France is one of the most visited countries in the world with an iconic culture of class and luxury. Among the many reasons to visit France, from wine and cheese to the arts and fashion, their prowess in polo attracts fans from across the globe. France has an amazing polo history that began only twenty years after England’s first club was established. Ever since, the country has been on the… Read More »History of Polo in France
Going back centuries, the story of how polo reached the western world starts with England. England is often credited with igniting the explosion of polo across the globe. After British tea-planters witnessed the original polo matches in Manipur, India for cavalry training, the sport traveled with British naval officers to the western world. After Britain’s first match in 1869, the sport quickly became popularized. In 1874, the first formal writing… Read More »History of Polo in England
Polo is one of the oldest team sports, which makes its origins hard to determine. Some argue it began in Manipur, India, while others claim it was originally played by nomadic tribes in Iran. Today, polo is played in over 50 countries worldwide and continues to quickly grow in popularity. The global popularity of polo has grown exponentially. There are many nations that have come to embrace polo such as… Read More »Global POPULARITY of Polo
Polo Origins Prior to the 19th century, there were no official rules to the game of polo. Polo was originally played with 100 or more players on a team to simulate battle and was played by cavalry units. These massive teams also used tree branches or carved sticks to hit a ball made of a combination of willow, bamboo, and leather. Later, the sport became more popular and was allocated… Read More »Rules of Polo – and how they have changed
Learn more about the top rated women’s polo players A look back in history Polo began in 6th century BC as a training game for cavalry units and has grown consistently and more recently at a rapid pace. The limitations on women before the last 51 years has not stopped the massive growth of the sport for women and men. The United States Polo Association, the national governing body for… Read More »Women in polo
Park Place Wins First-Ever U.S. Open Championship Title Over Valiente with a Score of 12-11 WELLINGTON, Fla., (April 26, 2023) – The 2023 U.S. Open Polo Championship® has officially closed out the American high-goal polo season at the USPA National Polo Center (NPC) – Wellington, the sport’s premier destination, with a thrilling win by Team Park Place over Team Valiente in a score of 12-11 with more than $200,000 awarded to finalists… Read More »Historic 2023 U.S. Open Polo Championship® Closes Out a Record Year at the Sport’s Premier Destination in Palm Beach County, Florida
United States and England to Compete in the Oldest Rivalry in the Sport of Polo WELLINGTON, Fla. (March 28, 2023) – U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), is the Official Apparel Sponsor for the USA Team in the biggest rivalry in the sport of polo, the Westchester Cup. Held at the USPA National Polo Center (NPC) – Wellington, Fla. on Friday, March 31,… Read More »U.S. Polo Assn. Outfits USA Team in Prestigious Westchester Cup, Airing on ESPN Platforms
The sport of polo is both fast and freeing. The most important part of the game is the connection between the horse and the player. Horses are incredibly sensitive animals in both their demeanor and adaptability. Regardless of the size of the horse, the slightest touch anywhere from nose to tail is instantly registered due to their hypersensitive sense of touch. Overtime, this incredible evolutionary skill has become the foundation… Read More »Polo and the Connection between the Horse and Player
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A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT THE HORSE MASTER’S DUTIES AND THE PROCESS FOR SELECTING THE POOLED HORSES. During the FIP World Polo Championship, the selection of horses was as special as this global event. Each team was provided with a hand-selected number of horses that were rated based on several factors. The rating was conducted by an official “Horse Master,” a professional who tested each horse and determined how to divide… Read More »Picking Your Equine Partner