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Polo Tip #30: Playing Smart – Overmounted or Improperly Mounted

This entry is part 30 of 43 in the series Polo Tips - By Tom Goodspeed

Most of you know that the game of polo is all about the horse. If you don’t, you will. The most important factor is being comfortable on your horse, at whatever level of play.

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Draw Reins and Draw Backs

In polo the running rein is used almost universally. It is used with great effect by many and has a place in the game, but although it’s virtues could be sung by many a player I am sure they would all agree that if it is used incorrectly it is a scourge for the horse.

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Polo Tip #15: Emergency Dismount From A Moving Horse

This entry is part 15 of 43 in the series Polo Tips - By Tom Goodspeed

I have saved a situation many a time with a simple dismount. You need to be comfortable with the quickest way off a horse and how to land in a manner to minimize the potential for injury.

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Polo Tip #12: Changing Leads

This entry is part 12 of 43 in the series Polo Tips - By Tom Goodspeed

While you are cantering or galloping, your horse is on one lead or the other. If they have both of their legs on the right side of their body going further forward than their left ones, they are on the right lead which is better for them and you when they are turning right.

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Rein Action, Weight and Leg Action

Rein Action, Weight and Leg Action

Polo horsemanship: a discussion with Christian Moon about reining, weight distribution, and leg action.

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