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POLO EQUIPMENT
Polo’s equipment is very much security conscious. The rider wears white
trousers, the team’s shirt, helmet, boots, knee protection, spur, polo
hammer, gloves and whiplash.
The
mallet or hammer: it is made of bamboo and has wooden head. Some of them
are made of graphite. They measure between 119 & 137 centimeters. The
Ball :It is made of plastic. In the old days they were made of wood. It
has a diameter of between 7,6 and 8.9 centimeters and weighs between 99
and 127,5 grams.
Horse
Equipment: The saddle must be comfortable for both the horse and the
rider. The rider’s weight must be evenly distributed. A sort of blanket
goes in between the saddle and the horse’s back so that it absorbs the
horse’s sweat. A double strap ties the saddle to the horse’s back so as
to give maximum protection to the player whilst he is playing. In order
to protect the horse from accidental hits, the legs are carefully
bandaged before the match.
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