The primary advantage of the wooden horse is that it allows you to practice your swing without worrying about the complex equation that is the horse.
Articles By: Caleb
Polo Tips by Tom Goodspeed, Now in Downloadable PDF!
I’ve compiled all of Tom Goodspeed’s excellent Polo Tips articles into one downloadable and print-ready PDF file. Enjoy!
Tommy Hitchcock’s advice to his Westchester Cup teammates in 1930
Tommy Hitchcock Jr. carried a 10-goal handicap from 1922-1940. He was one of the greatest U.S. Polo players of all time. This is his advice to his Westchester Cup teammates in 1930.
Polo Advice and Wisdom from High-Goal Players
A collection of advice and wisdom from high-goal polo players.
How to Play Polo Without Much Money
In this article I’d like to detail a few steps you can take to get started in polo without much money.
The best instructional polo book I’ve found
Hugh Dawnay’s book, Playmaker Polo, is the single best resource for the novice or intermediate player I have yet found. Dawnay is an internationally recognized polo coach and has been intimately involved with the sport for many years. In Playmaker Polo he explores basics such as striking, beginner horsemanship, muscle memory, preperation on and off the field, and playmaking as well as more advanced concepts such as team strategy and formations, set-piece positions, learning to emphasize the strengths of your team (and the weaknesses of your opponents) on-the-fly, and many more.
What’s PoloGringo all about?
I’ve started this blog because, quite frankly, I don’t feel thate there currently exists a resource for novice and intermediate polo players to turn to for advice and new ideas. When I first began playing, I looked everywhere for information on malletwork, polo equitation, outdoor vs. arena strategy, tack recommendations, even something as simple as how to properly wrap a pony’s leg. I couldn’t find anything beyond the most superficial of information online.