The Polo horse Now we have reached the point where the teammate the horse comes in. The horse’s dynamics are of distinctive importance for the polo swing. This chapter deals with the polo ponies’ characteristics and the specifics of polo riding. Above all, some basic principles of a good communication with the horse will be explained, which will help you understand its reactions.
Characteristics of the Polo Horse A polo pony must be physically and mentally fit for the sport. The polo horse should be: nn nn nn nn nn nn nn nn nn nn nn nn
Sure-footed Fast Agile Motivated Good-tempered Socialized Physically fit Trained Strong-nerved Trusty Steady Balanced
In polo a horse is demanded to carry out tight turns, quick stops and turnings and much more. For polo, you need a well-balanced horse which has learned by training to keep its own body and that of the horseman in balance. Here, horses which fit the shape and proportion of “quarter horses” with a preferably low center of gravity are favored. You might draw parallels to motorsport, of course.
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