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 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 | Apr 26, 2021 | Blog
You’ll notice while watching a polo match that the horses possess an amazing athletic tenacity, and while there isn’t a particular breed that is chosen for the sport, there are some that are preferred over others. It has been estimated that there are over 350...
by Antonino | Mar 25, 2021 | Blog
The UAE Polo team has been celebrating after clinching victory in a dramatic final of the Dubai Challenge Cup over Battistoni Polo at the Al Habtoor Polo and Resort Club. A see-saw game began with UAE Taking an early two-goal lead, with Jacinto Crotto opening the...
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,...
