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polo gear
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Polo Mallet: Polo mallets have bamboo or plastic shafts that are flexible and can make a complete arc under the pony’s neck or tail. The side of the hard wood head is used to hit the ball.
helMet: Hard, lined helmets protect players’ heads from swinging mallets and balls travelling at speeds up to 100 mph.
saddle: Relatively flat, polo saddles have little padding under the leg, allowing for maximum movement.
Plaited tail: Polo ponies have plaited tails so they don’t get tangled in the action around them.
Bell Boot: These protect the pony’s front heels from contact with the back hooves.
Bandages: These protective wraps shield the pony’s legs against contact with the ball or other ponies.
riding Boots: Brown or black leather polo boots provide protection for the player’s lower leg.
knee Pads: Protection for the player’s knees.
Breast Plate: This leather strap prevents the saddle from slipping back during the game.
Polo Martingale: This leather strapping prevents the pony’s head from rising.
girth: This leather and elastic strapping fits behind ponies’ front legs and secures on each side of the saddle to hold it securely in place.
Bridle: This series of leather strapping, metal bit, and supports gives the player steering and stopping control.
Mane: Polo pony’s manes are clipped to eliminate interference with the player’s reins.
Calgary Polo & riding aCademy Profess I ona L Instru C t I on by Ky L e f argey
may through september
The Calgary Polo & riding aCademy offers:
• Polo horses and equipment • Private and group lessons • Hitting cage and foot mallet polo • Coaching League • Video review and analysis of swing mechanics and games • Coaching for tournaments and league play
Whether you are a seasoned rider or player, or a determined athlete looking for an exciting new sport, Kyle can teach you the skills, rules, mechanics, and strategies of the game. Individual and group lessons are customized according to your riding experience, level of play, and comfort level. Kyle’s instruction comes with one warning: “The sport of polo is very addictive—after only one game, you can become hooked for life!”
“Kyle is an excellent polo player, and an amazing instructor. The Coaching League players range from novice riders to experienced players who wish to fine-tune their skills. The tack and string of ponies available were exceptional and very forgiving, and the training and games schedules are very timely. Calgary Polo Club offers facilities that are next to none in an extremely welcoming and friendly environment.” ~saad hasan, Whistler, bC “I have had an amazing experience learning to play polo. There is so much to learn about the game that it can be overwhelming, but Kyle’s coaching makes it easy. I met some great people and I love playing —I’m hooked on polo!”
~Karen linkletter, Calgary, ab
Kyle Fargey is a 3-goal professional player who serves as the Director of the Calgary polo & riding academy in alberta, and the eldorado polo & riding academy in Indio, California. Kyle played for team Canada at the FIp World Cup in mexico City in 2008, and has also played polo in Florida, england, africa, and China.
