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At Farm – Prior to Travel 1) Start engine and let truck warm up. Make sure parking brake is on. Make sure trailer is properly hitched (clasp closed/locked, leg is all the way up, power plugged in, chains latched. 2) Make sure water tank is full, if taking a tank 3) Check tire pressure in all tires 4) Check brake lights on trailer 5) Make sure all tack is loaded 6) Pull horses/tie to trailer 7) Shipping boots for long trips 8) Muzzle? 9) Load horses in order 10) Clip all trailer gates before leaving 11) Undue parking break and set E-brake before driving, and set brake at 3.5 for full load of horses (1.5 if empty) At Trailer Before Game 1) Set truck parking brake 2) Unload and tie (not near door latch on back or side of trailer) 3) Set up hose (away from trucks) 4) Trailer Tying and water buckets up horses (for long trips) 5) Brush 6) Fly spray 7) Wrap legs, bell boots and tendon boots 8) Determine playing order of horses 9) Tack horses 10) Lay out gear bags, mallets/chairs and mounting block 11) Tails braided but left down until just before chukker played During Game 1) Prepare next chukker horse, warm up 2) End of chukker take horse/hand off next horse and mallet 3) Strip horse – unwrap/undo tail 4) Thoroughly wash horse (no sweat) – do not spray trucks or waste water 5) Walk horse if breathing hard 6) Tie to trailer 7) Hang bridles on hook in trailer 8) Hang wraps and lay out saddle pads to dry 9) Repeat If Playing 1) Prepare both horses before chukker 2) Strip horse if done/stack tack away from

Polo Swing Technique & Stickwork Riding  https://www.gavsayspoloacademy.com/blog/dribbling-techniques Here's just a few brilliant takeaways from the Interview and Lessons I created with 7-goaler Chris Mackenzie. Advice on dribbling, body position, tapping, and distributing +++ MORE... Fixing Inconsistent & Misdirected Shots Transcription: So, often poor or inconsistent shots are caused by one or two fundamentals not being done correctly. Firstly, an incorrect grip causes problems. Secondly, poor posture. And third, not paying attention to a correct swing plane, are usually the major contributing factors in the inconsistent and misdirected shots. If you look in this still picture, you can see that Chris's finger is protruding here. And if one goes back to the video I did on the grip, you will see immediately that if you look at the back fingers, there, that they are across the mallet and not with the mallet. Okay. So, the most important thing for me, is that these two knuckles are on top of the mallet. If you look, there's a ridge down the top of the mallet where it bends to go down, okay. That ridge, this knuckle here, needs to be on top of that ridge and this knuckle needs to be just below it, so that the finger is wrapping around like that. A really easy way to do it is to make sure that your fingers and hands are running with the mallet like this, put that knuckle on top of the mallet and then take the grip. Because what that will mean is that mallet from the front hangs absolutely below my arm. If you allow this knuckle to slide off round the side like that. Immediately you see this finger protrude. When this finger protrudes, these three fingers of your hand have gone from, with the shaft to

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Photos from our friend Carolyn, who makes the best polo tailgate picnics.  Discover the joy of crafting delectable platters with simplicity and elegance. Carolyn uses artistry and mindfulness her creations.  From procuring the perfect ceramic dishes to savoring the seasonal bounty of fresh produce, her tale offers a glimpse into a culinary journey brimming with flavor and intentionality.  Tailgates should embody a quest to slow down, appreciate the nuances of each ingredient, and savor the essence of seasonality—a journey that transcends the confines of the kitchen and enriches every aspect of daily life—one that celebrates simplicity, mindfulness, and the joy of savoring each moment.

B D Nielsen 1, K K Turner, B A Ventura, A D Woodward, C I O'Connor Affiliations expand PMID: 17402407DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.2006.tb05528.x Abstract Reasons for performing study: While Quarter Horses are recognised as the fastest breed of horse, direct comparisons to race times with other breeds can be misleading. Quarter Horse races begin when the starting gates open. Thoroughbred and Arabian races begin a short distance from the gates after horses have started running. This study compared speeds of these breeds as they accelerate from the starting gates and during the middle and end of races. Objectives: To compare racing speeds of the 3 breeds, and to compare speeds during various segments of the races. Methods: Video tapes of races were obtained from a local track. The various race segments were viewed and the winning horse timed by 5 individuals. Fastest and slowest times were removed and the 3 remaining times averaged. Results: Quarter Horses averaged faster speeds than Thoroughbreds even when Thoroughbreds were raced at a distance (402 m) similar to Quarter Horse races. Both breeds were substantially faster than Arabians. Quarter Horses racing 336 m or less gained speed in each segment of the race while Arabians and Thoroughbreds racing 1006 m ran fastest during the middle of the race and had decreased their speed in the final segment of the race. Conclusions: Despite similar race times reported for 402 m, Quarter Horses averaged faster speeds than Thoroughbreds when timed from a standing start. In short races, both breeds accelerate throughout the race. Arabians, despite being known for endurance, had slowed by the end of the race. Potential relevance: This study demonstrates that Quarter Horses achieve faster racing speeds than do other breeds. It also reveals a potential flaw in race-riding strategy as a more consistent pace throughout