Complete Guide To Polo

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Polo written by Lauren Dibble and published by J.A. Allen. This book was released on 2015-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Complete Guide to Polo is the perfect resource for anyone interested in finding out more about this exciting game, especially those new to the sport. It discusses the history and evolution of the sport that we know today and its migration from India to Asia to Europe, and finally the Americas. It describes in detail the equipment used by both horse and rider, and offers advice on choosing one kind of equipment over another. The book covers the horsemanship skills needed to excel in the game, and breaks down the swing into bite-sized chunks for analysis. It looks at basic polo strategy, explains the finer aspects of the rules of the sport, and compares the differences between the US and UK rule books. All in all it offers a great foundation for the beginner or intermediate player, the patron, or the spectator."--Publisher's description.

Download or read book How to Look Cool Whilst Learning Polo written by Steve Thompson and published by Kenilworth Press. This book was released on 2017-10-06 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to learning polo and looking 'awesome' whilst one's at it! Taking a very modern approach to the traditional game of polo, this is more than just a technical 'how-to' guide, it provides everything you need to go from zero to hero on the polo field, and more importantly -- make sure you look cool whilst doing it!

Download or read book Polo in the United States written by Horace A. Laffaye and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though polo is commonly associated with Britain and South America, the sport also enjoys a strong following in the United States. This comprehensive history describes the evolution of polo in the U.S., from its beginnings in a New York City riding academy in 1876 to the 2010 Open Championship held in Florida. The principal early players and the first polo clubs are covered, as is American participation in the Olympics, polo at universities and colleges, women's polo, indoor polo, and polo in the military. Additionally, chapters also examine polo in the arts and in literature.

Download or read book How to Play Water Polo written by Tracy Rockwell and published by Ashnong Pty Limited T/As Pegasus Publishing. This book was released on 2018-04-28 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'How To Play Water Polo' is a must have resource for anyone learning or trying to perfect their water polo game.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Woodworking written by Reed Karen and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-12-20 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All you need to know to set up shop and learn the art of woodworking.

Download or read book Complete Guide to Slowpitch Softball written by Rainer Martens and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2011 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive and original instructional guide to the unique sport of slowpitch. Learn basic to advanced offensive and defensive techniques, as well as expert advice on physical and psychological conditioning.

Download or read book The Game of Polo written by T. F. Dale and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2017-09-15 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book contains a detailed guide to playing polo, complete with historical information, instructions for training player and pony, hints on running a polo club, tips on strategy and play, information on polo around the world, and much more. "The Game of Polo" will be of considerable utility to modern players and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "The Rise and Development of Polo", "The Training of the Player", "The Education of the Pony", "The Game", "The Umpire", "Management of the Polo Club", "Polo in India", "Polo in the Colonies and Abroad", "Polo Ponies", "Pulling Ponies", "Breeding Polo Ponies and the P.P. Stud Book Society", etc. 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.