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Polo misconceptions

August 27, 2010 · 6 Comments

Ever since taking up polo, a lot of people (including my friends) have made comments along the lines of: "Wow, polo is too rich for my blood", "Do you have money to burn?", and "Polo is only for arrogant, stuck-up people". There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding this sport of kings (ha, and with a description like that, no wonder people have the wrong impression), and I will try to prove some of them wrong, from a polo newbie point of view of course. Well, i'll be honest. Polo is not cheap. I often joke to my friends that all my money goes to polo. Well...the joke's on me, because yes, I... [Read the full story]

Lessons & Clinics

Collegiate Polo Camp Aug. 18th – 22nd, 2010 @ Brushy Creek Polo Ranch, TX

August 2, 2010 · Leave a Comment

BRUSHY CREEK POLO get a head start on the 2010/2011 polo season Brushy Creek Polo Ranch-Burleson, TX Collegiate Polo Camp Aug 18-22, 2010 Immerse yourself or your team in horsemanship, arena strategy, hitting and riding drills, swing improvement, and rules. Fly into Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport. Housing, horses and loaner equipment are provided. For questions or to reserve your space, contact Robin Sanchez at robin@pololessons.com For more information and to download an application visit www.polotraining.org or www.brushycreekpolo.com. Read More →

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Types of Polo: Grass, Arena, Snow and Beach Polo

February 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Types of Polo: Grass, Arena, Snow and Beach Polo by Polo101.com Grass polo is the most common type of polo played around the world. There are a large number of grass polo clubs in the United States that offer seasonal polo to players and spectators. Many grass clubs also offer arena polo. Snow and beach polo are less common and not as widespread as arena and grass polo. Arena, snow and beach polo differ from grass polo in several ways. In arena, snow and beach polo there are only three players per team and in grass polo there are four players per team. The other obvious differences are the... [Read the full story]

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Watch The Summer Polo Games at OC Polo Club

July 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment

The exciting OC Polo Summer Series Polo Cup continues tomorrow night! The first Summer Series game was July 9th with So Cal Self Storage taking on the returning Champion, Rose’s Cantina. The game was close and even went into overtime! So Cal Self Storage prevailed! The second game featured Trabuco Oaks Steakhouse against Point West Financial. Trabuco Oaks was simply on fire and stomped Point West 13 to 5! However, remember — No team is out of the running for the championship just yet. This series of play is based on total points toward the championship game. Come on out tomorrow... [Read the full story]

FAQ

Polo Lesson FAQ

March 24, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Learn To Play Polo Polo is one of the fastest, most exciting team sports in the World. There is no other experience like it. Polo draws individuals and families from all walks of life. Where can I take a polo lesson? There are polo schools located all over the United States. Polo 101 provides a directory of polo schools and clubs. To view a directory of clubs, please click here. If you need help selecting a polo club, please contact us by clicking here. What should I wear to my first polo lesson? Wear a pair of jeans, a comfortable shirt and a pair of riding boots. If you don’t have... [Read the full story]

Polo Videos

Two Hunter/Jumper Riders Learn To Play Polo …

August 12, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Video Interview of three interscholastic polo players. View a short video about interscholastic polo and how three female players got started in polo. They used to show hunter/jumpers and they got hooked on polo when a friend introduced them to the sport. The video talks about their daily schedule, interscholastic polo tournaments and their thoughts about the sport of polo. Read More →

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Types of Polo: Grass, Arena, Snow and Beach Polo

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Your First Polo Match

Your First Polo Match By Alex Webbe With the popular resurgence of polo it is a common occurrence for someone to say, “I’d really like to see a polo match, but I have no idea what to do.” Halftime Divot Stomp at International Polo Club Palm Beach, FL. Photo by Ami De La Mer. Getting yourself together for an...

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What Should I Wear To A Polo Match?

Is there a dress code at polo? A few tips from the sidelines by. L. Bremner One of the most memorable polo scenes was in the movie "Pretty Woman" starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. Vivian, the character played by Julia Roberts, attended a polo match wearing a brown sundress with polka dots and...

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