Polo is a smaller sport that’s gaining ground in the United States. Although many people are intimidated by polo, it’s a surprisingly accessible and family-friendly sport. Most people associate polo with wealth and even royalty. In reality, it’s one...
Polo is a global sport. Though it’s not as high-profile as sports like soccer or basketball, it has a foothold in almost every country that was once a part of the British Empire. There are plenty of polo players in places like the US and Canada. There are also...
Polo has evolved a great deal over the years. The game seems to have been invented in what today is Iran. Originally, there was actually a height limit for polo horses. Manipuri ponies at 13.2 hands in height were considered ideal for this sport for years. However, as...
Polo horses are very special animals. Though they’re full-sized horses, they’re affectionately known as “polo ponies.” Polo ponies are generally thoroughbreds or thoroughbred crosses. They have many great features that set them apart and make...
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...
