2 Polo Ponies Waiting to Play Polo

These 2 polo ponies were taking a break until the rider is ready to go out an play polo. This was taken at the Hampton Polo event. It should be pointed out that these are really horses, and they are commonly thoroughbreds or TB crosses. The size is between 14.2 and 16 hands. The polo player needs 4-8 ponies. They are trained at the age of 3 years for 6 months to 2 years. They are that their peak at 6-7 years old. In case you are wondering about their tails; they are docked and braided so they don't snag the rider's mallet.

Photo, JoAnna Levenglick