How is a Polo Pony prepared for Polo?
As a Polo Pony is so valuable to a player, the most important equipment is that to protect the horse from injury. Polo Ponies are rarely injured but the precaution of applying bandages to their legs for support and protection is a must. A Pony will also have it’s mane removed, this is so a players view is not obstructed around the neck. They will also have their tail taped up just for the period of the game, again this so their tail does not obstruct the players view or get tangled in the stick. The tack used is basically the same as tack used for any other equestrian sport except for a few differences. The bridle has a standing martingale and two sets of reigns and the saddle is specially designed so it doesn’t have knee rolls or a high pommel. What if you have a horse already and want to try Polo? It is more difficult to teach an older horse because as the saying goes, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. If you are starting out you will want to avoid having problems trying to get
