In this second video in the “Schooling a Green Horse for Polo” series, Christian introduces Hanalei to her first saddle and her first attempts at learning to steer.
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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.
Rein Action, Weight and Leg Action
Polo horsemanship: a discussion with Christian Moon about reining, weight distribution, and leg action.
Schooling a Green Horse for Polo – Video 1
Christian Moon has posted the first in a series of videos on schooling a green horse for polo. In this first video, Moon shows us how to acclimate the green horse to its first mallet and its first saddle. Moon talks about introducing the “whoa” command, keeping the intensity of the training session low to keep the horse relaxed, and punishment vs. positive reinforcement.
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.