WHO WE ARE
The HPA office is based in the hamlet of Little Coxwell in south Oxfordshire. There are 5 core members of staff in the office Monday to Friday. There are also an array of committees who are the eyes and ears of the HPA, for discussing and making decisions on all the varying aspects of polo from Handicapping to Coaching.
MEET THE TEAM

Nick Wiles
Nick and his family live near Tetbury and he has been involved in the sport for over 30 years, playing mainly at Cirencester and the Beaufort in low and medium goal. He has a son who is a keen polo player and his daughter events.
After a short service commission in the Army, Nick had a career as an investment banker, principally at Cazenove, where he was a partner prior to the business being acquired by JP Morgan. During his time at Cazenove he worked as an advisor to various public companies, both in the UK and internationally. Since retiring he has sat on a number of public company boards and is currently Chairman of PayPoint plc.

Anna Hall
Anna Hall joined HPA as Chief Executive in 2022 with 7 years of experience in Sports Administration and Operations in Equestrian sport, most recently as Director of Operations for Riding for the Disabled Association and prior to this as Head of Participation for British Equestrian.
This follows an early career in the environmental sector as hydrogeologist as well as a water and agricultural specialist working in consultancy, for the National Farmers’ Union and the Environment Agency. She has ridden for more years than she would admit, mainly by borrowing others’ horses, currently an ex-racer, and still dreams of having her own one day!
She lives in Northamptonshire with her husband and a slightly crazy rescue border collie.

Josh Tuthill
Josh has been involved in every aspect of polo during his career and most recently spending 6 years as a Polo Manager at Kirtlington Park Polo Club. Josh has been a member of the HPA Handicap Committee and the Covid steering group set up to help polo navigate the challenging period. He lives in Oxfordshire with his wife who is also involved in polo.

Jemima Jones
Jemima joined the HPA straight after gaining a degree in Equine Science with Business at the Royal Agricultural University. She learnt to play Polo at school but happily admits she is far more skilled at watching than playing.
Jemima first sat on a horse aged one and has been hooked ever since. She is happiest on the hunting field hailing a taxi across Portman or VWH country. When not contributing to the Tumblers Fund, she can be found at a racecourse or up a mountain.
She has relocated from her family home in Dorset to Witney- living with a childhood friend.

Caroline Keen
Caroline Keen is married with two young boys and lives locally. She is a former International Grand Prix winning showjumper and now enjoys hunting with the Old Berks.
She is an accredited Professional Coach with the British Horse Society as an Intermediate Instructor with over 20 years experience of coaching at all levels.
Previously she was export co-ordinator for O’Gorman Slater & Main, a large veterinary practice based in Newbury, and was responsible for health papers, export testing and passports and was also PA to the senior surgeon.
Before coming to work for the HPA she was working for Ariat Europe based in Abingdon as part of the Customer Service Team.

Lucinda Wright
Lucinda, also known as Looby, joined the HPA after completing her degree in Outdoor Adventure Leadership and management (BSc Hons) at the University of Worcester, as well as previously gaining a diploma in Equine Business Management at Hartpury College.
Looby dabbled in polo as a groom in Cirencester for four seasons while at university. Pony lines were a slight culture shock after growing up as a dressage rider in south Wales and competing internationally for the Under 21’s UK team up to Advanced.
Looby lives in Bibury with her husband Charlie, miniature sausage dog Olop, Cocker Spaniels Nero and Limoncello and too many chickens.

Gina Bartlett
Gina has competed at Gatcombe and Highclere on the eventing circuit, as well as riding out for a local race trainer in her younger years. And really hopes to start riding again now the kids are getting older.

Catriona Stewart
Catriona is holding down the fort while Looby is on Maternity Leave so will be handling Work permits, Handicapping, Umpire fees, Year Books as well as assisting with the VL and membership. Catriona has a very strong administration and database background, having worked in a variety of roles including in PA roles in a corporate environment in London as well as working as an Office Manager and Events Manager.
When not out hunting she can be found making delicious hip flask fillers and chutneys.
Catriona moved to Cirencester three years ago from London. She is on the lookout for the perfect pooch now that there are no full-time dogs in the HPA office.

Karen Irving
She previously worked in both the private and public sector in a variety of interesting roles although she has yet to work in an area that directly relates to her BA in Film and Drama!
Karen lives in Gloucestershire with her husband, daughter and black Labrador. She has ridden since she was two, competing in a number of disciplines whilst she was in The Pony Club and playing some polo when she worked in London. Currently without a horse she hopes that her daughter decides she likes riding when she is a bit older so she has an excuse to get her a pony who needs a companion!
MEET THE REST OF THE TEAM



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