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 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...
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...
The game of polo has often been referred to as the ‘Game of Kings.’ The game is fast and complex and novice players, as well as elite professionals, say that there are not many things that match the competitive thrill afforded to them as polo players. The following is...
A little over a decade ago, China’s elite became disenchanted with the sports associated with the privileged and influential class. Sporting activities such as golf and yachting, while deemed worthy of nobility, didn’t supply the public exposure the...
