Horses used in the game of polo (known as “ponies” although many are full-sized horses) are asked to sprint at top speed, turn sharply, make sudden stops, stay balanced while riders shift their weight far out of center, and even run into other horses to gain an advantageous position. The nature of the game puts both ponies and players in a position to sustain injuries.
To watch polo a match is to witness the enchanting relationship between human and horse. However, it must be noted that polo ponies are bonafide sports stars in their own right.
