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Caring for a Polo Horse
If you're looking to get involved in polo, your relationship with your horse is obviously going to be one of the most important things to work on. While polo is a strenuous sport that requires all parties involved to be fit, smart, and agile, not everyone knows what...
Fast Facts About Polo
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 of the most...
Getting Better at Polo
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 several...
The Best Horses For Polo
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...
What Makes Polo Horses So Special?
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 them beloved by their...
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...
