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.

The Game of Polo

Author: T. F. Dale
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473340063
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 270

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 Travels of Marco Polo

Author: Henry Yule
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3732620697
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 938

Book Description
Reproduction of the original.

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.

The Complete Guide to Special Event Management

Author: Ernst & Young LLP
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780471549086
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 338

Book Description
Produced by the advisors to the Nobel Peace Prize and the 1984 Olympics, this book offers practical event management and marketing advice flavoured with various anecdotes in one easy-to-read format. It explains precisely how to build image or company recognition by sponsoring diverse sizes and types of events ranging from entertainment to sports. It also covers every stage of marketing, logistics, finance, concessions and public relations.

Polo Life

Author: A Snow & S Onderdonk
Publisher: Shelley Onderdonk
ISBN: 9780997585421
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
This book is more than a sports memoir--it's the chronicle of two open-hearted, big-brained people building an unlikely life together by focusing on the common ground between them.

Complete Horse Riding Manual

Author: William Micklem
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 024163279X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 402

Book Description