Joe Hopkins Dipwcf Registered Farrier

25/10/2024

I just want to say thank you to everyone who wished me a happy birthday and to all my birthday messages as well 🥳

01/10/2023

To all my customers I’m away for the next eight days on holiday. If you have any problems or any concerns, please contact Luke Lloyd on
07581 363995

02/08/2023

‼️Exciting News‼️
Warwick Polocrosse Club Training and Chukkas with Graham MacLarty! Supported by some of our very experienced international coaches and players!

Open to all players and clubs!

Numbers are limited so if you would like to enter please email Kathy with
Player Name
Playing grade
Age if U16
Do not pay until your place has been confirmed!
[email protected]

18/01/2023

To all my customers I hope you have had a good Christmas and happy new year! 🎉

Going forward I now have a new payment policy in place. If payment is not received on the day of your appointment it needs to be made within the next 10 days, otherwise there will be the addition of a late payment fee to your outstanding balance.

Any problems/queries just let me know

Thanks all ☺️🐴

02/07/2022

Hello to all my customers I’m away on holiday and not back until the 14th of July any problems please call AJ on 07503161092 thanks you.

23/05/2022

Can’t wait looking forward to it 😊

Come and support the UK Men and Ladies teams as they prepare for their Test Series against South Africa this summer. The teams will be playing against Exhibition Teams in the A Grade over the weekend... we can't wait to see them in action! 👏👏👏

12/05/2022

Introducing our A grade sponsor, Joe Hopkins, Registered Farrier. A huge thanks to Joe Hopkins Dip Wcf, who will be playing in the UK Men's team, as part of his preparations to play against South Africa this summer. Thanks so much, Joe, for you wonderful generosity! He can be contacted on 07805 229161 for all your farriery needs.

12/05/2022

07/03/2022

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Our introduction this evening is men's squad member Joe Hopkins!

Club: Warwick Polocrosse UK
Years Playing: 16

❓ How did you first start playing?
📣 I have been playing polocrosse for about 16 years around my studies after being introduced by my mum Kerry Bean. During that time I have represented the Under 21s with an inbound tour and I also played in Ireland in the Tri Nations in 2009. I was lucky enough to travel to Australia and New Zealand to play the seasons out there after qualifying as a farrier.

❓ What do you love about polocrosse?
📣 I love that polocrosse is a family sport. The game can give you confidence, you get to travel the world, you meet all types of people and make lifetime friends. It is not all about the money you have or don’t have, anyone can play. It is refreshing to know that when you are starting off you can approach senior players to ask for help and advice.

❓ Tell us a bit about your playing horse...
📣 I was over the moon to find my current outstanding horse, Halo, a thoroughbred, 11 year old mare. The reason she is so fantastic is because she has an acceleration second to none, and such a sharpness to her even when changing direction in the instant. A spin that would make you lose your dentures and a stop that can give you whip lash! She is brave mare and has the biggest heart. This is why she is a top horse.

❓ What advice you would give to young players coming into the sport?
📣Practice practice, practice! Do not spend all your time on, say, your stick work. What makes a good player is that they practice everything which includes understanding the game/horsemanship/tactics and being able to reflect on your own performance. Dedication and commitment is also a very large part of being a good all round player. Be able to play all positions also makes for a well rounded, valuable player.