FEDERATION of International Polo interim president James Ashton, from Millamolong in NSW, died on February 14 after a fall during a 10-goal match in Thailand.

Mr Ashton, 69, is to be buried on February 26 at his family's polo field at Millamolong Station.

Reports said Mr Ashton died on the way to hospital in Pattaya after his horse fell while galloping.

Mr Aston, a former president of the Australian Polo Council, took on the role at FIP in December.

As well as playing and organising polo throughout the world, Mr Ashton was a key organiser of the 2001 World Cup Polo Tournament in Melbourne.

A private funeral will be held on February 26 at 10.30am followed by a public burial at Millamolong.

Mr Ashton is survived by his wife, Susan.