It’s like Formula One
“When it comes to playing polo, the player has the brain, but the horses have the legs and the heart. It’s like Formula One, you may have the best driver but if he hasn’t got the best car, he’s going to struggle and that’s the same with polo horses. They are bred to play and they enjoy the adrenaline rush as much, if not more, than the players. And the horses know when to switch on and off. They are wonderful athletes and, for example, they don’t get as nervous as Arabian horses do. They know how to relax and connect with their riders and owners.
“That said, being an owner of a polo horse for a player is a totally different mindset and that is why we have the breeding programme here in Mallorca. We provide horses and all the equipment for people starting out but eventually they go on to buy their own gear and horse,” Leo explained.
The trick? No, there’s no magic word when it comes to learning to play polo. Well ok, there are three – practice, practice and practice – and in a perfect world one needs to train at least three times per week because that way you don’t get bored and lose interest. On the contrary, you progress, improve and develop a closer bond with your horse,” he explained.
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