Sporting life of Argentine Polo Horses
Argentina is well known for the Polo. The sporting life of Argentine polo horses is filled with a hard training and requires a high investment of time and money. The breed horses ridden by 10 handicap players are the most coveted. The Argentine polo horse is considered a horse of the highest value, and […]
Do Horses have good memory?
Horses have such a good memory that if he suffered a bad experience he will never forget it. Their excellent memory can give rise to some behaviors that we consider inexplicable, such as rearing up in front of an unfamiliar device or a certain place, and the hidden explanation is usually that they experienced […]
Equines Vision
The equines vision have many curiosities, such as the size of their huge eyes, exceeded only by whales, ostriches and seals. The location of their eyes allows them to have a fairly wide vision of 340°, and it can be monocular or binocular. Horses can distinguish colors, contrary to the myth of grayscale vision, although […]
The Ambition of Arena Polo Under the Stars
Building a classic polo field and an Arena Polo field are certainly challenges that require planning, structure and investment. Having the right amount of land, the right materials and elements in the right quantities, and carrying out the project with organization and focus are some of the most relevant points. But now, getting ready to […]
What do horses do at night?
Have you ever wondered what do horses do at night in their stables? Many people think that horses should stay out during the day and in at night. The truth is that people have been keeping their horses on a human schedule regarding meals and bedtime. But it turns out that horses are far more […]
New Handicap Scale in Argentina
The beginning of the official polo season in Argentina has brought about some changes in the national polo handicap scale by the Argentina Polo Association (AAP, for its acronym in Spanish). Before we go deeper into these changes, let’s see first the importance of a polo handicap. A handicap is a comparative rating showing the playing […]
Polo Pony Training
Most polo players agree that a horse accounts for nearly 70 % of their performance. This statement shows how important polo pony training is when it comes to play polo professionally. Polo ponies are unique horses that combine several breeds. Argentine horses are worldwide famous and are chosen by the best polo clubs and players […]
Arena Polo Rules: Length of Arena Polo Matches
Arena polo is a new way of enjoying an exciting sport with a long history in our country. Learning about the organization and length of arena polo matches is key to understand how to play this special and thrilling version of polo. Matches are divided into four periods or chukkers of 7 ½ minutes each […]
Why You Should Try Arena Polo
Mostly when we think about polo, one of the first things that comes to our mind is the vast green polo field. But have you ever thought about playing arena polo? Here are some reasons why you should try it next time you visit Argentina. Arena polo could be considered a mini version of a […]
Can Horses See in The Dark?
This is a frequently asked question. Horses can see in the dark. In fact, they have better vision than humans. There is a scientific reason behind this. A horse’s eye has more rods than humans, giving these animals better vision in dimly lit conditions. Research has also shown their vision is not as good at […]
