by Muhammad Babangida | Jul 30, 2018 | Muhammad Babangida, Polo
No matter what sport or physical activity a person is pursuing, it is vital that proper hydration be maintained. If a person loses too much water from the body, there can be serious repercussions. Those who become severely dehydrated run the risk of suffering from...
by Muhammad Babangida | Jun 30, 2018 | Muhammad Babangida, Polo
Polo is an exciting sport to watch and participate in. Polo ponies and their riders race around the pitch. Riders carrying a long mallet strike the ball to send it down the field and in to the opposing team’s goal. The polo ponies go full out for each chukker....
by Muhammad Babangida | Jun 2, 2018 | Muhammad Babangida, Polo, Sports
Polo originated in Central Asia sometime around 600 B.C. Initially, the sport was used to train soldiers for combat. In Persia, in addition to being played by members of the military, polo became a popular sport among the nobility. The modern version of the game began...
by Muhammad Babangida | May 26, 2018 | Muhammad Babangida, Polo, Sports
Polo, frequently termed “The Sport of Kings”, is not a part of daily life for most of us. Our impressions of the sport are based on media interpretations and on a reputation as a genteel game of the privileged class. An open mind and further inquiry reveal...
by Muhammad Babangida | May 13, 2018 | Muhammad Babangida, Polo, Sports
Even though called a polo “pony,” most horses used in the game of polo are full-sized horses with no breed or height restrictions. They may be of any breed or a combination of breeds, though most have a significant amount of thoroughbred blood that enables them to...
