Whatever the case the horse has begun to shy from the ball and it might just be that you’re introduction to the ball was a bad one.
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How To Use A Wooden Practice Horse
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.
Schooling a Green Horse for Polo – Video 5
In this 5th installment of the Schooling a Green Horse for Polo series, Christian works with Hanalei on her stops. This is perhaps the 10 to 14th time she has been ridden.
Building a Wooden Practice Horse
Here are some plans to build your own hitting cage and wooden horse.
How to Start Stopping
The stop plays into most of the things we do in polo, and in training the young horse it is the prelude to roll backs. A good stop need not be a fight and when done well gives all confidence.
Schooling a Green Horse For Polo – Video 4
This is the fourth video in the Schooling a Green Horse for Polo series. Christian talks about talks about “playing” with problem areas to get the horse to more easily accept tack and commands, preparing the horse for the roll-back maneuver and continuing to practice halting.
Hitting the Near Side Shot Without Fouling
Hitting on the near side in polo often results in a foul, especially when attempted by beginners. In this article we discuss how to hit on the nearside without fouling.
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.
Schooling a Green Horse for Polo – Video 3
Christian shows us how to prompt the horse to move forward with her rider and the proper reward for desirable behavior. He also shows us how only through proper repetition can we teach the horse to respond favorably to the mount and dismount