This is really cool. The Ellerstina polo team (winners of the 2008 Argentine Open) mounted a high-definition camera on one of their player’s helmets. I’ve heard the player with the camera is supposed to be Facundo Pieres but I don’t know.
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Rege Ludwig Explains His “Rider’s Checklist”
Scott Weir interviews Rege Ludwig, the internationally known polo instructor and coach, about his “rider’s checklist.” Rege explains the importance of balance in polo and gives some tips on how to improve your balance — and consequently your polo game — while riding.
Ellerstina vs La Dolfina — Entire match available online
The “rematch” of Adolfo Cambiaso’s La Dolfina team and the Pieres’ Ellerstina team was just played this past Saturday in France and was filmed by several channels. I won’t spoil it for you here in case you haven’t heard the results yet, but I will say it was a great match to watch. The game [...]
Polo Tip Video – Striking On The Near Side Without Fouling
Christian demonstrates how to execute a nearside shot without crossing over the line of the ball, a common foul.
Schooling a Green Horse for Polo – Tobacco Video 1
Christian demonstrates stops, checks, and both right and left turns throughout the chukker. He emphasizes keeping a relaxed grip on the horse, keeping the horse balanced and on the proper lead, and using soft contact with the horses mouth via the reins.
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.