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Understanding Polo
The Polo game has its root in Persia. The actual game began in 600 BC with an individual that found that hitting a ball with a stick while riding a horse was fun. Fast forward 2,600 years later, a game played by the Indian tea planters, the Argentine gauchos, and the...
Frequently Asked Questions About Polo
The modern game of polo has changed. John Walton taught players how to alliance and play for their flanks rather than themselves. He turned the polo game approach from the traditional formula of having a goalkeeper on one side while other players hit the ball and...
Why Polo Has the Nickname “The-Sport of Kings”
Horse racing and polo have a long-standing argument over which sport can properly be referenced as "The Sport of Kings." Although the general public agrees that horse racing deserves the title, polo is the sport which actually counts kings and princes as active...
Stretches You Can Do on a Horse
Equestrian activities can be very beneficial to physical fitness. They help to develop endurance and stamina, but riding horses can also help to straighten the spine and increase flexibility. The following stretches you can do while on a horse offer an added element...
Polo Fields: What to Know
Polo is the oldest game in the world today. The first polo match was played in Persia. Persians were battling with Turcoman. Polo was introduced in the United States of America in 1877. Meadowbrook Polo Club was the first club to play the game. The club is located in...
Things to Know About Polo
Polo is known as “The Sport of Kings” because it has the reputation of drawing only the wealthy as participants and fans. Yes, maintaining a string of polo ponies is very expensive, and the huge playing fields are often located in ritzy enclaves of the rich and...
Best Polo Players
Like all Polo enthusiasts, you would have your list of favorite players. To get your facts right, I’m presenting a list of the best Polo players of all times below. No. 10: Corinne Ricard My pick for the number 10 spot of celebrity polo players is a woman vastly...
Key Skills to be a Great Polo Player
Often considered as the ‘King of Games’, Polo is one sport where people tend to stereotype the image of what a Polo player looks like as well as his qualities. Often their assumptions are wrong. Below, I’m presenting the key skills to be a great Polo player. Horse...
Polo Economics
Polo, also known as the Sport of Kings, is surrounded by an interesting economic situation. Despite the high costs of the sport, the limited return on investment, and the lack of media attention, polo continues to increase in popularity. The International Polo Club,...
Origin of Polo
Polo, one of the oldest of all equestrian sports, traces its origins to Iran. Estimates of when the game was first played range from the 6th century BCE to the 1st century CE. The game represented a mock battle and was played with sides of up to 100 players each made...
