Youth Clinics

Overview

Playing polo is a confidence builder for both horse and rider. Any breed of horse along with any age of rider can have a great time with polo. Polo is a fantastic team sport, which can make it a fun family activity. At the higher levels it is an exhilarating and fast-paced sport.

The clinic goal is to help students understand the concepts, rules, and principles of polo. To accomplish this goal, participants will receive instruction through videos, discussion and hands-on learning.

the participants will:

• View a USPA Blue Book Video Guide while Wilbur explains the rules of the game.
• Identify and demonstrate the four basic mallet strokes.
• Understand the Line of the Ball (LOB) and the Right of Way
• Learn the concept of the Man, Line, Ball Theory and beginning strategy for Polo.
• Practice these concepts with the use of foot mallets while unmounted.
• Learn the proper way to prepare and protect your horse for the game and how to introduce your horse to mallets and balls.
• Learn skills while mounted, progressing to coached scrimmage games.
• Discuss plans for the creation of a polo club or Interscholastic/Intercollegiate club if desired.

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