ such a great stable tour

[@reneeshannon358]

Wonderful document of young man with true passion!❤

[@pfkat9749]

So nice to learn things about polo, thank you.

[@hayleybenn846]

He seems like a wonderful sweet person they all do ❤

[@LanceBaker-ld9kv]

Love this! 🎉

[@mitzibud6908]

An impressive young man! Thanks for sharing!

[@cattymajiv]

It's awfully easy to be impressive when you are that rich! He has a huge number of staff taking care of his horses. Imagine how many staff he has to take care of him! It's as gross as can be!

[@miguelrocha7556]

@@cattymajiv why not take a different look at his situation. Imagine how many jobs this young man is providing. We all know that his wealth is not really his, he’s too young to have earned all of the luxuries he enjoys at his fingertips which is not his fault, he was just lucky to have been born into it. Thankfully he enjoys a hobby that provides work for a whole lot of people.

[@kxtulapsi]

@@cattymajivCould you stop replying to every single comment like this? You're overly negative.

[@LJ-qk8ui]

Fascinating episode!

[@jamielieberg7053]

Great Video love the stable

[@jgirr5824]

❤ Delightful! Absolutely enjoyed this whole interview, properties and insights ❣👏👏👏

[@charlenesterken2604]

I use to tack and groom polo ponies in the 70,s early 80s .for the greater grand rapids polo club .for john buth .best time of my life

[@sparhawkable]

The question is what happens when the horses can no longer be of use on the polo field?

[@rzl712]

I'm sure the same as other equestrian sports--they probably keep their favorites for the rest of the horse's life, but most are likely sold to people who don't need the horse for high-level sport

[@zenstitch9972]

Will keep an eye and ear out for your future accomplishments, Timmy! Such a fine young man!

[@SeattleDonna206]

Wonderful interview.

[@nancywells5626]

Interesting, Thank you for the video.

[@danaventura5998]

Thanks for the video, Polo seems insulated if you are not in that world. I have heard negative things about it over the years.

[@user-if8ew8nd7k]

With my utmost respect, life in every way in all aspects contain negative perspectives, its a human created condition,right now with wars burgeoning life is negative more than positive.

[@zenstitch9972]

Oh...and Thanks Matt and Jesse!

[@kowgyrl]

It nevers stays "cool" in South Florida, I know, I grew up with my horses there🥵😂 Moved somewhere much cooler as soon as I turned 18 ☃️🐎🥰

[@marysheehy4733]

Very impressive young man!! I live in Aiken so lots of polo here. I go to games occasionally. Exciting sport. He seems to love his horses!!

[@julieinak]

I really enjoyed this video!

[@JohanB66]

Who is this handsome young man? So eloquent and knowledgeable in his sport and a true animal lover.

[@carolheck3877]

Excellent video, thanks so much, that young man appears to be extremely mature. He is very well spoken and is an excellent ambassador for his sport! His parents have "done him well" as we say in the South! Would love more interviews like this in different equine disciplines.

[@elsa_nyc]

Please let me know if one of the 28 stalls becomes available. I would like to move in.

[@cattymajiv]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@tempelhof1986]

This was amazing thank you so much. I learned a lot and have a new found respect for polo players and how they take care of their horses. All the best to Timmy - I'm sure you'll go very far.

[@Makeupgrrl1313]

Hey Matt! I love that you are showing us other disciplines and even trying them yourself! There is only 1 polo league here in CA that I have been around, and sadly they treat their horses like equipment. One dropped from a heart attack on the aisle one time after they ran him for a long time on a 100+ degree day, and the just stepped over him and continued their work... It was awful! They even ride intoxicated. It's horrible!! So this was the much needed view I had to see so I understand this is not typical. Thank you!!

[@DoubleDogDare54]

Not much into polo but I am fascinated by the use of cloning to produce top polo ponies.

[@horseylove9176]

The guy is so neverous!! Don't be nervous tour doing great!!! ❤❤❤

[@georgiaannbicknell6129]

I think this is more excitement about having been asked to present.

[@MsNicholsLiz]

He's 21 year old

[@janelifrak426]

What a nice gentleman!!

[@mjohnson9563]

This was a great video. It appears that Timmy and his mother treat their horses to the highest extent similar to Matt and Jesse with their horses and I hope to see him more regularly on this channel. One note is that polo is one of the most dangerous sports and for reason. If anything Timmy is very open minded as he surely is aware of the relationship between Matt and Jesse. Any future recommendations is to see Jesse with Matt during such a tour and interview.

[@rodneywroten2994]

Great place to live Matt

[@browneyes-cj8eg]

very interesting.. thanks for sharing

[@markaumann5336]

Love watching Polo matches! Back n 1987 - yes im old! I watched a polo match n Glendale CA near LA Sylvester Stallone aka Rocky and his gf sat a few seats in front of me- he owned a bunch back then. I always wanted to give it a try but never did. You do have to have $$$ to play that sport.

[@frostypete1]

Really interesting. A lot of information that I did not know. Thanks Matt! Mare S.

[@KevinCovington5453]

Matts Guest Was So NERVOUS.... Matt's Charisma is stunning, in person even more so.

[@audreymaqks]

I would be to. He seemed relaxed when he got into the interview

[@user-wb3es8hz1d]

Very clean, lovely stables! Tim reminds me of a jockey ... he knows horses!

[@beam3401]

woww what a nice place!

[@TaylorParnell]

I’m from San Diego and polo is BIG out there in del mar ❤❤❤❤❤ always so fun!!!

[@Fairplayer43]

You are in Florida???? I live in Florida! I am so happy you are around! I presume is Ocala. I went to the University of Florida in Gainesville. Cheers Mate!!! 😊enjoy!

[@Divineone111]

@ donna oh wow!!

[@batmanpowder]

Try out icelandic horses and try out "Gæðingalist" it's like dressage but for icelandichorse. Abit diffrent but they still do most of the moments you do in dressage, half pass etc but not maby flying changes. But half pass in Tölt or shoulder in or a piruette in Tölt (or what to term is). It's a really amazing breed and would love for you and Jesse to see it :) !

[@veganwitch13]

What was the reason behind the horses being tied inside the stalls?

[@cattymajiv]

Great question! That's nuts!

[@xo_kylem6735]

Probably for the purpose of tours? Particularly the 2nd horse that Matt met apparently bites and kicks. So if there's someone touring the barn, which im sure the owners do alot of tours, i guess its a safety thing for both the horses and visitors. I dont think they stay tied up everytime they're in their stalls. Hopefully they dont.

[@pedestrianandroid]

The other horse wasn’t tied. It’s probably drying or about to be handled

[@caroldocherty6810]

over 30 years ago I worked at a polo yard in Richmond surrey

[@Didi.creation]

Poor horse in pain on the thumbnail 😢

[@patquinn2188]

That was certainly a brilliant insight into the world of polo and was great to see the horses get turned out to do "horsey stuff" but it still doesn`t address what happens when they are of no further use and are passed on to people who cannot offer the level of care they are used to....or worse.