Tournament Variability in Polo Playing and Improvement with Practice (Polo Research)

According to this study there is wide variability in polo tournament play while speed, distance and time metrics seem to get better over time. This means that the more you play, the better you get. The study helps us think about how to best prepare yourself, team, and horse.

You are as only as good as your horse and your team. Keep practicing!

We will post research from time to time. 

Within and Between-Tournament Variability in Equestrian Polo

Russ Best (2022) Within and Between-Tournament Variability in Equestrian Polo. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, Volume 119, 104144, ISSN 0737-0806, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2022.104144.