EPISODE · Jan 17, 2026 · 55 MIN
026: What Is Polo? How the Sport Is Played, the Horses, and How to Get Started
from Key Concepts Podcast · host Kory Fesliyan
You think polo is an elite, inaccessible sport, until you see how it really works. In this episode, you get a behind-the-scenes look at the sport of polo, including how polo is played, how many chukkers are in a match, and why getting into polo is easier than most people think. You learn what polo is, whether you need to own a horse to start, and the different ways polo can be played. The episode also explores the history of polo, why it was once one of the world’s most popular sports, and how it nearly disappeared. You go inside the world of polo horses, covering the best horse breeds for polo, how horses are trained and maintained, how they’re matched to field positions, and how polo horses get their names. You’re also taken behind the scenes of building the Boston Polo Club, from the mission and challenges to what it takes to run a successful polo club and host polo events. You’ll see what a polo training session looks like, common beginner mistakes, what surprises new players the most, and the qualities needed to succeed in polo. If you’ve ever wondered what polo is, how to play polo, or how polo clubs really work, this episode will change how you see the sport. https://www.facebook.com/bostonpoloclub/ https://www.instagram.com/bostonpolo/ https://www.bostonpolo.org/ https://www.uspolo.org/ #podcast #business #businessgrowth #businessnews #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #startup #interview #keyconceptspodcast #polo #horseriding #horsesports #boston #sports #equestrian #equestrianjourney #Polo #HowToPlayPolo #PoloHorses #PoloClub #EquestrianLife #LuxurySport #LearnPolo Please like and comment on the video. It will help us grow the channel. Thank you.
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You think polo is an elite, inaccessible sport, until you see how it really works. In this episode, you get a behind-the-scenes look at the sport of polo, including how polo is played, how many chukkers are in a match, and why getting into polo is easier than most people think. You learn what polo is, whether you need to own a horse to start, and the different ways polo can be played. The episode also explores the history of polo, why it was once one of the world’s most popular sports, and how it nearly disappeared. You go inside the world of polo horses, covering the best horse breeds for polo, how horses are trained and maintained, how they’re matched to field positions, and how polo horses get their names. You’re also taken behind the scenes of building the Boston Polo Club, from the mission and challenges to what it takes to run a successful polo club and host polo events. You’ll see what a polo training session looks like, common beginner mistakes, what surprises new players the most, and the qualities needed to succeed in polo. If you’ve ever wondered what polo is, how to play polo, or how polo clubs really work, this episode will change how you see the sport. https://www.facebook.com/bostonpoloclub/ https://www.instagram.com/bostonpolo/ https://www.bostonpolo.org/ https://www.uspolo.org/ #podcast #business #businessgrowth #businessnews #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #startup #interview #keyconceptspodcast #polo #horseriding #horsesports #boston #sports #equestrian #equestrianjourney #Polo #HowToPlayPolo #PoloHorses #PoloClub #EquestrianLife #LuxurySport #LearnPolo Please like and comment on the video. It will help us grow the channel. Thank you.
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