by Antonino | Mar 9, 2021 | Blog
Polo is a surprisingly ancient sport, thought to have originated in Persia around 600 BC, played between nomadic warriors. It became the sport of the nobility, who could afford to keep a team of horses fit and fed merely for their entertainment. By the Middle Ages,...
by Antonino | Mar 9, 2021 | Blog
Polo is a sport associated with grandeur, luxury and the highest levels of competition and horse handling. However, the reality is that the sport is as accessible and open as any equestrian activity. Horse polo has existed since at least the 6th century...
by Antonino | Feb 23, 2021 | Blog
If you’re new to the wonderful world of polo, you’re sure to be very excited about getting out on the field, but it’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with as much polo terminology as you can before you do, so that you know what’s going on and what means what. To...
by Antonino | Feb 18, 2021 | Blog
Despite being an outdoor activity, and once where social distancing is always a given, public horse riding lessons have been banned in the UK under the lockdown restrictions. BBC News reports that there has been a concern for equine welfare in riding schools, as...
by Antonino | Feb 17, 2021 | Blog
Polo is an incredibly fun and fast-paced sport, one that requires a huge amount of skill – and if you’re new to it, you’re sure to have a wonderful time learning how to play. But have you ever wondered where the game originated from and how long people have been...
by Antonino | Feb 9, 2021 | Blog
The British Horse Society (BHD) has asked members of the public not to feed horses they encounter when out and about, as what they think is an act of kindness could have devastating consequences for the horse. According to the University of Bristol Veterinary School,...
