There are no shortcuts when it comes to polo excellence. Every player knows that consistency, determination, and knowledge are the key to success. Whenever you find yourself off the saddle, pick up one of these interesting reads to brush up on your polo know-hows.
Polo & Horses by Irina Kazaridi
Compiling the best moments from her polo journey, art photographer Irina Kazaridi’s Polo & Horses features the best art photographs of top polo destinations, best polo horses, and best portraits from her own collection. Available at Horseprintcollection.com
How To Gain Confidence As A Rider: A Champion’s Guide To Understanding And Overcoming Your Fears by Sunny Hale
Confidence is king—whether you’re on or off your horse. This manual, penned by Sunny Hale, is your key to overcoming doubt and enjoying your horse experience to the fullest. Available at Amazon.com
The Sporting Horse: In Pursuit Of Equine Excellence by Nicola Jane Swinney
Veteran journalist Nicola Swinney reveals how hundreds of years of selective breeding and careful training have developed and refined horses’ natural abilities. Available at Amazon.com
The Complete Guide To Polo by Lauren Dibble
Consider The Complete Guide to Polo your ultimate cheat sheet to getting started on the polo field. From the history of the game to must-know polo strategies, the book offers a great foundation for beginners, intermediate players, patrons, or spectators. Available at Amazon.com
Polo’s Grande Dame by Stormie Hale
Be inspired by the true-to-life tale of polo’s ‘Grande Dame’—the late Sue Sally Hale, the first woman who broke the gender barrier in American polo. Polo’s Grande Dame is an essential read for women players looking for motivation when the going—or rather, the play—gets tough. Available at Amazon.com
Nacho Figueras Presents: High Season by Jessica Whitman
Set in the fictional universe of world-renowned polo player Nacho Figueras, High Season will take readers on a crazy ride filled with scandal and seduction in the glamorous, treacherous world of high-stakes polo competition. Available at Amazon.com
