by Antonino | Jun 22, 2021 | Blog
Thai Polo has secured victory in the Prince of Wales Trophy, the first major polo event of the English season. A gripping final saw the team win 13-12 in overtime against Monterosso at the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club in Windsor, the Bangkok Post reports. Led...
by Antonino | Jun 18, 2021 | Blog
If you’re ready to ditch the lockdown loungewear and head outside, then the Alzheimer’s Society is giving you a chance to get dressed to the nines for their ‘Afternoon at Beaufort’ polo day on Friday 16 July, in Tetbury, Gloucestershire. Punchline Gloucester reports...
by Antonino | Jun 10, 2021 | Blog
The town of Polegate in East Sussex may be getting a new polo centre if plans submitted to Wealden District Council are approved. The Eastbourne Herald reports that documents submitted to the council show plans for a site at Milton Gate Farm on the edge of the South...
by Antonino | May 24, 2021 | Blog
When newcomers first come to the equine world, the discovery that horses come in so many different breeds, each with their own traits and characteristics, can be overwhelming. The Royal Windsor Horse Show 2021 has 58 different classes to be judged, as well as...
by Antonino | May 18, 2021 | Blog
A study that looked into the use of headcollars for horse polo, racing and other riding activities has found that injuries were reduced by wearing tack made of leather. The study, published by Equine Veterinary Education, found that wearing any safety headcollar...
by Antonino | May 17, 2021 | Blog
Horse polo is one of the oldest modern sports around, with roots in ancient Iran. However, unlike many other sports, polo would not have a world championship until 1987. The first set of formal rules was codified by the Hurlingham Polo Association in 1875,...