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...
Polo is a team sport often involving physical contact between horseback riders as they tackle for the ball. Needless to say, this makes the necessary Polo equipment very significant both for playing the game effectively and avoiding injuries. Playing Polo Safely...
Whether live or watching on the television, I’m sure you have seen a Polo game in action. Ever wondered what are the rules to play this magnificent yet dangerous sport? Allow me to explain the rules of Polo, so you get a better grasp. The Basics The playing pitch is...
Most Americans know very little about polo. They may remember the divot stomp scene in Pretty Woman, but otherwise the game is remote to the general public. In fact, it is often seen as a haven for elitist snobs. In fact, the opposite is often true. Polo is a highly...
The only thing most people know about this sport is the fact that it resembles hockey played on horses. But the rules are not as straightforward, and the assumption about it being played on sports is also untrue. Polo can be played on bikes, elephants as well as...
When people think of the Summer Olympics, they often think of the marquee events: Michael Phelps or Katie Ledecky taking home gold medals in swimming events, or Team USA dominating in basketball, or Usain Bolt sprinting down the track. But beyond the classic, most...
