The Sport of Kings- Racing or Polo?
The words ‘Polo’ and ‘Argentina’ go hand in hand. Since 1949 the Argentinian’s have held the world champion title of this thrilling “Sport (or Game, as the debate continues) of Kings”. Estancia Los Potreros, near Cordoba, Argentina sports an impressive polo field where I was able to “stick and ball” for my first time at Country Polo.
Alongside me were other victims, oops I mean guests, also trying this noble sport. Somehow we didn’t look as dignified as those seen in a real competition! Our horses looked the part and we tried our best as we suited up in Los Potreros polo shirts, but somehow they didn’t match our ripped jeans, dusty boots and worried faces. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, right? Who coined that phrase anyway??
For some interesting facts on the history of Polo, including the Game vs Sport debate and the Olympic inclusion issue, visit this site.