by Antonino | Aug 4, 2021 | Blog
Tokyo is a very long haul flight for anyone from Europe or the Americas, and athletes from all around the world have made the trip for the Olympic Games, which officially opened on 23 July. But how do the equine athletes make the long trip to Japan? The Horse magazine...
by Antonino | Jul 29, 2021 | Blog
While much of England has been absorbed by the football in recent days as England prepared to face Italy in the European Championships final at Wembley, Her Majesty the Queen was pursuing different sporting interests. Famous for her love of all things equine, the...
by Antonino | Jul 20, 2021 | Blog
Horse polo is the sport of kings, and one built around sportsmanship, bravery and immense skill, with players in the sport with even a decent handicap being amongst the most skilful horse riders in the world. There are many skills that are crucial to success in polo...
by Antonino | Jul 8, 2021 | Blog
The second big polo event of the year in Britain is set for an exciting final as Scone and UAE made it through to the final of the Queen’s Cup at Guards Polo Club on Sunday June 27th. Scone won a classic semi-final against Monterosso 11-8, knocking out the favourites,...
by Antonino | Jul 7, 2021 | Blog
The modern game of polo originated in the tiny north-eastern Indian state of Manipur, and it is still popular there today. The rare local breed of Manipuri ponies are used for players of the game, as they embody the qualities of speed, strength, and stamina needed to...
by Antonino | Jun 29, 2021 | Blog
With lockdown restrictions gradually being eased around the world and the global rollout of the vaccine helping to resolve the pandemic situation, a sense of normality can now resume… and, where polo is concerned, this means you can now start training in earnest once...
