Download or read book Polo Games written by Aline Coquelle and published by Assouline. This book was released on 2004-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A veritable symbol of the art of living, polo has generated its own clans, codes, and destinations. Polo was first played in Persia, and then spread across the steppes of Central Asia to India. The British colonialists were quickly seduced by this sport of kings and king of sports. They exported the game to the Western world, all the way to the Argentine Pampas. Today, polo teams travel a worldwide circuit, from Windsor to St. Moritz, Dubai or Buenos Aires, to compete in contests that recall jousting matches of warriors. Cartier, jeweler to kings, princes, and maharajahs, is of course an enthusiast of this sport and sponsors some of the most spectacular tournaments in the world, combining elements of passion, audacity, and the chic and cosmopolitan art of living.
Download or read book Profiles in Polo written by Horace A. Laffaye and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-08-13 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, with contributions from many of the world's leading polo journalists, profiles more than 30 of the most influential polo players from history. The players covered were selected for inclusion based on their overall impact on the game rather than their prowess on the field, although many covered are considered all-time greats. Each chapter covers an individual player, including early pioneers, those who played during the "golden era" (the years between World War I and World War II), superstars, game-changers, and great contemporaries. The book includes numerous photographs and a foreword by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales.
Download or read book A Game of Polo with a Headless Goat written by Emma Levine and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During a seven-year journey around India, Emma Levine heard about the wonderful game of buzkashi, a kind of anarchic rugby on horseback where teams of men wrestle and race to grab a headless goat and propel it towards goal. This sparked a desire to explore Asia's unique traditional sports. A Game of Polo with a Headless Goat is Emma Levine's absorbing account of her epic adventure, which took her from camel wrestling in Turkey through bull racing in India and traditional gymnastics in Iran. Illustrated with stunning photography, this book evocatively portrays sporting ways of life rarely seen in the western world, revealing what it is about sport that makes it so universally inspiring.
Download or read book Crossing the Line written by Kareem Rosser and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2021-02-09 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A marvelous addition to the literature of inspirational sports stories." - Booklist (Starred Review) "This remarkable and inspiring story shines." - Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) "Crossing the Line will not just leave you with hope, but also ideas on how to make that hope transferable” - New York Times bestselling author Wes Moore An inspiring memoir of defying the odds from Kareem Rosser, captain of the first all-black squad to win the National Interscholastic Polo championship. Born and raised in West Philadelphia, Kareem thought he and his siblings would always be stuck in “The Bottom”, a community and neighborhood devastated by poverty and violence. Riding their bicycles through Philly’s Fairmount Park, Kareem’s brothers discover a barn full of horses. Noticing the brothers’ fascination with her misfit animals, Lezlie Hiner, founder of The Work to Ride stables, offers them their escape: an after school job in exchange for riding lessons. What starts as an accidental discovery turns into a love for horseback riding that leads the Rossers to discovering their passion for polo. Pursuing the sport with determination and discipline, Kareem earns his place among the typically exclusive players in college, becoming part of the first all-Black national interscholastic polo championship team—all while struggling to keep his family together. Crossing the Line: A Fearless Team of Brothers and the Sport That Changed Their Lives Forever is the story of bonds of brotherhood, family loyalty, the transformative connection between man and horse, and forging a better future that comes from overcoming impossible odds.
Download or read book How to Look Cool Whilst Learning Polo written by Steve Thompson and published by Kenilworth Press. This book was released on 2017-10-06 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to learning polo and looking 'awesome' whilst one's at it! Taking a very modern approach to the traditional game of polo, this is more than just a technical 'how-to' guide, it provides everything you need to go from zero to hero on the polo field, and more importantly -- make sure you look cool whilst doing it!
Download or read book The Game of Polo written by T. F. Dale and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2017-09-15 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book contains a detailed guide to playing polo, complete with historical information, instructions for training player and pony, hints on running a polo club, tips on strategy and play, information on polo around the world, and much more. "The Game of Polo" will be of considerable utility to modern players and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "The Rise and Development of Polo", "The Training of the Player", "The Education of the Pony", "The Game", "The Umpire", "Management of the Polo Club", "Polo in India", "Polo in the Colonies and Abroad", "Polo Ponies", "Pulling Ponies", "Breeding Polo Ponies and the P.P. Stud Book Society", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on horses used for sport and utility.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Polo written by Lauren Dibble and published by J.A. Allen. This book was released on 2015-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Complete Guide to Polo is the perfect resource for anyone interested in finding out more about this exciting game, especially those new to the sport. It discusses the history and evolution of the sport that we know today and its migration from India to Asia to Europe, and finally the Americas. It describes in detail the equipment used by both horse and rider, and offers advice on choosing one kind of equipment over another. The book covers the horsemanship skills needed to excel in the game, and breaks down the swing into bite-sized chunks for analysis. It looks at basic polo strategy, explains the finer aspects of the rules of the sport, and compares the differences between the US and UK rule books. All in all it offers a great foundation for the beginner or intermediate player, the patron, or the spectator."--Publisher's description.
Download or read book The Pimm s Book of Polo written by John Lloyd and published by Arrow. This book was released on 1989 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illustrated book celebrates the game of polo, the king of games, now played by over 8000 people in 35 countries. It looks at the history of the sport and the state of the game worldwide, at the players and their ponies, and at the international teams and their tactics.
Download or read book The Polo Games written by Salty Vixen and published by Salty Vixen. This book was released on 2024-05-03 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Savannah shows up to Williamsburg Polo and meets Stefan, the Polo Player, and Captain of England Polo Team, introduces her to the Polo Inner Circle and polo parties where she meets Tristan, an up and coming polo player for Scotland Polo Team.Tristan introduces Savannah to an exciting new world of BDSM that will change them both forever.
Download or read book Game of Polo written by T. F. Dale and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Playmaker Polo written by Fred Rickaby and published by J.A. Allen. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Playmaker Polo provides both a wonderful introduction for newcomers to the game of polo and an in-depth guide to revision for those who wish to maintain or improve a level already achieved. Many years of coaching experience have taught the author that giving people reasons and explanations for what they do increases the rate of their learning curve enormously. Specific rationales for all aspects of the game of polo are given and developed throughout this book, accompanied by many true anecdotes and factual examples, which confirm the points being made. Hugh Dawnay was the first person ever to put into writing the theories of being outside the horse and making the pony follow the rider and he has had incredible coaching success with these concepts, which are explored further in these pages. His tactical principle of the rope and the magical mnemonic LATET, which guides the tactical thought process, are also explained in depth, as is the very effective technique of the slow hand being the pivot of the five circles which produce the ten shots required in the game of polo. The multi-dimensional application of playmaking, which permeates all chapters, suggests how players of all levels can take a constructive part both in a game and in the preparation beforehand. The high quality photographs and diagrams will help the reader to enjoy, understand and apply the many lessons that are being taught.
Download or read book The Adventures of Polo written by Régis Faller and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2006-04-18 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Equipped with a backpack full of supplies, Polo sets off on a little boat andon a series of delightful adventures with a world of magical encounters alongthe way. Full color.
Download or read book The Evolution of Polo written by Horace A. Laffaye and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2009-09-12 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tracing the evolution of polo from its origins in Central Asia to its current manifestation as a professional sport that attracts wealthy sponsors and patrons, this sociological study examines how polo has changed according to the economic and cultural differences of the nations and continents where it is played. One hundred historic and modern photographs are included.
Download or read book Water Polo Score Book written by Mark W. Duffy and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-15 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use these score sheets to keep a comprehensive record of water polo games. Record every detail as it happens in the easy to use tables. Instructions on how to fill out the sheets can be found at the start of the book.
Download or read book Your Polo Game written by Frederic Roy and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Polo in the United States written by Horace A. Laffaye and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though polo is commonly associated with Britain and South America, the sport also enjoys a strong following in the United States. This comprehensive history describes the evolution of polo in the U.S., from its beginnings in a New York City riding academy in 1876 to the 2010 Open Championship held in Florida. The principal early players and the first polo clubs are covered, as is American participation in the Olympics, polo at universities and colleges, women's polo, indoor polo, and polo in the military. Additionally, chapters also examine polo in the arts and in literature.
Download or read book Polo Game Changer written by Chase Baldewyn and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-02 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the author's observations and analysis living within a circle of billionaires for more than a decade, "Polo ... Game Changer" reveals why American Democracy is on the brink of annihilation. "Polo ... Game Changer" reveals how billionaire plutocrats in America control the news media and demand loyalty that compromises their journalistic ethics to support lies by unpatriotic billionaires attempting to create a globalocracy to increase their wealth and power. In "Polo ... Game Changer", polo is used as a distraction by billionaire, Rolf Lambert, to hide his agenda that destroys democracy in an attempt to privatize government to control immigration and commerce across the Mexican border. Lambert's plan of privatization is to establish a game-changing globalocracy ending American sovereignty. Lambert's puppet journalist, Alicia Woodson, is compromised when Rolf Lambert puts her in the position of lying to cover up the criminal acts of the Lambert family in a shocking ending.
