The Complete Guide to Polo

Author: Lauren Dibble
Publisher: J.A. Allen
ISBN: 9781908809346
Category : Polo
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"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.

How to Look Cool Whilst Learning Polo

Author: Steve Thompson
Publisher: Kenilworth Press
ISBN: 9781846892431
Category : Polo
Languages : en
Pages : 232

Book Description
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!

How to Play Water Polo

Author: Tracy Rockwell
Publisher: Ashnong Pty Limited T/As Pegasus Publishing
ISBN: 9780994201416
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 216

Book Description
'How To Play Water Polo' is a must have resource for anyone learning or trying to perfect their water polo game.

Polo in the United States

Author: Horace A. Laffaye
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786480076
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 416

Book Description
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.

Complete Horse Riding Manual

Author: William Micklem
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0756699878
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 402

Book Description
Horses allow ordinary people to do extraordinary things, and this extraordinary ebook shows you how. Now revised and updated, the Complete Horse Riding Manual covers dressage, show jumping, and cross-country riding, detailing everything you need to know to compete in these events, whether you are a beginner or more experienced rider. Complete Horse Riding Manual is brimming with advice on finding the best horse for you, training a young horse, forming the ultimate horse-and-rider team, boosting and maintaining your own physical fitness and suppleness, and building the fitness and stamina of your horse.

Polo

Author: T. F. Dale
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473340055
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 652

Book Description
This vintage book contains a complete guide to playing polo, with information on rules, strategy, training ponies, equipment, history, notable clubs, development, and more. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of the game, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage sporting literature. Contents include: "Ancient Polo", "The Hurlington Club and its Influence on Polo", "The Ranlagh Club and the Expansion of Polo", "The Growth of Polo in London and the Provinces", "Regimental Polo", "The Training of the Pony", "Elementary Polo", "Tournament Polo and Team-Play", "Umpires and Referees", 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.

The Game of Polo

Author: T. F. Dale
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781473329096
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 352

Book Description
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.

The 10 Best of Everything

Author: Nathaniel Lande
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 9781426202278
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 492

Book Description
The ultimate travel guide offers an updated series of top-ten lists covering top sporting events, locations, hotels, restaurants, and Sunday afternoon excursions and more than thirty extraordinary trips and expeditions on every continent.

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

Author: T. B. Drybrough
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781473329072
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 494

Book Description
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.

Olympic Weightlifting

Author: Greg Everett
Publisher: Catalyst Athletics, LLC
ISBN: 9780990798545
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Since shortly after its original release in 2008, Olympic Weightlifting: A Complete Guide for Athletes & Coaches has been the most popular book on the sport of weightlifting in the world and has become the standard text for learning and teaching the snatch and clean & jerk. The book presents a complete progression for athletes and coaches starting with foundational elements such as breath control and trunk stabilisation, squatting, balance and weight distribution, warming-up, and individual variation. It moves on to complete learning and teaching progressions for the snatch, clean and jerk; covering training program design extensively, including assessment for recruiting and new lifters, and 16 sample training programs; technical error correction, supplemental exercises, nutrition, bodyweight manipulation, and mobility. It includes a thorough section on competition to prepare both lifters and coaches."--Provided by publisher.