James Beim D.O.B. 6 May 1980 Started playing polo at the age of 12 with the North Cotswold Pony Club In GLoucestershire. His polo CV speaks for itself. At just 22 he had already won the Prince of Wales Cup, The Queens Cup and in 1998 won the Cowdray Gold Cup with Ellerston. In the same year James was named Best Young Player in Europe. Success followed him while playing in Australia, where he won 3 Melbourne Cups with both Ellerston and Elysian Fields.

The year 2005 saw James captain the Hurlingham team on International day and represent England on three occasions including twice against South Africa both at home and away in February 2006. James helped England defeat New Zealand at Kihikihi Polo Club with a last gasp goal with only 30 seconds remaining.

James has played for England on three occasions on International day against New Zealand and Australia and started 2009 by helping England defeat USA 10-9 in the Westchester Cup in Florida.