Polo pony

When playing, polo ponies have their manes roached and tails braided so that there is no danger of being tangled in the mallet.

With a long neck, slender body, strong limbs, wide and smooth legs, and an elegantly implanted tail, these horses are built for the demands of polo.

Grooming practices, such as braiding the tail and trimming the mane, ensure that nothing interferes with their performance during the game.

[6] Polo ponies need to be trained so that they are not afraid to bump into other horses, and not to shy at the ball or at mallets swinging near their heads.

Today, polo ponies in competition often have their dock trimmed or shaved, and the skirt of the tail is braided and folded up against the tailbone.