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Answer: at the high level that is the US Open Polo

Answer: at the high level that is the US Open Polo Championship the players will bring around 12 horses each, or sometimes more, that’s 48 horses per team. Why? Keep reading.

The polo players have a starting horse and spares for each chukker. You will see horses standing and walking around at each end of the field. One player has two horses ready to go at any given time. They do this because the field is 300 yards long and even though it may only take seconds for these powerful horses to cross it, those are valuable seconds.

And once a horse has already crossed that field a few times at full speed, they are tired and need to rest.

This is actually a rule in polo. A player must change horse between chukkers.

If they didn’t work a lot in one chukker they may come back for another one after at least one chukker of rest. But at this level we usually see them go straight for the shower.

The horse’s welfare is of highest priority in polo. The rules of polo are set to keep players and ponies safe.

Oh, casually everyone calls them polo ponies, but they are actually horses as most are around 15 hands.

Have questions? Ask them below!

When @rufimerlos put that goal through, @ladolfina

When @rufimerlos put that goal through, @ladolfinapoloteam reached 9-7 goal against Valiente. And with a minute left of play we knew that the two goal difference gave them enough advantage to take the trophy home (even though wilder things have happened in polo before). The boys in blue scored once more to really seal the deal and be able to call themselves winner of the 2024 U.S. Open Polo Championship Final. Congratulations👏🏼🏆

#polo #polopeopleplaces #nationalpoloclub #uspoloassociation #usopenpolo #wellington #ladolfina #poloplayers #rufimerlos

First time going to a polo match? The most prestig

First time going to a polo match? The most prestigious final of the season is this Sunday, the U.S. Open Polo Championship® Final! A few things to know beforehand:

1: The match consists of 6 chukkers, each chukker is 7 minutes & 30 seconds of actual play. The clock stops for every foul.

2: Players change ponies every chukker and sometime in the middle of a chukker, meaning each player will ride about 8-12 different ponies in one game (the same pony can come back into play again at a later chukker after some rest). These changes are very quick, you might not even notice!

3: Each team consists of 4 players, each with a designated role.

4: After a team scores, the direction of play changes. They now must score at the opposite goal.

5: The two finalists fighting for the title are @valientepoloteam and @ladolfinapoloteam .

6: If the score is tied at the end of the 6th chukker, they will play an overtime OT chukker. The first team to score wins it all, called the “Golden Goal”.

7: At half time following chukker 3, the spectators are invited out on the field to stomp divots, enjoy free champagne courtesy of @nationalpolocenter, and take pictures (share your content with the hashtag #NationalPoloCenter )

8: Fascinators and big hats typically worn at horse races are not fashionable for a polo match. Polo spectator attire is elegant but casual. Wedges or wide heels are essential to not sink in the grass as you stomp divots.

9: Always keep an eye on the ball, it can come out of the field and safety is a priority.

10: Enjoy the game and after party in the Mallet Grill clubhouse immediately following the trophy ceremony! 🎉

If you can’t watch the game in-person, check your local listings to watch on ESPN!

See you there!

#usopenpolo #polopeopleplaces #poloplaces #poloclub #polo #highgoalpolo #poloplayers #cambiaso #valiente #ladolfinapoloteam #wellington #palmbeach #palmbeachesfl @palmbeachesfl @pbillustrated @tsgpalmbeach @tsgwellington #whattodoinpalmbeach #uspolo @visitflorida @visitpalmbeach #visitflorida #visitpalmbeach

U.S. Open Finalists. Who are you rooting for? Comm

U.S. Open Finalists. Who are you rooting for? Comment below. @valientepoloteam or @ladolfinapoloteam

#polopeopleplaces #polo #usopenpolo #uspolo #uspoloassociation #toppolo #poloplayers #ladolfina #valiente #cambiaso #poroto #adolfocambiaso #highgoalpolo #sundaypolo

Father and coach one minute, rival the next. @vali

Father and coach one minute, rival the next. @valientepoloteam and @ladolfinapoloteam will meet again in a final this season. The final final, the U.S. Open final. Which Cambiaso will take the trophy home? Vote below.

#polopeopleplaces #usopenpolo #uspolo #uspoloassociation #nationalpolocenter #wellington #cambiaso #valiente #ladolfina #highgoalpolo #pololife #polohorse #poloponies #topplayers #poloplayers @poroto_cambiaso @adolfocambiaso1

First semifinal game was exciting and close. The k

First semifinal game was exciting and close. The kid has his dad’s ball control and game awareness. Let’s see if he will be playing against the goat in the final (for the third time this season).

#polopeopleplaces #poloplayerinthemaking #learningtoplaypolo #pologirl #polopassion #pololife #travelingforpolo #pololifestyle #polo #blog #poloblog #horsebloggers #thisispolo #equinegirlboss #usopen #uspolo #uspoloassociation #porotocambiaso #ladolfina @poroto_cambiaso @ladolfinapoloteam @uspoloassociation @globalpolo

A wild Willy Wonka afternoon with the most fun cre

A wild Willy Wonka afternoon with the most fun crew @gaypololeague 🏳️‍🌈🍭🍫🍬💜🥳 we won Best Theme🏆

Our amazing backdrop was painted by our very talented friend @co.barbarian (the Oompa Loompa).

#gaupololeague #gpl #polopeopleplaces #polofun #dressup #willywonka #charlieandthechocolatefactory #costumes #pololife #gaypolo #polo #uspoloassn #themeparty #besttheme #themetailgate

From the archives😍 a perfect afternoon with @ph

From the archives😍 a perfect afternoon with @philippadavinart @philippadavin_jewelry creating magic with her camera and @pamela_alina ‘s perfect pony Charlie was a natural model.

#polopeopleplaces #horseeyes #equestrian #horsephotography #fineartphotography #philippadavin #polopony #horselove #horselover #lovehorses #mylittlepony #equine #equinephotography #wellington #horseblog #horselifestyle

Doing the pyramids ride in style with my trusty @f

Doing the pyramids ride in style with my trusty @fairfaxandfavor Explorers. While these aren’t technically riding boots I can confidently say they are good to ride in.

These boots are good for everything, I’ve definitely put them through everything; desert rides, stick and ball practices, muddy walks in the woods, snow, sand, water, they keep my feet dry and cozy. And I’ve had them for 7 years I think. They still look great. Just a little PSA on the best boots I own.

#polopeopleplaces #blog #horsebloggers #equinegirlboss #horse #equestrianstyle #equestrianlifestyle #instahorse #horsesofinstagram #instapony #ponyofinstagram #equestrian #pololife #horselife #ponylife #horselove #lovehorses #mylittlepony #fairfaxandfavorpartner #gifted #fairfaxandfavor #fairfaxandfavorlifestyle

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