Whoa~! Rein 'em in here and show your horse! 2026

MyBuddy said:

That surprises me because they are usually very tall. I would think you'd want a shorter horse to play polo. Quarter horse would be a good one. Maybe they get a longer mallet if they're on a taller horse!

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While many TBs are taller, there are some that are on the shorter side. I had a filly that was maybe 15h and went on to become a polo pony. My boy now is 15.1-15.2 but no bigger. His previous pasture mate was supposedly a TB and he was shorter than mine, maybe even under 15h.

LifeofRubie said:

The Argentine Polo horse is a specialized breed developed for the sport, created by crossing the speed and athleticism of the Thoroughbred with the toughness, endurance, and good temperament of the native Criollo horse.

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See? Always learning something new! I would have never thought about crossing the TB with a Criollo, but then I don't live in Argentina either. Thanks for sharing this info!

Every night this week I've been hosing horses off before they go in for the night. It's so stinking hot! They're sweating just standing there. Of course so am I! But I get to go in the air conditioning. They get a little hose off and they love it! And they go in their stall for food and a nice fan!

Cheyenne is a the model tonight.


Even Annie has a fan. At least until she goes inside.

My poor guy has become afflicted with anhidrosis so I am hosing him off daily as well. He sometimes doesn’t sweat at all or not enough. I’ve started him on a supplement and have began trying to find an acupuncturist that will travel to me as I’ve heard great things about it for anhidrosis treatment. Imagine baking in 100+ degree weather and not being able to sweat!

Related. I sorta feel like Joe Rogan while trying to understand "the fancy"...
When daughter was riding hunter-jumper, same...