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Proper Hydration for the Polo Player
No matter what sport or physical activity a person is pursuing, it is vital that proper hydration be maintained. If a person loses too much water from the body, there can be serious repercussions. Those who become severely dehydrated run the risk of suffering from...
Training a Polo Pony
Polo is an exciting sport to watch and participate in. Polo ponies and their riders race around the pitch. Riders carrying a long mallet strike the ball to send it down the field and in to the opposing team's goal. The polo ponies go full out for each chukker. The key...
Different Types of Polo – Horse, Elephant, Camel
Polo originated in Central Asia sometime around 600 B.C. Initially, the sport was used to train soldiers for combat. In Persia, in addition to being played by members of the military, polo became a popular sport among the nobility. The modern version of the game began...
The Remarkable Sport of Kings
Polo, frequently termed "The Sport of Kings", is not a part of daily life for most of us. Our impressions of the sport are based on media interpretations and on a reputation as a genteel game of the privileged class. An open mind and further inquiry reveal an...
Finding the Best Polo Pony
Even though called a polo “pony,” most horses used in the game of polo are full-sized horses with no breed or height restrictions. They may be of any breed or a combination of breeds, though most have a significant amount of thoroughbred blood that enables them to...
Selecting a Polo Mallet
Choosing the right polo mallet is a careful process with many factors to think about when searching for that perfect piece. Consider the strength of your arms and wrist when deciding on materials for your mallet, and come in different weights. A mallet's components--...
The Greatest Things About Playing Polo
The game of polo has often been referred to as the ‘Game of Kings.’ The game is fast and complex and novice players, as well as elite professionals, say that there are not many things that match the competitive thrill afforded to them as polo players. The following is...
Fighting Muscle Cramps While Training and Playing
Muscle cramps are an unfortunate phenomenon that occurs in all athletes, whether amateur or professional. A painful muscle cramp occurs when a muscle becomes fatigued and contracts; this contraction is often times involuntary. Though most muscle cramps are caused by...
More Facts About Polo
Polo has long been known as a game for royalty and the elite. The origins of the game remain questioned highly, but the game has been around from anywhere between the 6th century BC and the 1st century AD. Many modern countries claim to be the birthplace of the sport....
How Polo Has Become the Sport of Choice for China’s Elite
A little over a decade ago, China's elite became disenchanted with the sports associated with the privileged and influential class. Sporting activities such as golf and yachting, while deemed worthy of nobility, didn't supply the public exposure the elitists thrived...
