Polo - With One Hundred Illustrations from Photographs, and Several Diagrams

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This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to polo. It includes information on all aspects of the game from its rules and strategies to expenses, choosing a pony, etiquette, and beyond. Although old, the information contained within this volume is timeless and will be of considerable utility to both beginners and experienced polo players. Contents include: "Knowledge of Rules", "Expenses of Polo", "Dangers of Polo", "Progress of Polo", "Polo Accessories", "The Polo Ground", "Club Management", "The Polo Pony", "Riding and Schooling", "Command of the Ball", "Duties of the Players", "Rules and Analysis", "Breeds of Ponies", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on horses used for sport and utility.