Day in the Life: Lisa Matthews, general manager of the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club – in pictures

  • Lisa Matthews is the general manager of the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Lisa Matthews is the general manager of the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The native New Zealander took charge of the polo club six years ago
    The native New Zealander took charge of the polo club six years ago
  • The club owns 70 horses, serving the riding school and polo academy, beside about 250 members' horses
    The club owns 70 horses, serving the riding school and polo academy, beside about 250 members' horses
  • Ms Matthews's role includes teaching riding skills to aspiring polo students to examining forecasts and preparing budgets
    Ms Matthews's role includes teaching riding skills to aspiring polo students to examining forecasts and preparing budgets
  • The club has three bars and restaurants that host public customers, weddings and events, while members have access to two pools, a gym and classes, including karate
    The club has three bars and restaurants that host public customers, weddings and events, while members have access to two pools, a gym and classes, including karate
  • Ms Matthews also hosts meetings to improve sustainability at the club, while seeking to reduce costs
    Ms Matthews also hosts meetings to improve sustainability at the club, while seeking to reduce costs
  • Ms Matthews has been discussing with her team polo field pop-up sprinklers that trim usage, as well as food waste recycling
    Ms Matthews has been discussing with her team polo field pop-up sprinklers that trim usage, as well as food waste recycling
  • On-site meetings about a large festive event include logistics, such as transport, parking and security
    On-site meetings about a large festive event include logistics, such as transport, parking and security
  • Up to 10 events happen weekly at the club, from children's birthdays to polo field dinners
    Up to 10 events happen weekly at the club, from children's birthdays to polo field dinners
  • After HR updates, Ms Matthews meets members and watches coaching sessions or operations in areas such as livery stables
    After HR updates, Ms Matthews meets members and watches coaching sessions or operations in areas such as livery stables