ACADEMY STAFF

KRIS BOWMAN - ACADEMY DIRECTOR & HEAD INSTRUCTOR

Kris has dedicated her life to the development of the sport of polo across the Nation. She is a Certified Polo Instructor, as well as a recognized CHA instructor and has brought thousands of players into the sport of polo. She is a consummate horsewoman and has competed and taught hunter/jumper as well as 3-Day Eventing she is a member of the U.S. Horse Council,USPC and USHJA. 

Kris and her team led the sport in breakthrough teaching methods for the modern athlete incorporating cutting edge technologies and learning tools. She is a Nationally acclaimed polo clinician and author of multiple Polo Instructional manuals and Research Publications. 

Kris has accolades from leading the National Governing body of the sport of polo ( USPA ,)in program development of Junior, Intrescholastic/Intercollegiate and Adult training methods,creating a Nationally recognized Instructor Certification Program, as well as initiating and funding of various grant initiatives to grow and sustain the sport of Polo.

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THE HORSES

The Oak Brook Polo Academy's string of horses are well trained in polo and suited for students learning the sport safely. The Academy's horses are chosen for their skills, maturity and patience with beginner students of all ages. We love and treat our horses with the upmost care to ensure they are healthy and motivated to give students the best possible teaching experience.