by Antonino | Sep 14, 2021 | Blog
Horse polo, as with any intense riding activity, has over the years developed a particular type of riding helmet that provides optimum safety in case of a dismount, collision or fall. Much like how different cycling activities have different, dedicate helmets, a polo...
by Antonino | Aug 25, 2021 | Blog
Despite the name, a Polo Pony is a horse, as they are over 14 hands in size – that’s 142cm from the ground to its shoulder blades – and they are predominantly of thoroughbred breeding or quarter cross. Thoroughbreds are typically preferred due to their...
by Antonino | Aug 20, 2021 | Blog
A Team GB Olympic equestrian who was severely injured after falling off her horse eight years ago has won gold in team eventing, and described the win as ‘beyond words’. Stroud News And Journal report that Laura Collett achieved her dream at her Olympics debut...
by Antonino | Aug 17, 2021 | Blog
Polo and dressage appear to be at opposite ends of the scale of equestrian sports; one requires collection, inner poise, and precision, while the other demands speed, spontaneity, team spirit, and an appetite for the rough and tumble of the game. However, the graceful...
by Antonino | Aug 12, 2021 | Blog
A good polo pony is an extraordinary animal: fit, agile, well-balanced and fast, but also well able to cope with crowds, shouting, close flying objects, and all kinds of other commotion that would overwhelm even the most placid of normal horses. It all begs the...
by Antonino | Aug 11, 2021 | Blog
Horse lovers were in for a treat on 31 July, as Cirencester Park Polo Club held a huge equestrian day. Punchline Gloucester reports that the Ladies 18-Goal final is always an exciting event, and after enduring the COVID-19 crisis of the past year, Cirencester Park...
