It is instinctual for us to use our hands and arms to balance when we start to feel insecure. Beginner riders often end up with their hands way up in the air, sometimes at shoulder height. This leaves the reins much to long, and the rider then has no control of the horse. We need to have the…
Although people may not think “fitness” when they consider taking the reins, horseback riding can be a serious butt-kicking workout. It may look like the horse is getting all the exercise, but it takes balance, strong legs, and a stable core to stay in the saddle. On the other side to play polo is an awesome way…
This article will briefly explain how to play polo. Velocity, resistance, precision and a glorious tradition. This defines a polo game. Originated 2500 years before in Central Asia, polo started with goal posts that were placed, generally, at kilometers of distance and with the peculiarity that the game used to continue until one of the…