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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
