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Polo Equipment
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Photo by Shelly Marshall Schmidt
Players: Players are rated on a handicap system from -2 to10; 10 being the best in the world. Players are not limited by gender or age.
Polo Pony: Polo “ponies” are usually Thoroughbreds (14.2 to 16.2 hands) selected for their speed, agility, endurance and intelligence. Most players believe their polo pony accounts for up to 75% of their game.
Polo Ball: The ball is 3” in diameter and made of hard, white plastic that dents after continuous hits.
A: Helmet Helmets are required equipment for protection against swinging mallets, flying balls and spills. B: Mallet Mallet lengths range from 49” to 54” to best fit a player’s swing and size of pony. They are constructed of bamboo cane with a tipa wood head.
C: Roached Mane Manes are clipped to prevent them from getting tangled with the reins and out of the player’s face.
D: Bridle Leather bridles are customized to fit each pony. The most common bits used in polo are the gag, snaffle and pelham.
E: Draw Reins A second set of reins for better control extends from the girth, through the bridle to the rider’s hands. F: Boots/Wraps: Used to protect the pony’s legs from the ball and mallet while providing additional support.
G: Boots/Knee Pads Leather boots protect the rider and knee pads guard again injury in a “ride-off.”
H: Shoes Give the pony better traction.
I: Tied tail Tails are taped or tied to eliminate interference with the mallet.
Pictured: Tommy Collingwood on his beautiful mare, Image.
2021 Season
COPA DE PLATA 8 GOAL

WINNERS: LBL Jack Whitman, Allison Patricelli, Trevor Niznik, Alan Martinez MVP: Trevor Niznik | BPP: “Ryan” Trevor Niznik
NEW BRIDGE WOMEN’S CHALLENGE 14 GOAL
WINNERS: MID STATE ROOFING Robyn Leitner, Brinkley Erb, Reagan Leitner, Hope Arellano MVP: Hope Arellano | BPP: “Ace” Sophie Grant
USPA NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S CUP 8 GOAL
WINNERS: LBL Jack Whitman, Allison Patricelli, Trevor Niznik, Alan Martinez MVP: Trevor Niznik | BPP: “Phoenix” Alan Martinez
Photo credit: Alex Pacheco
USPA ASSOCIATION CUP 8 GOAL

WINNERS: LBL Jack Whitman, Allison Patricelli, Alan Martinez, Trevor Niznik MVP: Alan Martinez | BPP: “Phoenix” Alan Martinez USPA TOWNSEND CUP 18 GOAL (Arena)
WINNERS: USA Pelon Escapite, Geronimo Obregon, Winston Painter MVP: Pelon Escapite | BPP: “Samurai” Eden Ormerod
WINNERS: LBL Alan Martinez, Trevor Niznik, Malia Bryan, Allison Patricelli, MVP: Alan Martinez | BPP: “Butterfly” owned by Beth Skolnik, played by Malia Bryan
PETE BOSTWICK MEMORIAL

WINNERS: Bottega Lucas Arellano, Del Walton, Hope Arellano, Reagan Leitner, Robyn Leitner *Reagan and Robyn Leitner played for Frank Stitt MVP: Del Walton | BPP: “Bochita” Trevor Niznik TOMMY HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL 8 GOAL
WINNERS: LBL Allison Patricelli, Malia Bryan, Trevor Niznik, Alan Martinez MVP: Alan Martinez BPP: “Fanta” Marcos Onetto



