Sleep Patterns of Horses
Do you want to know about some sleep patterns of horses? Horses can sleep standing up: Unlike humans, horses can sleep while standing. This is because they have a special locking mechanism in their legs that allows them to stand while still being able to relax and rest. They can also sleep lying […]
The Sight of Horses at Night
Horse’s eyesight is very effective at night because their eyes are covered by a special coating (the capetum lucidum), which acts as a mirror that reflects light rays, thus increasing the light available to the photoreceptors and improving vision in low light conditions. With the aid of a partially illuminated night sky or starlit […]
Arena Polo rules you need to know
Arena is the second most well-known version of polo after the traditional one played in grass fields. This variation of the sport of kings has its own set of rules. When enjoying your Polo Night experience, these are some of the Arena Polo rules you need to know: Arena polo fields are much smaller […]
What do you need to play arena polo?
Polo is Argentina’s traditional sport and top attraction when visiting the country. Meanwhile, arena polo is the more dynamic version of it and it’s gaining popularity every day. If you’d like to give this sport a try, here’s what you’ll need to start: Arena Field In arena polo, the structure of the court is […]
Fun facts about horses & their sleep
Not many people know a lot about horses, let alone their sleep schedules! Knowing about how horses sleep can help us understand and attend their basic needs better. Here are some fun facts about horses and their sleep: You will find that horses sleep standing up most of the time. This is something they […]
Equine Digestive Health and Sleep
Equine digestive health and a horse’s sleep routine have a strong connection that should not be overlooked if you are looking to give your horses a healthy lifestyle. Humans tend to eat three big mails throughout the course of the day. However, horses are much different than us. Put in simple words, whenever horses […]
Debunking a Myth: Horses Don’t Need as Much Hay at Night
A myth has been spread stating that all horses do during the night is sleep and, therefore, they don’t need as much hay as they do during the day. This is untrue and here is why: Humans have a pretty stable routine: we move around and we do our chores during the day. The […]
Arena Polo and Grass Polo
Arena polo rules are similar to grass polo, what changes is the number of players, in this case there are 3 per team in Arena Polo. One difference is the structure of the court, the Arena Polo field has an area of 100 yards long by 50 wide, the playing area is marked by boards […]
Is it good to practice sports at night?
Practice sports at night is good for your health. In 2018, a study conducted by the Institute of Human Movement and Sport Sciences in Zurich, Switzerland, confirmed this after analyzing 23 previously done studies. They concluded that exercising at night does not affect sleep quality. In fact, it helps people fall asleep faster and have […]
Polo Night: An experience under the stars
A polo night match is an exciting experience under the stars. Thanks to Arena Polo, the most spectacular of equestrian sports, can be played every day of the year regardless of the season. Argentina Polo Day, a pioneer in the industry, has a spectacular professional arena pitch at its La Carona Polo Club. […]
