The Polo Weekly: October 10-16, 2017

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October 10-16, 2017 Houston/Brookshire Edition Thank you to the following sponsors for their generous financial support of this newsletter:

TOURNAMENT NEWS

Pro Player of the Week: Michel Dorignac

BPC League: Join us to cheer on the players for the Sealy Tractor Cup this Friday! Consolation final is at 4pm and the final is at 5:30pm. Awards and BPC Party are at 7pm under the big white tent. 800 Wilpitz Rd, Brookshire, Texas

SOCIAL NEWS

Hometown: Tortugas, Buenos Aires, ARG Age that he started playing: 13 League: HPC 12 Goal Handicap: 6 Team: ERG What he loves about polo: “I love and enjoy everything about polo, especially the competition and playing under pressure, which makes me stronger.”

Amateur Player of the Week: Rileigh Tibbott

THIS FRIDAY, 10/13/17, 7pm - 11pm Polo party at the big white tent at ERG/BPC this Friday the 13th!

All of the Houston-Brookshire polo community and their guests are invited to attend. There will be live music from the Steven Marshall Band and a traditional Argentine asado under the stars.

800 Wilpitz Rd, Brookshire, Texas

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Hometown: Ebensburg, Pennsylvania Years playing polo: 2 months Age: 20 League: BPC League Team: RGT Polo Previous equestrian experience: Grand Prix jumpers and has competed internationally What she loves about polo: “I love the adrenaline rush of polo and the speed. It’s something you don’t get as much of in the jumpers. Also, the second family I have gained from it means the world to me!”

News & educational articles for the international polo community

Used Tack and Equipment For Sale

PoloLine: www.pololine.com Polo Quarterly Magazine: poloquarterlymagazine.com Polo Skilz: poloskilz.com

Interested in selling your used tack or equipment? If you have something to sell and would like to include it in our blog or newletter, contact jill@thepoloporch.com.

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the polo weekly

THE POLO PORCH

October 10-16, 2017 Houston/Brookshire Edition Thank you to the following sponsors for their generous financial support of this newsletter:

Polo Technique with Eduardo Amaya: Getting out of the Saddle Standing up in your seat when preparing to hit the ball gives you better control and leverage for propelling the ball down the field. For balance, use a three-point position by placing your rein hand on the neck of the horse and using the weight in your feet to steady your body.

The two basic positions for hitting are what I call the “half seat” and the “hitting platform.” The half seat is the position most commonly used when riding down the field. It is best for short strokes, scooping, and when you are close to the goal mouth. The hitting platform is used to power long shots down the field.

For the half seat, incline your upper body slightly forward. Adjust your feet so that they are placed directly below your hips, providing support for your upper body and swing. Position your middle body just above the pommel of the saddle, using pressure from the legs, knees and thighs to maintain a low center of balance.

The hitting position resembles the half seat, but the body is moved higher up, with the pelvis adjusted further forward and above the saddle allowing the player to lean out.

Ignacio Saenz of Listo Polo finds balance between the half seat and the hitting platform while using a half swing.

In the series of images above, Ignacio Saenz demontrates a position that is between a half-seat and the hitting platform. This position is often used by good players throughout a polo game when going fast because it provides equilibrium and balance. This photo shows half swing and the horse in a left leading leg.

Eduardo Amaya is an international polo instructor and consultant. For more of his tips, check out www.pololine.com.

He is available for private lessons in the Houston and Brookshire area. www.amayapolo.com

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